Schlagel HD-1000 Series User manual

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For HD-1000 Rapid Till HD Row Unit
Rapid Till HD
Operator’s Manual
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RAPID TILL HD
HD-1000
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
This manual is applicable to models of the
HD-1000 Series.
For inquiries call or write to:
Schlagel Manufacturing, Inc.
4154 Buttermilk Road
Torrington, WY 82240
Toll Free: 888-889-1504
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.schlagel.net

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The photos and drawings in this manual may differ slightly from your machine due to design changes.
Schlagel Manufacturing reserves the right to change the design of the machine at any time without notify-
ing the customer.
SERIAL NUMBER AND DECAL LOCATION
It is important to have access to your machine’s serial number and keep it on record at all times. The
serial number decal on the Rapid Till HD is located on the front side of the main frame near the 3-point
plates or planter caddy mount plates. This decal also includes the machines model number. We recom-
mend the serial & model numbers be written in this manual in the spaces below. Should your sticker be-
come damaged and/or unable to read, you can obtain a new one by sending us your machine's model
and serial numbers with a return address.
Having your model and serial number ready when ordering replacement parts will help avoid con-
fusion and assure that you get the correct parts.
Serial Number:______________________ Model Number:______________________
WARRANTY
All new Rapid Till HD machines come with a one year warranty. This warranty covers all non-wear parts
(everything except coulters and points) for one year from the date of purchase. Any labor needed for re-
pairs will not be covered unless labor is provided by a Schlagel Manufacturing employee or is pre-
approved by Schlagel Manufacturing. If warranty parts or repairs are needed, please contact Schlagel
Manufacturing or your local dealer with your Rapid Till HD serial and model number. Warranty parts and
repairs will not be authorized for any part that has been misused, abused, or failed because routine
maintenance as specified in this manual was not performed.
Typical serial number location

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SAFETY FIRST!
· Always disengage all drives, lower machine, put tractor in park, and shut off
engine before performing any maintenance or repairs on your machine.
· Keep hands and feet away from any moving parts at all times.
· Never crawl under the machine without the bar stands in place.
· Always wear safety glasses and other protective wear as needed when per-
forming any adjustment or maintenance.
· Always watch overhead for power lines and other structures when raising/
folding/unfolding any piece of equipment.
· THINK AHEAD… Before doing any maintenance, preview what needs to be
done and think about the best & safest way to do the job.
· The flat and wavy coulters on your Rapid Till HD usually have very sharp edges.
Use extreme caution when around all coulters.
· Before doing any maintenance on or under the machine, set the machine on the
ground and lower the bar stands onto solid level ground to prevent if from tip-
ping forward and falling.
· If maintenance requires the machine to be raised, leave the machine attached to
the tractor and lower the bar stands and stand extensions onto solid level
ground before performing maintenance.
· When removing and adjusting components, be aware of the weight of the com-
ponents you will be moving.
· If at any time you have questions about the machine, setting the machine, safe-
ty issues, repair issues, or any other inquiry, don’t hesitate to call us. Our toll
free phone number is 1-888-889-1504.

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RAPID TILL HD ROW UNIT COMMON ASSEMBLIES
Row Unit Body
Dual Wheel Packer
Assembly
Wavy Coulter
Assembly
Front Flat
Coulter
Row Cleaner
Assembly
Parallel Linkage
Assembly

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SIDE BODY AND SHANK PARTS

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FLAT COULTER ASSEMBLY PARTS

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PARALELL LINKAGE ASSEMBLY PARTS

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DUAL WHEEL PACKER ASSEMBLY

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WAVY COULTER ASSEMBLY

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ROW CLEANER ASSEMBLY

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INFORMATION REGARDING RAPID TILL HD
NOTICE
Under all circumstances, these three things are necessary for the Rapid Till HD to work properly:
1. Flat coulter must cut all crop residue to prevent plugging.
2. Shanks must be set deep enough to break compaction.
3. The groove left by the shanks must be closed by the wavy coulters.
PREPARING THE RAPID TILL HD TRACTOR
The tractor must have a 3 point hitch in good working order. Duals on the tractor are highly
recommended. Front weights may be required. The number of front weights will vary with tractor size and
type, but usually the maximum number is best.
Tire settings should be as close as possible to two (2) times the row width. For example: for 30" row
spacing, you would set the front tires and inside duals at 60" and the outside duals at 120” . Tires must be
set the same from side to side and centered on the tractor. Make sure to set the toe-in of the front tires to
manufacturer's recommended specifications. Tire pressures should be equal for all rear tires.
The majority of Rapid Till HD machines with 3-point style hitch have a category 3 hitch. Some are both
category 3 & 4. A quick coupler is highly recommended. Sway blocks should be set with minimum
amount of free travel. If more than 3/16” of total side play is present, you may have to shim up the sway
blocks or 3 point arms.
When a 3-point planter is to be used, the tractors sway block side-to-side clearances and 3-point arm to
quick coupler side-to-side clearances need to be as tight as possible.
Side-to-side clearance between quick coupler and Rapid Till HD 3 point hitch plates should be as small as
possible.
For tractors without quick coupler, 3 point pin spacers are required. The spacers should take up any side
to side movement of the tractor 3 point arms on the Rapid Till HD 3 point pins.

