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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. If you have any queries 
ask your dealer straight away. The machine is covered by our 
12 month warranty on faulty parts, subject to normal use.

Record the serial number of your machine below and keep 
it in a secure place to help trace the machine and assist 
us when you order parts.

The Owner’s Manual

Your new Duncan SLR Feeder will give long and efficient 
service if given normal care and operated properly. 

This owner’s manual is provided so that you can become 
thoroughly familiar with the design of the machine and to 
furnish information on correct operation, adjustment and 
maintenance. 

Only persons well acquainted with these 

guidelines should be allowed to use the equipment.

A separate illustrated parts section has been provided so that 
if any parts are required your dealer will be able to supply 
them by reference to part numbers.

The manual is considered as part of your machine and must 
remain with the machine when it is sold.

Right and left hand references in this manual are 
determined by standing behind the machine and facing in 
the direction of travel

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Disclaimer

  Every effort has been made to 
  ensure that the information in this 
  manual was accurate and up to 
  date at the time of going to press.  
  Clough Agriculture Ltd reserves the 
  right to make subsequent changes 
  to the machine, where necessary, 
  without notification.

  The Company will not be 
  responsible for any damage or 
  consequential loss arising out of 
  misinterpretation or failure to follow 
  recommended procedures. Nor will 
  it be liable for any damage caused 
  by or arising out of modification or 
  misuse of its product.

  The owner has a responsibility  
  to protect himself and others 
  by observing all safety
  information and by ensuring all  
  operators are well acquainted  
  with the safety information, 
  trained in the correct  use of  
  the machine and applying safe 
  work practices.

This Document contains the Original 
Operating Instructions for this machine 

and are verified by the Manufacturer.

Signed:......................................

Product Development Manager

Summary of Contents for SLR Feeder

Page 1: ...ealand 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 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Pt No 67368 Issue 0617 Applicable Patents New Zealand 586743 Australia 2010903151 ...

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Page 3: ... Pressure Fluids 7 Safe Work Practices 7 Practise Safe Maintenance 8 SAFETY Machine Specific Hazard Points 9 Safety Decals Safety Guards 11 Transport 12 Operation Tractor hookup 13 Loading a bale 14 Feeding out 15 Maintenance Care Lubrication Instructions 16 Maintenance Schedule 17 Storage 17 Maintenance Notes 18 Parts List Base Machine 21 Main Assembly 22 Machine Base 24 Forks System 26 Bed Syste...

Page 4: ...ovided so that if any parts are required your dealer will be able to supply them by reference to part numbers The manual is considered as part of your machine and must remain with the machine when it is sold Right and left hand references in this manual are determined by standing behind the machine and facing in the direction of travel Model Serial No Owner Delivery Date Dealer Disclaimer Every ef...

Page 5: ... Working Principle The bale is loaded by reversing into it and then placing it on the feedout bed using the hydraulic fork system The bale may be held to facilitate unwrapping The bale may then be fed out under full operator control Specifications Max Bale Size Round 6 ft Max Bale Size Square 6ft x 6ft x 8ft Long Tyre Size Load Rating 10 75 15 3 10 Ply 123A8 Tyre Pressure 5 2 bar 75psi Unladen Wei...

Page 6: ...easons where practical without compromising machine performance Ensure these are always fitted during operation Always exercise extreme caution in the vicinity of sharp edges and points Where possible guards are provided with the machine for safety reasons where practical without compromising machine performance Ensure these are always fitted during operation Footboards footsteps drawbars and othe...

Page 7: ... equipment before using it Take careful note of all safety instructions both in this manual and on the machine itself Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and or damage to the machine Replace missing or damaged safety signs on the machine and ensure that these remain clearly visible It is the owner s responsibility to ensure that anyone who operates adjusts lubricate...

Page 8: ...tractor and the machine 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 Road transport On public roads A speed of 40km h must not be exceeded Do not operate during the hours of darkness...

