HUSTLER Unrolla TX205 | TE205 Owner's manual

Brand: HUSTLER

Model: Unrolla TX205 | TE205

Type: Owner's manual

HUSTLER Unrolla TX205 | TE205 is a bale feeder designed for off-road use. It can be connected to a tractor or telehandler and is operated using two hydraulic hand controls. The bale feeder is capable of feeding out both hay/straw and wrapped round bales. For wrapped bales, it is recommended to remove the plastic wrap only before loading. The bale feeder features a rear loading mechanism with adjustable height forks, and a feed chamber with sharp feed bars for teasing the bale. It also has a jack stand for added stability during loading and unloading.

Unrolla TX205 | TE205

Bale Feeder

Original Instruction

IMPORTANT

Read this manual Read this manual before operationbefore operation

HUSTLER EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

CONTENTS

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

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

Speciﬁcations ............................................................................ 2

Warranty ..................................................................................... 3

Warnings ..................................................................................... 4

Warnings Cont. ........................................................................... 5

Maintenance ............................................................................... 6

Operational Instructions .......................................................... 7

Adjustments ............................................................................... 8

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

Trouble Shooting .....................................................................13

Maintenance Log .................................................................... 15

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER TX205 | TE205 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 4-5, routine

servicing on page 6 and trouble-shooting on page 11.

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 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure:

2250 - 3000 PSI.

Flow:

25 - 60 Litres/minute (our recommended minimum ﬂow is 25 Litres/

minute)

Hydraulic Requirements:

2 x set of double acting hydraulics.

Tractor size:

Large enough to safely handle the TX205|TE205 bale feeder (980 kg’s)

and 2 bale up to 1000kgs each. (One on the platform and one on the

loading tynes.)

WARRANTY

(TX205|TE205 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 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.”

WARNINGS

• ALL persons and animals must be keep WELL CLEAR of the machine in

operation and when traveling

• Shut off the tractor BEFORE trying to clear feed material or cut strings/ net

from anywhere around the machine.

• BEFORE attempting maintenance or any work, ensure the tractor engine

is shut off, the handbrake is applied and no one is near the hydraulic

controls.

• DO NOT allow any person(s) to ride on the machine at any time.

• EXTREME CARE must be taken when traveling on uneven ground or hill

country. A steep or slippery slope may cause the feeder or tractor to

rollover. This could cause INJURY or DEATH.

• EXTREME CARE must be taken when traveling on hill country with a bale in

the cradle, so it doesn’t roll out Optional side bars can be purchased from

Hustler.

• ENSURE the jack stand is PROPERLY latched in place before driving the

tractor away.

• This machine is designed for off-road use ONLY. If towing on the road,

two safety chains rated to at least 3.2 metric tons each MUST be used

and securely fastened in the correct cross over technique. Tail lights and

a registration plate may be required. It is the owner’s responsibility to

adhere to the law in their country/state.

• Take CARE when traveling with a bale up on the rear forks as this lessens

the stability of the machine. The closer the bale to the ground to lower the

centre of gravity.

• ALWAYS ensure the rear loading forks are pointing up approximately 45

when traveling without a bale

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

undertaken by Hustler or its authorized dealer. This will void the warranty

• Vehicle must be operated no more than 30km/h when the bale feeder is

attached.

• KEEP CLEAR of moving feed chains and bars DO NOT use for transporting

anything other than a bale.

• KEEP CLEAR of feed bars. These have sharp points which are needed for

teasing the bale

• ENSURE axles are adjusted to the correct width setting for the terrain.

Wide for hilly terrain

• ENSURE the jack pin is securely in place so the jack doesn’t move in either

the stand or transport position.

MAINTENANCE

(also do this before initial operation)

• Grease all points regularly.

• These are:

- 4x main shaft bearings (do not over grease).

- 2x drive couplings

- 6x pivot points in rear loading mechanism

- Inside the hook latch contact surface

• Keep the 2 drive chains oiled. Use non-tacky black or brown chain

lube monthly.

• Grease the wheel bearings annually or earlier depending on

conditions. If the machine is traveling through water occasionally,

we recommend ADR High Tech Lithogrease 3 or equivalent.

• After the ﬁrst 10 hours of operation:

• Check the wheel nuts are tight (x12)-220Nm

• Check the notes on the tynes are tight, (x2)-600Nm

• Check the drawbar bolts are tight. (x3)-200Nm

• Check the axle bolts are tight. ( x4)-200Nm

• During routine servicing check that the grub screws and bolts are

tight.

• In a salty atmosphere keep grease on parts that are likely to rust

i.e. pins and cylinder shaft.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Connecting bale feeder onto tractor/telehandler etc.

• Connect the bale feeder to the drawbar of the tractor. Ensure its

securely fastened with a strong pin and retainer clip to stop the pin

jumping out.

• NOTE: The drawbar height can be adjusted by rotating the towing

eye 180 degrees, (M16 Bolts should be torqued to 200Nm dry)

• Connect the hoses so that:

Lever 1 – lever back – loading frame lifts. (2 small hoses. Inside

lever closest to driver.)

Lever 2 – lever back – chains feed out on the right side. (2 large

hoses. Outside lever.)

• The hydraulic ﬂow rate should turn the top rotor 1 turn/2-3

seconds. 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 just plain difﬁcult for any feeder, however

the Unrolla TX205 series will generally feed these out. If you

experience a problem, try feeding the bale out the other side. This

will unroll the bale instead of trying to pull it a part.

