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TRAILBLAZER™ - STC
OWNER's Manual
For Part Numbers 602408, 602411
Revised 10.19
308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com | Manual Part Number - 123000 | Rev. 10/19

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  • Page 1 TRAILBLAZER™ - STC OWNER’s Manual For Part Numbers 602408, 602411 Revised 10.19 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com | Manual Part Number - 123000 | Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL                                             1 WARRANTY INFORMATION                                              2 SAFETY                                                                3 SIGNAL WORDS                                                        3...
  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual                                             1

    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.
  • Page 5: Warranty Information

    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.
  • Page 6: Safety

    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...
  • Page 7: Equipment Safety Guidelines

    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...
  • Page 9: Safety Sign Locations

    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...
  • Page 10: Safety Sign Care

    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.
  • Page 11: Operational Safety

    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.
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 14: Installation Guide

    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...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 (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...
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19 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...
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 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...
  • Page 22 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...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24 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...
  • Page 25 111 - 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...
  • Page 27: Operations

    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...
  • Page 28: Adjustments

    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...
  • Page 29: Weight Adjustment Chart

    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...
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 32 (27) (45) (63) 7/16 (41) (72) (100) (61) (110) (155) 9/16 (95) (155) (220) (128) (215) (305) (225) (390) (540) (230) (570) (880) (345) (850) (1320) Bolt Head Identification Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 34: Parts Guide

    Item Number Part # Description Quantity 305023 3/4-10 Dual Thread Axle 321523 Crush Sleeve 413117 1 1/4 X 14GA Washer 413072 3/4 Flat Washer SAE 305101 3/4-10 Nut Nylon Lock 602406 LH Rear Arm Assembly 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 35: Right Arm Parts

    Item Number Part # Description Quantity 305023 3/4-10 Dual Thread Axle 321523 Crush Sleeve 413117 1 1/4 X 14GA Washer 413072 3/4 Flat Washer SAE 305101 3/4-10 Nut Nylon Lock 602407 RH Rear Arm Assembly 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 36: Left Arm Assembly

    LH Rear Arm Weldment 411545 1/2-13 X 1 1/2 GR5 Bolt 411594 3/4-10 X 5 GR5 Bolt 413508 1/2 Lock Washer 413072 3/4 Flat Washers SAE 305101 3/4-10 Hex Nut Nylon Lock 305057 16” Notched Blade Assembly 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 37: Right Arm Assembly

    RH Rear Arm Weldment 411545 1/2-13 X 1 1/2 GR5 Bolt 411594 3/4-10 X 5 GR5 Bolt 413508 1/2 Lock Washer 413072 3/4 Flat Washers SAE 305101 3/4-10 Hex Nut Nylon Lock 305057 16” Notched Blade Assembly 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 38 Part # Description Quantity 305008 Single Hub Bearing Assembly 305025 16” Concaved Notched Blade 305048 Blade Weight 305104 3/8-16 X 2 1/2 Carriage Bolt 305105 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 Carriage Bolt 305106 3/8-16 Nyloc Nut, ZC 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 39 Part # Description Quantity 305023 3/4-10 Dual Thread Axle 321523 Crush Sleeve 413117 1 1/4 X 14GA Washer 413072 3/4 Flat Washer SAE 305101 3/4-10 Nut Nylon Lock 602409 Rear Row Cleaner Toothed LH Assy 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 40 Part # Description Quantity 305023 3/4-10 Dual Thread Axle 321523 Crush Sleeve 413117 1 1/4 X 14GA Washer 413072 3/4 Flat Washer SAE 305101 3/4-10 Nut Nylon Lock 602410 Rear Row Cleaner Toothed RH Assy 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 41 411545 1/2-13 X 1 1/2 GR5 Bolt 411594 3/4-10 X 5 GR5 Bolt 413508 1/2 Lock Washer 413072 3/4 Flat Washer SAE 305101 3/4-10 Hex Nut Nylon Lock 305058 13” Toothed Blade Left Hand Assembly 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 42 411545 1/2-13 X 1 1/2 GR5 Bolt 411594 3/4-10 X 5 GR5 Bolt 413508 1/2 Lock Washer 413072 3/4 Flat Washer SAE 305101 3/4-10 Hex Nut Nylon Lock 305059 13” Toothed Blade Right Hand Assembly 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 43: 13" Toothed Blade

    Part # Description Quantity 305008 Single Hub Bearing Assembly 305048 Blade Weight 305049 13” Toothed Blade 305104 3/8-16 X 2 1/2 Carriage Bolt 305105 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 Carriage Bolt 305106 3/8-16 Hex Nut Nylon Lock 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 44 Part # Description Quantity 305008 Single Hub Bearing Assembly 305048 Blade Weight 305049 13” Toothed Blade 305104 3/8-16 X 2 1/2 Carriage Bolt 305105 3/8-16 X 1 1/2 Carriage Bolt 305106 3/8-16 Hex Nut Nylon Lock 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...
  • Page 45: Single Hub Bearing Assembly

    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...
  • Page 46 308.708.8185 | HawkinsAg.com 2120 4th AVE, Holdrege, NE 68949 308.708.8185 | Hawkins@HawkinsAg.com| Rev. 10/19...

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