HUSTLER LoadMax FX116 Owner's manual

Brand: HUSTLER

Model: LoadMax FX116

Type: Owner's manual

FX116 LoadMax

Farm Trailer

Original Instruction

IMPORTANT

Read this manual Read this manual before operationbefore operation

HUSTLER EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Dear Customer,

Welcome to the Hustler family!

We’re delighted to know that we can make a difference in your operation

and would love to take this opportunity while you’re reading this instruction

manual to say a special THANK YOU for purchasing a Hustler!

We hope you enjoyed dealing with us and our business partner(s) and trust

that we contributed to make your purchasing journey easy.

Here at Hustler we are on a mission to help farmers and ranchers ‘Achieve

More Everyday’ with the ‘World’s Best Livestock Feeding Solutions’. If at

any stage you have any queries/questions or even a feel like a chat, our

passionate team would value the opportunity to help.

We hope you enjoy your Hustler as much as we do, for many years to come.

Thanks again, hopefully we will meet someday.

Kindest Regards

Brent Currie

CEO

CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................................ 2

Important .................................................................................... 2

Speciﬁcations ............................................................................ 3

Warranty ..................................................................................... 4

Warnings ................................................................................. 5-6

Maintenance ........................................................................... 7-8

Operational Instructions ....................................................9-11

Trouble Shooting .....................................................................12

Maintenance Log .....................................................................14

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER LOADMAX FLATBED TRAILER.

Please read through this manual as it contains important information

which you need to know.

Please take special note of the safety warnings on page …., routine

servicing on page …., operating instructions on page .,… and

troubleshooting on page ….

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 the new owner.

SPECIFICATIONS

Flatbed FX116

Round Bales (single layer 5’ x 6’ / 4’ x 5’): 10 / 14

Round Bales (double layer 5’ x 6’ / 4’ x 5’): 18/26

Squares (up to 8’ long, single layer 4’ x 4’ / 3’ x

4’): 6 /12

Squares (double layer 4’ x 4’ x 8’ / 3’ x 4’ x 6’): 12 / 16

Maximum load: 16000 kg / 35274 lb

Overall Width: 2500 mm / 98.4 in

Overall Length: 9400 mm / 370 in

Deck height: 1280 mm / 50.3 in

Deck length: 7600 mm / 299.2 in

Headboard height: 900 mm / 35.4 in

Tare weight: 3920 lg / 8642 lb

Standard tyres: 500/50 x 22.5

Axle: Tandem load-sharing spring suspension axle

Brakes: Twin braking axle

Jack: . 80mm / 3.1 in 2-speed screw, with quick

adjustment. Designed strong enough for use as

a quick hitch stand

Towing Eye: 50mm / 2 in swiveling forged eye

SPECIFICATIONS

Flatbed FX116

Round Bales (single layer 5’ x 6’ / 4’ x 5’): 10 / 14

Round Bales (double layer 5’ x 6’ / 4’ x 5’): 18/26

Squares (up to 8’ long, single layer 4’ x 4’ / 3’ x

4’): 6 /12

Squares (double layer 4’ x 4’ x 8’ / 3’ x 4’ x 6’): 12 / 16

Maximum load: 16000 kg / 35274 lb

Overall Width: 2500 mm / 98.4 in

Overall Length: 9400 mm / 370 in

Deck height: 1280 mm / 50.3 in

Deck length: 7600 mm / 299.2 in

Headboard height: 900 mm / 35.4 in

Tare weight: 3920 lg / 8642 lb

Standard tyres: 500/50 x 22.5

Axle: Tandem load-sharing spring suspension axle

Brakes: Twin braking axle

Jack: . 80mm / 3.1 in 2-speed screw, with quick

adjustment. Designed strong enough for use as

a quick hitch stand

Towing Eye: 50mm / 2 in swiveling forged eye

WARRANTY

(FX116 Flatbed Trailer)

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.”

WARNINGS

• Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the trailer to the hitch of a

tractor. Ensure the tractor handbrake is applied before leaving the

cab. Ensure the correct size hitch pins are used.

