Giltrap RS2 Programming manual

RS2 Feeder
Part Number: 13257
Operators & Parts Manual
AUSTRALIA
GILTRAP AG EQUIPMENT PTY LTD
105-117 Boundary Road
Laverton North
Melbourne
Vic 3026
TEL: +61 3 936 96 548
FAX: +61 3 936 96 549
FREE: 1800 127 030 (AU ONLY)
SALES: [email protected]
PARTS: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.giltrapag.com.au
NEW ZEALAND (HEAD OFFICE)
GILTRAP ENGINEERING LTD
7 Main North Road
PO Box 83
Otorohanga
TEL: +64 7 873 4199
FAX:+64 7 873 8131
FREE: 0800 804 458 (NZ ONLY)
GENERAL: [email protected]
PARTS: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.giltrapag.co.nz

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Disclaimer
Although every endeavour has been made to compile as near to complete records as possible for the
machine described, it is possible some information is incomplete or missing.
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.
For parts or service enquiries, please contact the applicable numbers on the previous page.
Produced Sept 2022
Copyright 2022 by Giltrap Engineering Ltd.
Printed in New Zealand
All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without express permission, of editorial or pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................4
SAFETY - GENERAL ......................................................................................................7
SAFETY –MACHINE SPECIFIC...................................................................................11
PRE-SERVICE GUIDELINES & SETTINGS .................................................................12
SETUP & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................13
Hydraulic Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Setup ................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Loading Instructions........................................................................................................................................... 13
Feeding Out ........................................................................................................................................................ 14
MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................15
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Feed Chain Adjustment....................................................................................................................................... 16
Before Storing..................................................................................................................................................... 16
PARTS SECTION..........................................................................................................17

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Introduction
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.
Giltrap Engineering Ltd is a progressive company which continually strives to satisfy your needs, so we
welcome any feedback which you can provide to help us improve our products and services and to
ensure that they perform to your expectations. Any constructive comments about this operator’s
manual are also welcome.
Your machine has been designed to perform its task efficiently and with a minimum of maintenance.
This handbook provides safety guidelines, instructions, maintenance requirements and parts listings.
We recommend that you read the entire handbook, before operating the machine as this will enable
you to take full advantage of your new machine’s considerable potential.
Manual Evaluation
We update our operating manuals regularly. Your suggestions for improvement help us to create even
more user friendly manuals. Send your suggestions by email to admin@giltrapag.co.nz
Delivery and Warranty
Before you begin to use your machine, please check it to make sure there is no delivery damage. If
damage is evident, contact the dealer who supplied the machine so that they can make the appropriate
claims.
If you have any other queries, please contact your dealer or Giltrap Engineering Ltd (0800 80 GILTRAP).
All Giltrap products are covered by a 24-month warranty on parts and labour, subject to normal use.
Please fill in the details below for future reference.
Model:
Serial No:
Delivery Date:
Dealer:

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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. The structural warranty does not apply to electronics or component parts.
Such warranty is subject to the following conditions:
1. This warranty covers the repair or replacement of parts or machinery sold by the manufacturer and
damaged as a result of the faulty workmanship or materials in such parts or machinery. It does not
extend to any other loss or damage including consequential loss or damage or loss to other property or
persons.
2. Without limiting the generality of paragraph 1 above, this warranty does not cover the following:
(a) Travel expenses.
(b) Damaged caused by accident, misuse or abuse.
(c) Damage to any goods which have been altered or modified by someone other than the manufacturer
or its authorised agent.
(d) Damage or loss to the goods due to their unsuitability for any particular use or for using with any
particular tractor except where such use or tractor had been specifically approved by the manufacturer.
(e) Damage or loss where the fitting and installation of the goods were not carried out by the
manufacturer or its authorised dealer.
3. Procedure for recovery under warranty.
No loss or damage will be covered by this warranty unless the loss or damage is reported immediately to
the dealer (who will contact the distributor who will advise whether it is covered by the warranty and
undertake the necessary action).
No warranty repair work is to be undertaken prior to an order number being obtained.
This warranty shall be interpreted according to the laws of New Zealand and the parties agree to submit
to the jurisdiction of the Courts of New Zealand.
Warranty Claims
If you wish to make a claim under warranty:
Immediately stop using the machine.
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 Engineering
Ltd) prior to any work being done.

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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.
Serial number stamped onto
chassis here

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Safety - General
This section of the manual offers general guidelines for the safe operation of machinery.
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.
Always ensure when using a quick hitch that the locking
tab has come out and is in the locked position before
moving.
When pulling trailed implements or loads, be sure to use a
tractor of greater or equal weight than the combined
weight of the load and trailer.