• The hydraulic ﬂow should actuate the chains at a smooth,

controlled rate i.e. not too jerky or sudden.

• Familiarize yourself with the hydraulic controls on the machine.

Using your 2 hydraulic hand controls.

Loading Hay/straw Round Bales

• Use lever 1 to adjust the height of the rear forks till the top of the

tyne frame is just below the top of the bale, then back the forks

into the bale. (A good rule of thumb is: if the bale is 4’(1220mm)

round, drop the forks fully down. If it is bigger that 4’(1220mm)

raise the forks so the top of the tyne frame is below the top of the

bale.)

• For hay/straw bales with strings, lift the bale so its above the feed

chamber and remove the strings. Then lower on to the bed.

• Always return the forks back immediately after loading the bale.

Lower the forks right down to the ground, to reset and then back

up to the 45-degree position, unless loading another bale.

• If loading a second bale, raise forks to selected bale height, then

back the forks into the bale and raise to the transport position.

Loading Wrapped Round Bales

• For loading wrapped bales - ﬁrst remove the plastic wrap only (ﬁg.

1). DO NOT remove string or net-wrap at this stage. NOTE: In most

cases it does not matter which way the bale has been rolled up.

• Use lever 1 to adjust the height of the rear forks till the top of the

tyne frame is just below the top of the bale, then back the forks

into the bale. (A good rule of thumb is: if the bale is 4’(1220mm)

round, drop the forks fully down. If it is bigger that 4’(1220mm)

raise the forks so the top of the tyne frame is below the top of the

bale.)

• Still using lever raise the bale up off the ground and over towards

the platform. To facilitate easy removal of the net on bales with

net-wrap we recommend to stop just before the bale settles on

to the platform (try not to let the bale start falling apart while

removing the net). With the removed ﬁnish lowering the bale onto

the platform.

• Now withdraw the forks and lower the forks right back down to

ground level. Once you hear the ‘clack’ of the loading mechanism

resetting, you can re-adjust the forks to pick up another bale if

required.

• If loading a second bale, raise forks to selected bale height then

back the forks into the bale and raise so the bale is off the ground

but not too high as this lessen the stability of the feeder.

• If a second bale is not required lift the tyne frame to the 45-degree

position (this keeps the fork safely away from animals etc.)

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT

Transporting

• Always ensure the rear loading forks are point up 45 degrees when

traveling without a bale.

• Take care when traveling with a bale up on the rear forks as this

lessens the stability of the machine. The closer the bale to the

ground to lower the centre of gravity.

• Side bars are available from HUSTLER to keep the bale more

secure on hilly country and to keep cattle away from the moving

mechanism. Order code – 7207148

Feeding Out Round Bales

• Keep the tractor in a low gear and using lever 2 start feeding the

bale usually the bale will feed out one way better than the other.

TIP: 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.

ADJUSTMENTS

Adjusting wheel width

• The TX205 has an adjustable wheel track. This can be achieved by

simply removing two bolts, sliding the axle across then tightening

the bolts again. Ensure the rear of the bale feeder is lifted off

the ground before removing the axle bolts. Both M16 bolts must

be torqued to 200Nm. If the bale feeder is being used on the hill

country axles must be in position 3 (wide).

Tyne Installation:

When installing tynes in the 3PTL frame, please ensure the bale tynes

are installed with the I Beam Proﬁle standing upright like this:

Don’t install like this:

Incorrect Way

Correct Way

Feed Chain

Check the feed chain tension regularly. Tighten if necessary, by

adjusting the 4 tensioners. With a bale in the cradle, simply loosen

the top tensioner bolt (circled below) slide the tensioner down to take

up the chain slack, then re-tighten the bolt. It is important to tension

the chains with a bale in the cradle.

OPTIONS

String box

For storage of bale wrap and net

Order Code # 4004814 (includes all covers)

Wide tyres

Ideal for softer terrain

Order Code #5105532

Tractor Grip tyres

Ideal for hillsides where more grip is required

Order Code #5105536

Side bars

For keeping the bale more secure in the

feeder and assists in square bale feeding

Order Code # 7207148 (Pair)

TROUBLE SHOOTING

General Issues

ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Bales not staying in the

feeder

• Feed bars turning

too fast

• Feeding on hill

country

• Slow down the feed bars -

they don’t need to turn fast

• Purchase an optional side

bar kit from your nearest

Hustler dealer

The chains won’t turn

• A string still left in

the bale, wrapping

around the shaft

causing it to jam

• Chains may need

lubricating Hydraulic

pressure to low

• Chain tensioner is

to tight

• Remove the string

• Lubricate chain - see

Maintenance secti on

• Check hydraulic pressure-

see Speciﬁcation section

for recommended pressure

Bale rotates but will

not feed

• Bale on the feeder

‘backwards’

• Feed bale out the other

side so it unrolls correctly

or pick up feeder from the

other end

• Bend feed teeth to a more

aggressive angle forwards

Three-point linkage unit

doesn’t disconnect from

the mainframe

• Safety strap is

holding the latch

mechanism in safe

position

• Remove the safety strap

from the bale feeder- Strap

is located on the tractor/

telehandler side of the

three-point linkage unit

Bale starts falling

apart after removing

the plastic or the net

wrap, even when I try

removing it carefully.

• Fine chopped bale • Remove the covering Just

before lowering the bale

onto the platform.

• For very difﬁcult bales,

lower bale onto platform

and remove the covering

around the bale where you

can, and collect the rest

afterwards.

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

NOTES

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