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Lowering the side conveyor to its lowest position makes it
easier and more accurate for filling trenches, pots, or areas
that require some degree of unloading accuracy. With the hood
at the end of the conveyor in the down position it forms a
spout that helps keep the unloading materials in more of a
controlled space and results in less time spent cleaning up.
Operation
To unload the hopper using the side conveyor, use the
following procedure:
1. Open the front gate to the desired height.
NOTE: On models equipped with electrically
activated front gate, use the switch on the control
box to open the gate to the desired height.
2. Using the IN/OUT switch, move the side conveyor to the
operating (fully extended) position.
3. Using the UP/DOWN switch, adjust the side conveyor to
the desired height.
NOTE: If desired to throw the material further, use
the HOOD switch to raise the side conveyor hood.
4. Activate the side conveyor; then start the hopper conveyor.
NOTE: Always activate the side conveyor before
starting the main conveyor. This prevents the
buildup of material on the side conveyor and limits
excessive wear and belt-related problems.
5. If moving while unloading the hopper using the side conveyor,
be sure to stay away from trees, poles and other obstacles
which may come in contact with the side conveyor. Also, do
not drive too closely to bunkers and other dropoffs.
WARNING
Do not drive too close to edges of bunkers or other
dropoffs. The Turf Tender may roll over if the edge
collapses under the outside wheel or if it is
maneuvered incorrectly. This could result in injury
or death.
6. Shut off the hopper conveyor; then turn the side conveyor
off so material does not build up on the side conveyor.
7. Using the UP/DOWN switch, lower the side conveyor to
the fully down position; then using the IN/OUT switch,
move the side conveyor to the traveling position.
CAUTION
The side conveyor must be in the fully down
position prior to swinging it in to the travel position
next to the hopper. Failure to do so will result in
damage to the Turf Tender.
8. Close the front gate.
HYDRAULIC REAR DOOR (Optional)
The hydraulic rear door is designed to allow the operator to
unload material quickly without leaving the seat of the tractor.
A switch on the control box operates the hydraulic rear
door. Pushing the switch away from the operator opens the
door; pulling the switch toward the operator closes the door.
An indicator rod gives the operator an indication of how far
the door is open.
CAUTION
Never close the hydraulic rear door when the
hopper is full of material. Trying to close the door
when the hopper is full could result in damage to
the door or to the rear of the hopper. The door should
always be closed prior to filling the hopper.
The rear door is a structural component of the hopper
assembly, and as such,
it must be kept tightly closed when
the hopper contains material and the Turf Tender is being
towed over rough terrain
. Failure to keep the door closed in
these conditions may result in cracking of the hopper assembly.
NOTE: It is not uncommon for the hydraulic system
to “bleed down” or lose pressure when not in use.
Avoid leaving the hopper full of material when not
in use since the material may push the rear door
open as the hydraulic pressure bleeds down.
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