Explain to the customer that the life expectancy of this machine depends on regular maintenance as directed in the operator’s manual. Tell the customer to use the proper tools for service and inform them of Orthman parts availability. Review recommended procedures for attaching and detaching implement from tractor.
INTRODUCTION Product Description Purpose of This Manual The Orthman 1tRIPr® II Row Unit preplant tillage tool This manual is considered to be an integral component of combines the following three principals of successful the 1tRIPr® II Row Units and is designed to educate the...
INTRODUCTION Warranty Orthman Manufacturing, Inc. ("OMI") warrants each new OMI obligation under this warranty shall be limited to whole good product to be free from defects in repairing or replacing, free of charge to the purchaser, manufactured components and workmanship. This...
• Review and follow instructions in material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and on labels that come with Orthman Manufacturing provides this document in the chemical products and communicate information on hope that everyone that has a job to do, does it SAFELY.
Electrocution, “struck by” injuries, or death Move to a safe place. Lightening, hail, and tornadoes are unpredictable. Orthman Manufacturing, Inc. does not limit the potential effects or injuries nor prevention measures to those listed above. They are provided solely as a guideline to making your farm life safer.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation Read and understand all operator manuals for the that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious machinery used in conjunction with Orthman injury. WARNING includes hazards that are exposed equipment. when safety guards are removed. WARNING may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Safe Operation Operator safety is the primary concern when designing CAUTION an Orthman implement. Orthman integrates as many safety features into the implement as possible. You can Read and understand the entire contents of this manual avoid many hazards and possible accidents by observing before operating or servicing the implement.
Make sure all warning lights, safety lights, and turning front and rear of the implement. signals are working and clean. Replace missing or • Orthman double bar toolbar is shown. Orthman rigid damaged lights immediately. Comply with state and local toolbar is similar.
The SMV placard is highly reflective and must be mounted to the implement where it is easily visible to other motorists when the implement is in motion. NOTE: Orthman rigid toolbar is shown. Orthman double bar toolbar is similar. ORM000297 Figure 2-2...
Always place the tractor in park and turn off the engine before connecting or disconnecting the implement. Injury or death can result from being trapped between the tractor and implement. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
The serial number plate can be found on the result in death or serious injury. Orthman toolbar, and is usually located at the end of the wing or on the wing fold linkage. Use extreme care when working with anhydrous ammonia (NH3) and liquid fertilizer.
SAFETY INFORMATION Safety Decals See the Orthman toolbar operator manual for proper placement of safety decals. Safety decals promote awareness and knowledge NOTE: Replacement decals are available from your concerning safe operation and maintenance of the Orthman dealer. When replacing decals, implement.
SAFETY INFORMATION Orthman Left Side Decals NOTE: Orthman double bar toolbar is shown. Orthman rigid toolbar is similar. C A U T I O N 1. Read and understand all operator manuals before implement use. 2. Follow all tractor or towing device operating procedures and safety guidelines.
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NOTE: The 14 inch berm-promoting rolling basket is shown. The 14 inch standard, 8 inch narrow standard, and 10 inch vertical tillage rolling baskets are similar. ORM000058 Figure 3-3 1) Spring 2) Basket frame 3) Basket 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
Coastal Plains Roller Assembly NOTE: The 12.5 inch coastal plains roller is shown. The 20 inch coastal plains roller is similar. ORM000255 Figure 3-4 1) Turnbuckle 3) Scraper 5) Guard 2) Roller frame 4) Roller 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
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Automatic Reset (AR) Trip Linkage Installation ........4-17 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
2. Make all necessary tooling adjustments prior to field are clear of the implement before lowering. use. See “Field Adjustments” on page 5-4. 3. If an Orthman toolbar is used in conjunction with DANGER 1tRIPr® II Row Units, be sure to consult the toolbar operator’s manual before attempting to operate the...
Use bar stands and cylinder stops to support the implement. 1. Lower the implement to the ground, place the tractor in park, turn off the engine, and remove the key. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
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PREPARATION AND SETUP ORM000257 Figure 4-2 1) Wedge bolt 3) Mount 5) Parallel linkage (2 used) 7) Toolbar 2) Locking nut (4 used) 4) U-bolt (2 used) 6) Row unit 8) Wedge 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
(5) to set the hole to hole distance of 14 in (35.7 cm) (6). 6. Tighten set-back clamp bolts and adjustment bolts to proper torque. See “Torque Specifications” on page 7-2. 7. Install row unit parallel linkage (2) to set-back clamp. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
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PREPARATION AND SETUP ORM00528 Figure 4-3 1) Set-back clamp 3) Adjustment bolt (2 used) 5) Washer (as needed) 2) Parallel linkage (2 used) 4) Bolt (6 used) 6) Hole distance of 14 in (35.7 cm) 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
Contact your 6. Remove cotter pins (7) and pin (6) from the spring Orthman dealer for lift assist wheel extension assembly (3). package information to alleviate clearance issues.
