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Remove the control box from the front of the Turf Tender.
Slide the control box into the mounting bracket on the tractor.
Secure by tightening the screws on the back of the bracket.
Inspect the 2-wire power cord connector to make sure it is
clean and not worn or damaged. Good electrical connections
are important so all functions, especially if equipped with electric
brakes, are working properly.
Connect the 2-wire power cord to the control box.
CAUTION
Do not allow the hoses or wiring harness to wrap
around or fasten to any part of the tractor other than
the connectors at the tractor. The hoses and wiring
harness are designed to pull loose if the Turf Tender
disconnects.
Excess hose and wiring harness length should be coiled and
secured to the top of the Turf Tender’s hitch frame. If the
same tractor is used with the Turf Tender every time, the
excess hose and harness length coil my be left secured to the
hitch. Leave some slack in both the hoses and the wiring
harness for turning and maneuvering the Turf Tender.
CAUTION
Do not allow the hoses or wiring harness to wrap
around any parts of the tractor or to drag on the
ground.
Start the tractor engine; then engage the tractor hydraulic
system. Test all functions of the Turf Tender. If the hydraulic
functions of the Turf Tender are not operating properly, more
than likely the hoses are hooked up backwards. If everything
works properly, the Turf Tender is ready for operation.
NOTE: If necessary to switch the hose connections,
set the parking brake, if you have released it, and
shut off the tractor engine. Relieve the pressure on
the hydraulic system by moving the tractor hydraulic
valve to the neutral position; then switch the
hydraulic hose connections. Start the tractor engine
and test the hydraulic functions of the Turf Tender.
UNHOOKING FROM THE TRACTOR
(TRAILER MODELS)
WARNING
The Turf Tender must not have any material in the
hopper when uncoupling. Failure to empty the
hopper prior to unhooking from the tractor may
result in a rear tipping hazard resulting in damage,
injury or even death.
Find a level, dry place to park the Turf Tender. Set the
parking brake on the tractor and shut off the engine.
WARNING
Park the Turf Tender on a flat, solid surface. Parking
the Turf Tender on an incline may create an unsafe
condition. It may be necessary to chock the Turf
Tender wheels to remove the possibility of it rolling
from its parked position.
Relieve the pressure on the hydraulic system by moving
the tractor hydraulic valve to the neutral position.
Unplug the control box from the 2-wire power cord. Loosen
the screws on the back of the bracket; then remove the control
box from the mounting bracket. Place the control box in the
storage position on the front of the Turf Tender. Make sure
the wiring harness is not wrapped around any part of the tractor
during the transfer of the control box to its storage position.
Disconnect the hydraulic hoses. Coil and cap them and
place them on the top of the hitch frame for storage. Do not
allow the hoses to fall in the dirt. Also, do not set the hoses in
the hopper or on the conveyor belting.
CAUTION
Do not allow hydraulic oil from the hoses to come
into contact with the conveyor belt. The belt is made
of a PVC compound to resist damage by fertilizers
but it can be damaged by hydraulic oil.
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