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PREPARATION AND SETUP
1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 4-9
Tillage Shank
The tillage shank shatters compaction, eliminates subsoil
voids, increases water infiltration, and promotes vigorous
root growth through all stages of seed development. The
tillage shank assembly is integral in achieving all three of
the following principals of strip-till planting: Ideal Seedbed
Preparation, Precision Nutrient Placement, and Optimal
Root-Zone Conditioning.
Various tillage shank options are available:
• Shallow tillage assembly
• Liquid fertilizer mole shank assembly
• 12 inch mole knife assembly
• AA knife assembly
• Dry mole shank assembly
If combining strip-tillage and planting operations with a
Combo Caddy or attachment package, lateral offset of
the 1tRIPr® II Row Unit relative to seed placement is
recommended to allow fertilizer placement without
detriment to seed germination.
For tillage shank assembly installation instructions, see
“Tillage Shank Installation” on page 4-12.
Shallow Tillage Assembly
The shallow tillage assembly is a lower disturbance
option that aids in Seedbed Preparation.
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Figure 4-5
For tillage shank depth settings, see “Tillage Shank
Depth Adjustment Chart” on page 5-12.
Liquid Fertilizer Mole Shank Assembly
Two adjustable liquid fertilizer tubes (4) allow precision
fertilizer placement at two separate depths while being
protected by hard-surfaced plates. Precision fertilizer
placement provides crop plants with timely fertilizer
access to maximize development from germination
through maturity.
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Figure 4-6
For liquid fertilizer tube installation, see “Mole Shank
Assembly Fertilizer Tube Installation” on page 4-13.
For liquid fertilizer tube adjustments, see “Adjustable
Liquid Tubes” on page 5-18.
For tillage shank depth settings, see “Tillage Shank
Depth Adjustment Chart” on page 5-12.
1) Roll pin 3) Shank
2) Height adjustment hole
(11 used)
4) Wavy coulter (2 used)
4
3
4
1
2
1) Roll pin
2) Height adjustment hole
(11 used)
4) Liquid fertilizer tube
(2 used)
5) Pin hole (9 used)
3) Shank 6) Foot piece
4
3
6
1
2
5