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G2 & G2X2 Parts & Operator’s Manual Part Number: 595-0045 Giltrap Engineering Ltd P.O. Box 83, 7 Main North Rd Otorohanga, 3900, New Zealand Phone: +64 7 873 4199 Fax: +64 7 873 8131 Email: info@giltrapag.co.nz Website: www.giltrapag.co.nz...
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Giltrap Engineering request that you treat this book as a guide only, and offer any assistance necessary to procure the information or part you may require.
Thank you for purchasing a Giltrap product. Giltrap Engineering Ltd has enjoyed a long-standing success with their machinery. We would like you to enjoy the benefits of owning a Giltrap too. By following the guidelines laid out in this book, you will ensure trouble free, low maintenance operating for years.
G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Warranty Subject as hereunder provided, Giltrap Engineering Limited (Hereafter called the Seller) undertake to correct either by repair, or at their election, by replacement, any defect of material or workmanship which occurs in any of its goods within twenty four months after delivery of such goods to a first user, with the exception of contractors or commercial users when the warranty period is limited to six months.
List details of the machine and damaged item including serial numbers and date of purchase. Consult with your Giltrap dealer (supplier) and have him forward your claim and the damaged item to Giltrap Engineering Ltd. No warranty to be undertaken unless an order number is obtained from the Seller (Giltrap...
Giltrap Engineering has made every effort to highlight all risks to personnel or property. Owners and operators have a responsibility to exercise care and safe work practices at all times in the vicinity of the machine.
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Page 8 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Plan safe routes of travel, and be aware of power lines and other roadside hazards. Take particular care when towing implements on hillsides. Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine. This machine is not designed to carry passengers, and no riders are permitted.
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Page 9 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Safe Work Practices All farm machinery is potentially dangerous and should be treated with caution and respect. Before starting the machine, ensure that all controls are placed in neutral and that bystanders are well clear.
Page 10 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Safety – Machine Specific The lists below are not all-inclusive and serve only to highlight the more obvious areas of risk. The labels attached to the machine are a general reminder that there are hazardous areas on the machine, rather than specifically highlighting all possible hazards.
- it pays to check this. IMPORTANT: Giltrap feeders are fitted with the best type of oil drive motors available, which will give years of trouble free usage, provided they are used with clean non-contaminated oil. To avoid costly damage to the motor and also to your tractor pump, ensure the oil used is of the recommended grade and is clean.
- it pays to check this. IMPORTANT: Giltrap feeders are fitted with the best type of oil drive motors available which will give years of trouble free usage, provided they are used with clean non-contaminated oil. To avoid costly damage to the motor and also to your tractor pump, ensure the oil used is of the recommended grade and is clean.
Page 13 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Settings for different sized bales In order to set the G2x2 feeder up to load larger diameter round bales (5-6ft) it is necessary to lower the boom leg, to do this the boom must be in the fully raised position. Pull out the pin and rotate the leg...
Oil chains weekly The feed chains should be lubricated on a weekly basis to prolong operational lifespan. Giltrap Engineering recommends the use of food grade chain oil to avoid contamination of livestock feed. To lubricate the chains the machine should be turned over at slow speed, and oil applied to the chains.
Page 15 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Lubrication – Trailed model The G2x2 is designed so that all grease points on the lift mechanism are accessible from the rear of the machine. FORK PIVOT x2 WEEKLY...
Lubrication – Trailed Model Cont. The feed chains should be lubricated on a weekly basis to prolong operational lifespan. Giltrap Engineering recommends the use of food grade chain oil to avoid contamination of livestock feed. To lubricate the chains the machine should be turned over at slow speed, and oil applied through the lubrication holes located above the sprocket mounts.
Page 17 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Chain Tension 3 pt linkage model Feed chain adjuster (same at both ends) Loosen adjuster nut and adjust until chain slack has been minimised. Trailed model Feed chain adjuster (same at all four corners) Remove the bolts from the bearing legs and rotate the bearing until the chain slack has been minimised.
Page 19 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Transfers – 3 Point Linkage Model Item Part Number Description Quantity 995-1275 G2 Transfer - small 995-1274 G2 Transfer - large...
Page 23 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Feed Chains NOTE: If replacing bars on G2 bale feeder, item 5 must be used to guarantee correct compatibility Item Part Number Description Quantity Machine 127-0255 G2x2 spiked bar c/w plates welded-2012 G2x2 3”PX7500LB S/pin conv chain...
Page 24 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Trailed Cradle Assembly...
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Page 25 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Trailed Cradle Assembly Item Part Number Description Quantity B12x Bolt, nut & spring washer Hydraulic motor – 400cc HYM400 127-0270 Motor mount with guard Motor drive coupling – 25mm...
Page 32 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Fork Assembly Item Part Number Description Quantity 127-1507 Fork Assembly B8x25 Bolt, nut & spring washer 127-2509 Crowd ram spear end pin 128-1150 Fork tine 1000mm M28x1.5NUT M28x1.5 to fit on fork tine...
Page 33 G2 & G2X2 – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Control Valve Assembly – SHL18284 (Fitted from serial number DOCK12193 onwards) Quantity Part Number Description Setting 1800psi Sequence PSVP-10-N-S-0-30 (Screw CCW out fully then in Valve V4.1 CW 4 & ¼ turns.)
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