BIN TRAILERS
MODEL 150
MODEL 165
MODEL 175
2017
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations!
Thank you for choosing Northstar. We are
confident this equipment will meet your
requirements in terms of quality,
performance and reliability.
This manual was prepared to assist you in
the safe operation of your new Bin Trailer. It
contains important information, which will
help you achieve excellent returns for years
to come.
Please read this manual before operating
your Bin Trailer and keep it for future
reference.
Before using this equipment, you or any
other person who will be using it must
familiarize yourself with the safety
recommendations, the operating and safety
instructions. Please read carefully and be
sure to understand and follow all
recommendations and procedures.
If you require additional information on your
Bin Trailer, please contact your Northstar
Dealer.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
NOW take a moment to enter the model,
serial number and the date of purchase for
your Bin Trailer in the space provided below.
When ordering parts from your Dealer,
please refer to these numbers for fast and
efficient service. Use genuine Northstar
parts for replacements.
The model and serial numbers are located
on the front of the Bin Trailer as shown
below.
È
Model: _____________________________
Serial No.: __________________________
Date of Purchase: ____________________
BE ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY
OF PERSONAL INJURY.
THIS SYMBOL IDENTIFIES
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGES.
CAREFULLY READ THE MESSAGE
THAT FOLLOWS.
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Be observant and safety minded. Recognize and correct or avoid hazardous conditions
before an accident can happen. Practicing simple fundamental safety rules can prevent
most accidents.
1. Read and understand the implement and tractor owner’s manuals before operating.
2. Be sure safety decals and reflectors are clean and in place.
3. Do not climb or walk on frames, or tires.
4. Never position yourself under any portion of implement unless entire unit is
supported by jacks.
5. Stop engine before leaving the operator’s position to adjust, lubricate, clean or
unclog the machine.
6. Do not stand between the implement and tractor unless the tractor brakes are locked
and engine is shut off.
7. Do not stand on or straddle a tongue when unhitching.
8. Never use machinery until all safety devices are in place.
9. Release all hydraulic pressure before shutdown periods.
10. Comply with Federal, State and local laws.
11. Use a Slow-Moving-Vehicle (SMV) emblem when transporting.
12. Always use a safety chain of tensile strength equal to the gross weight of the
implement and attachments when towing.
13. Towing vehicle weight must exceed weight of towed implement.
14. Check wheel bolts before and during transport.
15. Never permit riders on implement.
16. Never transport the Bin Trailer at a speed greater than suggested tire speed.
17. Keep small children away from farm equipment.
18. Inspect and tighten bolts daily as necessary.
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SAFETY/MAINTENANCE DECALS
The safety of the operator was a prime consideration in the design of the Northstar Bin
Trailer. The following decals and their location are shown. Keep decals clean and
replace them immediately if they are missing. Contact your Dealer for replacements.
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WARRANTY
Northstar Attachments LLC expressly warrants each new Bin Trailer to be free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one
year after delivery to the original retail purchaser or first user of the product.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing and/or replacing, at our option,
any part or parts within the applicable one year period, as set out above, which shall be
returned by the owner to any Northstar authorized dealer or to the factory and which
upon examination shall disclose to our satisfaction to be defective.
We may, as an option, elect to grant adjustments in the field through an authorized
representative and may thereby elect to waive the requirement that parts be returned to
our factory.
A new warranty period is not established for replacements. Replacements are warranted
for the remaining portion of the one-year original warranty period. The repair or
replacement of defective parts under this warranty will be made without charge to the
owner except for transportation.
Warranty does not cover tires, hydraulic valves, hydraulic cylinders, electric switches, or
accessories and other parts not manufactured by us but supplied with or as a part of our
product. We will, however, obtain and pass on any adjustments provided by the
manufacturers of such parts under those manufacturer’s warranties.
