Tooling Options; Individual Row Units; Mounting Row Unit - Orthman 1TRIPR II ROW UNITS Operator's Manual

PREPARATION AND SETUP

Tooling Options

Individual Row Units

In most cases the 1tRIPr® II is purchased as a machine
and row units are factory installed to the toolbar.
Individual 1tRIPr® II Row Units can be purchased
separate of a toolbar.

Mounting Row Unit

See Figure 4-2 on page 4-5.
Tools
• 1-1/8 in Wrench
• 1-1/8 in Impact socket
• Impact wrench
DANGER
!
Avoid crushing. Failure to follow this information will
result in death or serious injury. Make sure all personnel
are clear of the implement before lowering.
DANGER
!
Avoid crushing. An uneven surface could cause the
implement to shift or fall, resulting in injury or death as
well as implement damage. Park the implement on a
clean, dry, level surface.
DANGER
!
Avoid crushing. Failure to follow this information will
result in death or serious injury. 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.
2. Remove buildup of grease, oil, and debris prior to
installing row unit mounts. See "Implement
Inspection" on page 7-4.
3. Remove mount (3) from front of parallel linkage (5) of
row unit (6).
4. Leave wedge bolt (1) installed. Slightly start wedge
bolt threads into wedge (8) and position on toolbar
(7).
5. Install U-bolts (4) and locking nuts (2) until mount is
secure on toolbar.
6. Tighten wedge bolt until wedge moves up the ramp
and becomes tight against the bottom of the toolbar.
NOTE: Mount ears should come tight against top of
toolbar at this time. If mount ears do not come tight
against top of toolbar, loosen U-bolts slightly and
retry.
7. Finish tightening U-bolt locking nuts evenly.
NOTE: U-bolt nuts are locking nuts and may tighten
slowly.
8. Install row unit parallel linkage to mount. When
properly installed, mount should be square and top
ears of mount should both contact top side of toolbar.
9. After initial break-in period of field operation, check
all hardware for tightness.
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