Rain-Flo Irrigation CHALLENGER 1800 User manual

CHALLENGER MODEL 1800
PLASTIC MULCH LIFTER
OPERATING
MANUAL

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Table Of Contents
Center Colter ......................................................... 3
Cutting Discs ......................................................... 3
Depth Wheels........................................................ 4
Features .............................................................. 13
Helpful Tips.......................................................... 13
Parts Breakdown, Descriptions ........................ 9-11
Parts Breakdown, Exploded Views.....................6-8
Plastic Width.......................................................... 5
Safety First ............................................................ 2
Top Link Adjustments............................................. 3
Trip Adjustments.................................................... 5
Trouble Shooting ................................................. 14
Warranty .............................................................. 12

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Keep people away when lifting and lowering the machine.
Do not crawl under the machine when lifted.
Do not adjust the machine when it is moving.
Be careful when turning around.
Do not stand on machine.
Stay clear from lifting prongs.
Rotating discs are sharp; keep hands away.
Tractor operator is responsible for extra worker (s) around machine.
Rain-Flo Irrigation is not responsible for accidents if any should
occur.
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Adjustments for Vine Cutting disC
Center coulter is to cut plastic in half for easier re-
moval. With most crops, the center coulter is very helpful;
plastic will pull away easier when split in half.
Avoid adjusting it too deep.
Note: Center coulter can also be removed if not needed.
Discs need to cut vines but not plastic.
Adjust side discs in line with the lifting shanks.
Note: Top link can be lengthened to avoid front disc
from cutting too deep. Setting discs too deep will keep
machine from going down.
Center Coulter
Adj.
Vine Cutting
Disc Adj.
Center Coulter

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Depth Wheel Adj.
Slide up 6” to 8” before use.
depth Adjustment
Depth wheels need to be adjusted so that top of plow
share stays approximately 4” to 6” below the plastic. Adjust
lifting prongs to proper height that will lift plastic, but not
too high that it will restrict plastic ow.
Note: Running machine too shallow may cause vines to
drag or clog up plastic ow.
Top of Share Bracket
Keep 6” to 8” below plastic.

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plAstiC Width Adjustment
Adjust shanks approximately 6” wider than each side of
the plastic bed top.
Adjustment is done by unlocking set screws and sliding
shanks in or out.
Plastic
Width Adj.
Trip Adj.
Prong
Height Adj.
trip Adjustment for Auto reset
Trip adjustment is under the front of the springs. For an
easier trip turn bolt down; turn bolt up for a harder trip.