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ADJUSTING RAPID TILL HD
SETTING ROW UNIT DEPTH
Row unit depth is set by making adjustments to the dual wheel packers on the back of the row unit,
(Shown in the drawing below). This adjustment is made using the pin (primary adjustment) or the bolt
(secondary adjustment) on the rear of each row unit. Refer to the chart A for approximate shank depth
settings.
If you are having problems setting your machine to the proper depth, give us a call and we will to assist
you in getting your Rapid Till HD working properly in your conditions.

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SETTING MACHINE BAR HEIGHT
Once you have your row units set for depth, you will need to figure out where your main Rapid Till HD bar
needs to be set to allow the row unit’s parallel linkage to function properly. You want the parallel linkage
on your row units to be level or angled so they are slightly lower in the back. (See drawing below)
The bottom of the bar will be approximately 39” off the ground with the parallel linkage level and the points
touching the ground. If you are planning on running 10” deep, subtract 10” from 39” and the bottom of the
bar should be approximately 29” from the ground. These dimensions are not exact and should be used
as reference only.
On a three point Rapid Till HD raise or lower your three point on your tractor to the correct height. If your
Rapid Till HD is mounted to a caddy please refer to our Planter Caddy owners manual for adjusting the
height of your bar.
INDIVIDUAL ROW UNIT SETTINGS
Unit Down Pressure Adjustment
On the top parallel linkage there are two arms that pivot on the rear linkage pin. These arms have a se-
ries of holes in them used to adjust how much weight is transferred from the bar to the units. This adjust-
ment helps push the units into the ground in hard heavy soil, and also works to keep all the row units on
the bar at the same depth.
From the factory the adjustment is in the highest down pressure setting. If you are having problems with
the row unit going too deep, or is it is constantly pulling the row unit’s parallel linkage down to the main
bar this will need adjustment. Move the pin up to the set of holes that get the desired amount of pressure
transferred from the bar.
NOTE: THIS PIN SHOULD BE AD-
JUSTED WITH THE MACHINE IN
THE RAISED POSITION.
ADJUSTING RAPID TILL HD

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ADJUSTING RAPID TILL HD
FLAT COULTER ADJUSTMENT
Flat coulter adjustments are done by removing
both the Flat Coulter nut and bolt from either side
of the machine. Rotate the Flat Coulter Fork to
achieve the desired height. Reinstall the flat coul-
ter nut and bolt on both sides of the machine.
We recommend a running depth of 4 to 5 inches.
DO NOT EXCEED 8 1/2 INCHES OF DEPTH.
This will cause excessive wear on the Flat Coulter
Hub and premature failure.
Wavy Coulter Adjustment
After the shank goes through the soil it leaves a void or area of loose soil directly behind it. The wavy
coulters are designed to pinch the soil back together and remove any air pockets that might have devel-
oped as the shank passed through the soil. If your wavy coulters are not set properly this void has the
potential to cause serious problems when planting. It is essential that the void behind the shank gets
closed.
The wavy coulters should never be set shallower than 4 inches. In most conditions, the wavy coulters
work best when run deep and close together. If you are having problems closing the void, then the wavy
coulters need to be set deeper, closer together, or both. If you are going to till first and plant at a later
date, the more narrow the wavy coulters, the better your planter will follow.
The wavy coulters are adjustable for both depth and width. Angle of the wavy coulters is fixed and should
not be altered.

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
Caution: The hydraulic system throughout your machine can be under high pressure even without the
tractor running. Use caution when working on the hydraulic system. A high pressure stream of oil can
penetrate your skin causing serious injury or death.
Caution: Depressurizing the hydraulic system of your machine without the proper bar stands or cylinder
stops in place could cause the machine to drop rapidly. Use caution and make sure that there is no one
or nothing under the machine when depressurizing.
Caution: If the schematics shown on the following pages differ from your actual system, call Schlagel Mfg
at 1-888-889-1504 (toll free) before servicing your machine. Under no circumstances should you attempt
to service or make changes to any hydraulic system without knowledge of hydraulic components. Also,
you should never mix different components of a system. Serious damage can occur.

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
BAR HYDRAULICS
12 ROW 30
NOTE: This schematic covers the 12 row 30” Rapid Till HD only. All parts subject to
change at any time. For parts call Schlagel Manufacturing at [phone].

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
BAR HYDRAULICS
16 ROW 30
NOTE: This schematic covers the 16 row 30” Rapid Till HD only. All parts subject to
change at any time. For parts call Schlagel Manufacturing at [phone].

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
HYDRAULIC TRIP SYSTEM
8 ROW 30
NOTE: This schematic covers the 8 row 30”” Rapid Till HD only. All parts subject to
change at any time. For parts call Schlagel Manufacturing at [phone].

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
HYDRAULIC TRIP SYSTEM
12 ROW 22
NOTE: This schematic covers the 12 row 22”” Rapid Till HD only. All parts subject to
change at any time. For parts call Schlagel Manufacturing at [phone].