• Inspect the LOADMAX for damage or wear BEFORE each use.

ENSURE the HANDBRAKE is working correctly and the BRAKES are

fully engaging. If the handbrake fails, it could cause the machine to

roll away from its parked position.

• 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 meters of the machine during

operation.

• Watch CAREFULLY for when driving for over-width and tail/front-

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.

• When LOADMAX is not being used, ensure it is stored securely on a

ﬂat surface.

• Be careful of pinch points around the suspension drawbar as this

will move during routine operation. DO NOT run any lines through

the openings above and below the suspension drawbar. Keep

hands clear at all times.

• If the LOADMAX 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 trailer at any time.

• ALWAYS lift the trailer to the correct height speciﬁed in the ‘Operating

Instruction’ section before towing a trailed unit.

• Take EXTREME CARE when moving the trailer over uneven or sloped

ground. The angle changes the balance point and could tip the vehicle

over. The tractor and attachment/machine manufacturer capacity and

angle ratings must be adhered to.

• NO alteration or modiﬁcation is to be done on this trailer unless

undertaken or authorised by Hustler. All unauthorised modiﬁcations

will void warranty.

• KEEP CLEAR of moving handbrake or suspension components. They

may pinch a hand or ﬁngers.

• REGULARLY check the trailer for signs of wear, stress, or damage.

• ENSURE any parts are repaired/replaced if needed.

• It is for the operator to check the law of their country/state regarding

carrying or towing any attachment or machine.

• Ensure the headboards are supported with a gantry crane or other

suitable lifting equipment BEFORE removing the adjustment bolts

AND while any adjustment to the tilt angle of the headboards is taking

place. Ensure all bolts are reinstalled and tightened BEFORE removing

the support to the sides.

• 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.

MAINTENANCE

(Also do this before initial operation)

• Grease all (19) grease points and grease the swivel hitch regularly,

if ﬁtted.

• After 10 hours of operation check suspension shock pins and clips,

check for oil leaks, loose bolts. Check wheel bearings are tight,

wheel nuts are tight.

• During routine servicing check wheel bearings.

• Check for damaged electrical wiring around the drawbar / tractor

area.

• In a salty atmosphere keep grease/oil on the moving items, front

and rear headboards.

• Regularly check the machine for signs of wear, stress, or damage.

Ensure any parts are repaired/replaced if needed.

• Grease all grease points prior to long term storage.

• Regularly check hydraulic hoses for wear or damage and replace or

repair as needed.

Critical bolt torques (drawbar tow eye, wheel nuts, suspension drawbar

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 connector and couple to tractors hydraulic

bank. NB when disconnecting the hose always make sure deck

is fully lowered ﬁrst.

• Connect lights if ﬁtted.

• Adjust tractors hydraulic ﬂow to 60-80 Litres per minute.

• Load material onto trailer. Concentrate the load near to the axle

position, if part load, position load cantered above axle.

• Apply the trailers handbrake prior to disconnecting trailer from

tractor.

DO NOT

• Tow this machine on a slope greater than 12deg.

• Overload the machine.

• Ride on any part of the machine while traveling.

• Overload your machine, check model speciﬁcations for correct

loading capacity.

• Exceed 30Kph when loaded, and only 40Kph max when empty.

• Disconnect from tractor without engaging trailer handbrake.

Connecting the trailer onto tractor.

• Connect the drawbar eye to the tractor tow pin or quick hitch if using

one.

• Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor.

• Connect the lights plug (if lights are tted to the trailer) to the tractor.

Loading the trailer.

• Ensure the trailer handbrake is applied if removing the trailer from the

tractor.

• Adjust headboard angle to suit the bale size/type you are loading onto

the trailer.

• Load bales carefully, making sure not to stack bales higher than 2 layers.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Hand Brake

To Engage the handbrake, pull the handbrake handle away from the

headboard, actuating the ratchet mechanism, until the front brake

rams have been engaged.

