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  • Page 1 Manual 125-000-01 125-000-01 125-000-01 125-000-01 1tRIPr 1tRIPr Operator’s Manual 1tRIPr Combo Caddy 1tRIPr Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual Operator’s Manual 125-836...
  • Page 2 The impressive lifting capacity of up to 40,000 lbs. allows the Combo Caddy to carry up to 1,000 gallons of liquid fertilizer in combination with two three point mounted implements. Effectively,...
  • Page 3 Combo Caddy in anyway. If the sequential process explained and illustrated in this manual is followed, all manipulations to the Combo Caddy will be simplified and easier for the personnel involved in the operation of the Combo Caddy.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Orthman Mfg., Inc. on Orthman products, are subject to, conform with, and are limited to the warranty of our suppliers. Orthman Mfg., Inc. warrants the parts it manufactures to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery of the product(s) to the original user.

  • Page 5: Farm Safety

    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. Always consult your Owner/Operators Manual for specific tool and equipment safety requirements.
  • Page 6 The Benefits of Improved Safety and Health Practices Orthman Manufacturing Provides this document in the hope that everyone that has a job to do, does it SAFELY. Our goal and yours should be to end each day in the best possible health. Better safety and health practices reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses as well as associated costs such as workers’...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Combo Caddy INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction General Information - Combo Caddy Warranty Farm Safety Table of Contents Important Safety Information Safety Alert Symbol - Signal Words - Shutdown and Storage Your Protection - Safety Guidelines Safe Transport - Warning and Safety Lights...
  • Page 8 Combo Caddy INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS Preparation and Setup - cont. Caddy to Secondary Implement Connection Simple Hydraulic Schematic Field Settings Caddy Height Troubleshooting Installing Dual Fertilizer Tanks Installing Tire Drive Fertilizer Pump Mount Installing Lift Wheel Package Installing Lift Wheel Package Hydraulic Components...

  • Page 9: Important Safety Information

    Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL warns of potential hazards to personal safety and that extra precautions must be taken. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message(s) that follow. Follow all recommended precautions and safe operating practices in this manual.

  • Page 10: Your Protection - Safety Guidelines

    Orthman dealer. (Orthman Manufacturing Inc. - 75765 Rd. 435 - Lexington, NE 68850 - (308) 324-4654) EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES Operator safety is the primary concern when designing an Orthman implement.

  • Page 11: Safe Transport - Warning And Safety Lights

    Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFE TRANSPORT •Engage transport locking devices and Caddy cylinder locks prior to transport. •Plan your route to avoid traffic. Yield to traffic in all situations. •Maximum transport speed is 20 mph (32 kph). Various conditions will require reduced speeds.

  • Page 12: Safe Operation - No Riders

    Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFE OPERATION • READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE CONTENT OF THIS MANUAL C A U T I O N BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING IMPLEMENT. Implement is to be operated by qualified personnel only. Never let children operate implement.

  • Page 13: Practice Safe Maintenance

    Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE •Proper maintenance is your responsibility. Maintenance neglect and/or poor maintenance practices can result in injury or death. Always use the proper tools to maintain implement. • AVOID CRUSHING. Make sure all personnel are clear of the implement.

  • Page 14: Prepare For Emergencies

    Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE •Never operate a combustion engine in an enclosed area. Make sure there D A N G E R is adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes can cause asphyxiation. •Be extremely careful working around unshielded sharp edges. Injury may C A U T I O N result from contact with sharp edges.

  • Page 15: Liquid Fertilizer - Safety Never Hurts

    Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION LIQUID FERTILIZER The Combo Caddy can be accessorized with an optional dual liquid fertilizer tank package to apply liquid fertilizer. • LIQUID FERTILIZER APPEARS HARMLESS. DIRECT EXPOSURE TO D A N G E R LIQUID FERTILIZER IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND CAN RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DEATH.