The provisions of this warranty do not apply to any product or parts, which have been
subject to misuse, negligence or accident, or which have been repaired or altered
outside of an authorized dealer in any way so as in the judgment would adversely affect
its performance and reliability. Neither does this warranty apply to normal maintenance
service and parts, or to normal deterioration due to wear and exposure.
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MAINTENANCE
DAILY
1. Visually check for loose bolts or nuts.
2. Oil chain and grease tongue pivot pins liberally.
3. Grease 2" ball.
WEEKLY
1. Check for loose sprockets. Retighten if necessary.
2. Tighten main pick-up chain if necessary. Note: if tightening is necessary, the short
drive chain must be loosened first and then retightened. Also replace the chain guard.
3. Grease drive shaft bearings. Note: grease only until bearing will not accept any more.
To further pump grease into sealed bearings damages the seals.
AFTER FIRST 100 HOURS
1. Check all bolts and nuts for tightness. (If necessary use torque chart provided
below.)
2. Check ground skids for excessive wear.
3. Check 2" ball and coupler for excessive wear.
4. Check idler sprockets for damaged bearings.
TORQUE CHART
Torque Specification Table
Thread UNC and UNF Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8*
BOLT SIZE TORQUE TORQUE TORQUE
Pound Feet Pound Feet Pound Feet
Inches mm Min Max Min Max Min Max
¼ 6.25 5 6 9 11 12 15
5/16 7.94 10 12 17 20.5 24 29
3/8 9.53 20 23 35 42 45 54
7/16 11.11 30 35 54 64 70 84
½ 12.70 45 52 80 96 110 132
9/16 14.29 65 75 110 132 160 192
5/8 15.88 95 105 150 180 220 264
¾ 19.05 150 185 270 324 380 456
7/8 22.23 160 200 400 480 600 720
1 25.40 250 300 580 696 900 1080
1-1/8 25.58 - - 800 880 1280 1440
1-1/4 31.75 - - 1120 1240 1820 2000
1-3/8 34.93 - - 1460 1680 2380 2720
1-1/2 38.10 - - 1940 2200 3160 3560
* Thick nuts must be used with grade 8 bolts.
Note: Chain oil is usually a 50/50 mixture of oil and diesel.
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION:
Your Bin Trailer is supplied with Safeway or Pioneer tips. These will attach to most
tractor hydraulic systems. Contact your Northstar Attachments Dealer if other style of
tips are necessary. (Note: always clean tips of dirt and oil before installing.) The
hydraulic valve is set to operate with an open center hydraulic system. If your tractor has
a closed center system, you will need to replace plug @ ‘A’ as shown below. ) The closed
center plug is not supplied with your Bin Trailer.) Failure to change to a closed center
system will cause damage to your tractor hydraulic system.
HYDRAULIC OPERATION:
Your Bin Trailer is operated with a 2 function or 3 function valve. Handles 1 and 2 are for
tilting of Bin Trailer and lowering of the axle. Handle 3 is for operating the pick-up chain.
This function is supplied with a detent position that allows the operator to fully engage
the pick-up chain while tilting or lowering the Bin Trailer. Note: while operating your Bin
Trailer, you experience the inability to fully pick-up the fourth bin, you may need to adjust
the hydraulic pressure @ ‘B’. (Remove the acorn nut and turn screw clockwise one turn
for every 300 PSI. Your tractor will only produce about 2200PSI and the valve is factory
set at 1500PSI.) If this does not correct the problem, your tractor may not have enough
hydraulics to operate the Bin Trailer properly.
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TR-859 3 Spool Cross Valve
Item No. Quantity Part No. Description
1 3 TR-834 1V1703 Cross Handle
2 3 TR-835 1V1701 Pin Kit
3 3 TR-833 4Z4306 Handle Bracket
4 6 TR-869 2A0283 2-214 O Ring
5 1 TR-805 1V0294 Detent Kit
6 3 TR-659 1A0294 Cap
7 3 TR-660 1V0090 Spool
8 1 TR-820 2A0354 SAE Plug (Open Center)
9 1 TR-807 1V0206 Closed Center Plug
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