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MultiPlus– All Models Operation & Parts Manual NEW ZEALAND (HEAD OFFICE) AUSTRALIA GILTRAP ENGINEERING LTD GILTRAP AG EQUIPMENT PTY LTD 7 Main North Road 105-117 Boundary Road PO Box 83 Laverton North Otorohanga Melbourne Vic 3026 TEL: TEL: +64 7 873 4199...
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Disclaimer While every attempt has been made to ensure that information and diagrams in this manual are correct, Giltrap Engineering Limited will not be responsible for any damage or consequential loss arising out of misinterpretation or failure to follow recommended procedures;...
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.
Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Warranty The Goods specified in the Price List as designed and supplied by Giltrap Engineering Ltd are warranted against faulty workmanship and defective materials for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. In addition to the primary 24 month warranty for Giltrap products, there is a further 12 month structural warranty for the goods, against faulty workmanship and/or defective materials for structural items only.
Page 6 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Serial Number Identification Before ordering any parts, check the serial number and the delivery date of the machine and include this information with all orders. If the Serial Number Plate is missing, the serial number will be stamped on the front of the drawbar.
Page 7 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual General Safety For the safety of others and yourself, please read and follow the precautions in this operator’s manual. Pay particular attention to the following safety aspects of operating machinery. Do not ride on or allow passengers on the machine. Always use a recognised hitch pin with a safety clip to hook trailed implements on behind the tractor.
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Page 8 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Carry a suitable fire extinguisher. A fire can ignite under certain conditions, so please take the following precautions: After running your machine for a short time, check for defective bearings. A faulty bearing can become very hot, eventually discolouring, requiring immediate replacement.
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Page 9 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Release all hydraulic pressure from implements before commencing service work. Never look for suspected oil leaks with your hands or body - use a piece of cardboard instead. Any fluid that penetrates the skin will have to be removed immediately by a medical expert.
180 ft/lbs or 245Nm 355 ft/lbs or 480Nm THERE ARE SEVERAL GREASE POINTS on all Giltrap feeders. Check the yellow label on the side of your machine to see how many grease points there are. You should fully grease everything before running it for the first time. See...
Page 14 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Operation Loading the Feeder Load the feeder from the rear to the front. When difficult material has to be handled, e.g. long, wet silage, load the material in sections. Feeding Out Best feeding out conditions occur when the feeder is freshly loaded. If left loaded overnight, the material can settle into a hard mass that becomes difficult to feed out.
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Page 15 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Joystick Control Option Machines fitted with joystick control will require one hydraulic remote. This supplys a valve block which is controlled by the in-cab joystick and switch. The joystick controls the cross conveyor feed (Joystick left and right) and the main floor feed (Joystick up and down).
Page 16 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Scales Display & Power Supply The remote display is designed to be mounted in the tractor cab and be easily accessible to the driver. It contains a radio frequency (RF) communication device to communicate with the scale system.
Page 17 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Hydraulic Requirements For optimal machine performance the tractor used should be checked to provide an oil flow rate of between 30 and 45 litres per minute at full working pressure – Usually between 2500psi (170 Bar) and 2800psi (190 Bar). If these conditions are not satisfied, the feeder will perform poorly or not at all.
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Page 20 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Option 3 – Joystick Control HCV331K HCV1918A-1...
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Page 21 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Maintenance Tension all chains as per the pre-service guidelines on page 10. The location of the floor chain tension adjusters is at the rear of the machine as shown in Fig.1 Figure 1 To tension cross conveyor chains, loosen bolts fastening the two bearing flanges on the...
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Page 22 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual To tension elevator chains, loosen bolts fastening the two bearing flanges on the end of the elevator. Evenly tension shaft adjusters on both sides and tighten nuts on both sides of adjuster tab to fix in place. ONLY TENSION WHEN ELEVATOR IS IN FULLY RAISED POSITION...
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Page 23 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual The cross conveyor uses a motor and gearbox reduction drive located on the right side of the machine. Check oil levels through the sight glass on the gearbox. Add oil as required through fill point on side. Figure 5 The back gate is protected by a crash lock mechanism that can...
Page 41 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Panels, Guards & Covers *Early machines use 12656 - Valve block cover (separate stainless mount bolted to drawbar) in place of Item 1, 12677...
Page 44 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Axle / Subframe Assembly – MULTIPLUS 13 Parts list applies to all machines fitted with standard 400 X 15.5 Tyres...
Page 45 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Axle / Subframe Assembly – MULTIPLUS 16 Parts list applies to all machines fitted with standard 15.0 / 70 - 18 Tyres...
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Page 46 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Axle / Subframe Assembly – MULTIPLUS 18 Parts list applies to all machines fitted with standard 500 / 60 – 22.5 Tyres...
Page 51 Multiplus Operation & Parts Manual Brake Hose & Cylinder Configurations Item No Part Number Description Quantity RAMAX94125S-PT Type A Brake Ram RAMADRD030/025-PT Type B Brake Ram...
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