HUSTLER EQUIPMENT SALES

“SL-450T”TROUGH / FEEDLOT BALE FEEDER

IMPORTANTRead this manual BEFORE operating the Hustler Bale Feeder

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS LIST

2009

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WARNINGS

• Allpersonsmustbekeptwellclearofmachineinoperation.

• Hydraulicarmmustbefullydownbeforedetachingthe3pointlinkageunit.

• Shutthetractoroffandlowermachinetogroundbeforetryingtoclearfeedmaterialanywherefromthemachine.

• Beforeattemptingmaintenanceoranywork,ensurethetractorengineisshutoffandmachineloweredtotheground.

• Donotallowanyperson(s)torideonthemachine.

• Watchcarefullywhendrivingforover-widthandtail-swingwhentravellingthroughgatewaysornearobjectsorpeople.

• Takecarewhenoperatingonhillyorruttedterrainastheextraweightlessensthestabilityofthetractor.

• Ensurethebaleissecureinthefeedcradle,onhillyterrainsidebarsmaybeneeded.

IMPORTANT

• Pleaseensurethisbookletisreadandunderstoodbyeveryoperatorofthismachine.

• Alsoensurethatthisbookletgoeswiththemachineifitisresold,andisreadandunderstoodbythenewowner.

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CONTENTS Page

Warnings ............................................................................................. 2

Introduction Contents .......................................................................... 3

Specifications and Maintenance ......................................................... 4

Operating Techniques .......................................................................... 5

Operating Instructions ......................................................................... 6

Trouble Shooting .................................................................................. 7

PArTSAnDSErvicESEcTion

Feed Assembly ...............................................................................9-10

3-Point Linkage Assembly ................................................................. 11

Options .............................................................................................. 12

Warranty ............................................................................................ 13

INTRODUCTION

congratulations on purchasing a HUSTLER SL-450T BALEFEEDER! Please read through this manual as it contains important information which you needto know.Please take special note of the warnings on page 2, routine servicing on page 4 and trouble shooting on page 7.

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

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MAINTENANCE(Also do this before initial operation)

WArninG!BEforEATTEmPTinGAnymAinTEnAncE,EnSurETrAcTorEnGinEiSSHuToff,

EXTEnSioniSDoWnAnDnoonEiSnEArTHEHyDrAulicconTrolS.

• Greaseallpointsregularly.

These are:

- 8 x main feeder bearings (do not over grease)

- Inside the hook latch contact surface.

• Keepthe2feedchainsoiled.Useanon-tackyblackorbrownchainlubemonthly.

• Afterthefirst10hoursofoperationcheckgrubscrewsinbearingsaretight.

• Duringroutineservicingcheckthatgrubscrewsandboltsaretight.

• Ramshaftmustbesprayedwithsoftsealorsimilarwheninstorage,topreventanypitting.

SPECIFICATIONS

fEEDErWEiGHT: 640 kg Tare.

fEEDErcAPAciTy: 1 Bale, 1000kg maximum.

HyDrAulicrEquirEmEnTS: Pressure: 2000 - 3000 PSI. Flow: 12 - 60 L/min (ourrecommendedmaximumflowis25l/min). 2 x set of double acting hydraulic remotes.HoSEconnEcTionS:Two hoses to inside lever which operates the feed chains. (1/2” QRC’s) Two hoses to lever 2 which operate the hydraulic arm.

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

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OPERATING TECHNIQUES

CONNECTING BALE FEEDER ONTO TRACTOR

• Tightentheswaychains.

• Withthebalefeederrestingontheground,adjustthetoplinksothetoplinkpinishalfwayalongtheslot.

• Connectthehosessothatpullinglever1backfeedsouttotheright,andlever2liftsandlowerstheextension arm.

• Thehydraulicflowrateshouldturnthedriveshafts1turnpersecond.Manyhighflowratetractorshaveanadjustablecontrol.Usethistoreducetheflowtotherequiredrate.Ifthereisnoflowadjustment,simply operate the tractor at low rpm.

• Somebalesaremoredifficultthanothers,howevertheSL-450Twillgenerallyfeedtheseout.Ifyoudoexperience a problem, try feeding the bale out the other side. This will unroll the bale instead of trying to pull it apart.

• Thehydraulicflowshouldactuatethechainsatasmooth,controlledratei.e.nottoojerkyorsudden.Familiarise yourself with the hydraulic controls on the machine, using your hydraulic hand control.

LOADING BALES

WrAPPEDBAlES

• Forloadingwrappedbales-firstremovetheplasticwraponly(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.

• LowerthehydraulicarmfullyDoWn.• De-latchthefeedercradlebypullingonthelatchrope.

• Driveoutandbackintothebale.(fig.2),thenliftthe3pointlinkageunitand,holdingthebaleabovethecradle, cut the net or strings. Then lower the bale onto the cradle.

• Withdrawoutofthebaleandre-latchtheheadstockbackintothefeedercradleunit.Whenthelatchclacks you are ready to feed.

‘undress’bale

fiG.1cutendsandtopofbales

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fiG.2

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSALL TYPES OF ROUND BALES

TO FEED

• Keepthefeederaslevelaspractical-thenoperatethelevertostartfeedingout.• Startfeedingandtravellingatthesametime.Onanolderbale,thematerialtendstocomeoffthickeror

quicker. Simply stop/start the chains to minimise this.• Driveinacircleslightlytotheright.Thishelpstoseethehayfeedingontotheground.Selectahigher

gear to achieve a thinner feed-out line if required.

INTO TROUGHS

• Lowerthehydraulicarmrightdown.(Belowshowsthefeedingoperation).Runyourtractoralongasnear as practical to the trough or feed pad as you begin to feed using lever 1.

