Dakota Peat & Equipment Turf Tender 410

Check for any unsafe conditions and maintenance concerns

Inspect the hitch for excessive wear or cracks

Check the tongues of the hitch coupler for wear

Ensure bolts attaching the hitch are not loose

Check the front door track for material blockage or damage

Consult the lubrication chart for recommended lubrication schedule

Lubricate side conveyor bearings

Ensure no material is in the hopper before starting tire maintenance.

Inspect tires for the following issues

Measure the tire pressure for 26.5 in. tires

Is the tire pressure for 26.5 in. tires within the range of 13-18 psi (90-124 kPa)?

Measure the tire pressure for 33 in. tires

Is the tire pressure for 33 in. tires within the range of 15-22 psi (115-169 kPa)?

Empty all material from the hopper

Chock the wheel(s) on the opposite side of the Turf Tender

Hook the Turf Tender to a tractor with the parking brake set

Jack up the frame directly in front of the axle mount

Support the frame with jack stands

Ensure no cement blocks or unstable piles of wood blocks are used

Run the conveyor until the belt splice is close to the front of the Turf Tender; then shut the vehicle’s engine off.

Ensure the vehicle’s engine is not running before starting the belt replacement procedure.

Loosen the jam nut securing each of the four belt tensioning bolts (on both sides, front and rear).

Loosen the two nuts securing the drive motor mount to the hopper frame on the drive motor side (front and back) of the Turf Tender.

Loosen the four belt tensioning bolts (one on each side of both the front and rear rollers), ensuring each tensioning bolt is loosened the same number of turns.

Rotate the loose belt until the splice is at the front of the Turf Tender.