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380
418
449
451
450
CHALLENGER 1800
MFG. BYRAIN-FLO IRRIGATION, INC.
401
403
404
404
405
406
420L
421L
422
423 334
62B
62A
62A
427
428 429 430
68
432
Side Disc Complete
(#401, 403 -thru- 406,
420L -thru-432,
334,62A,62B,68)
#462L
418
418
418
418
418
418
419
419
452
52
52
51
Depth Wheel
Complete
(#50-thru-#54,452)
#464
53
54
50
433
434
433
436
435
#388
Center Coulter Hub Complete
(#331-Thru-337, 339 )
Shear Set Complete
#460
422
422
438
439
440
495
441
433
364
444L
445L
145
446 447L
448
146
443
Complete Shank Assembly
(#433 -thru- #448)
#463L
STANDARD 1800 LIFTER
402
401
403
404
404
405
406
407
331
332
332
333
339
335
334
337
#461
411
336
Frog Assembly
(#440,441,443,444L,
446,447,448)
#444CL
#459
Side Disc Hub Complete
62A, 62B, 68, 422, 423, 334, 429, 432
62A
62B
432
429 68
334
422 423
Center Disc Complete
(#401 -thru- #407,411
331 - thru- 339)
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380
418
449
451
450
CHALLENGER 1800
MFG. BY RAIN-FLO IRRIGATION, INC.
401
403
404
404
405
406
420L
421L
422
423 334
62B
62A
62A
427
428429 430
68
432
434
433
Shear Set Complete
#460
418
418
418
419
418
418
418
419
452
52
52 51
Depth Wheel
Complete
(#50-thru-#54,452)
#464
53
54
50
465
467
475
466
468
476
475
470 495
477
479
472
479
478
479
478
473
474
470
477
481
471
477
482
480
433
149
13
13
13
72A
13
13
13
422
469
439
440
495
441
433
364
444L
445L
145
446 447L
448
146
443
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AUTO RESET 1800 LIFTER
Frog Assembly
(#440, 441, 443, 444L,
446, 447, 448)
#444CL
Complete Reset
Slide-On Assembly
(#433, 434, 437,
439 -thru- 448,13,
465 -thru- 482,72A)
#485L
#388
Center Coulter Hub Complete
(#331-Thru-337, 339 )
#459
Side Disc Hub Complete
62A,62B,68,422,423,424,429,432
62A
62B
432
429 68
424
422 423
Side Disc Complete
(#401, 403 -thru- 406,
420L -thru-432,
334,62A,62B,68)
#462L
402
401
403
404
404
405
406
407
331
332
332
333
339
335
334
337
Center Disc Complete
(#401 -thru- #407,411
331 - thru- 339)
#461
411
336
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380
418
449
451
450
CHALLENGER 1800
MFG. BY RAIN-FLO IRRIGATION, INC.
401
403
404
404
405
406
420L
421L
422
423 334
62B
62A
62A
427
428429 430
68
432
434
433
Shear Set Complete
#460
418
418
418
419
418
418
418
419
452
52
52 51
Depth Wheel
Complete
(#50-thru-#54,452)
#464
53
54
50
465
467
475
466
468
476
475
470 495
477
479
472
479
478
479
478
473
474
470
477
481
471
477
482
480
433
149
13
13
13
72A
13
13
13
422
469
439
440
495
441
433
364
444L
445L
145
446 447L
448
146
443
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AUTO RESET 1800 LIFTER
Frog Assembly
(#440, 441, 443, 444L,
446, 447, 448)
#444CL
Complete Reset
Slide-On Assembly
(#433, 434, 437,
439 -thru- 448,13,
465 -thru- 482,72A)
#485L
#388
Center Coulter Hub Complete
(#331-Thru-337, 339 )
#459
Side Disc Hub Complete
62A,62B,68,422,423,424,429,432
62A
62B
432
429 68
424
422 423
Side Disc Complete
(#401, 403 -thru- 406,
420L -thru-432,
334,62A,62B,68)
#462L
402
401
403
404
404
405
406
407
331
332
332
333
339
335
334
337
Center Disc Complete
(#401 -thru- #407,411
331 - thru- 339)
#461
411
336
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Parts List
item # desCription
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13.............. (11) ............1/4” NFT Straight Grease Zert
50............... (2) .............Wheel Complete with Bearings
51............... (2) .............Needle Bearing
52............... (4) .............Retainer
53............... (2) .............Hub Cap
54............... (2) .............Cotter Pin
62A............ (4) .............Bearing
62B...............................Spacer
68.............. (12) ............Bolt 3/8” x 1½”
72A............ (2) .............1/4” NFT 45* Grease Zert
145............. (6) .............7/16” hex nut
146............. (2) .............1/2” hex nut
149............. (4) .............1/2” nylon lock nut
185............. (2) .............This Side Up label
331................................Seal
332............. (2) .............Bearings
333................................Hub only
334............. (3) .............SAE Washer
335................................Cotter Pin
336................................Nut
337................................Hub Cap
339............. (5) .............Bolt
364............. (2) .............Lynch Pin
380............. (2) .............Lift Pin Category II
388................................Center coulter hub complete
401............. (3) .............Eye Bolt
402................................Center Coulter Stem
403............. (3) .............Snap Ring ¾”
404............. (6) .............Pressed Washers
405............. (3) .............Spring
406............. (3) .............Nut
407................................Center Coulter Hinge Arm
411................................Blade 16” 5-bolt wavy (center coulter)
418............ (18) ............Set Screw 5/8” x 1½”
419............. (4) .............Clamp
420L .............................Side Disc Stem “Left Side”
420R.............................Side Disc Stem “Right Side”
421L .............................Side Disc Arm “Left Side”
421R.............................Side Disc Arm “Right Side”
422............. (6) .............Nut ¾”

