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Optimizer Basket OWNER’s Manual For Part Number 321591 Revised 10.19 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com | Owner’s Manual Part Number (123001) Rev. 10/19...
Safety Information, Installation Guide, Operation Guide, and a Part Number Index. The remaining sections divide the machine into assemblies and sub-assemblies which illustrate and list all parts. Hawkins Ag parts in this manual are specially designed for this machine and should be replaced with Hawkins Ag parts only.
Thank you for your purchase of Optimizer Basket row units. Putting your trust in our equipment is something we don’t take lightly and are humbled that you chose Hawkins Ag. Having designed all of our equipment with farmers like you in mind, we hope you enjoy years of productive use from it.
If you have questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged, please contact Hawkins Ag, 2120 4th Ave., Holdrege, NE 68949, 308.708.8185, or visit our website: www.hawkinsag.com 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
Observe all safety signs and practice the instructions on them. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question - DON’T TRY IT. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
REMEMBER: If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied New decals are available from Hawkins Ag Hawkins Ag 2120 4th Ave. Holdrege, NE 68949 308.708.8185 www.hawkinsag.com 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. • Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. • Safety signs are available from Hawkins Ag. How to Install Safety Signs • Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
Operational Safety REmember Your best assurance against accidents is a careful and responsible operator. If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not understand, contact Hawkins Ag. Before Operation • Carefully study and understand this manual.
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If equipment has been altered in any way from the original design, the manufacturer does not accept any liability for injury or warranty. • A first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while performing maintenance on this equipment. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
4 x 413508 4 x 412058 1/2” Lock Washer 1/2”-13 Nut 1/2”-13 x 1 1/2” Carriage Bolt Pin 1 x 333099 1 x 321590 1 x 321592 Pin Clip 1 x 333021 Basket Adapter Basket Insert 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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11 - Using 3/4” Wrench and Rubber Mallet, carefully remove Orthman™ 1tRIPr™ Basket. All parts can be set aside and will NOT be reused. CAUTION To avoid crushing hazard, DO NOT place any body part beneath the basket as you remove it. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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21 - Using four (4) Carriage Bolts (411785), four (4) 1/2” Lock Washers (413508) and four (4) 1/2” Nuts (412058), attach the Basket Adapter (321590) to the 1tRIPr™ row unit. NOTE: Due to OEM Frame Variations, some bolt heads may be tight to frame. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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31 - Pin new Basket Insert (321592) into Basket Adapter (321590) using Pin (333099) and securing with Pin Clip (333021). CAUTION To avoid crushing hazard, DO NOT place any body part beneath the Optimizer Basket while pinning basket into adapter. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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To ensure sealing, tube ends need to be cut smooth and square. • Ensure regulator exhaust line is routed out away from regulator and down to prevent moisture from entering into the system. NOTE: See next page for Air Hose Diagram. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
The location of the supply line to the main line is unimportant. • The air flows from the air compressor, to the air regulator, to the supply line, to the row unit line, and finally to the air bag. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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42 - Plumb all lines in parallel as shown on page 13, from an air regulator to the Optimizer Baskets. NOTE: Length will vary by model of 1tRIPr™. We recommend a 5’ air line for 2009 and newer machines, older will be 6’ or longer. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
OEM baskets. Running in too wet of conditions could still cause some plugging. In that case, it is recommended to reduce pressure or wait for conditions to improve. NOTE: These settings are recommendations only. Your soil, moisture, and other variables may require you to adjust slightly differently than recommended. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
Optimizer Basket Removal When field conditions don’t require use of the Optimizer Basket or it is not desired, simply remove the basket assembly by pulling the pin and carefully removing the basket (see Installation Guide Step 3). 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
• DO work to regularly maintain your Optimizer Baskets. With proper care, you can expect a lon- ger and more effective lifespan for all of your Hawkins equipment. • DO check that baskets rotate freely before each use. Failure of basket to rotate freely may decrease effectiveness and cause damage to the Optimizer Basket.
Clogged up with mud. Or, wait for conditions to improve. Basket not turning properly Seized bearing. Replace bearings with quality Hawkins Parts. Not holding pressure Pressure leak in system. Check system for leak. Repair leak if found. Adjust regulator to operating pressure.
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