For liquid fertilizer tube and dry boot adjustments, see “Adjustable Liquid Tubes” on page 5-18 and see “Adjustable Dry Fertilizer Boot on Dry Mole Shank” on page 5-19. For tillage shank depth settings, see “Tillage Shank Depth Adjustment Chart” on page 5-12. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 4-11...
2) Jam nut (2 used) 5) Roll pin 3) Set bolt (2 used) 6) Tillage shank 5. Remove hair pin (1) and pin (4). For tillage shank depth settings, see “Tillage Shank Depth Adjustment Chart” on page 5-12. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 4-12...
3. Remove buildup of grease, oil, and debris prior to 1) Fertilizer tube 4) Roll pin (2 used) installing fertilizer tubes. See “Implement Inspection” 2) Side plate (2 used) 5) Mount tab on page 7-4. 3) Roll pin hole (3 used) 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 4-14...
3) Fertilizer tube 6) Roll pin (3 used) 4) Mount tab (2 used) 7) Roll pin hole (11 used) 5) Fertilizer boot 8) Mount tab 11. Install side plate and screws, see Figure 4-15. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 4-15...
DANGER Installation Avoid crushing. Failure to follow this information will One of the most innovative Orthman 1tRIPr® II Row Unit result in death or serious injury. Use an appropriate accessories is the automatic reset (AR) trip linkage. This lifting device to support the tail section.
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12. Insert pin (13) and spring pins (11). result in serious injury. 13. Align springs and insert bolts (12). 15. Tighten spring tension bolts to factory settings. See “Automatic Reset (AR) Trip Linkage” on page 5-21. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 4-18...
30-32 in (76-81 cm) above the ground surface. For more information, see the toolbar’s operator manual. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
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OPERATION AND FIELD SETTINGS ORM000260 Figure 5-1: Parallel Linkage ORM000261 Figure 5-2: Angled Linkage 1) Approximate height of 30–32 in (76–81 cm) 2) Bottom of toolbar 3) Top of toolbar 4) Ground surface 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
“Wavy Coulter Assembly Fore and Aft” on page 5-16. • Adjust rolling basket down pressure. See “Rolling Basket Down Pressure” on page 5-11. • Adjust automatic reset (AR) linkage. See “Automatic Reset (AR) Trip Linkage” on page 5-21. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
Turn counterclockwise (CCW) to decrease the spring tension, reducing the row unit down pressure. 5. Tighten jam nut against spring plug and torque to specification. See “Torque Specifications” on page 7-2. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
1. Lower the implement to the ground, place the tractor in park, turn off the engine, and remove the key. 2. Remove buildup of grease, oil, and debris prior to adjusting row cleaner assembly depth. See “Implement Inspection” on page 7-4. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
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OPERATION AND FIELD SETTINGS ORM000286 Figure 5-4 1) Depth adjustment pin 3) Jam nut 5) Row cleaner assembly 2) Hairpin 4) Set bolt 6) Depth setting 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
Use bar stands and cylinder stops to support the implement. 1. Lower the implement to the ground, place the tractor in park, turn off the engine, and remove the key. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
2. Remove buildup of grease, oil, and debris prior to adjusting rolling basket down pressure. See 1) Hex nut 4) Washer “Implement Inspection” on page 7-4. 2) Jam nut 5) Spring 3) Tension nut 6) Rolling basket 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 5-11...
Use bar stands and cylinder stops to support the implement. 1. Lower the implement to the ground, place the tractor in park, turn off the engine, and remove the key. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 5-12...
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OPERATION AND FIELD SETTINGS ORM000285 Figure 5-8 1) Tillage shank assembly 3) Jam nut (2 used) 5) Depth adjustment pin 2) Set bolt (2 used) 4) Hairpin 6) Depth setting 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 5-13...
2) Set bolt (2 used) 4) Depth setting adjusting wavy coulter assembly depth and width. See “Implement Inspection” on page 7-4. CAUTION Be extremely careful working around unshielded sharp edges. Injury may result from contact with sharp edges. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 5-14...
