Winton WRP Series User manual

WINTON RIPPER & PIPE LAYER
WRP SERIES
OWNERS MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE

Congratulaons on purchasing your new Winton pipe layer!
Before you get started, we have provided a helpful space to jot down a few important
details about your new Winton machine.
Model Number: WRP1
Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Factory Reference: RP1
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this machine and should remain with it even if
the machine is subsequently sold.
Winton connually seeks advancements in its product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual
contains the most current product informaon available at the me of prinng, there may be minor
discrepancies between your machine and this manual.
If you have any quesons concerning this manual, please consult your local dealer.
First Published: March 2020

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General Safety Informaon
Ensure all potenal operators read this manual thoroughly before using the machine.
Safety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance.
Safety: Failure to follow good safety standards could result in severe injury or even death.
Misuse: This machine is designed for use with compact tractors, and should be used only for the
indicated purpose. Winton does not take responsibility if the machine is used for any other
purpose. Children must not operate the machine under any circumstance.
Modicaon: Do not modify equipment in any way. This may impair the operaon and overall
safety of the machine.
Tractor requirements: Use only with compact tractors within power range specied.
Misuse transport: Do not use machinery to transport personnel or livestock.
Condion: For the safety of personnel and opmum performance of the machine, you should
check the condion of the machine and the tractor before starng. Before use check all nuts and
bolts are ght.
Spaal awareness: Always check the operang area is safe before starng machinery.
Operator clothing: The operator should not wear loose clothing while operang machinery.
Safety wear: Always use appropriate ear protecon when running a tractor and machinery.
Ensure you are wearing protecve gloves when servicing and using machinery.
Bystander safety: Ensure bystanders keep away from the machine when it is in use. Do not
touch moving parts when the machine is at work.
Public places: When travelling on the road/public places, always keep the PTO turned o.
Maintenance: Always keep the machine maintained and in a good state. Where necessary,
repair or replace any defecve parts. Do not modify the machine.
Sharp objects: Pay aenon to the sharp/pointed parts while servicing the machine.
Safety guards: All protecve parts should be in good condion before operang machinery.
Safety signs/sckers: Keep all safety signs clean and legible. Replace any which are missing or
illegible. If a component with safety sign/(s) is replaced, make sure new safety sign/(s) are
aached in the same locaons.
Operang speeds: Machinery and PTO should be operated at the recommended speed at all
mes.
Safety awareness: Good safety requires that you familiarise yourself with various safety signs,
the type of warning and the area, or parcular funcon related to that area.
Alertness: Never consume alcohol or drugs these can hinder alertness/coordinaon. Consult
your doctor about using this machine while taking prescripon medicaons.

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General Safety Informaon (connued)
Machinery Pre-Use Checks
On receipt of your new Winton machine and again within the rst 4 hours of use, or the ‘shake
in’ period as we like to call it, we always recommend checking over the machine.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws are ght on the unit.
• Tighten/check any bolts and nuts securing blades.
• If your machine has belts check the tension and adjust if required.
• Apply grease to grease points if necessary.
• Remove support/storage stands before operang machinery.
• Check oil levels and top up if needed.
Tractor Pre-Use Checks
Check that the machine is properly aached to the tractor. Ensure that secure pins are used on
the linkage mounng pins.
Be sure to add extra weights to the front of the tractor or add wheel weights if required.
Install and secure all safety guards, doors and covers before starng.
Bystanders should leave the immediate area before connecng the drive from the tractor.
Running/Operang Checks
• Always keep the PTO output from the tractor at 540 RPM when running machinery.
• Never use machinery at excessive speeds.
Post-Use Regular Checks
Check blades, belts and wearing parts. Be sure they are not damaged and blades swing freely in
their mount. Repair or replace as required.
Clean machinery and check for/clear any entangled material which may have got stuck around
any rotang parts.

