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Owners Manual
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Head Office:
P.O. Box 2018
Hilton Highway, Washdyke
Timaru, New Zealand
Telephone (03) 688 2029
Facsimile (03) 688 2821
Australian Branch:
4B Silverton Close
Laverton North 3026
Melbourne, Australia
Telephone (03) 9314-9666
Facsimile (03) 9314-6810
Applicable Patents:
New Zealand 586743
Australia 2010903151
Pt. No. 67368
Issue 0617

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  • Page 1 Owners Manual ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Head Office: Australian Branch: P.O. Box 2018 4B Silverton Close Hilton Highway, Washdyke Laverton North 3026 Timaru, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia Pt. No. 67368 Telephone (03) 688 2029 Telephone (03) 9314-9666 Issue 0617 Facsimile (03) 9314-6810 Facsimile (03) 688 2821 Applicable Patents: New Zealand 586743...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Duncan SLR Feeder Contents Page ........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Acquisition & Warranty On delivery of your new Duncan SLR Feeder please check that the machine is not damaged. In cases of shipping damage, please ask your dealer to arrange for the appropriate claim to be lodged immediately. Assemble any parts supplied loose and inspect your machine with the aid of this manual to familiarise yourself with its features.

  • Page 5: Description Of Machine

    Description of Machine The Duncan ‘SLR Feeder’ will handle Square bales, Loose silage and Round bales. The fork and bed system give the user full control over loading and unwrapping of the bale. Two bales may be carried on the machine.

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols On Machine

    ATTENTION On the machine important safety information is indicated by these symbols. These highlight general safety aspects in regard to the machine rather than specific hazards. Do not ride or allow passengers on the machine. Under no circumstances are passengers to be permitted on the machine while it is in operation or being transported.

  • Page 7: Safety - General

    SAFETY - General This section of the manual offers general guidelines for the safe operation of machinery. It does not replace N.B. Throughout this local safety regulations. These guidelines were current at manual important safety the time of publication, but may be superseded by later information is indicated regulations.

  • Page 8: Appropriate Dress

    SAFETY - General (Continued) Appropriate Dress Wear close fitting clothing and avoid rings or other forms of jewellery which could become caught in the machinery. People with long hair must have it securely fixed and confined close to the head. Refer to local safety standards for protective clothing and recommended safety equipment.

  • Page 9: Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely

    SAFETY - General (Continued) Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely All farm chemicals should be stored, used, handled and disposed of safely and in accordance with the supplier’s/ manufacturer’s recommendations. Read the product label before using, noting any warnings or special cautions, including any protective clothing or equipment that may be required, ie.

  • Page 10: Practise Safe Maintenance

    SAFETY - General (Continued) Practice Safe Maintenance Keep the machine in safe working condition. Routine maintenance and regular servicing will help reduce risks and prolong the life of the machine. General Maintenance Accidents occur most frequently during servicing and repair. The following general rules must be followed when maintaining or working with machinery: •...

  • Page 11: Safety - Machine Specific

    Hazardous areas include: • Feedout Bed • All smooth surfaces on the frame structure. Keep Clear Hazardous areas include: • Between the tractor and SLR Feeder. • Immediately adjacent to the SLR Feeder chain side. Pt. No. 67368 Issue 0617...

  • Page 13: Safety Decals & Safety Guards

    43901 ‘Pinch Point/Moving Parts’ -large Refer Page 9 43907 ‘Slippery When Wet’ Refer Page 9 43902 ‘Keep Clear’ Refer Page 9 43909 ‘40 km/hr’ 43912 Duncan Bull 61525 Duncan SLR Feeder 61524 Sharp Points 43908 Pt. No. 67368 Issue 0617...

  • Page 14: Transport

    Road Transport Raise the Bale Forks into the transport position. Locate jack stand in transport position. Ensure lighting and oversize warning requirements meet recommendations published by the local Land Transport Authority or equivalent. The Feedout Bed extension is removable if required. Maximum towing speed 40 km/hr For countries other than New Zealand different speed restrictions may apply, please refer to your local...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Attaching machine to tractor 1. Use the jackstand to align the hitch point with the tractor For correct operation, the machine should be parallel to the ground. The machine coupling may be adjusted to accomodate different tractior drawbar heights. 2.

  • Page 16: Loading A Bale

    Loading a Bale 1. Lower rear forks to their lowest position refering to the position indiactor on the top of the drawbar as a guide. For larger bales, the forks may be raised slightly as required. 2. Reverse to spear the bale all the way. 3.

  • Page 17: Feeding Out

    Feeding Out 1. Ensure that all plastic wrapping, mesh and loose string has been removed. 2. If a second bale is on the forks, ensure that the forks are in the correct positon to allow the bed to tilt and feedout. Look at the fork position indicator on the drawbar and move the forks back if required.

  • Page 18: Lubrication Instructions

    Greases should not be mixed as the structure may be weakened by the mixes of different types of thickener, which may cause softening and loss of grease from the bearings by running out. Your new Duncan SLR Feeder will give long and efficient service if given normal care and maintained properly.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance & Care - Lubrication Instructions Precautions with Grease Greases should not be mixed as the structure may be weakened by the mixes of different types of thickener, which may cause softening and loss of grease from the bearings by running out. Weekly Monthly Pre Season...

  • Page 20: Maintenance Notes

    SLR Feeder Maintenance Notes...
  • Page 21 Pt. No. 67368 Issue 0617...

  • Page 23: Parts List

    Parts List ‘SLR Feeder’ Head Office: Australian Branch: P.O. Box 2018 4B Silverton Close Hilton Highway, Washdyke Laverton North 3026 Timaru, New Zealand Melbourne, Australia Telephone (03) 688 2029 Telephone (03) 9314-9666 Facsimile (03) 9314-6810 Facsimile (03) 688 2821 Pt. No. 67368...