Page 9: ...ference Avoid High Pressure Fluids Avoid any contact with fluids leaking under pressure because the fluids can penetrate the skin surface Any fluid which penetrates the skin will need to be removed immediately by a medical expert Seek specialist advice on this type of injury Relieve the pressure before disconnecting any hydraulic or other lines Make all repairs and tighten all fittings before re c...

Page 10: ... or compression when dismantling or maintaining the machine It is recommended that you clean the machine with a water blaster or similar apparatus before commencing maintenance Make Sure the Machine is Well Supported When machinery is fitted with hydraulics do not rely on the hydraulics to support the machine During maintenance or while making adjustments under the machine always lock the hydrauli...

Page 11: ...isk The decals attached to the machine are a general reminder that there are hazardous areas on the machine rather than specifically highlighting all possible hazards For decal locations on machine refer Page 11 No Ride Passengers are not permitted anywhere on the machine Pinch Points Moving Parts Hazardous areas include Elevator chains and sprockets Hydraulic motor and torque arm Loading arm Fork...

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Page 13: ... Page 9 43906 3 2 Pinch Point Moving Parts small Refer Page 9 43901 2 3 Pinch Point Moving Parts large Refer Page 9 43907 3 4 Slippery When Wet Refer Page 9 43902 2 5 Keep Clear Refer Page 9 43909 4 6 40 km hr 43912 2 7 Duncan Bull 61525 2 8 Duncan SLR Feeder 61524 1 9 Sharp Points 43908 2 2 6 8 6 6 7 5 9 1 5 3 5 3 1 1 3 5 4 4 ...

Page 14: ...g can cause the load to jackknife Use extra care when towing in adverse conditions such as mud inclines and sharp bends Lower towing speeds are recommmended on farm roads tracks and where one wheel is on or over a road verge 5 Attach safety chains to tractor Safety chains must be crossed over underneath the coupling and attached to the towing vehicle The attachment points must be as close as pract...

Page 15: ...y chains will help to control drawn equipment should it accidentally separate from the drawbar whilst in transport or operation 5 Place the hydraulic hoses into the correct tractor outlets Ensure that all moving parts of the machine are free from obstacles and run and check the functions of the machine Warning Ensure people and animals are at a safe distance away from the moving parts before runni...

Page 16: ...falling apart A loop is provided under the bed extension to tie the cut string to if the bale is sitting on the original knots and cannot be pulled free Tying the strings to the machine will prevent the strings from getting wrapped around the elevator chain 4 Lower the bale onto the feedout bed 5 The forks will retract and reset to the loading position 6 If required a second bale may be loaded and...

Page 17: ...the bale 4 Round bales rotate and unwrap depending on the original bale winding direction If too much is being fed out tilt the bed back to allow the chains to create a flat on the bale that will stop it from rotating and unwinding too much 5 Experiment with the machine and note the different effects depending on which way round the bale was loaded and the various types and ages of feed 6 If the e...

Page 18: ... 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 Item Components Lubricant Frequency 1 Wheel Bearings Castrol LMX Grease Annually 2 Bed Pivot Bearings Castrol LMX Grease 6 Monthly 3 Elevator Chain Bearings Castrol LMX Grease Every Month 4 Elevator Chain Suitable Roller Chain Lubricant 6 Monthly 5 Pivot Pins ...

Page 19: ...djust the elevator chain tension first disconnect all hydraulic hoses from the tractor Loosen the tension bolts and using a pry bar set the tensioner blocks against the chain to the dimension shown WARNING The tine points are sharp and at eye level Storage Before storage water blast the machine and remove mud and excess feed which may have accumulated during the season Check that the elevator chai...

Page 20: ...18 SLR Feeder Maintenance Notes ...

Page 21: ...19 Pt No 67368 Issue 0617 ...

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Page 23: ... Feeder 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 ...

Page 24: ...22 SLR Feeder Assembly 3 4 5 6 2 7 8 9 10 1 ...