  • Page 16: Safety Decals

    Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DECALS Safety decals promote awareness and knowledge concerning safe D A N G E R operation and maintenance of the implement. Carefully READ ALL SAFETY DECALS in this manual as well as on the W A R N I N G implement.
  • Page 17 Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DECALS Safety decals promote awareness and knowledge concerning safe operation and maintenance of the implement. Immediately replace damaged and/or missing decals. Replacement decals are available from your Orthman dealer. D A N G E R...
  • Page 18 Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DECALS Safety decals promote awareness and knowledge concerning safe operation and maintenance of the implement. Immediately replace damaged and/or missing decals. Replacement decals are available from your Orthman dealer. D A N G E R...
  • Page 19 I M PO R TA N T Equipment operators should understand the enclosed manual before operating this equipment. Replacement manual, call 308-324-4654 Orthman Mfg., Inc. - 75765 Rd. 435 - Lexington, NE 68850 153-101 (manual enclosure) 153-101 (front left Caddy) C A U T I O N 1.
  • Page 20 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DECALS Safety decals promote awareness and knowledge concerning safe operation and maintenance of the implement. Immediately replace damaged and/or missing decals. Replacement decals are available from your Orthman dealer. (ASAE Standard Reflective) 153-172 YELLOW 153-171 ORANGE...

  • Page 21: Orthman Decals

    Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DECALS 153-172 YELLOW (1 per right and left side of Caddy hitch frame) (right Caddy hitch frame) ORTHMAN DECALS Orthman 153-206 (front right Caddy) 153-207 (front left Caddy) Operator’s Manual Made in the U.S.A.
  • Page 22 Combo Caddy IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ORTHMAN DECALS Orthman 153-208 (rear center Caddy) 153-209 RTHMAN MFG., INC. (upper side drawbar Caddy hitch) LEXIN GTON , NEBR AS KA 3 0 8 - 3 2 4 - 4 6 5 4 MODEL...

  • Page 23: Component Identification

    Combo Caddy COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS CADDY - When Caddy is referenced, information will pertain regardless of hitch style or optional attachments. TRACTOR - Any towing device used to pull the Caddy, regardless of hitch style. DRAWBAR CADDY - A Caddy equipped with a drawbar style hitch to tractor connection.

  • Page 24: Component Identification

    Caddy are illustrated and explained in the preparation and setup section of this manual. •If an Orthman toolbar is used in conjunction with the Caddy, be sure to C A U T I O N read the toolbar operator’s manual before attempting to operate the implement.
  • Page 25 Combo Caddy COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION PRIMARY THREE POINT HITCH (Caddy to primary implement connection) Third Link Primary Implement Hydraulic Connections (circled - green - used for 1tRIPr toolbar fold) Lower Hitch Tugs FERTILIZER TANK MOUNT (left tank mount pictured) (refer to preparation and setup - pg.
  • Page 26 Combo Caddy COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION SIDE PLATE (mounting platform for additional lift wheels) Lift Wheel Mounting Bolt Holes (10) (refer to preparation and setup - pg. 40) (left side Caddy) LIFT WHEELS (four lift wheels) (shown in transport position, fully extended...
  • Page 27 Combo Caddy COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS (Caddy to tractor connections circled) Red (Caddy lift wheels) Green (primary implement toolbar fold) Orange (auxillary) Yellow (planter markers) Blue (planter blower) Safety Chain (drawbar Caddy only) (front drawbar Caddy) PRIMARY IMPLEMENT...

  • Page 28: Preparation And Setup

    (primary or secondary implement) NOTE: Installation of optional dual fertilizer tanks will only apply to a Combo Caddy purchased less dual fertilizer tanks and tanks were purchased at a later date. Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Dual Fertilizer Tanks - Installation

    Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION DUAL FERTILIZER TANKS •AVOID CRUSHING. Lower implement to the ground, place tractor in park, turn off engine, D A N G E R and remove key. Park implement on a clean, dry, and level surface. An uneven surface could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in personal injury or death, as well as implement damage.

