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PREPARATION AND SETUP
1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 4-15
Dry Mole Shank Assembly Fertilizer
Tube and Dry Boot 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 and dry fertilizer boot
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 tube and dry fertilizer boot. See
“Implement Inspection” on page 7-4.
CAUTION
!
Be extremely careful working around unshielded sharp
edges. Injury may result from contact with sharp edges.
4. Remove screws (1) and side plate (2) to access roll
pin holes.
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Figure 4-15
5. Distinguish roll pin holes (7) for desired fertilizer
placement depth and place fertilizer tube (3).
6. Align desired roll pin holes and fertilizer tube mount
tab (8).
7. Insert roll pin (6) through side plate roll pin holes and
fertilizer tube mount tab.
8. Distinguish roll pin holes (7) for desired fertilizer
placement depth and place dry fertilizer boot (5).
9. Align desired roll pin holes and dry fertilizer boot
mount tabs (4).
10. Insert roll pin (6) through side plate roll pin holes and
dry fertilizer boot mount tab.
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Figure 4-16: (parts removed for clarity)
11. Install side plate and screws, see Figure 4-15.
1) Screw (3 used) 2) Side plate
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
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