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INTRODUCTION
1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN 1-3
Product Description
The Orthman 1tRIPr® II Row Unit preplant tillage tool
combines the following three principals of successful
precision strip tillage:
1. Ideal Seedbed Preparation
• For a quick start and robust germination, the
1tRIPr® II maximizes existing soil moisture and
increases water infiltration to create a warm,
consistent seedbed with uniform seed-to-soil
contact.
2. Precision Nutrient Placement
• The 1tRIPr® II works with dry, liquid, or NH3
fertilizers and its independent row-depth control
allows a precise placement of multiple nutrients at
variable depths for uptake timing.
3. Optimal Root Zone Conditioning
• The 1tRIPr® II creates an ideal environment
throughout the growing cycle by shattering
compaction in the root-zone, eliminating subsoil
voids and cavities, and creating twice as many
beneficial pores for improved below-ground
development.
Orthman’s parallel linkage provides a robust foundation
and allows the row unit to operate independently of the
toolbar for consistent depth control and fertilizer
placement in uneven field conditions.
The rugged depth band coulter cuts through surface and
sub-surface residue to eliminate interference with the
shank while it simultaneously maintains a precise control
of seedbed depth.
The auto-reset linkage allows the row unit to be tripped
up and over underground obstructions, and then
automatically resets.
An adjustable row cleaner features rugged, notched disc
blades to remove plant residue from the strip, clearing a
path for rear tooling and the subsequent planter
operation.
Orthman’s precision tillage shank shatters compaction,
eliminates subsoil voids, increases water infiltration, and
promotes vigorous root growth through all stages of seed
development.
The depth-controlled, width-adjustable wavy coulters
provide “lift and pinch” tillage to capture loosened soil
and create a firm consistent strip.
The 1tRIPr® II rolling basket features adjustable down
pressure to help break up remaining clods and ensure
smooth planter operation.
Purpose of This Manual
This manual is considered to be an integral component of
the 1tRIPr® II Row Units and is designed to educate the
owner and operators regarding safety, operation,
maintenance, troubleshooting, and component
identification.
All personnel involved in the operation of the 1tRIPr® II
Row Units are responsible for reading and understanding
the entire contents of this manual. This manual is
designed to keep the operator safe and knowledgeable,
as well as prolong the life of the product, minimize
downtime, and maximize field efficiency. This manual
should accompany the product if it is ever sold.
We would like to thank you for placing your confidence in
Orthman Mfg., Inc. Your 1tRIPr® II Row Units are
manufactured to meet the highest standards and is built
with Orthman precision and strength to increase your
agricultural operation’s dependability and profitability.