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Dakota 65 TREE Transplanter Operator's Manual

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WARNING
Before operating, locate all overhead and buried lines. Call your locator service.
© Copyright 2007
p/n NEED
Dakota Peat and Equipment, Inc.

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  • Page 1 WARNING Before operating, locate all overhead and buried lines. Call your locator service. © Copyright 2007 p/n NEED Dakota Peat and Equipment, Inc.
  • Page 2 It is expressly understood that the liability of Dakota for its products, whether due to breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, is limited to the furnishing or repair of such replacement parts. Dakota is not liable for any other...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Flow rate (Transplanter) 20 gpm Flow Rate (water pump drive) 10 gpm WARNING Hydraulic Filter Dakota p/n 13611 Do not transport trees or plugs with the Tree Recommended Lubricants Transplanter in the vertical position. Only transport Hydraulic Fluid HDZ-46 in the stowed position.

  • Page 4: General Information

    Record the model and serial numbers (found on the left If ever in need of a new remote, please provide DAKOTA hand support) in the specifications section so they are readily the serial number of either the existing remote or receiver to available when contacting a dealer for parts or service.

  • Page 5: Component Locations

    COMPONENT LOCATIONS Fig. 1...

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION TRANSMITTER Switch 2 Enabled in Mode A (Engage) and Mode b (Dig), Switch 2 General information controls the left gate in Mode A (Engage); and controls the The hand-held remote control transmitter controls all of the left leveler in Mode b (Dig). hydraulic and water functions of the Transplanter.
  • Page 7 TRANSPLANTING PROCESS NOTE: Prior to powering up the transmitter, be sure both emergency stop switches (located on each General Inforamion support) are in their ON (pulled out) position. To Daily, check the hydraulic fluid level and visually inspect bring the switch from the OFF to the ON position, the Transplanter for any abnormalities.
  • Page 8 3. Activate the TILT control switch (1) until the Transplanter WARNING is approximately vertical to the ground. If the hole is to be left unattended, it must be properly marked or fenced to prevent unauthorized access. NOTE: To increase the speed of the tilt, press the Safety fencing, reflectors, etc.
  • Page 9 Tree Removal and Planting CAUTION The spades must be in their fully UP position prior WARNING to opening the gate. Damage to the spades will result Before operating, locate all overhead and buried if not in the UP position when opening the gate. lines.
  • Page 10 11. Press the Mode switch until Mode b is displayed; then 15. Press the POWER switch to turn off the transmitter; then using a left-front, right-rear, left-rear, right-front spade return the transmitter to the stow location. insertion sequence (control switches 1, 6, 4, & 3), insert WARNING the spades, one at a time, using small “jab”...
  • Page 11 A. Using the RH GATE switch (5), fully close the right gate. B. Using the LH GATE switch (2), open the left gate. C. Using the RH GATE switch (5), open the right gate. 25. Press the OUTRIGGER switches (4 & 6), raise each outrigger to the transport position.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE NOTE: Prior to storage, a light coating of oil or paint WARNING may be applied to the spades to prevent rusting. Do not attempt any service on the Transplanter with the key in the ignition of the truck. The engine must HYDRAULIC SYSTEM be turned off and the key removed prior to servicing.
  • Page 13 1. Loosen the four cap screws securing the filter cover on Once pressure has been relieved, turn the hydraulic shut- the top of the hydraulic reservoir. off valve (located on the bottom of the hydraulic tank) to the OFF position. 2.

  • Page 14: Lubrication

    4. Either push in or pull out on the tip of the spade while Fuse Blocks listening for “clicks” coming from the adjuster plates. Left Right Each click relates to one groove on the adjuster plates and is equal to approximately 1/4 in. in spade tip movement.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION This troubleshooting section is designed to help identify possible conditions adversely affecting the operation of the Transplanter. Solutions are provided for each of these conditions. Troubleshooting is a process of step by step elimination and isolation. Careful and logical thought processes are an important part of the troubleshooting procedure.
  • Page 16 5-2 Left-Rear Spade Up 5-6 Right Gate Open 5-3 Left-Rear Spade Down 5-7 Right Gate Close 5-4 Left-Front Water Valve 5-5 Right-Rear Water Valve 5-6 Right-Front Water Valve 5-7 Left-Rear Water Valve ® ™ Trademarks of Dakota Peat, Inc. Printed in USA...