HUSTLER Hurricane LX104 Owner's manual

Brand: HUSTLER

Model: Hurricane LX104

Category: Mini tillers

Type: Owner's manual

Hurricane LX104

Straw Spreader & bedder

Original Instruction

IMPORTANT

Read this manual Read this manual before operationbefore operation

HUSTLER EQUIPMENT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

CONTENTS

Introduction ................................................................................ 3

Important .................................................................................... 3

Speciﬁcations ............................................................................ 4

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

Warnings ................................................................................. 6-8

Maintenance ............................................................................... 9

Machine Storage ......................................................................10

Lifting Points ............................................................................11

Operational Instructions ................................................. 12-17

Adjustments ...................................................................... 18-22

Trouble Shooting .............................................................. 23-24

Machine Dimensions........................................................ 25-26

Maintenance log ..................................................................... 28

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER HURRICANE LX104 series

STRAWSPREADER. Please read through this manual as it contains

important information which you need to know.

Please take special note of the safety warnings, routine servicing, and

troubleshooting.

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.

In this document the product named on the front cover is referred as

a ‘machine’.

A vehicle is used for transporting and providing power to operate

the machine. This could be, but not limited to, one of the following:

Tractor, Telehandler, Skid Loader, Pivot Loader, Pick up.

In this document ‘Drive Unit’ is referring to the power source to

operate the machine.

Please note details of the machine referred to in this Original

Instruction Manual are subject to change by the manufacture without

notiﬁcation. Continuous improvements and additions are carried out

with products. For up-to-date information regarding your machine (if

different to what is provided in this manual), please contact Hustler

Equipment International.

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.

• If user training is required or any questions relating to the machine,

please reach out to your recognised Hustler Equipment dealership.

SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure:

155-206 BAR [2250 – 3000 psi].

Flow:

60 – 70 Litres/minute [15.8-18.5 US gpm] (DO NOT EXCEED 80

Litres/minute [21.1 US gpm])

Hydraulic Requirements:

1x set of double acting hydraulics.

Tractor size:

• 80hp tractor minimum for rear linkage attachment

• 200hp tractor minimum for front loader attachment

• Most Telehandlers, Skid Loaders and other loaders

• Operators’ duty to ensure the vehicle is working within its rated

capacity

Machine Weight

Hurricane LX104 = 1290 kg [2943 lb]

Machine size loading (L x W x H):

2192 x 2890 x 1744 mm (3228 mm wide with optional 6’ long square

bale platform, 4088 mm wide with optional 8’ long square bale

platform) | 86.2 x 113.7 x 68.6 in (127 in wide with optional 6’ long

square bale platform, 160.9 in wide with optional 8’ long square bale

platform).

Machine size feeding/spreading (L x W x H):

2192 x 2890 x 1744 mm (3228 mm wide with optional 6’ long square

bale platform, 4088 mm wide with optional 8’ long square bale

platform) | 86.2 x 113.7 x 68.6 in (127 in wide with optional 6’ long

square bale platform, 160.9 in wide with optional 8’ long square bale

platform).

WARRANTY

(LX104 Hurricane Strawspreader & Bedder)

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 machine to the three-

point linkage of a tractor or carrier frame of a telehandler. Ensure

the tractor/telehandler handbrake is applied before leaving the

cab. Be sure to refer to the vehicles’ manual for correct ﬁtment.

• If the machine is stationary mounted or on a pickup/truck/ute

deck, ensure it is SECURELY FASTENED.

• ENSURE the latch hook is correctly latched when transporting the

machine, whether it is connected to a tractor/telehandler or being

transported on a trailer.

• ALL persons must be well clear of the machine when in operation.

Only the operator should be within three metres of the machine

whilst feeding. Persons should be 20 metres from the machine

when bedding. Foreign matter in bale may cause INJURY or DEATH.

• Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the drive unit BEFORE trying

to clear feed material or cut strings / net anywhere from around or

on the machine.

• Oil supply must be shut off BEFORE the operator leaves the vehicle

controls.

• ENSURE the electric controller is securely fastened in the vehicle.

If the controller falls it may operate the machine without warning

causing INJURY or DEATH.

• Watch CAREFULLY when driving for over-width and tail-swing when

travelling through gateways or near objects or people.

