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• Box 218 • Thurston, Nebraska, 68062-0218 Phone: 402-385-3041 • Fax: 402-385-3043 E-mail: box218@thurstonmfgco.com • Design specifications and features as described are subject to change without notice. BLU-JET is a registered trademark of Thurston Manufacturing Company, Thurston NE. /SIronWorks @SIronWorks...
Operating Instructions..................Specifications..................... 12 Parts........................ 13 Frame, 4” x 6”, 11’, Base Unit (70210684)............. Frame, SubTiller II, 11’, 4” x 6”, 3 Point (70210071)......... 14 Manual Holder (AAM2639)................15 Pin Adjust Gauge Wheels (70210150)............16 Super 1200 Coulter (70210296)..............17 Coulter Arm With Hub and Knee Casting (AM2799)........
Introduction Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II elcome to Thurston Manufacturing Company. Our goal is to provide quality products and services to our customers. The company’s BLU- JET products have a reputation for quality, excellence in design and proven durability. Energetic, resourceful and continuous improvement goals in Environmental, Safety, Quality, Production and Engineering keep our firm at the cutting edge of technology.
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Introduction Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II General Information: The BLU-JET SubTiller II lifts and fractures hardpan and wheel compaction. Shank penetrate 14” to 18”, fracturing on either side of the shank. The BLU-JET SubTiller II was designed to be used in combination with Super 1200 Coulters to easily cut through residue. arranty is provided for customers who operate and maintain their equip- ment as described in this manual. Warranty registration is accomplished by the dealer completing and forwarding the WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM to Thurston Manufacturing Company. It is in your best interest to insure that this has been done.
Dealer Checklist Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II o The Dealer: Inspect the implement thoroughly after assembly to be certain it is functioning properly before delivering it to the customer. The following checklist is a reminder of points to cover. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made.
To The Owner Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II hank you for your recent purchase of a new BLU-JET im- plement. The primary objective of Thurston Manufacturing Company is to build and provide you with a quality product. However, in the event that a problem does occur, it is im- perative that your warranty registration is on file in order to accurately respond to your specific service circumstances.
Limited Warranty Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II hurston Manufacturing Company warrants each new BLU-JET machine primary framework to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years, normal wear of wearing parts excepted. Thurston Manufacturing Company further warrants each new BLU-JET product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, normal wear of wearing parts excepted, for a period of one (1) year. All accessories purchased and resold by Thurston Manufacturing Company will be warranted according to their respective manufacturer. Tires on BLU-JET equipment are warranted through their respective tire manufacturers and their network of dealers in your local area.
Safety Task Procedures Illustrations RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION SubTiller II • This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see his symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs.
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Safety Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS • Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic. • Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations, including narrow bridges, intersection, etc. • Be observant of bridge loading ratings. Do not cross bridges rated lower than the gross weight at which you are operating. • Always operate equipment in a position to provide maximum visibility at all times. Makes allowances for increased length and weight of the equipment when making turns, stopping the unit, etc.
WARNING: Thurston Manufacturing does not recommend the use of three point SUBTILLER ll WARNING on articulated four wheel drive tractors. Damage to the tractor or SUBTILLER II will not be covered under warranty. SUBTILLER II used with articulated four wheel drive tractors should be pull type models.
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8”-14” depth. Do not run the SubTiller II point too deep. This may result in wasted horsepower and a slicing effect through the hardpan rather than a lifting and shattering effect directly under the compacted zone.
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Operating Instructions Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Changing Points The fall and summer points should rest flatly on metal shims placed between the lower shank and the point. Do not tighten with impact wrench. Over tightening can cause damage to point. Coulters Coulter should be adjusted to slice 3” to 4” deep during operation. Running coulters too deep may result in premature bearing failure. Grease coulter pivot shaft gener-...
80210202, Pull Pin Kit Category II Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II 80210202, KIT, PULL PIN CATEGORY II 80210202, KIT, SUBTILLER II PULL PIN, CATEGORY II BOM ID Item No Description 80210202 KIT, SUBTILLER II PULL PIN, CATEGORY II BM3630 PIN, CATEGORY II, LOWER LINK BM3808 BUSHING BP3129 HEX CAP SCREW, 1/2”-13 X 3”, GRADE 5, PLATED BP3244 NUT, HEX LOCK, 1/2”-13, PLATED BP3508 PIN, CATEGORY II TOP LINK, 1” X 4-5/8” BP3517 LYNCH PIN, 7/16”...
Assembly (Shank Mounting) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Positioning Position SubTiller mainframe on sturdy stands, about 35” mainframe high on hard level surface. on stands Clamp frame to stands to NOTE: stabilize. Hydraulic Optional gauge wheels Pull Type Consult row spacing pages must be and mark out rows on back mounted bars.
Assembly (Shank and Cutting Edge) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting Push bottom of the shank in until (a) (BP3021) 3/4”-10 shank BP3034 BP3035 x 4-1/2”, grade 2, hex cap continued screw can be inserted. Secure with (b) (BP3035) 3/4” lock BP3021 washer and (c) (BP3034) 3/4” hex nut. BP3034 Insert spare (a) (BP3021) 3/4”- 10 x 4-1/2”, grade 2, hex cap screw in storage hole at the top of mounting bracket.
