How to Use a WRP1 Ripper & Pipe Layer
The Winton Ripper & Pipe Layer is a very useful implement which allows you to bury flexible piping or armoured cable without having to dig a trench. A full demonstration of this nifty attachment can be found on the WRP1 webpage. While the WRP1 has a fantastically simple design, it does need maintenance. It is important to make sure that the tractor is stationary and the keys are out of the ignition.
Depth Adjustment
The subsoiler part of the implement has 2 sections which can be adjusted in order to reach the maximum working depth:
- Remove bolts and nuts (3) from the subsoiler. This will detach the A frame (4) and ripper sections (2).
- Move the ripper section in to position and align the holes.
- Replace the bolts and nuts (3).
Detaching the Pipe Layer Attachment
The pipe laying tool can also be removed to use as a stand-alone ripper/subsoiler:
- Remove bolts & nuts (1).
- Move the ripper frame (2) and pipe layer section (5) in to position and align the holes.
- Replace the bolts and nuts (1).
Changing & Reversing the Blade
The blade should be reversed or replaced when worn down to ensure the ripper is working as efficiently as possible.
- Remove the securing blade nuts (5) and 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 tighten blade nuts (5) and bolts (6).