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DAKOTA

 TURF TENDER

SERVICE MANUAL

Copyright 2008
Dakota Peat and Equipment, Inc.
p/n

 need

Summary of Contents for TURF TENDER 410

Page 1: ...1 DAKOTA TURF TENDER SERVICE MANUAL Copyright 2008 Dakota Peat and Equipment Inc p n need ...

Page 2: ... m3 4 2 yd3 3 2 m3 2 250 lb 1023 kg 2 250 lb 1023 kg 6 000 lb 2700 kg 12 000 lb 5727 kg 6 000 lb 2700 kg 12 000 lb 5727 kg Rear Spinners Dual 24 in 61 cm Quick Change spinners Sand Spinners white Fertilizer Spinners black Grass Spinners green Spreading Width Sand Top Dressing Material 12 40 ft 3 7 12 2 m Fertilizer 12 40 ft 3 7 12 2 m Seed 25 ft 2 2 m Top Dressing Speed Variable to desired applica...

Page 3: ...R BELT 9 SIDE CONVEYOR 11 DUAL SPINNER SPREADING SYSTEM 12 ELECTRICALSYSTEM 13 ElectricalSchematics 17 HYDRAULICSYSTEM 23 HYDRAULICROUTINGDIAGRAMS 24 STORAGE 27 LUBRICATION SCHEDULE 27 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 INTRODUCTION 28 Conveyor 28 Spinner 28 HydraulicSystem 29 ElectricalSystem 30 410 412 414 TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHARTS 31 ...

Page 4: ...icle must remain coupled to the Turf Tender Failure to do so could result in injury or even death TIRES Check the tires frequently for cracks checks and proper inflation An under inflated tire poses a significant tipping and braking hazard and may cause an accident injury and death Do not attempt to jack or perform tire maintenance with material in the hopper For trailer type Turf Tenders the reco...

Page 5: ...he axle mount 3 Using jack stands support the frame so it is safe to work beneath Under no conditions should cement blocks cinder blocks or unstable piles of wood blocks be used WARNING Do not perform maintenance of any kind below the Turf Tender unless it is properly secured and stabilized 4 Remove the wheel bolts then remove the wheel 5 Bring the wheel to a tire repair center to fix or replace t...

Page 6: ...h the Turf Tender then lower the jack NOTE Wheel bolt torque must be checked every 10 hours after mounting a wheel until the bolts maintain the proper torque Axle Lubrication Larger Turf Tender models come equipped with 2 independent walking beam axles Thewalkingbeamaxlesneed regular greasing maintenance There are grease points on the front and rear of each axle assembly General lithium grease may...

Page 7: ... 8 Remove the hub from the spindle being careful not to allow the outer bearing to fall out The inner bearing will be retained by the seal on the back side of the hub assembly NOTE It is important to protect the wheel bearing bores inside portion of the hub from metallic chips and contamination Ensure the wheel bearing cavities are clean and free of contamination before installing the bearings and...

Page 8: ...e magnet coil has become visible through the friction material facing of the magnet NOTE It is recommended that the drum armature surface be re faced when replacing magnets Magnets should be replaced in pairs both outer sets and or both inner sets Use only genuine DAKOTA replacement parts when replacing the magnets SHOES AND LININGS A visual inspection of your brake linings will indicate if they a...

Page 9: ...viously discussed If the voltage and amperage are not satisfactory proceed to the connector and then to the individualmagnetstoisolatetheproblemsource 12voltsoutput at the controller should equate to 10 5 volts minimum at each magnet Nominal system amperage at 12 volts with magnets at normal operating temperatures i e not cold and controller at maximum gain should be about 6 amps with full braking...

Page 10: ...g bolts for the rear roller until the horizontal distance from the flat of the belt to the vertical wall of the chute behind the rear roller is 5 1 4 in 13 3 cm This is a critical distance that provides both alignment tracking of the belt and spread pattern control Measure this distance at both the left and right sides of the belt 13 Finish tensioning the belt at the front rollers by equally tight...

Page 11: ...belt is snug not tight Make sure to tighten each side of both rollers equally 20 Check to ensure that the belt feels firm when you push down on the inside of the conveyor The tightness of the belt can be adjusted when tightening the bolts securing the belt run 21 Tighten all of the bolts securing the belt run Monitor the tightness of the belt inside the conveyor and adjust as needed during tighten...

