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WARNING

Before operating, locate all overhead and buried lines. Call your locator service.

© Copyright 2007
Dakota Peat and Equipment, Inc.

p/n NEED

DAKOT

A™ 

Model 65 T

ransplanter

Operator

’s Manual

Summary of Contents for 65 TREE Transplanter

Page 1: ...WARNING Before operating locate all overhead and buried lines Call your locator service Copyright 2007 Dakota Peat and Equipment Inc p n NEED DAKOTA Model 65 Transplanter Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ... or damage which may occur from the operation of its equipment The purchaser assumes all responsibility for proper installation use care maintenance and safe operation This Warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or altered in any way This warranty is void if the signed warranty registration card is not returned to Dakota within 30 days of purchase along with a copy of the original ...

Page 3: ...er lines WARNING Whenever operating the Transplanter do not allow anyone too close within 10 feet 9m of the Transplanter WARNING Operating the Tree Transplanter in a manner or purpose for which it is not designed for may result in personal injury and damage to the Tree Transplanter WARNING Operation of the Tree Transplanter by someone other than a trained operator may result in personal injury or ...

Page 4: ...e the power take off then turn off the transmitter and stop the truck engine Using the special 1 2 in wrench found in the manual canister rotate the hex shaft of the appropriate valve to both ON positions Residual hydraulic pressure may still be present so care must be taken Failure to do so could result in damage injury or even death KEEP TRANSPLANTER CLEAN Keep the Transplanter free of excessive...

Page 5: ...5 COMPONENT LOCATIONS Fig 1 ...

Page 6: ...s all Transplanter functions The STOP switch also drops the engine rpm back to idle NOTE If radio interference causes problems with the operation of the transplanter the remote can switch radio channels to allow the transplanter to continue operating safely To change channels press and hold the POWER switch and simultaneously press the MODE switch The new channel will be displayed on the lower lef...

Page 7: ...ormproperpost transplantingcare i e insect and disease control fertilization wound scar repair supplemental irrigation stabilization or staking as required and protection from herbicides and other chemical residues NOTE Prior to powering up the transmitter be sure both emergency stop switches located on each support are in their ON pulled out position To bring the switch from the OFF to the ON pos...

Page 8: ...k or fence the perimeter of the hole according to your State or local regulations WARNING If the hole is to be left unattended it must be properly marked or fenced to prevent unauthorized access Safety fencing reflectors etc as required by your State and local authorities must be installed around the hole 10 Press the POWER switch to turn off the transmitter then return the transmitter to the stow...

Page 9: ...s 1 3 4 6 fully raise the the spades CAUTION The spades must be in their fully UP position prior to opening the gate Damage to the spades will result if not in the UP position when opening the gate 5 Press the Mode switch until Mode A is displayed then using the following procedure open the gate A Using the RH GATE switch 5 fully close the right gate B Using the LH GATE switch 2 open the left gate...

Page 10: ...st be turned off and at least one emergency stop switch be depressed before tying and tarping trees or performing any service on the transplanter 16 Disengage the power take off then release the parking brake CAUTION Be sure to disengage the power take off before operating the truck engine at speeds above 1500 rpm Damage to the hydraulic system or pump may result from excessively high rpm NOTE Cle...

Page 11: ... procedure A Using RH GATE switch 5 fully close the right gate B Using LH GATE switch 2 close the left gate C Using RH GATE switch 5 slightly open the right gate to lock the gate halves together 28 Press the Mode switch until Mode b is displayed then using SPADE control switches 1 3 4 6 fully lower the spades 29 Press the Mode switch until Mode A is displayed Fully raise the frame switch 3 then ti...

Page 12: ...ydraulic reservoir should be checked daily with all cylinders fully retracted and the Transplanter in the transport position Any hydraulic leaks should be repaired as soon as possible Maintain the hydraulic fluid at a level 1 in above the bottom of the filler cap screen FILTER The hydraulic filter should be changed every six 6 months To change the filter use the following procedure WARNING Do not ...

Page 13: ...ck nut securing each adjuster bracket 1 Loosen the four cap screws securing the filter cover on the top of the hydraulic reservoir 2 While pressing downward rotate the cover clockwise and remove the cover and spring then remove the filter Remove the bypass valve from the top of the old filter NOTE The cover is under spring pressure 3 Place the bypass valve into one end of the new filter then with ...

Page 14: ...truck Two fuse blocks are located immediately below the controller assembly The following illustration identifies the circuits protected by the fuses in the fuse blocks Fuse Blocks 3a E F 5a B C D A 5a 3a 3a 3a Left Right A Radio Power B High Idle C Controller A Power D Master Relay Power E Slave Relay Power F Controller B Power LUBRICATION All grease fittings should be greased weekly and immediat...

Page 15: ...D flashes on off at a slow rate Batteries getting low Batteries should be changed at the next 1 2 second on and 1 2 second off convenient opportunity LED remains on continuously Either a switch was activated at the time the transmitter was turned on or a general failure occurred that requires factory service Ensure no other switches are pressed while attempting to turn the transmitter on LED will ...

Page 16: ... second number These codes indicate the particular circuit where either an open or short exists Controller A front 4 1 Engine High Idle 4 2 Water Valve 4 3 Left Outrigger Extend 4 4 Left Outrigger Retract 4 5 Right Outrigger Extend 4 6 Right Outrigger Retract 4 9 Tilt Up 5 1 Tilt Down 5 2 Lift Up 5 3 Lift Down 5 4 Left Gate Open 5 5 Left Gate Close 5 6 Right Gate Open 5 7 Right Gate Close Controll...

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