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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.
Do not allow combustible material to accumulate inside guards or around
rollers and other moving parts.
If your machine becomes blocked, stop immediately and remove the
obstruction.
Be careful when operating in hot or dry conditions or on extreme fire risk days.
Never operate your machine without the safety guards
in place.
All chains should be properly
adjusted and replaced when
necessary.
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. Seek
specialist advice on this type of injury.

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Never attempt to unblock equipment while it is still
operating.
Always disengage power take-off, hydraulics and shut
down engine before removing materials, checking or
servicing.
Failure to follow these precautions is likely to result in
serious injury.
Wear proper protective clothing. Loose attire can easily be snagged
by rotating machinery resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that anyone who operates, adjusts, lubricates, maintains,
cleans or uses the machine in any way has had suitable instruction and is familiar with the
information in this manual (particularly with regard to safety aspects).
Operators and other users of the machine should be aware of potential hazards and operating
limitations.
Transport This Machine Safely
Ensure that all linkage pins and security clips are fitted correctly.
With trailing machines tow with the drawbar only, as this is the only safe towing point on the machine.
Always check that bystanders (especially children) are well clear (front and rear) before starting and
moving the 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 unless standard lights are fitted and clearly visible.
(This also applies when visibility is limited, e.g., in foggy conditions.)
See the guidelines in the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule issued by the Land & Transport Safety
Authority.

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Avoid tip-overs
Run the machine along hillsides with the elevator on the high side of the hill. Avoid holes, ditches and
obstructions which may cause the machine to tip over, especially on hillsides. Never drive near the edge
of a gully or steep embankment - it might cave in. Slow down for hillsides, rough ground and sharp
turns.
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-connection to pressurised fluid.
Keep your hands and body away from any pinholes or high pressure jets. Search for leaks with a piece of
cardboard instead of using your hand directly.
General Maintenance
Accidents occur most frequently during servicing and repair. The following general rules must be
followed when maintaining or working with machinery:
All operating and maintenance manuals must be read before and referred to while using or
servicing any piece of equipment.
Turn off all machinery power sources and isolate the machine before making adjustments, doing
lubrication, repairs or any other maintenance on the machine.
Ensure that the machine hydraulics are disconnected from the power source.
Wear gloves when handling components with cutting edges, such as any ground cutting
components.
Beware of hazards created by springs under tension 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 hydraulics and support
the machine securely. Place blocks or other stable supports under elevated parts before working on
these.
Electrical Maintenance
Disconnect the electrical supply from the tractor before doing any electrical maintenance.
Welding
With electronic equipment in modern tractors it is advisable to disconnect the machine from the tractor,
or at least disconnect the alternator and battery before attempting any welding.
Use Only Genuine Spare Parts
Unauthorised modifications or non-genuine spare parts may be hazardous and impair the safe operation
and working life of the machine.
Excess lubricants must be disposed of safely so as not to become a hazard.

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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.
The machines have been supplied with the following warning labels. It is the user’s responsibility to keep
them in visible condition. For label locations on the machine, refer to the Part section.
RS2
Pinch Points/Moving Parts
Hazardous areas include:
Lifting and lowering of main boom
Unsupported bale dropping
Keep Clear
Hazardous areas include:
Area between machine and tractor
General area around the machine while it is
operating
Keep off machine while it is moving
High pressure hydraulic hoses
Rotating Chains & Bars
Beware of moving parts
Beware of sharp points

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Wheel Nut Recommended Torque Settings
M18 200 ft/lbs or 270Nm
M20 280 ft/lbs or 380Nm
Axle Mounting Bolt Recommended Torque Settings
M16 180 ft/lbs or 245Nm
Recommended Tyre Pressures
11.5/80-15.3 60psi 4.1 bar
400/60-15.5 65psi 4.5 bar
Pre-Service Guidelines & Settings
Prior to delivering your machine, your dealer should have completed a pre-delivery check.
It is beneficial to check the following points before using the machine for the first time.
CHECK ELEVATOR CHAIN TENSION. With elevator fully raised, exert a pull at the mid-point of the outside
elevator face. If necessary, adjust for approximately 20mm (3/4”) of movement from rest outwards.
CHECK ALL WHEEL NUTS ARE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHT.
CHECK ALL TYRE PRESSURES ARE CORRECT.
CHECK ALL AXLE MOUNTING BOLTS AND NUTS ARE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHT.
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 greasing and lubrication details –Page 15.