Page 25: ...6 Y Bearing 2 5 45040 M16 X 50 8 8 Z P Bolt 8 6 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut 8 7 61337 Pivot Pin Forks System 1 8 45020 M12 x 35 8 8 Z P Bolt 1 9 45167 M12 Spring Washer 1 10 45159 M12 HD Flat Washer 1 For clarity hydraulic rams are shown on the Machine Base Forks System and Bed System pages respectively Pt No 67368 Issue 0617 SLR Feeder Assembly ...

Page 26: ...24 7 8 6 5 3 4 27 28 1 9 10 11 12 4 17 14 11 15 16 18 20 19 24 25 21 22 23 21 26 13 2 29 28 29 32 SLR Feeder Machine Base ...

Page 27: ...6 x 35 8 8 Setscrew 2 13 61516 Indicator Rod Welded Assembly 1 14 61352 Drawbar Hitch 1 15 45001s M10 x 20 8 8 Z P Setscrew 1 16 45166 M10 Spring Washer Z P 1 17 22262 Clevis Pin Tabbed 1 18 45042 M16 x 60 8 8 Z P Bolt 4 19 45140 M16 Nyloc Nut 4 20 43830 Safety Chain No 2 2 21 43660 Double Tube Clamp 3 22 45677 M8 x 80 8 8 Bolt Z P Spares only 1 23 44965 M8 x 45 8 8 Bolt Z P Spares only 1 24 48003...

Page 28: ...26 SLR Feeder Forks System 11 12 5 10 9 8 15 12 11 14 9 3 15 11 7 12 13 2 1 4 5 12 10 11 10 11 12 6 16 16 16 ...

Page 29: ...ale Tine Conus II 980mm Long with Nut add 3rd for large bales 2 or 3 5 61340 Forks Pivot Pin 2 6 61336 Fork Ram Pin 1 7 61338 Main Ram Pin 1 8 61339 Fork Ram Base Pin 1 9 43426 Glacier Bush 6 10 45019s M12 x 30 8 8 Setscrew Z P 3 11 45167 M12 Spring Washer 5 12 45159 M12 HD Flat Washer 5 13 45022 M12 x 45 8 8 Bolt Z P 1 14 45021 M12 x 40 8 8 Bolt Z P 1 15 61436 Tab Anchor Spacer 2 16 43118 Straigh...

Page 30: ...28 SLR Feeder Bed System Drive 6 2 7 8 4 3 5 2 6 8 7 10 12 11 11 1 9 15 18 16 13 14 14 13 20 19 23 23 24 25 26 33 30 31 32 29 27 7 34 7 8 21 22 17 ...

Page 31: ...8 8 Z P Set Screw 5 14 45139 M12 Nyloc Nut 5 15 61643 SLR Torque Arm 1 16 30444 Hydraulic Motor 2 Bolt 1 17 30433 Key 1 4 x 1 Woodruff No 808 1 18 61644 Drive Guard 1 19 44952S M6 x 20 Grade 8 8 Z P S Screw 2 20 45150 M6 Light Flat Washer Z P 2 21 45136 M6 Nyloc Nut 6 22 61426K Elevator Chain Assembled Kit 1 23 61360 Elevator Chain C2082H x 47 Links 2 24 61363 Batten S Assy 5 Spike 4 25 61361 Batt...

Page 32: ...30 SLR Feeder Bed System 1 3 4 2 8 6 7 5 9 10 11 3 15 12 13 14 ...

Page 33: ...er 5 4 45139 M12 Nyloc Nut 4 5 61496 Floor Wearstrip 1 6 44965 M8 x 45 8 8 Bolt Z P 3 7 45157 M8 HD Flat Washer 6 8 45137 M8 Nyloc Nut 3 9 61336 Bed Ram Pin 1 10 45018s M12 x 25 8 8 Setscrew Z P 1 11 45167 M12 Spring Washer 1 12 61640 Small Rear Rail W Assy 1 13 45021 M12 x 40 Grade 8 8 Z P Bolt 8 14 45153 M12 Light Flat Washer 8 15 61394 Rear Rail W Assy 1 ...

Page 34: ...32 SLR Feeder 6 hose Hydraulics to tractor Elevator Motor hydraulics 6 hose version only 4 7 5 9 8 8 Bed Tilt hydraulics all versions to tractor 6 1 10 3 2 9 8 9 base head ...

