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PREPARATION AND SETUP
1TRIPR II Row Units OM-EN
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Tillage Shank Installation
NOTE: The liquid fertilizer mole shank assembly
installation procedure is shown. The shallow
tillage assembly, mole shank assembly, and dry
mole shank assembly installation procedures are
similar.
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 shank 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 tillage shank. 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. Loosen jam nuts (2) and set bolts (3) to provide
adequate shank housing clearance for the shank to
be inserted in the bottom side of the tail.
NOTE: Tail tapped holes are cast to both sides of the tail.
Jam nuts and set bolts can be moved to the
opposite side for ease of adjustment.
5. Remove hair pin (1) and pin (4).
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Figure 4-11
6. Remove roll pin (5).
7. Insert tillage shank (6) into shank housing.
8. Insert pin (4) to set desired shank height.
9. Insert hair pin (1) and roll pin (5).
NOTE: Roll pin (5) should not be removed after initial
installation.
10. Tighten set bolts (3) and jam nuts (2) to proper
torque. See “Torque Specifications” on page 7-2.
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Figure 4-12
For tillage shank depth settings, see “Tillage Shank
Depth Adjustment Chart” on page 5-12.
Tools
• 15/16 in Wrench
• 5/8 in Eight-point socket
1) Hair pin 3) Set bolt (2 used)
2) Jam nut (2 used) 4) Pin
1) Hair pin 4) Pin
2) Jam nut (2 used) 5) Roll pin
3) Set bolt (2 used) 6) Tillage shank
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2
3
4
3
2
1
4
5
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