• BEFORE attempting maintenance or any work on the machine,

ensure the drive unit is shut off and no one is near the hydraulic

controls. The hydraulic hoses and electric connection must also be

disconnected from the drive unit. Before attempting work on the

hydraulic system, the hydraulic pressure must be fully released

from the system. This is carried out by ﬂoating the hydraulic

remote in the vehicle with the hoses attached whilst activating all

the functions of the joystick ensuring it is connected to a power

supply. The platform must be completely lowered.

• Take EXTREME CARE when lifting the machine on a front loader,

telehandler or skid steer loader as this changes the balance point

of the vehicle and may cause it to tip over.

WARNINGS CONT

• ALWAYS lift the platform to recommended initial rounds/square

feeding position when travelling regardless of with or without a

bale. Failing to do so can result in the mainframe separating from

the three-point linkage frame.

• KEEP CLEAR of moving feed platform and pivot mechanism. DO NOT

use the machine for transporting anything other than a bale.

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

ENSURE any parts are repaired/replaced if needed.

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

• Missing or damaged covers can cause the machine to function

incorrectly and expose moving parts which may result in INJURY

or DEATH. All protective covers MUST be correctly ﬁtted before

machine operation.

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

undertaken or authorised

by Hustler. Failing to do so will void warranty and potentially make

the machine unsafe to operate.

• Vehicle MUST be operated at low speed over even ground when the

machine is attached. The machine must be kept as low as practical

to the ground when traveling on a loader or telehandler.

• Take EXTREME CAUTION when driving the vehicle on unlevel

ground with the machine attached. Do not exceed 15 degrees’ side

slope when attached to the 3-point linkage of a tractor. Refer to

the vehicles’ manual for permitted travel on uneven ground.

• KEEP CLEAR of feed rotors. These have sharp points which are

needed for teasing the bale.

• KEEP CLEAR of bale tines when the linkage frame is not engaged

with the mainframe.

• ENSURE the platform lift arm is completely lowered before

engaging the linkage frame with the feed unit.

• The machine requires 60 – 70 Litres of oil per minute to spread

straw and 20 - 40 litres to feed bales. DO NOT EXCEED 80 LPM.

This will cause the hydraulic system to overheat.

• When the machine is in operation the hydraulic components

(hoses, block, valves and motor) can heat up. DO NOT TOUCH

Components can reach over 60˚C / 140˚F which will

burn if touched.

• Use ONLY straw or short chop hay when spreading. Balage may

cause the bedding rotor to jam. In the event the drum stalls, stop

the oil ﬂow to the machine IMMEDIATELY.

• DO NOT attempt to manually lift the latch hook without the

platform completely lowered. As the platform may drop causing

SERIOUS INJURY.

• ENSURE appropriate protective equipment is worn whilst operating

this machine. Hearing protection must be worn when using the

spreader. Some bales give off a lot of dust when they’re spread.

A dust mask must be worn when spreading straw/hay. A cab-less

vehicle is not recommended, however if used, the operator must

wear safety glasses to be protected from projected foreign objects

in the bale when spreading.

• Not all bales unravel evenly. In the possible event that material

gets attached to the machine and causes vibration, STOP

OPERATION IMMEDIATELY. Follow the correct procedure to remove

any material from the machine. ENSURE the hydraulic and electric

supply are disconnected from the machine BEFORE attempting to

clear any material.

WARNING!

BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY MAINTENANCE, ENSURE ENGINE IS SHUT

OFF AND NO ONE IS NEAR THE HYDRAULIC CONTROLS

MAINTENANCE

(also do this before initial operation)

• Grease all points regularly.

• These are:

o 6x main drum bearings (remove covers, do not over-grease).

o 6x platform bearings (do not over-grease).

o Grease point on linkage frame pivot.

o Ram spear pivot.

o Moving parts on the latching mechanism. (these need to slide

freely for the latch to work).

o All points of contact between the linkage frame and main frame.

i.e., hooks, latches, platform lift pin.

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

lube monthly.

• Regularly check the drive belt for wear. Replace if needed.

• After the ﬁrst 10 hours of operation check all bolts and grub

screws are tight.

• 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.

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

Ensure any parts

are repaired/replaced if needed.

• If the short chain is replaced or removed, ensure feed drums are

timed correctly as shown.

Note:

Top drum tooth should be ﬂush with the centre

of the bottom drum star radius. This is very

critical, one tooth out on the sprocket will cause

the feed to jam in the wiper panel.

MACHINE STORAGE

When the machine is not in use ensure the platform is completely

lowered and the bedder unit is in the ‘Bedding’ position (lowered). This

ensures the hydraulic cylinder spears are protected from corrosion.

Do not store the machine with a bale or part of still on the machine.