• Ifnecessary,thehydraulicarmcanbeliftedupto45o (but no higher when feeding) to give the precise amount of height for your application.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

ProBlEm: Bale starts falling apart after removing the plastic or the net wrap, even when I try removing it carefully.

SuGGESTEDrEmEDy:• Removethecoveringjustbeforeloweringthebaleontothefeedunit.• Forverydifficultbales,lowerbaleontofeedunitandremovethecoveringaroundthebalewhereyoucan,

and collect the rest afterwards.

ProBlEm: The chains won’t turn.SuGGESTEDrEmEDy:• Astringstillleftinthebaleiswrappingaroundtheshaftcausingittojam-removethestring.• Hydraulicpressuretoolow-checkthetractorhydraulicpressure.• Chainsmayneedthelinkslubricating.

ProBlEm: Bales not staying in the feeder.

SuGGESTEDrEmEDy:• Slowdownthefeedbars.Theydon’tneedtoturnfast.• Purchaseahillsidesidebarkit(availablefromHUSTLERordercode:SL-SB)

ProBlEm: Bale rotates but hay will not feed.SuGGESTEDrEmEDy:• Feedbaleouttheothersidesoit‘unrolls’correctly.• Purchase‘aggresiveteeth’kitfromHUSTLER.• Bendyourexistingfeedteethtoamoreaggresiveangleforwards.

ProBlEm: Need to feed square balesSuGGESTEDrEmEDy:• PurchasesidebarkitfromHUSTLER.(ordercodeSL-SB)

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PARTS AND SERVICE SECTION

PROBLEMS?

Contact your local HUSTLER Dealer.

They have trained staff to help you.

Have this book handy when ordering parts.

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FEEDER ASSEMBLY

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SL-350 FEEDER ASSEMBLY

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FEEDER ASSEMBLY

Item No. Description Qty Part Code Notes

1 Feeder Mainframe 1 SL - 805

2 Feed Chain 2 SL - 810

3 Feed Bar 15 SL - 813

4 SL Drive Dog 1 SL - 820

5 Plastic RHS Cap 6 SL - 825

6 Plastic Floor Sheet 1 SL - 826

7 Sprocket Key 1 CH - 154

8 Drive Shaft 1 SL - 819

9 4 Bolt Flange Bearing 1 CH - 152-153

10 Bolt M12 X 35mm 26 CH - 210

11 M12 Nyloc Nut 90 CH - 216

12 Sprocket Grub Screw 4 CH - 161

13 Bolt M12 X 65mm 64 SL - 809

14 SS Cap Screw M6 X 30mm 8 CH - 226

15 M6 Nyloc Nut 8 CH - 219

16 M6 HD Washer 8 SL - 808

17 Side Bar 2 SL - 812

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3-POINT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

Item No. Description Qty Part Code Notes

1 3 PTL Frame 1 SL - 804

2 Hydraulic Motor JH320 1 SL - 816

Hydraulic Motor JH320 Seal Kit 1 SL - 816Sk Not Shown

3 Hook 1 CH - 30

4 Tee Drive #Ch-DDA 1 CH - 128

5 Motor Grubscrew 2 CH - 125

6 Motor Key JH320 1 SL - 817

7 Motor Hose HK 1-2375 2 CH - 20

8 Hose Sock 1 SL - 800 Not Shown

9 3 PTL Pin B100 2 CH - 497

10 AG-3 Lynch Pin 3 CH - 500

11 B76 Pin 1 S - 405

12 1” Heavy ZP Washer 3 CH - 235

13 Bolt M12 X 35mm 2 CH - 210

14 BB0608 c/w 08 Dowty Washer 2 BB0608

15 Split Pin 1 CH - 227

16 M12 Nyloc Nut 2 CH - 216

17 Latch Spring 1 CH - 192

18 Hook Latch Rope 1 CH - 167

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3-POINT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY

Item No. Description Qty Part Code Notes

1 3 PTL Frame 1 SL - 804

2 Hydraulic Motor JH320 1 SL - 816

Hydraulic Motor JH320 Seal Kit 1 SL - 816Sk Not Shown

3 Hook 1 CH - 30

4 Tee Drive #Ch-DDA 1 CH - 128

5 Motor Grubscrew 2 CH - 125

6 Motor Key JH320 1 SL - 817

7 Motor Hose HK 1-2375 2 CH - 20

8 Hose Sock 1 SL - 800 Not Shown

9 3 PTL Pin B100 2 CH - 497

10 AG-3 Lynch Pin 3 CH - 500

11 B76 Pin 1 S - 405

12 1” Heavy ZP Washer 3 CH - 235

13 Bolt M12 X 35mm 2 CH - 210

14 BB0608 c/w 08 Dowty Washer 2 BB0608

15 Split Pin 1 CH - 227

16 M12 Nyloc Nut 2 CH - 216

17 Latch Spring 1 CH - 192

18 Hook Latch Rope 1 CH - 167

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OPTIONS

SiDEBArSFor keeping the bale more secure in the feeder and

assists in square bale feeding.

Order Code: SL-SB

HydraulicToplinkramMakes connecting up and keeping the feeder

level a breeze.

OrderCode:TL-C+TL-HK

(Note; one of our other models may suit your tractor better)

StringBoxFor storing strings and netting.

(Includes brackets and fitting instructions)

Order Code: SL35B

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WARRANTY

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 generality 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.

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.”

“SL-450T”BAlEfEEDEr

HUSTLER EQUIPMENT SALES

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“SL - 450T”TROUGH / FEEDLOT BALE FEEDER