Installation 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 Trailblazer™- STC 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, 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...
1 x 305058 13” LH Toothed Blade Assembly 1 x 305039 Right Rear Arm 1 x 305036 1 x 305059 1 x 305057 Left Rear Arm 13” RH Toothed Blade Assembly 16” Notched Blade Assembly 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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12 - Using leather gloves, carefully remove residue manager. 13 - Remove the depth band scraper for easier installation of Trailblazer™ - STC. CAUTION DO NOT place any body part beneath the residue manager as you remove it. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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(2) Remove nut & washer from bolt on depth band 21 - Use 1-1/8” Socket and Wrench to loosen nut and washer. Then remove nut and washer. 22 - DO NOT remove the bolt from depth band at this time. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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32 - Ensure the New Axle (305023) is centered, and the same amount of the New Axle (305023) is protruding from each side. CAUTION DO NOT place any body part beneath the depth band while replacing the bolt 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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IMPORTANT: Ensure each Crush Sleeve (321523) stays tight against the arm brace and that the Washer (413117) fits over the crush sleeve throughout installation. DO NOT allow the Washer (413117) to slide behind the Crush Sleeve (321523) 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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51 - Slide Right Front Inline Arm (602407) over the Crush Sleeve (321523) on the right end of the axle. 52 - Slide Left Front Inline Arm (602406) over the Crush Sleeve (321523) on the left end of the axle. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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63 - Hand-tighten one (1) Lock Nut (305101) on the right end of the axle. Hand-tighten one (1) Lock Nut (305101) on the left end of the axle. Leave hand tightened until Step 8. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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72 - Slide Left Rear Arm (305036) inside the depth gauge wheel’s left arm from behind. Bolt the left front inline arm (already installed) to the Left Rear Arm (305036) using three (3) Bolts (411544) and three (3) Lock Washers (413508). Tighten Bolts. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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Arms should move freely. If arms do not move freely, you may need to remove a large washer on side that is not freely rotating. This is a spacer washer that can be moved due to OEM frame variability for proper fit. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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91 - Using 3/8” x 2” (or longer) bolt and 3/8” size nut (not included), insert bolt through the disengagement hole in the right arm. Hand tighten nut. 92 - Let Right Arm rest against the arm brace. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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Back CAUTION Both 16” Notched Blades and 13” Toothed Blades are very sharp. Also, be careful of pinch points between Trailblazer™ - STC and depth gauge wheel arms. Use leather gloves when handling these parts. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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111 - Remove disengagment hardware from Right Arm Assembly. Carefully lower the Right Arm Assembly until Arm Rest pushes against depth gauge wheel arm brace. CAUTION Both 16” Notched Blade and 13” Toothed Blade are very sharp. Use leather gloves when handling these parts. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
When not in use, Trailblazer™ - STC can be disengaged and does not need to be uninstalled. To disengage, refer to Adjustments (page 24) 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...
You can set the distance of how far away the blade sits from the depth band coulter by using fewer washers. It is recommended to use enough washers to avoid the blade interfering with the rear arm assembly. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
See chart below for recommendations on settings. CROP SEASON FIELD CONDITION # of Weights WORKED FALL UNWORKED CORN WORKED SPRING UNWORKED WORKED FALL UNWORKED SOYBEANS WORKED SPRING UNWORKED 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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DO work to regularly maintain your Trailblazer™ - STC row units. Keep clean and free of debris, check that bearings move freely and smoothly, and hardware is tight and in good condition. With proper care, you can expect a longer and more effective lifespan for your Hawkins Ag equipment.
Blade assembly being prevented from Identify issue and either remove residue or thrown at all running correctly due to residue build-up, replace bearings or hardware. bearing seizure, or bent/warped hardware. 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
Parts GUIDE Single Hub Bearing Assembly Item Number Part # Description Quantity 305006 Single Hub 305017 3/4” ID Bearing 305015 3/4” Bearing Spacer 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
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