- 2 - C O N T E N T S Page Safety Warnings Operating Specifications Assembly Putting into Service Operating Instructions 8 - 10 Care and Maintenance 11 - 14 Appendix Attachment Points Wiring diagram for Control Box Wiring Diagram for Control System Wiring Diagram for Joystick (optional) Hydraulic systems Lubrication chart...
- 3 - WARNING Operator must have read and understood instructions before running the tree spade. Untrained operators can cause injury or death. Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol is used for important safety messages. When you see this symbol, follow the message to avoid personal injury or death.
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- 5 - Operating Specifications Description Tree Spade OPTIMAL 30.25 3025 … serial number capacity upper root ball diameter 78 cm (31") root ball depth 66 cm (26") dimensions of height 135 cm (53") basic machine width, frame closed 216 cm (85") width, frame open 226 cm (89")
- 6 - Assembly IMPORTANT: When doing assembly work, heed relevant instructions of manufacturers of power unit! Back Plate The tree spade is attached to the power unit by means of a back plate. The back plate is procured from the manufacturer of the power unit, or it might be fabricated according to the drawings and instructions of the manufacturer of the power unit.
- 7 - Putting into Service The tree spade with the back plate is attached and secured to the power unit. Both the hydraulic connecting hoses of the tree spade are to be connected to the hydraulic disconnect of the auxiliary hydraulic circuit of the power unit. The plug of the electric control cable is to be plugged into the socket on the power unit (see section 2.2.2).
- 8 - Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: The Operator must be a reliable person. Before commencing production work, he or she must study these operating instructions thoroughly. The following safety instructions must be observed: It is the operator's prime duty to ensure that any persons must stay clear off the danger area.
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But in case stabilizers have been installed with the tree spade and they are controlled by Optimal control box, extend rear stabilizers by setting pre-selector: function 4 (optional), rear stabilizers...
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- 10 - 4.2.6 Once all blades have been completely pressed into the soil, the tree spade with the planting material is lifted out of the ground by means of the lift arms of the power unit. 4.2.7 The root ball is lowered by means of the lift arms of the power unit. 4.2.8 The rear stabilizers are retracted with the control valve of the loader, or with the optional function 4 (up) of the pre-selector.
- 11 - Care and Maintenance IMPORTANT: Tree spade must be lowered to the ground and switched off when doing cleaning, maintenance or repair work ! Use original spare parts only ! The tree Spade must be inspected by an expert on operational safety once per year ! Do not alter the design of the tree spade without having consulted the manufacturer !
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- 12 - Adjusting Blades Loosen locking screws A and counter nuts B at both sides. Adjust blade with nuts C (M16). When blade is in proper position, tighten locking screws A and counter nuts B. In case the blades cannot be adjusted to the required position, check blade guides and plastic linings.
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- 13 - Replacing Plastic Bushings at Gate Cylinder Illustration 6 Illustration 7 Illustration 8 Illustration 6: Overall view of gate cylinder in position. Illustration 7: Loosen nut M16 (E) and remove shoulder bolt M16 (D). If necessary, remove hydraulic hoses, too. Illustration 8: Remove plastic bushings (F) with suitable object and insert new bushings.
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- 14 - Replacing Plastic Lining and Sliding Disk at Blade Guides Put the blade in to the lowest position remove screws M8 (G) and draw blade (H) down until free. replace worn plastic linings and screws by new.
- 21 - Trouble Shooting 1. Nothing moves. (none of the hydraulic functions works) Electricity supply to control box is interrupted. Check fuses at power unit. Hydraulic disconnect is not properly attached. Check attachment. Two hydraulic functions (e.g. gate and spades) work at the same time. On one of the valves the plunger does not move.
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- 22 - 5. The blades do not close properly although the spade cylinders are fully extended. Guides are worn and must be replaced. Blades are bent and have to be adjusted. One function (any) does not work. The electricity supply is interrupted. Check power circuit. The magnet of the respective control valve is defect.
