Combi Feedout Wagon
RX148 | RX178 | RX218
Original Instruction
IMPORTANT
Read this manual Read this manual before operationbefore operation
HUSTLER EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
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CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................ 2
Important .................................................................................... 2
Specifications ........................................................................ 3-5
Warranty ..................................................................................... 6
Warnings ................................................................................. 7-8
Maintenance ........................................................................ 9-11
Operational Instructions ................................................. 12-17
Trouble Shooting .............................................................. 18-19
Feedlink Trouble Shooting .............................................. 20-21
Register Your Warranty ......................................................... 22
Maintenance log ..................................................................... 23
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER COMBI RX MULTl FEEDER
WAGON. Please read through this manual as it contains important
information which you need to know.
Please take special note of the safety warnings on pages 6-7, routine
servicing on pages 8-10, operating instructions on pages 11-15 and
troubleshooting on page 16.
Correctly maintained and operated this machine will give many years
of 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.
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.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Combi Multi Feeder (RX148)
Round Bales 3-6
Medium Squares 6-8
Large Squares (8ft): Large Squares (8ft): 6-8
Loose Silage (load-level) 14m3
Loose Silage (Heaped Load) 16.5m
Maximum Load 10000kg
Overall Width 2950mm
Overall Length 6750mm
Overall Height/loading Height 2430mm
Standard tyres 400 / 60 x 15,5 Flotation Grip
Tread
Axle Tandem Walking beam
Brakes Optional 2 or 4 wheel braking
Weigh Scales Optional Feedlink weighing and
feed management system
Floor ( Bed X floor/ Elevator ) 15mm HD Puck Board/ 12mm
HD Puck Board
Chain ( Bed X floor/ Elevator ) Chainless / Twin 12,000lb
Roller Chains/ Twin 12,000lb
Roller Chains
Feed Bars (Bed/ X Floor/
Elevator)
Twin Hydraulic Rams/ 65 x 35
RHS / 40 x 40 RHS
Joystick In-cab Electric Control w/
Bales and Silage Mode
Hydraulics Required: 2 pair double acting
Elevator: 1645mm wide chain/slat
Jack: 80mm 2 speed screw, with
quick adjustment. Designed
strong enough for use as quick
hitch stand
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SPECIFICATIONS CONT
Combi Multi Feeder (RX178)
Round Bales 3-8
Medium Squares 8-10
Large Squares (8ft): Large Squares (8ft): 8-10
Loose Silage (load-level) 17m3
Loose Silage (Heaped Load) 20.5m
Maximum Load 12000kg
Overall Width 3000mm
Overall Length 7820mm
Overall Height/loading Height 2500mm
Standard tyres 500 / 50 x 22,5 Flotation Grip
Tread
Axle Tandem Walking beam
Brakes Optional 2 or 4 wheel braking
Weigh Scales Optional Feedlink weighing and
feed management system
Floors (Bed Floor/ Cross Floor): 15mm HD Puck Board/ 12mm
HD Puck Board
Chain ( Bed X floor/ Elevator ) Chainless / Twin 12,000lb
Roller Chains/ Twin 12,000lb
Roller Chains
Feed Bars (Bed/ X Floor/
Elevator)
Twin Hydraulic Rams/ 65 x 35
RHS / 40 x 40 RHS
Joystick In-cab Electric Control w/
Bales and Silage Mode
Hydraulics Required: 2 pair double acting
Elevator: 1645mm wide chain/slat
Jack: 80mm 2 speed screw, with
quick adjustment. Designed
strong enough for use as quick
hitch stand
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Combi Multi Feeder (RX218)
Round Bales 4-10
Medium Squares 10-14
Large Squares (8ft): Large Squares (8ft): 10-14
Loose Silage (load-level) 21.4 m | 27.9 yd
Loose Silage (Heaped Load) 26 m | 34 yd
Maximum Load 17,000 kg | 37,478 lb
Overall Width 3035 mm | 119.4 in
Overall Length 9180 mm | 361.4 in
Overall Height/loading Height 2650 mm | 104.3 in
Standard tyres 500 / 50 x 22,5 Flotation Grip
Tread
Axle Tandem Walking beam
Brakes Optional 4 or 6 wheel braking
Weigh Scales Optional Feedlink weighing and
feed management system
Floors (Bed Floor/ Cross Floor): 15mm HD Puck Board/ 12mm
HD Puck Board
Chain ( Bed X floor/ Elevator ) Chainless / Twin 12,000lb
Roller Chains/ Twin 12,000lb
Roller Chains
Feed Bars (Bed/ X Floor/
Elevator)
Twin Hydraulic Rams/ 65 x 35
RHS / 40 x 40 RHS
Joystick In-cab Electric Control w/
Bales and Silage Mode
Hydraulics Required: 2 pair double acting
Elevator: 1645mm wide chain/slat
Jack: 80mm 2 speed screw, with
quick adjustment. Designed
strong enough for use as quick
hitch stand
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WARRANTY
(RX148/RX178/RX218 Feedout Wagon)
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.