  • Page 30: Tire Drive Fertilizer Pump Mount

    Caddy is illustrated. Regardless of desired pump mount location, the following instructions will pertain. NOTE: The Orthman tire drive fertilizer pump mount package does not include a pump or pump drive sprocket. Both of these items are periodically illustrated in the above and following illustrations to better illustrate the installation process.

  • Page 31: Tire Drive Fertilizer Pump Mount - Installation

    Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION TIRE DRIVE FERTILIZER PUMP MOUNT •AVOID CRUSHING. Lower implement to the ground, place tractor in park, turn off engine, D A N G E R and remove key. Park implement on a clean, dry, and level surface. An uneven surface could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in personal injury or death, as well as implement damage.
  • Page 32 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION TIRE DRIVE FERTILIZER PUMP MOUNT NOTE: The lift wheel cylinder is removed from the following illustrations to better illustrate the tire drive fertilizer pump mount installation sequence. Spring Hook Pump Drive Tube Left Hand Caddy...
  • Page 33 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION TIRE DRIVE FERTILIZER PUMP MOUNT 3/4 Bolt (2) 3/4 Flat Washer (2) 3/4 Lock Nut (2) Mount Bracket Bushing (allows fork to pivot) Pump Mount Bracket and Pump Wheel Fork Bolt Holes Pump Wheel Fork...
  • Page 34 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION TIRE DRIVE FERTILIZER PUMP MOUNT Pump Drive Tube Right Cotter Pin Left Cotter Pin Left Hand Pump Wheel Fork Tube Hole (not visible) C A U T I O N Left Hand Right Hand 1.
  • Page 35 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION TIRE DRIVE FERTILIZER PUMP MOUNT Inset Left Hand Right Hand IDLER SPROCKET ASSEMBLY Spacer Bushing 1/2 Carriage Bolt Idler Sprocket Inset Lock Nut Slot Flat Washer C A U T I O N 1. Insert carriage bolt through slot.
  • Page 36 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION TIRE DRIVE FERTILIZER PUMP MOUNT Wheel Axle 5/16 Bolt Keyway Wheel Hub Bolt Hole Wheel Axle Bolts (5) Wheel Hub 5/16 Lock Washer 5/16 Nut C A U T I O N Left Hand Right Hand 1.
  • Page 37 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION TIRE DRIVE FERTILIZER PUMP MOUNT NOTE: Caddy pump drive tire: 48.5” circumference. Caddy lift tire: 136.5” circumference. Ground speed: operator preference. This information, in addition to pump specifications, will allow for the correct calculation of pump drive sproket specifications needed to achieve desired fertilizer rate.
  • Page 38 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION TIRE DRIVE FERTILIZER PUMP MOUNT Wheel and Tire Assembly Drive Sprocket Inset (not included) (Bearing Carrier Assembly) Assembled Bearing Carrier Left Hand Right Hand BEARING CARRIER ASSEMBLY Inset 5/16 Carriage Bolts (3) Wheel Bearing...
  • Page 39 NOTE: The John Blue pump and drive sprocket are not included in the tire drive pump mount C A U T I O N package when purchased from Orthman Mfg., Inc. 1. Fully extend the lift wheel cylinders. 2. Remove cylinder locks and return to storage position.

  • Page 40: Lift Wheel Package

    Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP LIFT WHEEL PACKAGE The Caddy is available in four and six lift wheel configurations to carry a wide variety of implement sizes. A wide stance creates stability in the field as well as during transport. To increase carrying capacity, optional lift wheels (2) are available for addition to a four wheel Caddy.

  • Page 41: Lift Wheel Package - Installation

    Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION LIFT WHEEL PACKAGE •AVOID CRUSHING. Lower implement to the ground, place tractor in park, turn off engine, D A N G E R and remove key. Park implement on a clean, dry, and level surface. An uneven surface could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in personal injury or death, as well as implement damage.

