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TRANSPLANTING PROCESS
General Inforamion
Daily, check the hydraulic fluid level and visually inspect
the Transplanter for any abnormalities. Look for loose or broken
hardware; bent or damaged components; broken or fatigued
welds; leaking, worn or damaged hydraulic hoses and fittings.
Be sure the hydraulic shut-off valve located on the bottom of
the hydraulic tank is in the ON position (lever aligned with
hose) before operating the hydraulic system.
CAUTION
The hydraulic shut-off valve must be in the ON
position before operating the Transplanter.
NOTE: If water is to be used during the transplanting
process, fill the water tank and be sure to open the
water line shut-off valve on the bottom of the tank.
NOTE: If using water during the tranplanting
process, turn the water switch located below the
left emergency stop switch to the DIG position. If
general watering is desired, attach a hose to the
coupler and turn the water switch to the WASH
position.
Always adhere to healthy tree selection and replant trees at
the proper elevation and grade (root flare at or above
surrounding grade). Perform in-transit tree protection care
(water misting, tarping, antidesiccant spraying, etc.). Backfill
all voids surrounding the root ball and pit sidewalls. Properly
prune the tree, fertilize, and mulch with appropriate materials.
Provide regular foliar and root area irrigation allowing for
complete hydration/drainage based upon soil texture and water
retention characteristics. Perform proper post-transplanting care
(i.e. insect and disease control, fertilization, wound/scar repair,
supplemental irrigation, stabilization or “staking” as required,
and protection from herbicides and other chemical residues).
NOTE: Prior to powering up the transmitter, be sure
both emergency stop switches (located on each
support) are in their ON (pulled out) position. To
bring the switch from the OFF to the ON position,
rotate the knob clockwise and allow it to pop out to
the ON position.
Receiving Hole
WARNING
Before operating, locate all overhead and buried
lines. Call your locator service.
WARNING
All Operator Precautions must be followed during
the transplanting process.
Position the Transplanter at the receiving location and put
the transmission in neutral; then set the parking brake and
engage the power take off. Using the following procedure,
dig the receiving hole. The plug may be transported to the
tree removal site to be used as backfill. All Transplanter
functions are to be made using the remote control transmitter.
1. Press the transmitter POWER switch for three seconds
to power up the transmitter. Once the remote is powered
up and while holding the POWER switch, press the
SPEED switch to raise the engine rpm to its preset high
idle.
2. In turn for each outrigger, activate the OUTRIGGER
control switches (4 & 6) until each outrigger pad is firmly
positioned on the ground and slightly raises the frame of
the truck. If necessary to “parallelacize” [make the truck
frame parallel (from side to side) with the ground], lower
the outrigger on the side of the truck which is the lowest,
until the truck frame (from side to side) raises up and is
parallel to the ground.