Page 12: ...elt is tracking correctly CAUTION Before operating always test the Turf Tender after either repair or adjustment Regular Maintenance Regular maintenance of the conveyor system consists of 1 Regular greasing of the roller s bearings consult the lubrication chart for recommended lubrication schedule There is one grease point on each side of both the front and rear rollers 2 Regularly clean and wash ...

Page 13: ...self contained models which obtains its power from the lighting coil of the engine obtains its DC electrical power from the vehicle s battery and or alternator A power cord is supplied with the Turf Tender to carry the power from the vehicle to the control box then back to the Turf Tender The power cord should be installed as a permanent addition to the vehicle The power cord is plugged into the c...

Page 14: ... engine is off and the parking brake set 1 Turn the master switch on the control box if equipped to the ON position The red light on the control box should illuminate Iftheredlightilluminates theelectricalproblem is between the control box and the Turf Tender If the light does not illuminate the problem is either with the electrical system of the vehicle or in the wiring leading to the control box...

Page 15: ... while the vibrator switch is ON open the control box or controller fuse box and check the fuse Replace as needed If the fuse is working properly check the voltage at the switch terminal while it is in the ON position If no voltage is detected replace the switch The switch is rated at 12 volts DC 20 amps Do not use an underrated switch as a replacement 4 Open the control box and check the voltage ...

Page 16: ...d across the battery terminals 12 6 to 15 VDC If not check the connections between the battery and controller Be sure they are clean and tight If battery voltage is low charge or replace the battery MEASURING INPUT VOLTAGE 1 2 3 4 OFF OFF V mV mA A uA V mV mA A uA uA mA A COM V Multimeter CF IN EX COIL EFC VALVE Fuse Switch Fuse 12 VDC Incoming Power With the Master power switch in the ON position...

Page 17: ...H ON OFF BLK GRAYW S W W 11894 BUNDLE WIRING CONTROLBOX PLUGGED PLUGGED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EMPTY CONTROL BOX 410 Manual YELB S TAN RED MAIN CONVEYOR EMPTY SPINNERS POWER GROUND 10319 FUSE BLOCK AGC10A AGC10A RED14GA RED14GA 11177 SWITCH ON OFF 11177 SWITCH ON OFF BLK GRAYW S W W 11894 BUNDLE WIRING CONTROLBOX PLUGGED PLUGGED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EMPTY CONTROL BOX 410 Manual YELB S TAN RED MAIN CONVEYO...

Page 18: ...K GRAYW S W W 11894 BUNDLE WIRING CONTROLBOX PLUGGED PLUGGED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EMPTY CONTROL BOX 410 Manual YELB S TAN RED MAIN CONVEYOR EMPTY SPINNERS POWER GROUND 10319 FUSE BLOCK AGC10A AGC10A RED14GA RED14GA 11177 SWITCH ON OFF 11177 SWITCH ON OFF BLK GRAYW S W W 11894 BUNDLE WIRING CONTROLBOX PLUGGED PLUGGED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EMPTY CONTROL BOX 410 Manual YELB S TAN RED MAIN CONVEYOR EMPTY SPI...

Page 19: ...pinners Sensor Power B WIRE 8 Spinners Sensor Output A WIRE 5 Spinners Solenoid Output B WIRE 6 Spinners Solenoid Ground A WIRE 3 Conveyor Solenoid Output B WIRE 4 Conveyor Solenoid Ground A WIRE 1 Conveyor Sensor Power B WIRE 2 Conveyor Sensor Output B P E D A A P E D B B A A B WIRE 2 Engine Starter Solenoid WIRE 1 High RPM Solenoid WIRE G Y Engine Shutdown WIRE 1 Postive Supply Voltage WIRE 2 Ne...

Page 20: ...INAL Honda Motor Schematic IGNITION SWITCH E IG ST BAT E IG ST BAT OFF ON START OIL LEVEL SWITCH OIL ALERT UNIT FUSE Y Y Y IGNITION COIL SPARK PLUG CONTROL BOX M STARTER MOTOR BATTERY CHARGE COIL HIGH IDLE SOLENOID Regulator Rectifier _ _ _ W BL W BL R BL BL W W W Gr W W W BL BL W BL W BL R SOLENOID ...