  • Page 42: Lift Wheel Package Hydraulic Components - Installation

    Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP INSTALLATION LIFT WHEEL PACKAGE HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS •AVOID CRUSHING. Lower implement to the ground, place tractor in park, turn off engine, D A N G E R and remove key. Park implement on a clean, dry, and level surface. An uneven surface could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in personal injury or death, as well as implement damage.

  • Page 43: Caddy To Primary Implement Connection

    Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP CADDY TO PRIMARY IMPLEMENT CONNECTION USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN CONNECTING CADDY TO PRIMARY D A N G E R IMPLEMENT. Carefully read and understand the entire Caddy to primary implement connection section before attempting to accomplish any instuctions illustrated in this section.
  • Page 44 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP CADDY TO PRIMARY IMPLEMENT CONNECTION •AVOID CRUSHING. Lower implement to the ground, place tractor in park, turn off engine, D A N G E R and remove key. Park implement on a clean, dry, and level surface. An uneven surface could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in personal injury or death, as well as implement damage.
  • Page 45 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP CADDY TO PRIMARY IMPLEMENT CONNECTION Distinguish desired primary three point hitch third link pin and lower hitch D A N G E R tug pin positions needed to match primary implement hitch. NOTE: Typically a 1tRIPr is used as the primary implement. If a planter is used as the primary implement, refer to the bottom illustration on this page.
  • Page 46 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP CADDY TO PRIMARY IMPLEMENT CONNECTION Securely attach Caddy hitch to a lifting mechanism (farmhand, forktruck, crane, D A N G E R capable of lifting the Caddy hitch up and over the highest point of the etc.)
  • Page 47 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP CADDY TO PRIMARY IMPLEMENT CONNECTION •AVOID CRUSHING. Keep all personnel clear of all implements when Caddy is suspended D A N G E R above ground. Mechanical failure or loss of control of the lifting mechanism could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in injury or death, as well as implement damage.
  • Page 48 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP CADDY TO PRIMARY IMPLEMENT CONNECTION •AVOID CRUSHING. Keep all personnel clear of all implements when Caddy is suspended D A N G E R above ground. Mechanical failure or loss of control of the lifting mechanism could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in injury or death, as well as implement damage.
  • Page 49 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP CADDY TO PRIMARY IMPLEMENT CONNECTION •AVOID CRUSHING. Keep all personnel clear of all implements when Caddy is suspended D A N G E R above ground. Mechanical failure or loss of control of the lifting mechanism could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in injury or death, as well as implement damage.

  • Page 50: Caddy To Tractor Connection

    Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP CADDY TO TRACTOR CONNECTION DRAWBAR CADDY •AVOID CRUSHING. Do not stand between tractor and implement when connecting or D A N G E R disconnecting implement. Serious injury or death can result from being trapped between the tractor and implement.

  • Page 51: Lift Wheel Scrapers

    Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP LIFT WHEEL TIRE SCRAPERS Optional lift wheel tire scrapers are available to remove field residue from Caddy lift wheel tires. Excessive buildup of field residue will adversely affect both carried implements by essentially lifting the Caddy and in turn lifting the carried implements to an undesireable operating height.

  • Page 52: Caddy To Secondary Implement Connection

    Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP CADDY TO SECONDARY IMPLEMENT CONNECTION The Caddy is engineered to essentially carry two three point implements. A typical configuration would entail a 1tRIPr carried by the primary three point hitch then followed by a planter carried by the secondary three point hitch.
  • Page 53 Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP CADDY TO SECONDARY IMPLEMENT CONNECTION •AVOID CRUSHING. Lower implement to the ground, place tractor in park, turn off engine, D A N G E R and remove key. Park implement on a clean, dry, and level surface. An uneven surface could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in personal injury or death, as well as implement damage.

  • Page 54: Simple Hydraulic Schematic

    Combo Caddy PREPARATION AND SETUP SIMPLIFIED HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC TRACTOR Orange Yellow Blue Green (Caddy to tractor) Orange (auxillary) Yellow (planter markers) Blue (planter blower) Green (primary implement toolbar fold) Red (Caddy lift wheels) Green Front Hydraulic Manifold LEFT TANK RIGHT TANK...

