Unrolla SL450X Instruction Manual

Unrolla SL450T Bale Feeder Original Instruction

IMPORTANT Read this manual before operation HUSTLER EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

CONTENTS

Introduction................................................................................. 2 Important..................................................................................... 2 Specifications............................................................................. 2 Warranty ...................................................................................... 3 Warnings...................................................................................... 4 Maintenance................................................................................ 4 Operational Instructions........................................................... 5 Trouble Shooting........................................................................ 7

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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER SL450T BALEFEEDER. Please read through this manual as it contains important information which you need to know.

Please take special note of the warnings on page 4, routine servicing on page 5 and trouble-shooting on page 7.

Correctly maintained and operated this machine will give many years of service. If you have any questions please contact the dealer who supplied you this machi ne. They have trained technicians who will be able to help you.

IMPORTANT • Please ensure this booklet is read and understood by every operator of this machine.

• Also ensure that this booklet goes with the machine if it is resold and is read and understood by owner.

SPECIFICATIONS Feeder Weight 640kg Tare

Feeder Capacity: 1 Bale, 1000kg maximum.

Hydraulic Requirements:

Pressure: 2000 - 3000 PSI. Flow: 12 - 60 L/min (our recommended maximum flow is 25 / min). 2 x set of double acting hydraulic remotes.

Hose connections:

Two hoses to inside lever which operates the feed chains. (1/2” QRC’s) Two hoses to lever 2 which operate the hydraulic arm.

Tractor Size:

Large enough to safely handle the bale feeder and 1 bale (1000kg maximum bale capacity).

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WARRANTY

(LM105 Bale feeder) The goods specified in the Instruction Manual as designed and supplied by the Manufacturer are warranted against faulty workmanship and defective materials for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase.

Such warranty is subject to the following conditions: 1. This warranty covers the repair or replacement of parts or machinery sold by the manufacturer and damaged as a result of the faulty workmanship or materials in such parts or machinery.

It does not extend to any other loss or damage including consequential loss or damage or loss to other property or persons.

2. Without limiting the senerality of paragraph 1 above, this warranty does not cover the following: a. Travel expenses. b. Damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse. c. Damage to any goods which have been altered or modified by someone other than the manufacturer or its authorised agent d. Damage or loss to the goods due to their unsuitability for any particular use or for using with any particular tractor except where such use or tractor had been specifically approved by the manufacturer. e. Damage or loss where the fitting and installation of the goods were not carried out By the manufacturer or its authorised dealer. f. Paint damage or wear. g. Wear and tear where Hustler deem the product to be in a high wear environment 3. Procedure for recovery under warranty. No loss or damage will be covered by this warranty unless the following procedure is followed by the purchaser a. The loss or damage should be reported immediately to the dealer (who will contact the manufacturer who will advise whether it is covered by the warranty and undertake the necessary action).

“This warranty shall be interpreted according to the laws of New Zealand and the parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of New Zealand.”

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WARNINGS • All persons must be kept well clear of machine in operation.

• Hydraulic arm must be fully down before detaching the 3-point linkage unit.

• Shut the tractor off and lower machine to ground before trying to clear feed material anywhere from the machine.

• Before attempting maintenance or any work, ensure the tractor engine is shut off and machine lowered to the ground.

• Do not allow any person(s) to ride on the machine • Watch carefully when driving for over-width and tail-swing when traveling through gateways or near objects or people • Take care when operating on hilly or rutted terrain as the extra weight lessens the stability of the tractor.

• Ensure the bale is secure in the feed cradle, on hilly terrainside bars may be needed.

MAINTENANCE (also do this before initial operation) • • • • •

Grease all points regularly.

These are: 8 x main feeder bearings (do not over grease) Inside the hook latch contact surface.

Keep the 2 feed chains oiled. Use a non-tacky black or brown chain lube monthly.

• After the first 10 hours of operation check grub screws in bearings are tight.

• During routine servicing check that grubscrews and bolts are tight.

• Ram shaft must be sprayed with soft seal or similar when in storage, to prevent any pitting

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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Connecting bale feeder onto tractor/telehandler etc.

• Tighten the sway chains.

• With the bale feeder resting on the ground, adjust the top link so the top link pin is halfway along the slot.

• Connect the hoses so that pulling lever 1 back feeds out to the right, and lever 2 lifts and lowers the extension arm.

• The hydraulic flow rate should turn the drive shafts 1 turn per second. Many high flow rate tractors have an adjustable control.

Use this to reduce the flow to the required rate. If there is no flow adjustment, simply operate the tractor at low rpm.

• Some bales are more difficult than others, however the SL450T will generally feed these out. If you do experience a problem, try feeding the bale out the other side. This will unroll the bale instead of trying to pull it apart.

• The hydraulic flow should actuate the chains at a smooth, controlled rate i.e. not too jerky or sudden. Familiarise yourself with the hydraulic controls on the machine, using your hydraulic hand control.

Loading Round Bales • For loading wrapped bales - first remove the plastic wrap only (fig.1).

• NOTE: For feeding in feedlots, take note of the way the bale has been rolled up, so it unrolls like a toilet roll out to the right.

• Lower the hydraulic arm fully down.

• De-latch the feeder cradle by pulling on the latch rope.

• Drive out and back into the bale. (fig.2), then lift the 3-point linkage unit and, holding the bale above the cradle, cut the net or strings. Then lower the bale onto the cradle.

• Withdraw out of the bale and re-latch the head stock back into the feeder cradle unit. When the latch clacks you are ready to feed.

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To Feed • Keep the feeder as level as practical - then operate the lever to start feeding out.

• Start feeding and travelling at the same time. On an older bale, the material tends to come off thicker or quicker. Simply stop/start the chains to minimize this.

• Drive in a circle slightly to the right. This helps to see the hay feeding onto the ground. Select a higher gear to achieve a thinner feed-out line if required.

Into Troughs • Lower the hydraulic arm right down. (Below shows the feeding operation). Run your tractor along as near as practical to the trough or feed pad as you begin to feed using lever 1.

• If necessary, the hydraulic arm can be lifted up to a 45 degree angle (but no higher when feeding) to give the precise amount of height for your application.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING General Issues ISSUE Bales not staying in the feeder

The chains won’t turn

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

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Feed bars turning too fast

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Slow down the feed bars they don’t need to turn fast

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Feeding on hill country

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Purchase an optional side bar kit from your nearest Hustler dealer

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A string still left in the bale, wrapping around the shaft causing it to jam

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Remove the string

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Lubricate chain - see Maintenance secti on

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Check hydraulic pressuresee Specification section for recommended pressure

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Feed bale out the other side so it unrolls correctly or pick up feeder from the other end

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Bend feed teeth to a more aggressive angle forwards

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Purchase side bar kit from Hustler

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Remove the covering Just before lowering the bale onto the platform.

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For very difficult bales, lower bale onto platform and remove the covering around the bale where you can, and collect the rest afterwards.

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Chains may need lubricating Hydraulic pressure to low

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Chain tensioner is to tight

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Bale on the feeder ‘backwards’

Bale rotates but will not feed

Need to feed square bales • Bale starts falling apart after removing the plastic or the net wrap, even when I try removing it carefully.

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Fine chopped bale

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UNROLLA SL450T BALE FEEDER

Hustler Equipment LTD PO Box 2127, 1416 Omahu Road Hastings, 4153, New Zealand.

Phone +64 6 879 7926 www.hustlerequipment.co.nz

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