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Contents
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General Safety informaon 1-2
1. Dimensions and Specicaons 3
2. Pipe Laying Guide 4-5
3. Parts Diagram 6
4. Parts List 7
5. Depth Adjustment & Detaching the Pipe Layer 8
6. Changing & Reversing the Blade 8
7. Winton Product Warranty 9
1. DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS
*All specicaons are subject to change without noce.
Model WRP1
Weight 45kg
Maximum Pipe Diameter 4.5cm
Recommended Tractor HP 15-35hp
Width 60cm
Depth 70cm
Height 100cm
Number Of Blades 1 (Reversible)
Blade Width 6cm
Blade Length 30cm
Blade Thickness 2cm
Linkage Size Category 1
Lower Linkage Width 48cm

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2. PIPE LAYING GUIDE
Please visit our website for a video demonstraon of the Ripper/Pipe Layer in acon.
www.wintonmachinery.co.uk
1. Feed the pipe into the pipe layer
2. Lower the ripper into the ground whilst moving forward slowly
3. Move forward slowly whilst feeding the pipe
4. When nished li the ripper & cut pipe to size
5. Run over any lumps or bumps with your tractor tyres

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3. PARTS DIAGRAM
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4. PARTS LIST
Dia No. Part Number Part Descripon Qty
1RP1.00.030 Pipe weldment secon 1
2RP1.00.020 Ripper weldment secon 1
3GB6170-M16 Nut M16 2
4GB93-16 Lock washer 16 2
5GB97.1-16 Plain washer 16 2
6RP1.00.101 Cung edge blade 1
7GB70.3-M16x45 Bolt M16x45 2
8GB97.1-12 Plain washer 12 2
9GB93-12 Lock washer 12 2
10 GB6170-M12 Nut M12 2
11 RP1.00.010 A Frame weldment 1
12 RP1.00.102 Lower link pin 2
13 GB6170-M20 Nut M20 2
14 GB93-20 Lock washer 20 2
15 GB97.1-20 Plain washer 20 2
16 GB5782-M20x75 Bolt M20x75 2
17 GB5782-M12x65 Bolt M12x65 2

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5. DEPTH ADJUSTMENT & DETACHING THE PIPE LAYER
Depth Adjustment
The subsoiler part of the implement has 2 secons which can be adjusted in order to reach the
maximum working depth.
Remove bolts & nuts (3) from the subsoiler. This will detach the A frame (4) and ripper secons (2).
Move the ripper secon in to posion and align the holes. Replace the bolts & nuts (3).
Detaching the Pipe Layer Aachment
The pipe laying tool can also be removed to use as a stand alone ripper/subsoiler.
Start by removing bolts & nuts (1). Then move the ripper frame (2) and pipe layer secon (5) in to
posion and align the holes. Replace the bolts & nuts (1).
6. CHANGING & REVERSING THE BLADE
The blade should be reversed or replaced when worn down to ensure the ripper is working as
eciently as possible.
Remove the securing blade nuts (5) & bolts (6) and remove the blade. Rotate the blade or, if the blade
is very worn or worn on both sides, replace with a new blade. Replace and ghten blade nuts (5) &
bolts (6).
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7. WINTON PRODUCT WARRANTY
We always strive to create great products, but when something does go wrong we have a strong
network of resellers on hand throughout the UK to help out.
Warranty Claims
Before you get in touch here are 5 pieces of informaon your Winton reseller will need to progress
your claim:
• Your invoice/order details - to include date of purchase
• Machine model number
• Machine serial number
• Details of the fault
• Images/videos of the fault
The Terms & Condions
All products purchased as new are covered under our 12 month warranty from the date of
purchase. During this period Winton will repair or replace defecve parts free of charge. This
warranty is given on the proviso that the product has been used and maintained according to the
Owner’s Manual.
Warranty is carried out on a return to reseller / manufacturer basis and excludes any labour or
delivery / collecon costs.
Exclusions
• Wearing parts are excluded; including but not limited to blades, belts and bearings.
• Modicaon of the product in any way will cease the manufacturers warranty.
• The machine is warranted for one year to the original purchaser, resale within the period
will cease the warranty.
• Damage in transit is not covered. Claims will need to be made through the courier or your
Winton reseller directly.
• Compensaon for down-me, labour or loss of earnings is not covered by the warranty.
• No warranty extension will be granted for replacement parts ed.
• Damage caused by connued use of a faulty machine will not be covered.
Your Winton reseller will provide their own terms and condions upon purchase, consult this for
any addional queries.

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