  • Page 55: Field Settings

    Combo Caddy FIELD SETTINGS FIELD SETTINGS CADDY HEIGHT The Caddy does not involve any ground engaging parts so field settings are limited. Caddy lift wheel cylinders determine the height of the Caddy frame when in the field position. The cylinder stop package allows for the adjustment of Caddy frame height.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Combo Caddy TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING •AVOID CRUSHING. Make sure all personnel are clear of the implement. Lower implement to D A N G E R the ground, place tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key. Park implement on a clean, dry, and level surface. An uneven surface could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in personal injury or death, as well as implement damage.

  • Page 57: Installing Lift Wheel Package Hydraulic Components

    Combo Caddy TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING •AVOID CRUSHING. Make sure all personnel are clear of the implement. Lower implement to D A N G E R the ground, place tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove key. Park implement on a clean, dry, and level surface. An uneven surface could cause implement to shift or fall, resulting in personal injury or death, as well as implement damage.

  • Page 58: Installing Lift Wheel Scrapers

    Refer to (pg. 53) for a simplified hydraulic schematic encompassing the tractor, Caddy, C A U T I O N primary implement (1tRIPr), and secondary implement (planter). Contact your Orthman dealer for more detailed hydraulic system information. D A N G E R Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Combo Caddy MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE •Proper maintenance is your responsibility. Maintenance neglect and/or poor maintenance practices can result in injury or death. Always use the proper tools to maintain implement. • AVOID CRUSHING. Make sure all personnel are clear of the implement.

  • Page 60: Lubrication

    Combo Caddy MAINTENANCE PRACTICE SAFE MAINTENANCE •Never operate a combustion engine in an enclosed area. Make sure there D A N G E R is adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes can cause asphyxiation. •Be extremely careful working around unshielded sharp edges. Injury may C A U T I O N result from contact with sharp edges.
  • Page 61 Combo Caddy MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION •Grease - use high quality multi-purpose grease. GREASE Follow recommended hourly service interval illustrated below. Inset B GREASE Operator’s Manual Made in the U.S.A.
  • Page 62 Combo Caddy MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION •Grease - use high quality multi-purpose grease. GREASE Follow recommended hourly service interval illustrated below. DRAWBAR AND THREE POINT CADDIES Inset A GREASE Inset B Inset A GREASE Inset B GREASE (1 per right and left side of Caddy) Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 63 Combo Caddy MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION •Grease - use high quality multi-purpose grease. GREASE Follow recommended hourly service interval illustrated below. Third Link Lower Hitch Tugs GREASE Lower Hitch Tug GREASE (1 per right and left lower hitch tug) Third Link GREASE Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Implement Inspection

    Replace broken or worn parts immediately. Contact your Orthman dealer for replacement parts. •During break-in (40 hours), check hardware for proper torque every 10 to 20 hours.

  • Page 65: Torque Specifications

    Combo Caddy MAINTENANCE TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS RECOMMENDED DRY BOLT TORQUE SAE GRADE 5 Bolt Size ft. - lb. 7/16 9/16 1 1/8 1 1/4 1200 SAE GRADE 8 Bolt Size ft. - lb. 7/16 9/16 1 1/8 1075 1 1/4 1500 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Implement Storage

    MAINTENANCE IMPLEMENT STORAGE •Clean and touch up paint seasonally to avoid corrosion and rust. Contact your Orthman dealer for touch up paint. •Inspect all decals and replace if missing or damaged. Contact your Orthman dealer for replacement decals. (pg. 15) •Grease all zerks regardless of hourly interval prior to storage.
  • Page 67 Combo Caddy NOTES Operator’s Manual Made in the U.S.A.
  • Page 68 Combo Caddy NOTES Operator’s Manual Made in the U.S.A.
  • Page 69 Combo Caddy NOTES Operator’s Manual Made in the U.S.A.

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