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Parts List
423............. (2) .............Lock Washer ¾”
427............ (12) ............Nut 3/8”
428............ (12) ............Lock Washer 3/8”
429............. (2) .............Alum. Hub only
430............. (2) .............Blade 16” 6 hole
432............. (2) .............Bolt 3/4” x 5”
433............ (12) ............Nut 5/8”
434............. (4) .............Set Screw 5/8” x 2”
435............. (4) .............Bolt 5/8” x 3¼” (Shear)
436............. (2) .............Shank Bracket
438............. (2) .............Standard Shank
439............. (2) .............Adjusting Rod
440............. (4) .............Top Jam Nut & Bolt 5/8” x 2¼”
441............. (4) .............Bottom Nut & Bolt 5/8” x 2½”
443............. (4) .............½” x 2¾” carriage bolt, lock nut
444L .............................Left Side Plow Shear Mounting Bracket
444R.............................Right Side Plow Shear Mounting Bracket
444CL...........................Left Side Frog Assembly Complete
444CR ..........................Right Side Frog Assembly Complete
445L .............................Lifting Prongs “Left Side”
445R.............................Lifting Prongs “Right Side”
446............. (6) .............Bolt & Nut 7/16” x 1¼”
447L .............................Left Side Plow Shear
447R.............................Right Side Plow Shear
448............. (2) .............Bolt & Nut ½” x 1¼”
449................................Frame Model 1800
450................................Label Operating Instructions
451................................Decal Challenger 1800
452............. (2) .............Axle and Stem
459............. (2) .............Side Disc Hub complete w/bolts
460................................Plow Shear & Bolts complete
461................................Center coulter assembly
462L .............................Left side disc complete
462R.............................Right side disc complete
463................................Standard Shank Reset--Complete Set
463L .............................Left side complete shank assembly
463R.............................Right side complete shank assembly
464............. (2) .............Depth wheel complete
490................................1800 Serial Number Label
495............. (4) .............5/8” jam nut
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auto Lifter Parts List
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465 .........(2).......... Triangle
466..........(4).......... Spring Rod
467..........(4).......... Spring
468..........(2).......... Auto Slide On
469..........(2).......... Auto Shank
470..........(4).......... Auto Side Plate
471..........(2).......... Connector Bar
472..........(2).......... Connector Bar with tension bracket
473..........(2).......... 5/8” x 1-1/2” bolt
474..........(4).......... 5/8” SAE Washer
475..........(8).......... Reset Spring Washer
476..........(4).......... 1” Nut
477..........(6).......... ⅞” x 3½” Bolt
478..........(4).......... ⅞” SAE Washer
479..........(6).......... ⅞” Lock Nut
480..........(2).......... 1” Lock Nut
481..........(2).......... 1” x 4” Bolt
482..........(4).......... ⅝” x 3” Bolt
485L ...................... Left side Auto Reset Slide-on Assembly
485R...................... Right side Auto Reset Slide-on Assembly
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Warranty
All Rain-Flo mulch lifters have a two year warranty against defects
and workmanship.
If any part is found defective, return the defective part with
serial number of the machine. If Rain-Flo nds it defective, it will be
replaced at no charge.
Call Customer Service at [phone]

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Helpful Tips
Adjust 3-point top link to level machine.
Drive 2 to 4 MPH with plows 6” under plastic.
Adjust lifting rods 8 to 12” off the ground (must be lowered if
dragging results).
Machine works best if weeds and crop residue is mowed off
rst.
Adjust shanks approximately 2” narrower than original plastic
width, (not bed top width).
After plastic is lifted, it is advisable to gather it up before any
rains.
• Will lift plastics from 3’ to 5’ wide with fast and easy
adjustments.
• Lifting plows uses Standard Case International 18” right and
left hand “Deep-suck” Shares.
• To keep from clogging, machine has two spring loaded trash
and vine cutting disks.
• Removable center disk to cut plastic in middle.
• Heavy shanks have 5/8” safety shear bolts. Auto-reset is
optional.
•The Challenger is build to last and make your job easier.
Features

TROUBLE SHOOTING
1.
2.
3.
PROBLEM:
SOLUTION:
Machine does not go deep enough.
*Depth wheels are not set high enough.
*Cutting disc are set too deep.
Vegetation drags along (plastic not owing).
*Machine is not deep enough.
*Lifting bars are set too high.
Plastic mulch not owing through lifter.
*Set vine cutting discs (side discs) to cut all
vegetation to keep it from wrapping around
the plow shank; See Page 3. Discs should be
in line with the plow shank.
PROBLEM:
SOLUTION:
PROBLEM:
SOLUTION:
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