Mole Shank Assembly Fertilizer Tube Installation - Orthman 1TRIPR II ROW UNITS Operator's Manual

Mole Shank Assembly Fertilizer Tube
Installation
DANGER
!
Avoid direct exposure to anhydrous ammonia (NH3)
and liquid fertilizer. Failure to follow this information will
result in death or serious injury.
If NH3 or liquid fertilizer is used, it is advisable to consult
documented information regarding safe handling and
application of NH3 or liquid fertilizer. Refer to recognized
sources. See "Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3) and Liquid
Fertilizer" on page 2-9.
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 support blocks to attain
proper height for fertilizer tube installation.
2. Place the tractor in park, turn off the engine, and
remove the key.
3. Remove buildup of grease, oil, and debris prior to
installing fertilizer tubes. See "Implement Inspection"
on page 7-4.
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PREPARATION AND SETUP
CAUTION
!
Be extremely careful working around unshielded sharp
edges. Injury may result from contact with sharp edges.
4. Distinguish roll pin holes (4) for desired fertilizer
placement depth.
5. Insert fertilizer tube (1) between side plates (3).
6. Align desired roll pin holes and fertilizer tube mount
tab (5).
7. Insert roll pin (2) through side plate roll pin holes and
fertilizer tube mount tab (5).
NOTE: The uppermost roll pin holes and upper roll pin
may be used to support the upper portion of the
fertilizer tube.
8. Repeat steps 5–8 for second fertilizer tube.
1) Fertilizer tube (2 used)
2) Roll pin (3 used)
3) Side plate (2 used)
4-13
1
2
3
4
5
2
5
2
Figure 4-13
4) Roll pin hole (10 used)
5) Mount tab (2 used)
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