Page 21: ... marked 10 Engine Starter Wire marked 11 Signal to Con Display Wire Colored Green Yellow Ground T4 B P E D A A P E D B B A A B Wire 1 Wire Colored Green Yellow Wire 2 Wire 2 Wire 1 T8 T7 T6 T5 2 1 3 4 1 2 4 3 CR3 CR2 CR1 T2 T3 T1 11 12 10 9 5 6 8 7 3 4 2 1 Trimmer Potentiometer Adjustments CONVEYOR 1 Minimum Output Current Counter Clockwise Increases Output 2 Maximum Output Current Counter Clockwi...

Page 22: ...Lead A B C D Yellow Green Red Black Red Black GRN TAN GRY WHT Brake Rear Front Hopper Conveyor Up Down Box Scraper Spinners Run Side Conveyor Swing Side Conveyor Run Out In Up Up Down Down Side Conveyor Rear Door Front Door Box Scraper Float Cannon Plug Cannon Plug 1 2 3 ORG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 GRN WHT PNK WHT GRN PR...

Page 23: ... with little system flow restriction When the conveyor switch is activated a portion of the oil is directed to the conveyor motor and the remainder is sent to the exhaust port of the valve The motor return flow is combined with the exhaust flow and the full flow is sent to the spinner valve When the spinner switch is activated a portion of the oil is directed to the spinner motors in series and th...

Page 24: ... on spring return valves can cause a valve to remain in the actuated position or to only partially return and perhaps leak to exhaust Broken springs must be replaced NOTE The retaining nut on the top of each hydraulic valve section requires only firm hand tightening Application of excessive force will result in damage to the valve 2 1 Remove nut 1 Loosen nut 2 Under 1 use a flat blade screwdriver ...

Page 25: ...IN 10134 10142 13554 14296 10138 14296 11242 10140 10165 410 Manual With Engine Spinner Motor 11746 Tank Pump 10844 10127 10197 12592 14295 Outside Valve Inside Valve Spinner Motor Spinner Motor Conveyor Motor Pressure Return 10134 12981 10142 13557 13556 13560 13559 CF IN EX CF IN 411 Electric 14393 Outside Valve Inside Valve Spinner Motor Spinner Motor Conveyor Motor Pressure Return 12409 14373 ...

Page 26: ...0113 10120 10114 10124 10107 10127 rear door cyl 11664 10124 12213 10127 float valve 11069 control valve 10986 control valve 10986 12984 12985 debridger cyl 11006 debridger cyl 11006 flow regulator 13729 420 bulkhead bulkhead debridger side conveyor lift side conveyor swing side conveyor motor main conveyor front motor main conveyor rear motor spinner motors RETURN BOX SCRAPER INPUT 14392 10175 10...

Page 27: ...it will be ready for use immediately when you need it If you have taken the time to complete these season storage operations removing the Turf Tender from storage will be easy Do a safety inspection as you would any time you hook up to the Turf Tender If you did not have time to store your Turf Tender properly you may have to do repair work on the Turf Tender before you can use it Grease any point...

Page 28: ...Fuse blown or loose Find correct cause then replace fuse Damaged defective switch Replace switch Wiring harness disconnected Connect wiring harness Relief dump valve open to tank Check repair replace valve electrical wires CONDITION Belt tensioning bolt s loosen during use POSSIBLE SITUATION SOLUTION Jam nut loose or missing Install nut Adjust belt tension then tighten Spinner CONDITION Erratic sp...

Page 29: ...ve is in reverse Reverse valve direction CONDITION Conveyor spinners operate too slowly POSSIBLE SITUATION SOLUTION Valve adusted incorrectly Adjust valve Inadequate hydraulic flow Check the gpm of your system Orbital motor defective Service replace motor Valve not opening fully Service replace valve CONDITION Oil leaks POSSIBLE SITUATION SOLUTION Loose connections Tighten fittings do not use Tefl...

Page 30: ...n Replace fuse s Battery voltage inadequate Charge replace battery CONDITION Battery loses charge while machine not in use POSSIBLE SITUATION SOLUTION Master switch left ON Turn all switches OFF after use Wiring harness worn through Repair replace wiring harness CONDITION Conveyor or spinner speed doesn t change POSSIBLE SITUATION SOLUTION Knob turning on shaft Align knob and shaft then tighten se...