If the machine has not been used for a period of 4 months or more,

ensure correct maintenance is carried out before operation. See the

Maintenance section of this manual.

LIFTING POINTS

Lifting the machine must only take place with the Platform and Bedder

unit in the lowered positions. (Ensure the latch hook is connected

correctly)

For safe lifting of the machine with a fork-lifting vehicle ensure the forks

are placed directly under the bale tynes (blue arrows). Lift from the front

or rear of the machine only.

To sling lift the machine ensure four correctly certiﬁed lifting strops

are used. Connect to the four recommended points (red arrows). Strop

1. must be 300mm shorter than the others. Strop 4. must be secured

outside the latch hook mount to ensure it does not slide. Once all four

strops are connected lift the machine slowly to ensure it is balanced and

lifting level. All persons including the hoist operator must be at least 4

meters away from the machine when lifting.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING SPREADER ONTO TRACTOR/TELEHANDLER etc.

• When connecting the Hurricane LX104 spreader to a vehicle take

extreme care to ensure of immediate personal safety and for the

duration that the machine is connected to the vehicle. Read and

understand the vehicles operation manual to ensure of correct

ﬁtment and secure latching.

• When connected to a tractor ensure the vehicle and the Hurricane

LX104 are sitting on level ground then adjust the top link so the pin

is in the centre of the slot.

• Connect the hydraulic hoses and electric controller to the vehicle.

Ensure the controller is mounted securely in the vehicles cab.

• Before starting the hydraulic oil ﬂow ensure the Spreader Control is

switched to the ‘Spreader Stop’ position.

• The speed of the feed drums, bedder rotor and platform can be

adjusted individually, please see the ‘Adjustments’ section of this

manual.

• Some bales are just plain difﬁcult for any machine, however the

Hurricane LX104 will generally spread or feed these out. They will

take a little patience and may need the rotors to be reversed 1-2

turns then forward again.

• The hydraulic ﬂow should actuate the platform at

a smooth, controlled rate, not too jerky or sudden.

• Familiarise yourself with the hydraulic controls on

the machine.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT

CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING THE LINKAGE FRAME FROM

THE FEED UNIT

With the patented snaplox auto connect/disconnect hands-free

loading system, you don’t have the frustration with tugging on a rope

to disconnect.

• Factory setting as shown below. This is great for round bales and

most square bales. (Please note these pictures are shown without

the plastic platform for better understanding for the reader, it is

not necessary to remove the plastic when altering the platform

position).

Disconnecting

• To disconnect, ensure the vehicle is stationary.

• Lower the feed platform fully down.

• Lower the complete machine onto the ground (feet farthest from

the vehicle should touch the ground ﬁrst).

• Watch the latch hook lift, then drive away leaving the mainframe

on the ground (if the hooks don’t release see the ‘Troubleshooting’

section for help).

Connecting

• When reconnecting the linkage frame to the feed unit ensure

the platform lift arm is completely lowered. (Highlighted blue for

illustration.)

• Then simply align the bale tines on the linkage frame with the guide

cones on the feed unit.

• Once the tines have started to engage, adjust the linkage height so

the linkage frame remains level.

• Insert the tines until you hear the hook click and see it latch.

• Lift the machine off the ground and raise the platform to the initial

feeding position. It is very important to lift the platform when

traveling with or without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when

the platform is lowered.

• Go feeding or spreading.

Loading bales

Ensure the ‘Square Bale Frame’ is ﬁtted before loading a square bale

into the machine.

Wrapped Bales

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

DO NOT remove string or net-wrap at this stage.

• With the platform fully down, using Hustler SOFTHANDS or bale

spikes lift the bale so it just above the platform.

• Remove the net from the bale.

• With the net removed ﬁnish lowering the bale onto the platform.

• Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above.

• It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or

without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is

lowered.

Hay/Straw Bales

• Using Hustler SOFTHANDS or bale spikes lift the bale over the

platform.

• For hay/straw bales with strings, lower the bale right down onto

the platform then remove the strings.

• Knots may be hard to pull out - using a small stick as a grip makes

it easier. If they are net wrapped, the bale will need unwrapping

before lowering right onto the platform.

• Ensure all string, wrap and net is removed before operating the

machine. This may come jammed in the machine causing damage.

• Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above.

• It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or

without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is

lowered.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT

Transporting

• Lift the platform up to the recommended initial feeding position to

cradle the bale securely against the rotors while travelling.

