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GENERAL INFORMATION
BEFORE OPERATING
Prior to operating the Turf Tender, read and understand
the contents of the Operator’s Manual and the Operator’s
manual of vehicle either towing or carrying the Turf Tender.
Become familiar with all control functions and know how to
turn the vehicle off and stop effectively.
LABELING AND TERMINOLOGY
The Turf Tender and this manual use the following terms
and symbols to bring attention to the presence of hazards of
various risk levels and important information concerning the
use and maintenance of the Turf Tender.
WARNING:
Indicates presence of a hazard which can
cause severe personal injury, death, or substantial property
damage if ignored.
CAUTION:
Indicates presence of a hazard which will or
can cause minor personal injury or property damage if ignored.
NOTE:
Indicates supplementary information worthy of
particular attention relating to installation, operation, or
maintenance of the Turf Tender but is not related to a hazardous
condition.
Be sure to follow all instructions and related precautions
as they are meant for your safety and protection.
Use only the correct replacement parts and fasteners. Right
and left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction
of forward travel.
AUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE
Perform only the maintenance described in this manual that
you are qualified to perform. If major repairs are ever needed
or assistance is desired, contact an Authorized
DAKOTA
Dealer for their professional service.
UNLOAD HOPPER PRIOR TO DOING
MAINTENANCE
Any material in the hopper must be removed prior to
performing maintenance on or beneath the Turf Tender.
POWER OFF MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENTS
All maintenance and adjustments to the Turf Tender must
be made with the vehicle’s parking brakes set and engine off.
On trailer-type Turf Tenders the vehicle 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
recommended tire pressure operating range is 13-18 psi (90-
124 kPa) for 26.5 in. tires and 15-22 psi (115-169) for 33 in.
tires. Do not exceed the maximum tire pressure listed. Tire
pressure is an indication of the ground pressure the Turf Tender
has on turf; however, using a tire pressure which is too low
may cause tire problems and also result in nonuniform ground
pressure at the tire’s face.
NOTE: For mounted-type Turf Tenders, follow the
tire inflation guidelines found in the vehicle’s
Operator’s Manual or on the sidewall of the tire.
RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
Before disconnecting or performing any work on the
hydraulic system, all pressure in the system must be relieved
by turning all Turf Tender control switches to their OFF
position, placing the hydraulic supply valve in the float position,
and stopping the engine of the vehicle.
Residual hydraulic pressure may still be present, so care
must be taken. Make sure parts of the Turf Tender actuated
by hydraulic pressure are supported or otherwise restrained
to prevent movement prior to relieving hydraulic pressure.
Failure to do so could result in damage, injury or even death.
KEEP TURF TENDER CLEAN
Keep the Turf Tender free of excessive grass, leaves, and
accumulations of dirt and sand. Materials such as this can
compromise seals and bearings.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
To ensure optimum performance and safety, always
purchase genuine
DAKOTA
replacement parts and
accessories. NEVER USE “WILL-FIT” REPLACEMENT
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES MADE BY OTHER
MANUFACTURERS. Using unapproved replacement parts
and accessories voids the warranty of the
DAKOTA
Turf
Tender.
GENERAL INFORMATION