Assembly (Points) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Attaching Insert the head of (a) (BP3440) 1/2”-13 x 9”, grade 2, carriage points bolt into notch in point. Start carriage bolt through hole in shank. Hook the point over BP3042 the end of the shank and position Vee over cutting edge end. Place (b) (BP3050) 1/2” flat washer, and (c) (BP3043) 1/2”...
Assembly (Coulters) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting Mark out rows on toolbar and coulters center (a) (AM24034) flatbacks on marks. Insert (b) (BP3047) 3/4”-10 x 4”W x 7-3/4”L, u-bolts. BP3047 Secure u-bolts with (d) (BP3035) 3/4” lock washers and (c) (BP3034) 3/4” hex nuts. AM24034 BP3034 BP3035 Place (e) (AAM2728) Super BP3043 1200 coulter assembly into AAM2728 bracket. Insert (f) (BP3229) 1/2”-13 x 2-1/2”, grade 5 carriage bolts. BP3229 Install (g) (BP3043) 1/2” lock washers and (h) (BP3042) 1/2”...
70210150 Assembly (Pin Adjust Gauge Wheel) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting Consult row spacing pages and mark out placement on pin adjust the back bar. gauge BP3205 wheels Position (a) (AM24025) adjust gauge wheel bracket NOTE: on mainframe and secure Consult AM24025 with two (b) (BP3205) 3/4-10 row spacing x 6”W x 5-3/4”L, u-bolts,...
AM2518, 9TW25DL (Top Wind Drop Leg) Jack Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II AM2518 JACK, 9TWDL TOP WIND DROP LEG BOM ID Qty Item No Description AM2524 INTERMEDIATE TUBE WITH PLUNGER ASSEMBLY AM2525 DROP LEG WITH PAD & HANDLE AM2534 SCREW ASSEMBLY, 4” AM2539 TOP TUBE, WITH BOLT ON MOUNTING AP2407 SNAP RING, 1” EXTERNAL, HEAVY DUTY AP2410 THRUST BEARING, NICE 609 EM1736 BEARING SEAT EM1739 EM3016 9000# LABEL...
Assembly (Hydraulic Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting upright AM2760 BP3047 brace BM3560 BP3511 BP3034 Adjust brace and insert Position (a) (AM2760) SUB- (d) (BM3560) 1” x 4-1/8” pin. TILLER II Secure with two (e) (BP3511) upright brace behind cylinder 3/16” x 1-3/4” cotter pins after upright. cylinders are installed. Insert (b) (BP3047) 3/4” x 4”W Tighten 3/4” hex nuts on x 7-3/4”L, u-bolts over frame u-bolts. into brace. Start (c) (BP3034) 3/4” hex nuts on each u-bolt.
Assembly (Hydraulic Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Inserting pivot brackets NOTE: Left-hand right-hand as viewed from the rear. AM5038 AM3039 Insert (a) (AM5038) pivot arm bracket “A” into right-hand side from the rear, of the upright. Insert (b) (AM5039) pivot arm bracket “B” into left-hand side from the rear, of the...
Assembly (Hydraulic Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting wheel leg BP3140 BP3035 BP3516 BP3034 AM5018 Position (a) (AM5018) wheel leg Secure with (c) (BP3035) 3/4” bolt-on spindle loop between lock washers and (d) (BP3034) pivot brackets. 3/4” hex nuts. Install (e) (BP3516) 1-1/4” x 1” Insert (b) (BP3140) 3/4” x 2-1/2” hex cap screws. x 1” tension bushing in wheel leg weldment.
Assembly (Hydraulic Single Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting cylinders NOTE: Left-hand right-hand as viewed from the rear. DP4486 AM3039 BM3520 DP4143 Left-hand from the rear DP4485 Left-hand from the rear Right-hand from the rear Install (c) (AM3039) transport cylinder Remove upright cylinder pins locks and secure with (d) (BM3520) and install (a) (DP4486) 4 x 12” transport lock clip pins.
Assembly (Hydraulic Single Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting single wheel bolt-on adapter and hub and spindle BP3140 AM5019 BP3035 BP3034 AAM2709 Mount (a) (AM5019) single wheel bolt-on adapter to wheel leg with (b) (BP3140) 3/4” x 2-1/2” hex cap screws (c) (BP3035) 3/4” lock washers and (d) (BP3034) 3/4” hex nuts. Turn set screws out and insert (e) (AAM2709) 1-3/4” x 11”, 611 hub and spindle. Allow 3/4” inch between the hub and bracket weldment.
Assembly (Hydraulic Single Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting wheels AAM2766 Remove wheel bolts and mount (a) (AAM2766) 9.5L-16, 6 ply, 15 x 6 x 6, wheel. Valve stem to the outside.