LIMITED WARRANTY Optimal-Vertrieb Opitz GmbH ("Opitz") warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase (the "Warranty Period"). If, during the Warranty Period, this product proves to be defective, Opitz will remedy the defect by either repairing or replacing the product or any of its defective parts, at Opitz’s option.
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S P A R E P A R T S TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 30.25 3025003 - Manufacturer: Distributor: Prichard’s Nursery Equipment LLC Optimal-Vertrieb Opitz GmbH Eysoelden M 41 P.O.Box 549 91177 Thalmaessing Portland, TN 37148 Germany U.S.A. Phone: ++ 49 – 9173 – 79 18 0 Phone: (423) 326 - 0753 ++ 49 –...
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Table 1 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST basic machine Item Quantity Description Part Number main frame bracket right, for guide 3183025150 bracket left, for guide 3183025160 guide 3063625010 hex head screw M 16 x 35 5011603500 hex head screw M 16 x 35...
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Table 1 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST basic machine Item Quantity Description Part Number shoulder bolt M24 x 1,5 / ø30 3073025040 spacer 3113025050 gate cylinder 3010200105 spade cylinder 3010110011 head of eye joint 3073025060 hex head screw M 8 x 20, Ripp FK100...
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Table 1 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST basic machine Item Quantity Description Part Number screw M 6 x 12 501060127985 pipe clamp 110 A PP 510RAPR-110 socket head screw M 6 x 20 DIN 912 50106020912 pipe clamp 218 PP...
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Table 2 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST blade Item Quantity Description Part Number blade 3163025000 blade guide 3163025050 bush 3113025070 hex head screw M 20 x 120 50120120933 lock nut M 20 502200985 screw M 16 x 40 50116040603...
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Table 3 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST spade cylinder Item Quantity Description Part Number cyinder body 3020800140 cyinder body ø80 / 55 3020800141 piston rod 3030360151 cyinder body ø16 3020800142 bottom plate 3040800030 piston 3125536010 guide bush 2616 3112616010...
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Table 3 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST spade cylinder Item Quantity Description Part Number piston rod seal RS 16/20,6 51602016206 piston seal, 55-39 51604553956 o-ring 21 x 2,5 70 Shore 5170210025 guide ring FHG 50x55 5165550097 o-ring 49 x 3 90 Shore...
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Table 4 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST gate cylinder Item Quantity Description Part Number cylinder body 3020600121 piston rod ø 36 x 231 3030360161 piston, HZ 60/36 3126036240 guide bush HZ 60/36 3116036365 bush 3034-25 544303425 eye joint 3071110050...
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Table 5 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST Hydraulic System Item Quantity Description Part Number spade cylinder 3010110011 gate cylinder 3010200105 control block 3053025010 control valve NG06 547001 sandwich valve NG06 547LC1MVRAB socket head screw M 5 x 90 DIN 912...
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Table 5 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST Hydraulic System Item Quantity Description Part Number elbow union 515070390813 union 515020230813 elbow union 515070510813 elbow union 515070511221 union 515021001017 union 5150300216 plug 5150103316 union 5150300212 union 5150300210 pipe clamp 320 PP...
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Table 5 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST Hydraulic System Item Quantity Description Part Number hydraulic hose NW6, length 16,1“ 513062041012 hydraulic hose NW6, length 39“ 513062099012 hydraulic hose NW6, length 54,3“ 513062138012...
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Table 6 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST Electrical System Item Quantity Description Part Number casing 3981110010 toggle switch 5470700728 name plate 5470700168 indicator lamp, 12V 5997149845 rotary switch 0,1,2,3,4 5470A242600E straight cable fitting M20x1,5 5997527727 straight cable fitting M12x1,5 5997527701 cable 12x1,5 –...
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Table 6 OPTIMAL 30.25 - SPARE PARTS LIST Electrical System Item Quantity Description Part Number straight cable fitting M12x1,5 5997527702 bracket for 13-pole socket 3159990010...
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