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Setup & Operating Instructions
Hydraulic Requirements
The RS2 Feeder requires two double acting hydraulic remotes. It is important to use the correct type of
quick release coupling ends to suit your tractor couplings as some brands of couplings have different
spring tension within the coupling which may impede full oil flow - 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 is advisable to drain and flush the hydraulic oil system within the tractor if this has not
been done recently.
Setup
Park the feeder on level ground. Adjust the swivel drawbar assembly so the drawbar of the feeder
remains level when hitched to the tractor.
Loading Instructions
1. Lower rear forks to their lowest position refering to the position indicator 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. Lift the bale and bring to the desired position for unwrapping. For looser bales, cut the strings/unwrap
with the bale closer to the bed to prevent the bale from 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 held with the lift arm close to vertical. Use the position
indicator (see below) on the drawbar as a guide if the arm is obscured by the previously loaded bale.
Maximum allowable transport height Forks fully lowered into loading position

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Feeding Out
Set the tractor hydraulics so the machine is running at 25-30 litres per minute flow.
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 feed out. Look at the fork position indicator on the drawbar and move the forks back if
required. (See previous page).
3. The bed may be tilted when feeding out to alter the delivery. The elevator chain tines are
aggressive enough to tear 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 elevator chain speed is too fast or too slow, you may need to alter the flow control on the
tractor remotes.
7. When feeding out on hillsides, keep the elevator on the high side of the hill; this reduces the risk
of roll-over and gives better control of the bale.

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BED LIFT RAM –grease nipple both ends - WEEKLY
MAIN LIFT RAM –grease nipple both ends - WEEKLY
FORK CROWD RAM –grease nipple at rod end - WEEKLY
Maintenance
The Giltrap Bale Feeder is designed for minimal maintenance. Your Giltrap RS2 Feeder will give long and
efficient service if given normal care and maintained properly.
Lubrication
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 top of each
chain. Car must be taken to avoid contact with the machines moving parts.
Lubrication frequencies are only a guide. Actual frequency will depend on extent of use and ground
conditions.
CHAINS x2
WEEKLY
BED PIVOT
BEARINGS x2
6 MONTHLY
ELEVATOR
CHAIN
BEARINGS x2
MONTHLY
BED PIVOT
BEARINGS x2
6 MONTHLY
ELEVATOR
CHAIN
BEARINGS x2
MONTHLY
PIVOT
BEARINGS
WEEKLY
WHEEL
BEARINGS
ANNUALLY
Recommended
Grease Grade:
NLGI 2 oil based

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Feed Chain Adjustment
Check frequently and clean out any build up of debris between the chain links under feed bars.
Straighten any bent feed bars and teeth.
Feed chains should not require much adjustment; however, if this should become necessary adjust the
chain until the slack has been minimised.
- Adjust both sides evenly
Before Storing
Clean off any debris etc. and wash machine down, then let machine dry.
Grease all moving parts and bearings.
Apply oil liberally to the floor chains, adjust tension if necessary.
The machine should be stored with the rams retracted to ensure the rods are protected.
2. LOOSEN
THIS NUT
3. ADJUST TENSION
USING THIS NUT
1. LOOSEN
BEARING
BOLTS
4. TIGHTEN
BEARING
BOLTS

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Parts Section
Contents
GENERAL LAYOUT......................................................................................................18
BED ASSEMBLY...........................................................................................................19
CHASSIS ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................21
LOADING MECHANISM................................................................................................22
STRING BIN ASSEMBLY..............................................................................................23
50MM 6 STUD HUB MONROC.....................................................................................24
50MM 6 STUD HUB ADR..............................................................................................26

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General Layout
Item
Part No.
Description
Qty
1
Refer below
Bed Assembly
1
2
Refer below
Chassis Assembly
1
3
Refer below
Loading Mechanism
1
4
Refer below
String bin Assembly
1

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Bed Assembly

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Bed Assembly
Item
Part Number
Description
Quantity
1
CH15000-3/60
3”P15000LB S/pin conv chain
2
2
13152
Elevator Bar
6
3
YET 208
bearing
2
4
FYJ 508
Bearing flange
2
5
12756-9
Bearing adjuster
1
6
12587-12
Sprocket cover
2
7
12620
6T 40mm Bore sprocket
2
8
13151
Drive shaft
1
9
13149
Drive shaft cover
1
10
13146
Motor guard
1
11
12756-14
Bearing adjuster –motor side
1
12
127-2502
Motor drive coupling –25mm
1
13
12587-2
Elevator motor mount
1
14
HYM400
Hydraulic motor –400cc
1
15
596-1004
Adjuster screw
2
16
13078
Bed weldment
1
17
12836
washer
2
18
12837
Extension lock handle
2
19
12835
Bed Extension (optional)
1
20
12838
End stop
1
21
CH15000-3CONNECTOR
3” chain connector-15000LBS
12
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