• Ensure the platform is lifted to the Round/Squares bale position

even when travelling without a bale. (Machine may un-hook when

platform is down.)

Feeding Out

Ensure the bedder unit is lifted fully up

Round Bales:

• Keep the platform at the recommended ‘ROUNDS’ position - then

operate the feed drums to start feeding out.

• As the bale feeds out and the diameter reduces, raise the platform

to keep the bale against the feed drums.

• Getting the bale turning is the secret to successful feeding out.

• The higher the platform, the better the chance of turning - even the

most odd shaped bales.

• Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above.

• It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or

without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is

lowered.

Square Bales

• Lift platform to recommended position.

• It is recommended an ‘Even Feed Roller’ and ‘Square Bale Frame’

are ﬁtted for square bales. (see Adjustments section of this manual

for ﬁtment)

• When ready to feed, operate the activate the feed drums to start

feeding either one

‘biscuit’ at a time or intermittently.

• Most silage bales will tease out nicely. However, some hay or straw

bales won’t, especially if they were wet when baled. If several

‘biscuits’ are coming off together, lower the platform slightly and/

or reverse the rotors 1 turn then forward 4 turns, reverse, forward,

continue.

• Near the end of the bale, lift the platform to help the last few

biscuits feed out.

• Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above.

• It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or

without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is

lowered.

Spreading

Ensure the bedder unit is securely latched down in position.

Round Bales

• Ensure the platform at the recommended ‘ROUNDS’ position.

• Switch the Spreader control to ‘Spreader Start’ which will start the

bedder rotor.

• Operate the feed drums to start feeding straw into the bedder unit.

• As the bale feeds out and the diameter reduces, raise the platform

to keep the bale against the feed drums.

• Getting the bale turning is the secret to successful feeding out.

• The higher the platform, the better the chance of turning - even the

most odd shaped bales.

• Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above.

• It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or

without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is

lowered.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT

Square Bales

• Lift platform to recommended position.

• It is recommended an ‘Even Feed Roller’ and ‘Square Bale Frame’

are ﬁtted for square bales. (see Adjustments section of this manual

for ﬁtment)

• When ready to feed, operate the activate the feed drums to start

feeding either one

‘biscuit’ at a time or intermittently.

• If several ‘biscuits’ are coming off together, position the platform

so only one biscuit peels off on the feed drums side of the ‘Even

Feed Roller’.

• Near the end of the bale, lift the platform to help the last bit feed.

• Connect the machine following the ‘Connecting’ section above.

• It is very important to lift the platform when traveling with or

without a bale, as the machine may un-hook when the platform is

lowered.

Platform Rounds

Position.

Platform Square

Position.

ADJUSTMENTS

Easy Clean Wiper

• Recommended to be cleaned before use, daily or any time of build-

up.

• Turn off tractor/telehandler.

• Release both silver end latches of the wiper, let wiper panel slide

open.

• Remove excess material.

• Close wiper by pulling bottom of wiper with one hand and pushing

the top of wiper panel with other hand. (Keep ﬁngers clear of pinch

points).

• Press both latches down into lock position.

Adjusting wiper panel

• Wiper Panel must be set up as close to the top drum as possible.

(this reduces any build-up in the wiper with sticky bales)

• Remove front and rear plastic covers.

• Loosen M16 bolts at both ends.

• Slide wiper towards the top drum, to reduce the gap to a minimum.

(keep ﬁngers away from pinch points)

• Retighten M16 bolts at both ends, (recommended torque 140Nm).

• Latch must be down (locked) when resetting wiper position.

ADJUSTMENTS CONT

Adjusting Hydraulic Valve

Function Valve

Number

Adjustment

Direction

Notes

Bedder Ro-

tor Speed

V4 Anti-clockwise

= Faster

Operator adjust-

able for bedding

distance

Feed Drums

Speed

V5 Anti-clockwise

= Faster

Factory Set

Platform

Raise Speed

V6 Anti-clockwise

= Faster

Factory Set (Must

be set before low-

er speed)

Platform

Lower Speed

V14 Anti-clockwise

= Faster

Factory Set

Main Pres-

sure

V8 Clockwise =

More Pressure

Factory Set

2500psi (DO NOT

ADJUST)

Closing (clockwise) the Bedder Rotor Speed lever the Bedder Rotor

will not rotate. Ensure this lever is closed before attempting to

clear or remove material from the machine. The hydraulic hoses and

electric connection must also be disconnected from the drive unit for

attempting to clear material from the machine. Cover will have to be

removed to allow adjustment.

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