HUSTLER EzFeed SX180 | SX210 Owner's manual

Brand: HUSTLER

Model: EzFeed SX180 | SX210

Type: Owner's manual

EZFEED SX180 | SX210

Silage Wagon

Original Instruction

IMPORTANT

Read this manual before 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 ........................................................................ 3-4

Warranty ..................................................................................... 5

Warnings ................................................................................. 6-7

Maintenance .......................................................................... 8-9

Operational Instructions ................................................. 10-14

Hydraulic Setup & Adjustment ...................................... 15-19

Crossﬂoor Chain Tensioning Guide ............................... 20-21

Trouble Shooting .............................................................. 22-23

Maintenance Log .................................................................... 25

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER EZFEED. 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 8-9, operating instructions on pages 10-17 and

troubleshooting on page 1

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

EZFEED SX180

Loose Silage (load-level): 18m3

Loose Silage (heaped load): 19.5m3

Maximum Load:Maximum Load: 14,000kg

Overall Length 8555mm

Overall Width: 2982mm

Overall Height/Loading Height: 3130mm / 2759mm

Conveyor Width 1090mm

Standard Tyres: 500 / 50 x 22.5 Flotation Grip

Tread

Axle: Tandem Suspension Axle

Brakes 4-wheel braking

Weigh Scales: Optional Feedlink weighing and

feed management system

Floors (Bed Floor / Cross Floor): 15mm HD Puck Board / 15mm

HD Puck Board

Chains (Bed / X ﬂoor / Elevator): Twin 12,000lb Roller Chains (on

all)

Feed bars (Bed / X Floor /

Elevator):

65 x 35 RHS / 50 x 25 RHS /

65 x 35 RHS

Hydraulics required: 2 pair double acting

Oil Flow Required: 70-90l/min

Elevator width: 2133mm wide chain/slat

Jack: 80mm 2 speed screw, with

quick adjustment. Designed

strong enough for use as quick

hitch stand.

SPECIFICATIONS CONT

EZFEED SX210

Loose Silage (load-level): 21m3

Loose Silage (heaped load): 22.5m3

Maximum Load:Maximum Load: 17,000kg

Overall Length 9000mm

Overall Width: 2987mm

Overall Height/Loading Height: 3171mm / 2981mm

Conveyor Width 1090mm

Standard Tyres: 500 / 50 x 22.5 Flotation Grip

Tread

Axle: Tandem Suspension Axle

Brakes 6-wheel braking

Weigh Scales: Optional Feedlink weighing and

feed management system

Floors (Bed Floor / Cross Floor): 15mm HD Puck Board / 15mm

HD Puck Board

Chains (Bed / X ﬂoor / Elevator): Twin 12,000lb Roller Chains (on

all)

Feed bars (Bed / X Floor /

Elevator):

65 x 35 RHS / 50 x 25 RHS /

65 x 35 RHS

Hydraulics required: 2 pair double acting

Oil Flow Required: 70-90l/min

Elevator width: 2133mm wide chain/slat

Jack: 80mm 2 speed screw, with

quick adjustment. Designed

strong enough for use as quick

hitch stand.

WARRANTY

(EZFEED SX180 SX210 Feedout Wagon)

The goods speciﬁed in the Instruction Manual as designed

and supplied by the manufacturer is 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.”

SAFETY WARNINGS

• Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the tow bar to the tractor.

Ensure the tractor service brake is applied before leaving the cab.

Ensure the correct size drawbar pin and/or Swift Hitch is used.

Ensure a correctly sized tractor is used to operate the wagon.

• 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 hydraulic parts heat up during operation, DO NOT TOUCH.

Whilst the machine is in operation persons should not be near to or

touch these components.

• ALL persons must be kept well clear of machine in operation. Only

the operator should be within 5 metres of the machine during

operation.

• STAY WELL CLEAR of the break-away tail door of the machine

during operation and whilst loaded which may pop open without

warning.