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
• Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the tow bar to the tractor.
Ensure the tractor handbrake is applied before leaving the cab.
Ensure the correct size drawbar pin and/or Swift Hitch is used.
• Inspect the tow eye for damage or wear BEFORE each use. If using
Swift Hitch, ENSURE the hitch safety latch is working correctly and
the spring is functioning If the spring fails it could cause the trailer
to come disconnected from the tow bar.
• ALL persons must be kept well clear of machine in operation. Only
the operator should be within 3 metres of the machine during
operation.
• Watch CAREFULLY when driving for over-width and tail-swing when
travelling through gateways or near objects or people.
• Always BE AWARE of your surroundings, this is a large machine
with blind spots, make sure you always know where persons and
stock are.
• If the tow bar is connected to a tractor, BEFORE attempting
maintenance or any work, ensure the tractor engine is shut off and
no one is near the hydraulic controls.
• DO NOT allow any person(s) to ride on the tow bar or trailed
machine at ANY time.
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WARNINGS CONT
• ALWAYS lift the tow bar to the correct height specified in the
‘Operating Instruction’.
• Take EXTREME CARE when towing over uneven or sloped ground.
The angle changes the balance point and could tip the vehicle over.
The tractor and trailer manufacturer capacity and angle ratings
must be adhered to.
• NO alteration or modification is to be done on this machine unless
undertaken or authorised by Hustler. This will void warranty.
• KEEP CLEAR of moving parts of the machine. There are many areas
that may pinch a hand, fingers or body parts.
• REGULARLY check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage.
ENSURE any parts are repaired/replaced if needed.
• ENSURE the trailer jack is lifted high enough to clear the ground
when driving over uneven ground.
• Hustler Equipment recommend using a rated safety chain from the
trailed unit to either the tractor or the SWITCH HITCH. It is for the
operator to check the law of their country/state regarding towing
a trailer unit Hustler Equipment do not recommend driving over
undulating terrain or on public roads using the SWIFT HITCH.
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MAINTENANCE
(also do this before initial operation)
• Grease all (21) grease points, grease the
swivel hitch regularly
• Check and adjust all conveyor and
elevator chains. The cross floor
should be just lifted of the return rail
underneath the centre of the cross floor.
Elevator chain should be just hanging
below catcher, between 5 and no more
than 10mm between roller and return
rail.
• After the first 10 hours of operation
check chain tensions, joiners Elevator
tilt ram pins and clips. Check for oil
leaks, loose bolts. Check wheel bearings
are tight, wheel nuts are tight. Check
correct level oil in gearbox’s.
• During routine servicing check chain
tensions, wheel bearings, all conveyor
shaft bearings, oil level in gearbox
drive.
• Check for damaged electrical wiring
around the drawbar / tractor area, check
correct functionality of the electric
controls.
• Oil chain rollers regularly
• Wheel bearings to be greased during
routine checks or at minimum annually
• Regularly check the machine for signs
of wear, stress or damage. Ensure any
parts are repaired/replaced if needed.
• Long Term Storage, leave pusher in the forward position, lower
elevator into the out/down position, this is to keep ram shafts
protected inside their ram bodies.
Cross floor
chain just
lifting off
bottom
Elevator
chain
underneath
5 to 10mm
gap
Rear Bed
Floor chain
just lifting
off bottom
guide
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• Rear Bed Floor gearbox Oil level use SAE
90 gear oil. 3.9 Litre from Empty
• Cross Floor gearbox Oil Level use SAE
90 gear oil. 2.8 Litre from empty. Always
check level when hydraulic motor is
Horizontal.