Page 31: ...Leave the Engine running The IGNITION KEY SWITCH should be in the RUN position at this time Is the RED LED LAMP ON Did the Engine throttle up to a higher RPM SEE TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART 4 Is the Conveyor Speed Display ON Contact Dakota Turn the Conveyor Power Switch ON SEE TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART 6 SEE TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART 5 Does the CONVEYOR move faster slower as the CONVEYOR SPEED ADJUS...

Page 32: ...age OK 12 to 14 VDC Check ALL Cables and Connectors for damage and proper fit Check ALL Cables and Connectors for damage and proper fit Cables and Connectors OK Make proper connections and or replace damaged ones Check Voltage on STARTER WIRE coming from the Rear Control Box Is Voltage present on STARTER WIRE coming from the Rear Control Box when the IGNITION KEY SWITCH is held on Honda Engine STA...

Page 33: ...pair replace damaged Wires Cable Assembly Try starting the Engine Did the Engine start and stay running See Honda Engine Troubleshooting Guide for Engine not starting Test the ENGINE SHUTDOWN WIRE The wire should read less than 5 ohms to ground when the IGNITION KEY SWITCH is in the OFF position and read as an open when in the RUN position Does the Wire test correctly Repair replace damaged Wires ...

Page 34: ...SOLENOID OK Repair Replace HIGH RPM SOLENOID TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART 4 Check HIGH RPM SOLENOID WIRE and connectors for damage Is the HIGH RPM SOLENOID WIRE and connectors OK Repair replace HIGH RPM SOLENOID WIRE And Or Connectors Check Voltage on HIGH RPM SOLENOID WIRE coming from the Rear Control Box Is Voltage present on HIGH RPM SOLENOID WIRE coming from the Rear Control Box when the MASTER P...

Page 35: ...F4 in the rear enclosure on the circuit board Is Fuse F4 OK Does the Output Current test correctly Adjust the minimum maximum Current adjustments to achieve correct Output Could the Output Current be adjusted to the correct levels Test the Resistance of the CONVEYOR VALVE SOLENOID Did CONVEYOR VALVE SOLENOID test to specifications Replace CONVEYOR VALVE SOLENOID Troubleshoot Valve Assembly Trouble...

Page 36: ...IRE and connectors for damage and proper fit Wire and Connectors OK Test the FREQUENCY OUTPUT of the CONVEYOR SENSOR OUTPUT Does the Output FREQUENCY meet specifications Make proper connections and or replace damaged ones Possible Causes 1 Sensor Out of Alignment 2 Sensor To Far From Magnet 3 Sensor Is Defective Or Damaged TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART 6 Yes No No No Yes Yes TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 37: ...in the rear enclosure on the circuit board Is Fuse F5 OK Does the Output Current test correctly Adjust the minimum maximum Current adjustments to achieve correct Output Could the Output Current be adjusted to the correct levels Test the Resistance of the SPINNERS VALVE SOLENOID Did SPINNERS VALVE SOLENOID test to specifications Replace SPINNERS VALVE SOLENOID Troubleshoot Valve Assembly Troublesho...

Page 38: ...IRE and connectors for damage and proper fit Wire and Connectors OK Test the FREQUENCY OUTPUT of the SPINNERS SENSOR OUTPUT Does the Output FREQUENCY meet specifications Make proper connections and or replace damaged ones Possible Causes 1 Sensor Out of Alignment 2 Sensor To Far From Magnet 3 Sensor Is Defective Or Damaged TROUBLESHOOTING FLOWCHART 8 Yes No No No Yes Yes TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 39: ...Repair Replace Damaged Wires Cable Assembly See Honda Engine Troubleshooting Guide For Engine Not Shutting Off Does the wire test correctly Repair Replace Damaged Wires Cable Assembly Test the ENGINE SHUTDOWN WIRE The wire should read less than 5 ohms to ground when the IGNITION KEY SWITCH is in the OFF Position and read as an Open when in the RUN Position If the test on the ENGINE SHUTDOWN WIRE c...

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