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Dakota 310 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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DAKOTA
310 TURF TENDER
OWNER / OPERATOR'S MANUAL
This manual is to be considered a permanent part of this Turf Tender and must remain with
the Turf Tender at all times. Replacement manuals may be ordered through an Authorized
Dakota dealer.
Copyright 2019
Dakota Peat and Equipment, Inc.
p/n 20460
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  • Page 1 This manual is to be considered a permanent part of this Turf Tender and must remain with the Turf Tender at all times. Replacement manuals may be ordered through an Authorized Dakota dealer. Copyright 2019 Dakota Peat and Equipment, Inc. p/n 20460...

  • Page 2: Warranty

    It is expressly understood that DAKOTA™’s liability for its products, whether due to breach of warranty, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise, is limited to the furnishing of such replacement parts, and DAKOTA™ will not be liable for any other injury, loss, damage, or expense, whether direct or consequential, including but not limited to loss of use, income, profit, or production, or increased cost of operation, or spoilage of or damage to material, arising in connection with the sale, installation, use, or inability to use, or the repair or replacement of, DAKOTA™’s products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty ................................ 2 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ....................4 SPECIFICATIONS ............................5 SAFE OPERATIONAL PRACTICES ......................5 BEFORE OPERATING ........................5 WHILE OPERATING .......................... 5 LOADING ............................6 GENERAL INFORMATION........................7 LABELING AND TERMINOLOGY ....................7 AUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE....................... 7 UNLOAD HOPPER PRIOR TO DOING MAINTENANCE ...............

  • Page 4: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Position ______________________ (Typed). Signature:_________________________________ Date:_________________ Original must remain with machine owner. EU representative (Dealer) must fax or send fully completed copy to DAKOTA, Inc. Fax number is 218-773-0701. YOUR DEALER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETION OF THE NEW PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD AND RETURNING IT TO DAKOTA™ AS SOON AS YOU TAKE DELIVERY OF YOUR MACHINE.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    (10° This includes electrical and hydraulic system components, also. side to side and 26° front to back). Only use original DAKOTA replacement parts. Modifications To Turf Tender For these reasons, the only person that is allowed to be near a loaded or operating Turf Tender is the operator.

  • Page 6: Loading

    You, the operator in control, are responsible for using good, 10. If the engine stalls or the Turf Tender loses headway on a hill, never attempt to turn the vehicle around. Always safe judgment in the operation of the Turf Tender and ensuring that no one will be injured by it’s operation.

  • Page 7: General Information

    Keep the Turf Tender free of excessive grass, leaves, and than routine care, cleaning, and adjustments. We strongly urge accumulations of dirt and sand. Materials such as this can the use of genuine DAKOTA parts to protect the investment compromise seals and bearings. in your Turf Tender.

  • Page 8: Safety And Instruction Decals

    11471 one should become damaged or illegible, replace it. The decal part numbers are listed below. Replacement decals may be ordered from an Authorized DAKOTA dealer. Cutting Finger/Hand Hazard Location - outer corners of shield over twin spinners p/n 11466...

  • Page 9: Setup

    SETUP The 310 Turf Tender has its own power supply and hydraulic system. The power supply used is a Honda 11 hp engine. The engine provides power through an electrically powered clutch to the hydraulic pump which draws hydraulic fluid from the reservoir and circulates the fluid to the drive motors on the Turf Tender.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Check the area around the engine and battery. Check for any leaks. Check for any loose wires. Be sure the battery The 310 Turf Tender is meant to be operated in forward cables are clean and tight. All wiring should be secured to the while spreading.

  • Page 11: Hopper Conveyor Belt System

    Instructions for tightening of the belt and belt replacement follows later in the Maintenance section. The 310 Turf Tender models are equipped with a manual control lever to adjust the speed of the conveyor belt. Increasing the speed of the conveyor increases the amount of material being unloading.

  • Page 12: Dual Spinner System

    A variety of materials from sand and larger aggregates down to grass seed and fertilizer can be spread with Turf Tenders. The 310 Turf Tender model uses smaller hydraulic motors and is designed for light and heavy topdressing, seeding, and Operation fertilizer applications.

  • Page 13: Spread Patterns And Adjustments

    A. The conveyor belt rear roller must be positioned 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm) from back wall of vertical chute. NOTE: This is measured from the flat portion of the belt. B. The conveyor belt must be properly aligned and tensioned. If adjustment is necessary, make the necessary adjustments at the front end of Turf Tender.
  • Page 14 The establishment of these preliminary setup steps was STATIONARY TESTING METHOD developed through extensive testing and experience. For example, Although there are no references to doing this in industry, the conveyor belt’s rear roller distance of 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm) we have found that it is best to run several stationary tests of from the back wall of the vertical spinner chute was found to the system to quickly find the operational settings of the spinner...

  • Page 15: Application Rates

    APPLICATION RATES The rectangular pattern is best for sand but requires perfect steering to avoid gaps and overspreading. Overview Application rate refers to the amount of material spread over a given area. Often it’s referred to pounds per acre or 1000 square feet.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE NOTE: Due to the specialized equipment necessary, WARNING tire removal, repair, and mounting should be only After all repairs and/or adjustments, always test the performed by a tire repair service shop. Turf Tender before operating. Failure to do may result in injury or even death.

  • Page 17: Hopper Conveyor Belt

    NOTE: Wheel bolt torque must be checked every NOTE: DAKOTA sells replacement kits composed 10 hours after mounting a wheel until the bolts of a spliced belt and wire splice pin. The splice pin maintain the proper torque.

  • Page 18: Dual Spinner Spreading System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NOTE: Electrical schematics are available upon request. If electrical problems are experienced, contact either your dealer or Dakota Peat. 10. Tension the belt at the front rollers by equally tightening Overview the front tensioning bolts. Using a torque wrench, tighten...
  • Page 19 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM After any of the above have occurred, the entire system should be drained, cleaned, and filled with new fluid. A new The hydraulic system should be filled with premium grade filter should always be installed after any maintenance to the ISO 46 (universal) fluid.

  • Page 20: Storage

    STORAGE Either drain the gasoline from the engine or add stabilizer Before storing the Turf Tender for an extended period of to the tank. While running the engine, turn the fuel shut-off time, such as over the winter, it is important to make sure the valve to the OFF position and let the engine run out of gas.

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