• Tail Gate Latch Adjustment Factory set
to 30mm thread as shown, if gate open
to easily tighten spring tension untill
required tension is obtained
Rear Bed
Floor Drive
Gearbox Oil
Level, Centre
line of shaft
MAINTENANCE CONT
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• After the first 10 hours of use,
check that the adjustable tie
rods locking bolts & nuts are
tight. Loctite & tighten if loose.
Brake Adjustment
• Brakes are pre-set at the factory, but as things wear, some
adjustments can be made. The brake lever is fitted onto a
splined shaft. To adjust remove this lever, turn slighty towards
the brake ram and re fit on the next spline, this is still not
enough adjustment, then repeat until adjustment is reached.
Critical Bolt Torque settings
Drawbar
• Tow eye, M16 Cap Screws, torque to 200 N.m
Load Cell
• M24 x 70 Hex head grade 10.9 bolts, torque to 822 N.m
• M24 x 110 Hex head grade 8.8 bolts, torque to 600 N.m
Axle load Cell
• M24 X 70 Cap Screws grade torque to 12.9 950 N.m
• M24 x110 Hex head grade 8.8 bolts, torque to 600 N.m
Axle Wheel Nuts
• M18 std torque to 269NM
• M20 torque to 372NM
Splined Shaft
Brake
Lever
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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Joystick/ Feed Control
Controls Name
Thumb stick up X floor feed
Thumb stick down X floor reverse
Thumb stick left Rear bin forward
Thumb stick right Rear bin reverse
Thumb stick button Elevator pause
Switch left Silage mode (auto) *
Switch right Bale mode (manual) *
* Bottom Switch ‘left’ joystick only operates in “ Silage
mode’ when optional Feed Control load sense valve is
fitted.
* Bottom Switch ‘Right’ Joystick operated as manual
control only, when optional Feed Control load sense valve
is fitted, or standard valving fitted.
Connection Procedure - to be carried out with an empty machine
• Connect machine to a suitable tractor rear tow hitch or a Hustler
SwiftHitch
• Connect the two larger hydraulic hoses to bank 1 of the tractor that
has a detent control. Connect the two smaller hoses to bank 2 of the
tractor.
• Fix the electric controller securely in the tractor cab, Connect the in-
cab controller to the machine. Connect the controller to 12vDC power.
• Operate hydraulic bank 2 to adjust the elevator tilt angle.
• Operate hydraulic bank 1 ensuring the elevator chains are running in
the correction direction to feed out.
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Silage Mode (switch left)
• The elevator will run continuously while bank 2 is active.
• The X floor will run in the feed direction when bank 2 is active. If
the X floor does not move, see the Hydraulic Adjustments section
of this document to increase the amount the x floor moves.
• Operating the joystick on the controller will activate the rear bin
and X floor in the desired direction, overriding the standard feed
control movements.
• Press the button on the end of the joystick to intermittently
decrease the elevator speed.
• Reverse the elevator chain direction by operating bank 2 in reverse.
• The elevator speed may decrease when the rear bin function is
active. this can be altered to the operator’s preference following
the procedure in the Hydraulic Adjustments section of this
document.
Bale Mode (switch right)
• The elevator will run continuously while bank 2 is active.
• Operating the joystick on the controller will activate the rear bin
and x floor in the desired direction.
• Press the button on the end of the joystick to intermittently
decrease the elevator speed.
• Reverse the elevator chain direction by operating the bank 2 in
reverse.
• The elevator speed may decrease when the rear bin function is
active. This can be altered to the operator’s preference following
the procedure in the hydraulic adjustments section of this
document.
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OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT
Hydraulic Adjustments
• Black knob (Blue Arrow) - Feed Control pressure. Factory settong = 4
turns counter - clockwise from closed (in).
• Turn the black knob clockwise to increase the amount that the x floor
moves. This will increase the amount of material feeding onto the
elevator.
• Allen key (Orange Arrow) – Rear Floor Speed. Factory setting = 1 turn &
5 flats (300°) counter-clockwise from closed (in).
• Turn the allen key counter-clockwise to increase the rear floor speed.
Increasing the rear bin speed will decrease the elevator speed, only
when the rear bin is activate.
• Allen Key (Green Arrow) – System pressure. Factory setting 2050 psi
= 4 turns counter-clockwise from closed (in). Approximately 5 threads
out past the backing nut (red arrow). Before adjusting attach a pressure
gauge to the port shown with a yellow arrow below. Fully extend the
pusher ram and check the pressure reading. This must not exceed
2500psi (172 bar).