Assembly (Hydraulic Dual Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting cylinders NOTE: Left-hand right-hand as viewed from the rear. DP4487 BM3520 Remove upright cylinder pins and install (a) (DP4487) 4-1/2” x 12” rephasing cylinder on the left-hand side from the rear. Install (b) (AM4721) transport cylinder lock, 1-3/4” x 2” AM4721 cylinder rod and secure with (c) (BM3520) transport lock clip pins. Install (d) (DP4143) 10MJIC- DP4143 8MSAE, 90 degree adapters.
Assembly (Hydraulic Dual Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting dual wheel bolt-on adapter and hub and spindle BP3140 AM5020 AAM2709 BP3035 BP3034 Mount (a) (AM5020) dual wheel bolt-on adapter 1-3/4” loop to wheel leg with (b) (BP3140) 3/4” x 2-1/2” hex cap screws (c) (BP3035) 3/4” lock washers and (d) (BP3034) 3/4” hex nuts. Turn set screws out and insert (e) (AAM2709) 1-3/4” x 11”, 611 hub and spindle. Allow 7/8” inch between the hub and bracket weldment.
Assembly (Hydraulic Dual Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting wheels AAM2766 AAM2766 Remove wheel bolts and mount (a) (AAM2766) 9.5L-16, 6 ply, 15 x 6 x 6, wheels. Valve stem to the outside.
Assembly (Hydraulic Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting turnbuckle assembly EM3735 AAM4768 BP3519 Pull pin BM3610 1. Insert (a) (EM3735) bushing before attaching (b) (AAM4768) turnbuckle assembly to 3rd link. Secure with pull pin. Raise tongue and attach turnbuckle to hitch end with (c) (BM3610) 1-3/4” x 6-1/8” pin. Secure with (d) (BP3519) 3/8” x 2-1/2” roll pin.
Assembly (Hydraulic Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Mounting Position (a) (AM2518) 21-3/4” jack 9TW-25DL top wing DL jack on tongue, 21-3/4” from hitch plate on tongue weldment. Insert (b) (BP3099) 5/8” x 6”W x 6”L u-bolts. Secure with (c) (BP3038) 5/8” hex nuts. BP3015 BP3096 AM2526 BP3003 BP3038 AM2518 BP3099 Attach (d) (AM2526) jack handle with (e) (BP3096) 3/8” x 2-1/2” hex cap screw, two (g) (BP3015) 3/8” flat washers and (h)
Assembly (Hydraulic Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Installing hose retainers AP2282-1 Mount (a) (AP2282-1) 4 x 6 hose retainers on both sides of the tongue.
Assembly (Hydraulic Hoses, Single and Dual Gauge Wheels) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Attaching hydraulic DP5011 hoses for singles DP5094 and duals NOTE: Left-hand Right-hand DP4007 right-hand as viewed from the rear. Left-hand DP5094 Install (c) (DP4007) 1/2” male Attach (a) (DP5094) 3/8” x 276” tip quick coupler 8FP on hose. (23’ 0”), hose to rod end of right-hand cylinder. Attach (b) (DP5011) 3/8” x 180” Extend hose down right-hand (15’ 0”), hose to butt end of side of tongue to hitch.
Assembly (Hydraulic Single and Dual Gauge Wheels Decals) Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Decals AP2222 AP2215 AP2215 AP2914 AP2469 AP2231 a. AP2215 2 Decal, BLU-JET, 3” x 8” b. AP2914 1 Decal, Warning, High Pressure Fluid c. AP2469 1 Decal, Safety Chain d. AP2231 1 Decal, FEMA, 2-1/2” x 1-1/2” e. AP2222 1 Decal, Stand Clear Of Tongue, Tongue Light...
Tie-rod Cylinder Disassembly - Assembly Procedure Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II With cylinder removed from machine, clean, drained of oil and fully retracted, proceed as follows: Disassembly: 1. Secure cylinder in vice or other method to prevent rotation. With the immediate area clean of dirt so parts can be laid out. 2. Remove tie-rod nuts, item (1). 3. Pull rod assembly from cylinder. Remove tube item (3). 4. Loosen nut, item (4), and remove clevis, item (5), from rod assembly. 5. Place rod assembly in vice with copper or brass jaws so as not to damage. 6. Remove all seals from items (6), (8), and (9) for replacement. Clean and inspect all parts, for damage (nicks, scratches, cracks and etc.) replace as necessary. If you have any question please contact...
Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II SAE FASTENER TORQUE CHART NOTE: Use these torque’s unless special torque’s are specified. Values are for UNC and UNF thread fasteners, plated or NOTE: Use these torque's, unless special torque's are specified. Values are for UNC and UNF thread fasteners, plated or HYDRA un-plated, as received from supplier.
Shank Wear Plate Kit Task Procedures Illustrations SubTiller II Installing shank wear plates 1. Place (1) (EM6208) ST shank wear plate on both sides of the shank. Plates should touch weld on the foot of the shank. 2. Position the plates 1/2” back from the leading edge of the shank.
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