Page 35: ...Yellow 1 3 61531 Hydraulic Hose 4 62m long Colour Code Yellow 1 Elevator Motor Hydraulics 4 30444 Hydraulic Motor 2 bolt 1 5 61532 Hydraulic Hose 5 00m long Colour Code Red 2 Fittings 6 43280 Nipple 3 4 UN O to 3 8 BSPP 1 7 43035 Nipple 7 8 UN O to 3 8 BSPP 2 8 43147 1 2 BSP Male Quick Release Coupling 4 9 43617 Dust Cover 4 10 45634 Flow Reducing Nipple 3 4 UN O to 3 8 BSPP 1 ...

Page 36: ...34 to tractor B A B2 A2 A1 B1 8 12 13 10 11 10 11 3 2 9 9 1 9 6 5 9 4 Fork Tilt Main Arm Ram Sequence Valve 6 Hose versions 7 12 13 8 SLR Feeder 6 hose Hydraulics 7 15 16 14 ...

Page 37: ...5m long 1 6 61536 Hydraulic Hose 0 90m long 1 Valve Fittings 7 61527 Sequencing Valve 1 8 61537 Hydraulic Hose 3 93m long Colour Code Blue 2 9 43280 Nipple 3 4 UN O to 3 8 BSPP 4 10 43391 Dowty Washer 6 11 43392 Nipple 3 8 3 8 BSPP 6 12 43147 1 2 BSP Male Quick Release Coupling 2 13 43617 Dust Cover 2 14 45151 M8 Light Flat Washer 4 15 45165 M8 Spring Washer 4 16 44993S M8 x 25 8 8 Setscrew Z P 4 ...

Page 38: ...aulics all versions to tractor 16 9 22 11 10 21 20 21 base head 7 17 8 All hose connections to valves 19 18 13 14 15 21 12 16 6 4 16 1 16 3 16 2 5 Fork Tilt Main Arm Ram Sequence Valve and Diverter Valve 4 Hose versions B A B2 A2 A1 B1 20 B A E F D C ...

Page 39: ...Valve 2 Bed Tilt Hydraulics 9 61355 Bed Tilt Ram see Page 30 1 10 61530 Hydraulic Hose 4 50m long Colour Code Yellow 1 11 61531 Hydraulic Hose 4 62m long Colour Code Yellow 1 Valves Fittings 12 61527 Sequencing Valve 1 13 61541 Hydraulic Hose 0 55m long 2 14 61528 Diverter Valve 1 15 61537 Hydraulic Hose 3 93m long Colour Code Blue 2 16 43280 Nipple 3 4 UN O to 3 8 BSPP 5 17 43035 Nipple 7 8 UN O ...

Page 40: ...e 6 5 B A E F D C 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 This is so that if the bed is lowered when the hydraulic motor is running the fork arm will move away from the bed ...

Page 41: ...ter Valve to Motor 2 5 43391 Dowty Washer 6 6 43392 Nipple 3 8 3 8 BSPP 6 7 44956 M6 x 45 8 8 Bolt Z P 2 8 45136 M6 Nyloc Nut 2 Item 9 use the existing tractor to sequencing valve hoses 9 61537 Hydraulic Hose 3 93m long Colour Code Blue 2 The existing tractor to hydraulic motor hoses Colour Code Red are replaced by item 4 above SLR Feeder 6 Hose to 4 hose conversion kit Pt No 67368 Issue 0617 ...

Page 42: ...40 1 4 5 3 6 2 SLR Feeder Optional Bale Catcher kit ...

Page 43: ... DESCRIPTION QTY 1 61550K Bale Catcher Kit for long bales 1 contains 2 61551 Bale Catcher Assembly 1 3 45003s M10 x 30 8 8 Set Screw Z P 4 4 45158 M10 HD Flat Washer 4 5 45138 M10 Nyloc Nut 4 6 43169 Bale Tine 980mm Long with Nut 1 Pt No 67368 Issue 0617 ...

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