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Bale Buggy Operators & 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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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.
Description of Machine The Giltrap Bale Buggy is a rear feeding, single bale ATV feeder. It is designed to handle all types of round bales. The buggy is ground driven and is designed to feed without making mud in the pasture because the unit does not need to be towed by a tractor.
Bale Buggy – 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 9 Bale Buggy – 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 10 Bale Buggy – 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 11 Bale Buggy – 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.
Page 12 Bale Buggy – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Setup & Operating Instructions Loading Instructions 1. Cut the end of the wrap away so that you can see which way the bale has been made. If you want a heavy feed trail, load the way it was baled;...
Page 13 Bale Buggy – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Maintenance Greasing There are 7 greasing points on the unit. Item Components Lubricant Number Floor Chain Idler Sprockets Grease Floor Chain Drive Shaft Bearings Grease Winch (Gears) Grease Drive Chain...
Page 14 Bale Buggy – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Tyres Tyre pressure should be maintained at 12 psi. It is recommended that tyres, as a minimum, should be inspected for damage and have the pressure checked as part of a pre-season check.
Page 15 Bale Buggy – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Storage General Cleaning Before storage water blast the machine and remove mud and excess feed which may have accumulated during the season. Warning: Keep well clear of the drives and floor chains while running the machine.
Page 18 Bale Buggy – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Cradle Item No. Part Number Description Quantity 13437 Right side top brace 13440 Ally Side panel (RH) 27127 Strop roller 12933 Anti wrap outer assm 43755 Bearing and housing 27125...
Page 21 Bale Buggy – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book Wheel Hub Item No. Part Number Description Quantity per side 43802 Seal 43803 Bearing, inner 43805 43804 Bearing, outer 45303 Split pin 43041 Dust cap 47506 ¾” Axle nut 47460...
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