• NO persons should be in/on or near the machine whilst it is in

motions or during operation. If clearing product from the wagon,

ALWAYS turn off the tractor and disconnect the hydraulic hoses.

• 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.

• 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 tyre pressures are kept at the recommended

amount. Check the tyre pressures weekly or even daily in high-

use situations. Refer to the maintenance guide for recommended

pressures.

• ENSURE the trailer jack is lifted high enough to clear the ground

when driving over uneven ground.

• TAKE CARE while doing maintenance for any sharp points in the

machine, especially around the feed bars.

• DO NOT tow the machine on public roads without ensuring it

conforms to local laws. Hustler sells an optional road safety kit

which includes Brake, Indicator, and Side Marker Lights, however, it

is up to the operator to ensure this meets local laws.

• 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.

WARNING!

BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE, ENSURE ENGINE IS SHUT

OFF AND NO ONE IS NEAR THE HYDRAULIC CONTROLS

SAFETY WARNINGS

MAINTENANCE

(also do this before initial operation)

• Grease all (38 on Tandem Axle,

56 on Tridem Axle) grease points,

grease the swivel hitch regularly.

• Check adjustable trailing arm

bushes, locknuts and clamps in

suspension axle 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. If ﬁtted.

• In a salty atmosphere keep grease/

oil on the chain rollers.

• Regularly check the machine for

signs of wear, stress or damage.

Ensure any parts are repaired/

replaced if needed

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

Cross ﬂoor

chain just

lifting off

bottom

Oil Breather

Oil Level

• Rear Floor Gearbox Oil Level use SAE 90

gear oil 3.9 Litre from empty.

• Tail Gate Latch Adjustment Factory set to

60mm thread as shown, if gate open to

easily tighten spring tension until required

tension is obtained

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 slightly 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 NM

Load Cell

• M24 X 70 Cap Screw grade 12.9 bolts, torque to 822NM

• M24 x 110 Hex head grade 8.8 bolts, torque to 600NM

Axle load Cell

• M24 X 70 Cap Screws grade torque to 12.9 950NM

• M24 x 110 Hex head grade 8.8 bolts, torque to 600NM

Axle Wheel Nuts

• M18 std torque to 269NM

• M20 torque to 372NM

Splined Shaft

Brake

Lever

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Connecting the Wagon 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 ﬁtted on the wagon) to the

tractor

Loading the Wagon

• Ensure the tail door is latched shut

• Fill the rear portion of the wagon with silage or feed

Storage

• The machine can be stored outside as long as the bonnet is kept

closed to keep the weather out.

• Do not leave silage or feed sitting in the wagon for too long – it

may compost or even get hot in the sun and potentially catch ﬁre.

• After sitting for a while, especially outside, ensure that the chains

and axles etc are greased as they can become very dry. Perform

maintenance checks when bringing the machine out of storage.

• Use a tractor big enough for the job, has 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.

• 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. Best to break up bulky

product to help with smooth ﬂow of product when feeding

out.

Do Not

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

• 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.

• Ride on the drawbar.

• Water blast the load cell head unit, load cells or junction box.

• Apply excessive material pressure on to elevator.

• Weld on the machine with a load cells ﬁtted.

• Leave strings in machine during or after operation

• Load above sides unless on ﬂat ground as product may fall,

maximum permissible load above sides on ﬂat ground is not more

than 600mm.

• Overload your machine, check model speciﬁcations for correct

loading capacity.

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

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT

HYDRAULIC ADJUSTMENTS

Hydraulic Adjustments

This section is an explanation of what each adjustment does. For setup

instructions & defaults, refer to the Hydraulic Setup Pages following.

Green Dial - Arrow A – Feed Rate (Load Sensing Pressure).

Turn clockwise to increase the amount of feed the bed ﬂoor is

putting onto the elevator. When feeding really sticky/wet/heavy

loads, reduce this rate.