  • Page 24: Main Assembly

    ‘SLR Feeder’ Assembly...
  • Page 25 ‘SLR Feeder’ Assembly ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Refer Page 24-25 Machine Base Refer Page 26-27 Forks System Refer Page 28-31 Bed System 43986 Y Bearing 45040 M16 X 50 8.8 Z/P Bolt 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut 61337 Pivot Pin Forks System 45020 M12 x 35 8.8 Z/P Bolt...

  • Page 26: Machine Base

    ‘SLR Feeder’ Machine Base 21 22...
  • Page 27 ‘SLR Feeder’ Machine Base ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61343 Chassis Welded Assembly 61307 Drawbar Welded Assembly 61355 Hydraulic Cylinder 3” x 1.5” x 375mm Stroke 43118 Straight Grease Nipple M8 61336 Pivot Pin 45159 M12 HD Flat Washer 45167 M12 Spring Washer 45018s M12 x 25 8.8 Z/P Setscrew...

  • Page 28: Forks System

    ‘SLR Feeder’ Forks System...
  • Page 29 ‘SLR Feeder’ Forks System ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61384 Forks Frame Welded Assembly 61320 Forks Lift Arm Welded Assembly 61357 Hydraulic Cylinder 3” x 1.5” x 270mm Stroke 43169 Bale Tine Conus II 980mm Long with Nut (add 3rd for large bales)

  • Page 30: Bed System Drive

    ‘SLR Feeder’ Bed System Drive 31 32...
  • Page 31 ‘SLR Feeder’ Bed System Drive ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61327 Bed/Elevator Welded Assembly 43986 Y Bearing 61397 Top Shaft Welded Assembly 61504 Shroud – Non-drive Side 61500 Shroud – Drive Side 45039 M16 x 45 8.8 Bolt Z/P 45154 M16 Light Flat Washer...

  • Page 32: Bed System Extension, Wear Strip, Ram Pin

    ‘SLR Feeder’ Bed System 13 14...
  • Page 33 ‘SLR Feeder’ Bed System ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61318 Bed Extension 45027 M12 x 70 8.8 Bolt Z/P 45159 M12 HD Flat Washer 45139 M12 Nyloc Nut 61496 Floor Wearstrip 44965 M8 x 45 8.8 Bolt Z/P 45157 M8 HD Flat Washer...
  • Page 34 ‘SLR Feeder’ 6 hose Hydraulics Bed Tilt hydraulics (all versions) head < to tractor base Elevator Motor hydraulics (6 hose version only) < to tractor...

  • Page 35: Hydraulics

    ‘SLR Feeder’ Hydraulics ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Bed Tilt Hydraulics 61355 Bed Tilt Ram (see Page 30) 61530 Hydraulic Hose 4.50m long (Colour Code Yellow) 61531 Hydraulic Hose 4.62m long (Colour Code Yellow) Elevator Motor Hydraulics 30444 Hydraulic Motor 2 bolt 61532 Hydraulic Hose 5.00m long (Colour Code Red)
  • Page 36 ‘SLR Feeder’ 6 hose Hydraulics Fork Tilt & Main Arm Ram & Sequence Valve (6 Hose versions) 10 11 < to tractor 10 11...
  • Page 37 ‘SLR Feeder’ Hydraulics ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Fork Tilt Hydraulics 61357 Fork Tilt Ram (See Page 26) 61533 Hydraulic Hose 1.44m long 61534 Hydraulic Hose 1.80m long Main Arm Hydraulics 61356 Main Arm Ram (See Page 24) 61535 Hydraulic Hose 0.45m long 61536 Hydraulic Hose 0.90m long...
  • Page 38 ‘SLR Feeder’ 4 Hose Hydraulics Fork Tilt, Main Arm Ram ,Sequence Valve and Diverter Valve (4 Hose versions) All hose connections to valves Bed Tilt hydraulics (all versions) head < to tractor base...
  • Page 39 ‘SLR Feeder’ Hydraulics ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION Fork Tilt Hydraulics 61357 Fork Tilt Ram (See Page 26) 61533 Hydraulic Hose 1.44m long 61534 Hydraulic Hose 1.80m long Main Arm Hydraulics 61356 Main Arm Ram (See Page 24) 61535 Hydraulic Hose 0.45m long 61536 Hydraulic Hose 0.90m long...
  • Page 40 ‘SLR Feeder’ 6 Hose to 4 hose conversion kit Diverter Valve kit to convert 6 Hose to 4 Hose All hose connections to diverter valve Note: The hoses (item 3) between the diverter valve and sequence valve are connected so that the normal (feed out) rotation of the hydraulic motor and the lowering of the forks is made by the same tractor control in the same direction.
  • Page 41 ‘SLR Feeder’ 6 Hose to 4 hose conversion kit ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61526K Diverter Kit (6 hose to 4 hose conversion) contains: 61528 Diverter Valve 61541 Hydraulic Hose 0.55m long 61542 Hydraulic Hose 2.04m long Diverter Valve to Motor...

  • Page 42: Optional Bale Catcher Kit

    ‘SLR Feeder’ Optional Bale Catcher kit...
  • Page 43 ‘SLR Feeder’ Optional Bale Catcher kit ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 61550K Bale Catcher Kit for long bales contains: 61551 Bale Catcher Assembly 45003s M10 x 30 8.8 Set Screw Z/P 45158 M10 HD Flat Washer 45138 M10 Nyloc Nut 43169 Bale Tine 980mm Long with Nut Pt.

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