Use bar stands and cylinder stops to support the implement. 1. Lower the implement to the ground, place the tractor in park, turn off the engine, and remove the key. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 5-16...
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OPERATION AND FIELD SETTINGS ORM000290 Figure 5-11 1) Snap ring 3) Bolt 5) Spacer 7) Nut 2) Cap 4) Left wavy coulter assembly disc 6) Lock washer 8) Fore and aft setting 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 5-17...
NH3 or liquid fertilizer. Refer recognized sources. See “Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) and Liquid Fertilizer” on page 2-9. The Orthman 1tRIPr® II Mole Shank Assembly can be used to place fertilizer at two different depths simultaneously. Depending on the fertilizer setup, it could...
NH3 or liquid fertilizer. Refer recognized sources. See “Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) and Liquid Fertilizer” on page 2-9. The Orthman 1tRIPr® II Mole Shank Assembly can be used to place fertilizer at two different depths simultaneously, one of those options being dry fertilizer.
NOTE: If the shear bolt is damaged, the operator should not have an excessive clamping load. stop and replace the bolt. Orthman recommends using a grade 5 bolt for replacement. Higher or lower grade bolts may result in poor performance and cause damage to the implement.
The AR trip linkage may help, but will not prevent damage from occasional glancing blows. ORM000270 Figure 5-16 1) Row unit tail 3) Wavy coulter (2 used) 5) Reset spring (4 used) 2) Shank 4) Basket 6) Rock 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 5-21...
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(14). See Figure 5-18 on page 5-23. NOTE: It may only be necessary to move the set bolt 1/8 in (0.32 cm) to 1/4 in (0.64 cm) to achieve the correct offset distance for the soil and desired tripping operation. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 5-22...
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(3885 kg) (4054 kg) (4392 kg) Orthman Manufacturing encourages the operator to start out at the factory setting, where the row unit tail will trip very easily. From that point adjust the set bolt and spring tension to attain the desired AR trip linkage setting.
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• Alter ground speed to change rate at which field residue passes through row unit tooling. Slower ground speeds generally reduce plugging by allowing residue to pass smoothly through row unit tooling. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
Coulter Assembly Depth and Width” on page 5-14. • Increase distance between tillage shank assembly and wavy coulter assembly. See “Wavy Coulter Assembly Fore and Aft” on page 5-16. • Adjust row cleaner width. See “Row Cleaner Assembly Width” on page 5-8. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
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Make sure fastener threads are clean and that you 1/4 to 3/4 in. fasteners with JDM F13B zinc flake coating. properly start thread engagement. When possible, lubricate plain or zinc plated fasteners other than lock nuts, wheel 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
M20 and larger fasteners with JDM F13C zinc flake coating. “Dry” means plain or zinc plated without any lubrication, or M6 to M18 fasteners with JDM F13B zinc flake coating. 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
The purpose of lubrication on machines with moving • Clean and touch up paint seasonally to avoid parts is to prevent metal-on-metal contact. corrosion and rust. Contact your Orthman dealer for touch up paint. Metal-on-metal contact creates premature wearing of the connective components.
30 in (76.2 cm) 7591 lb (3443 kg) 20.1 ft (6.1 m) 22 in (50.8 cm) 8650 lb (3924 kg) 22.8 ft (6.9 m) 30 in (76.2 cm) 9200 lb (4173 kg) 30.1 ft (9.2 m) 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
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38–40 in (96.5–101.6 cm) 10155 lb (4606 kg) 21.3 ft (7.1 m) 30 in (76.2 cm) 12368 lb (5610 kg) 21.7 ft (7.2 m) 38–40 in (96.5–101.6 cm) 15764 lb (7150 kg) 28.1 ft (9.4 m) 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
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16210 lb (7353 kg) 11.2 ft (3.4 m) XD Combo 30 in (76.2 cm) 18783 lb (8520 kg) 16.2 ft (4.9 m) Machines 30 in (76.2 cm) 24638 lb (11176 kg) 21.3 ft (6.5 m) 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN...
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Pre-delivery checklist ....1-2 Shipping configuration ....4-2 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN Index-i...
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SMV. See Slow moving vehicle (SMV) Installation ......4-8 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN Index-ii...
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Troubleshooting ..... . . 6-2 Width adjustment ..... 5-15 1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN Index-iii...
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