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ORCHARD-RITE®, MONOBOOM™, and WETHEAD® are trademarks of Orchard-Rite Ltd. Inc. All Rights Reserved.
©2020 Pacific Distributing, Inc. SH.MON.OwnersManual.1908.v2.0
STARTING AND OPERATING THE
ORCHARD-RITE® TREE SHAKER
WARNING:
Read this entire Owner's manual and understand all warnings and safety tips before attempting to
operate your Orchard-Rite Tree Shaker.
Before starting your tree shaker, examine the equipment to see that there are no loose nuts, bolts, wires or
hoses. Check over the tree shaker for worn or broken parts and repair or replace any that are found. Be sure that
the tree shaker has been properly serviced, all fluid levels are correct, and all bearings/pivot points have been
properly lubed according to the recommended maintenance and service schedule.
WARNING:
Never start the engine with people nearby.
After starting the engine, allow it to warm up for a few minutes at idle before trying to work the tree shaker.
This allows the oil in the engine and the hydraulic system to warm before they are put under load, reducing
wear and early / potential failure.
WARNING:
The operator should never leave the driver's seat while the engine is running.
After the tree shaker has warmed for a few minutes, it is ready for use. Be sure that the head is raised off of the
ground. Check to be sure that everyone and everything is clear of the tree shaker before attempting to move it.
Before attempting to drive the tree shaker, verify that the parking brake is deactivated.
NOTE:
DUE TO THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING YOUR TREE SHAKER AND TREES, WE STRONGLY
RECOMMEND THAT THE OPERATOR PRACTICE OPERATING THE MACHINE BEFORE STARTING THE ACTUAL
HARVEST.
When pulling up to a tree, the stationary pad needs to be placed so that it is close to or touching the tree trunk
and centered between the graft and the lower limbs of the tree perpendicular to the tree trunk.
If the top of the pads are touching the bottom of the limbs there is a very good possibility that tree damage will
occur (this can also cause excessive sling wear and/or tearing).
If the stationary pad is not close to the tree trunk when the shaker head is closed, the head will be pulled over to
the tree trunk possibly resulting in:
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Excessive shake being transmitted back to the tree shaker;
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Premature wear on shaker head mounting components;
•
Damage to tree (de-barking)
After the tree has been shaken and the shaker head has been opened, maneuver the tree shaker to the next
tree and repeat the operation.
BE SURE TO FOLLOW THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