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Do
• Use a tractor big enough for the job, have at least 80 Litres
per minute oil flow and always drive safely to the conditions.
• Drive slowly when loaded
• Connect the drawbar to tractor via drawbar or SWIFT HITCH.
• If using a SWIFT HITCH, with the tractor and trailed unit sitting on
level ground, lift the SWIFT HITCH up to make the trailed unit level.
• Ensure the trailer jack is lifted well clear of the ground so it will not
hit when on uneven ground.
• We recommend a safety chain is connected from the trailer to either
the SWITCH HITCH or the tractor.
• Clean the hydraulic connectors and couple to tractors hydraulic
banks, Elevator tilt hoses into bank 1 and the machine into bank 2.
NB when disconnecting the Tilt hoses (one with tap) always turn tap
off before disconnecting and tap remain off until reconnected
• Connect the electric control and lights if fitted.
• Adjust tractors hydraulic flow to 60-80 Litres per minute.
• Check direction of elevator rotation prior to feeding.
• Load feed material in to machine. Note when feeding silage
material load the Cross-Feed Chamber and Bed Storage Chamber
separate to minimize knitting together of long material across
the compartments. This decreases the pressure on the drives to
separate the load when feeding out with the cross-feed chamber.
• Tie strings to side rail though slots in side panels
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT
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Do Not
• Tow this machine on a slope greater than 12deg.
• Operate the X-Floor or the Bed Storage Floor in the backward
direction with material in the machine.
• Travel with the elevator down/out unless feeding out at very slow
speeds’
• Actuate the control levers backward and forwards to ‘free’ the load
if the floor or elevator chains become jammed. As this can cause
damage to drives and hydraulics.
• Overload the machine with material.
• Use the elevator in the traveling position to feed out. Always extend
the elevator out to feed. Note if the bed storage chain fails to move,
extend the elevator fully so the rear flaps are out of the machine
then retract into feeding position.
• Ride on any part of the machine while traveling
• Water blast the load cell head unit, load cells or junction box.
• Apply excessive material pressure on to elevator with Cross-Floor
load.
• Weld on the machine with a load cells fitted.
• Leave strings in machine during or after operation.
• Overload your machine, check model specifications for correct
loading capacity.
• Exceed 30Kph when loaded, and only 40Kph max when empty.
• Bring load forward compacting into feeding chamber against front
fence, this will result in difficult product flow on cross floor and
elevator.
• Load above sides unless on flat ground as product may fall,
maximum permissible load above sides on flat ground is not more
than 600mm..
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
General Issues
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Elevator won’t tilt • Hydraulic Hoses not plugged into
tractor correctly
• Jammed Elevator
• Bent Ram
• Oil flow from tractor too low
• Clean and plug into tractor
correctly
• Check for foreign objects in
elevator body
• Increase oil flow to 50-80 Litres
• Replace Ram
Elevator won’t start • Hydraulic Hoses not plugged into
tractor correctly
• Jammed Chains
• Oil flow from tractor too low
• Clean and plug into tractor
correctly
• Check for foreign objects in
elevator chains
• Increase oil flow to 50-80 Litres
Elevator works but
Cross Floor won’t
go in one or either
direction
• No power at electric controller
• Jammed Chains
• Damaged wiring
• Defective Coil on valve
• Check power fuse, power at
controller
• Check for foreign objects in Cross
Floor chains
• Check Controller plugged into
machine
• Check electrical cabling for
damage
• Replace Coil
Tail Gate opens
unexpectedly
• Broken catch latch spring
• Latch spring tension to lose
• Replace the Latch spring
• Tighten Latch spring tension
Cross floor won’t
stop
• Feed controller switch in (silage
mode)
• Switch to bale mode
Elevator stall • Oil flow, pressure from tractor
too low
• Cross floor speed set to high
• Pause button presses
• Increase oil from tractor
• Adjust feed control to slow cross
floor
• Release pause button
Feed Controller
does not work
• Not plugged into wagon
• Damaged wiring
• No power
• Plug it in
• Check wiring
• Check power supply
Joystick Controller
does not work
• Not plugged into wagon
• Damaged wiring
• No power
• Plug it in
• Check wiring
• Check power supply
Weighing system
Not Working
• Battery flat
• Out of range
• Device not connected
• Check battery voltage, should be
3.6V replace if voltage low.
• Move closer and try again
• Check settings and re connect,
also check
• 31uetooth in turned on in device
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