Release the handbrake through pushing the handbrake handle

towards the headboard until the ratchet mechanism releases.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT

The headboard weighs 100kgs. Ensure the weight of the headboard

has been taken off the adjustment bolts prior to removing any

adjustment bolts. Do this by slightly lifting the headboard using a

strop and gantry crane, front end loader or other lifting machine.

To change the angle of the headboard, remove the top headboard

adjustment bolt and proceed to change the angle of the headboard

by manipulating the gantry crane or other lifting machine. Once

the desired headboard angle has been achieved, replace the top

adjustment bolts, and tighten the nuts. Make sure to remove all lifting

equipment.

To remove the headboard, complete the above and then remove

the bottom headboard bolt. When lifting the headboard away from

the trailer please note that the headboard must be ﬁrst pulled

horizontally away from the trailer, and then can be lifted.

adjust

headboard to

desired angle

Attach lifting rope.

Remove these bolts

Pull headboard out,

then up.

remove

these

2 bolts.

Brake adjustments:

Brakes are preset 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 slightly towards the brake

ram and reﬁt on the next spline. If this is still not enough adjustment,

then repeat until appropriate adjustment has been reached.

Critical bolt torque settings:

Drawbar

• Tow eye, M16 cap screws, torque to 200 Nm.

• Axle wheel nuts

• M18 std torque to 269 Nm.

• M20 torque to 372 Nm.

Suspension cylinder adjustments:

• The drawbar suspension cylinder is pressurized with 45 bar

of nitrogen from factory. You may adjust this setting if you

are regularly carrying heavier or lower loads. Over time this

cylinder may become to sag due to standard pressure losses.

Pressurization must be undertaken while the shock is fully

extended, and appropriate nitrogen shock ﬁlling equipment is to

be used.

Brake Lever

ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Handbrake not

engaging

• Dirt in handbrake mechanism • Remove dirt

Suspension

drawbar

bottomed out

• Trailer overloaded • Remove load from trailer

Handbrake

not engaging

• Handbrake cable snapped • Replace handbrake cable

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Scan the QR Code to register your warranty.

Or visit www.hustlerequipment.com/warranty

Note: The machine is NOT covered by warranty until the EUSA

Product Registration form and your warranty form is completed!

Follow our 3 easy steps:

1. Dealer or end user? Click which applies to you.

2. Follow the instructions and ﬁll out the info required

3. Submit your form!

MAINTENANCE LOG

This record is to stay with the instruction manual and be used as

proof of upkeep should a claim be lodged. Hustler requires you to

keep track of approx 12 monthly maintenance by having your service

provider routinely ﬁll out the log, or by keeping receipts of work done.

Routine checks will save ongoing repair costs. Pre-season is the best

time for this. Excluded items are wear parts and electric components.

Purchase Date ____________________ Machine serial number ___________

SERVICE 1 (12-15 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE DATE)

Date of service ____________________

Number of bales / hectares sprayed ___________________________________

Signature and Dealer Name ____________________________________________

SERVICE 2 (24-30 MONTHS)

Date of service ____________________

Number of bales / hectares sprayed ___________________________________

Signature and Dealer Name ____________________________________________

SERVICE 3 (36-42 MONTHS)

Date of service ____________________

Number of bales / hectares sprayed ___________________________________

Signature and Dealer Name ____________________________________________

SERVICE 4 (48-55 MONTHS)

Date of service ____________________

Number of bales / hectares sprayed ___________________________________

Signature and Dealer Name ____________________________________________

CHECKLIST

Grease all nipples

All fastenings tight

Wear parts replaced (bushes, cables etc.

are not covered items)

Secure all hoses and clamps

Drive components not wobbly

Wash down + Throughly

Inpect Machine

Chassis/boom Hairline Cracks repaired

General Inspection of construction

FX

LOADMAX

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New Zealand

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HUSTLER LoadMax FX116 Owner's manual

HUSTLER LoadMax FX116 Owner's manual

HUSTLER LoadMax FX116 Owner's manual

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