Arrow B – Rear Floor Speed. Turn the Allen key counter-

clockwise to increase the rear ﬂoor speed. Factory Setting: 1

turn and 5 ﬂats (300°) counter-clockwise from closed (in).

Silver Dial – Arrow C – Cross Conveyor speed adjustment.

Factory Setting: Fully counter-clockwise (slow), turn clockwise

to increase speed.

Manual Side Shift

Allen Key - Arrow D – System pressure. Factory setting: 2050

psi = 4 turns counter-clockwise from closed (in).

ONLY TO BE SET BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS!

This should never need to be adjusted. Before adjusting attach

a pressure gauge to the port shown with Arrow F below. Fit

valve, gauge and turn valve off. Run the machine and check the

pressure reading. This must not exceed 2500psi (172 bar).

Automatic Side Shift

Allen Key - Arrow G & H – Dictates pressure required for cross

ﬂoor direction change Factory Setting: 2000psi

HYDRAULIC ADJUSTMENTS CONT

Manual Side Shift

Automatic Side Shift

HYDRAULIC SETUP

Overview

Your EzFeed Silage wagon can be conﬁgured in two ways:

Series or Parallel circuit.

Before making any adjustments, you need to check your

machine is set to the correct mode.

The default factory setting for all machines is Series. This will

work for any situation with most tractors that deliver at least

50lpm and 2500psi. (Machines produced prior to Dec 2022

were set to Parallel from factory. These are recommmended to

be run in Series as per these guidelines.)

The only reason to change to Parallel mode is if you want to

feed product out at a faster rate than is possible with Series

mode, and have a tractor capable of producing very high oil ﬂow

(65-80L) at the desired operating RPM.

Setting the Ezfeed to Series or Parallel Mode

You will place a hydraulic hose in the port that relates to the

mode you want to run in, and a bung in the other one.

Parallel Setup

Series

Parrallel

Series

Setup (default)

How to Setup the EZFEED SM Dials to Factory Settings

1. Setting the Bed Floor Adjustment Dial (Black Dial B).

a. Using a 5/32 Allen Key (for all

adjustments), undo the nut, and wind

the adjustment all the way in, then

back out 1 turn and 5 ﬂats (300°).This

is equivalent to 6rpm at the shaft of

the bed ﬂoor gearbox.

b. Lock the lock nut using a 9/16 spanner.

2. Setting the Cross Floor Speed Adjustment

Dial (Silver Dial C)

a. Wind the adjustment right in using the allen

key.

b. Wind the nut in loosely.

c. Screw the Silver Dial onto the thread,

and lock it against the nut.

d. Wind the dial all the way out by hand.

HYDRAULIC SETUP & ADJUSTMENT

3. Setting the Load Sensing Adjustment Dial (Green Dial A).

a. Loosen the adjustment nut, wind the adjustor all

the way in (Clockwise) using the Allen key, then

out 4 turns. Ensure the adjustor does not move

for the rest of the steps! TIP: Leave the Allen key

in the adjustor while you do this.

b. Place the arrow indicator on the thread, and

wind the nut in by hand until there is 6mm

thread sticking out

c. Screw the Green Dial onto the thread. Ensure

the arrow head is resting on the max position

stopper. Wind the dial in the rest of the way and

lock it up against the nut. Ensure the allen key

has not moved.

In Series mode, the default settings for the dials should work ﬁne right

away in most cases. (refer to dial setup pages above)

Common adjustments in this mode:

• Cross ﬂoor speed – adjust this faster if you need to eject the material

further, i.e. into a bunker.

• Feed rate adjustment – you can use this dial to adjust the amount of

product you feed out per second.

• Increase this for feeding lighter material at a quicker rate, or decrease

it for heavier/wet material or to feed at a slower rate. If the elevator is

stalling or jamming, decrease this adjustment.

MACHINE SETUP IN SERIES MODE

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