Environmental, Safety, Quality, Production and Engineering keep our firm at the cutting edge of technology. We hope your BLU-JET equipment will give you years of service. ead this manual carefully. It will instruct you on how to operate and service your machine safely and correctly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and/or equipment damage.
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Introduction General Information: The BLU-JET CoulterPro unit is one of the most versatile machines you can own. Using the Super 1200 Coulter, the CoulterPro is designed to chop and size residue and lightly till the soil. Available in four working widths from 15’...
Dealer Checklist 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 hank you for your recent purchase of a new BLU-JET implement. 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 imperative that your warranty registration is on file in order to accurately respond to your specific service circumstances.
Warranty begins from date of delivery to the original purchaser and applies to all new BLU-JET products that have not been altered and are being used for the intended purpose. Negligence, abuse or modification of equipment manufactured by or purchased and resold by Thurston Manufacturing Company will void this warranty.
Safety RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION • 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 •...
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Safety Observe Safety Signs Rigid Frame AP 2483-8-98 AP 2914 Folding Frame AP 2234-7-98...
Operating Instruction Task Procedures Illustrations Lubricating 1. Unfold wings and grease wing hinges daily. wing hinge NOTE: Grease all zerks daily. Coulter 2. Grease all coulter arm pivots. pivot shaft lubrication Coulter 3. The plug on the coulter hub can be removed. A zerk can be installed.
Operating Instruction Task Procedures Illustrations Wing flex Flex spacers NOTE: Wing flex spacers in the out spacers out position position. Wing can float 2 degrees down 3 1/4” below level a range of approximately 35” (30 ft. toolbar) This spacer position should be used for mechanical or hydraulic wing lockdown. Wing flex spacers positioned to the inside. Wings can float from 7-1/2”...
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80000015 CoulterPro 20’, 32 x 7.5” Spacing CoulterPro 80000015, 20’ Drill Till 32 X 7.5” Bolt on Wings CoulterPro 80000015, 20’ Drill Till 32 X 7.5” Rigid Frame...
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80200022 Coulter Bundle Drill Till, 32 X 7.5” Spacing AM4774 80200022 Coulter Bundle Drill Till 32 X 7.5” Spacing...
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80000015 CoulterPro 20’, 32 x 7.5” Spacing...
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80000016 CoulterPro 20’, 34 x 7” Spacing CoulterPro 80000016, 20’ Drill Till 34 X 7” Bolt on Wings CoulterPro 80000016, 20’ Drill Till 34 X 7” Rigid Frame...
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80200033 Coulter Bundle Drill Till, 34 X 7” Spacing AM4774 AM4773 80200033 Coulter Bundle Drill Till 34 X 7” Spacing...
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80000016 CoulterPro 20’, 34 x 7” Spacing...
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80000017 CoulterPro 20’, 30 x 8” Spacing CoulterPro 80000017, 20’ Drill Till 30 X 8” Bolt on Wings CoulterPro 80000017, 20’ Drill Till 30 X 8” Rigid Frame...
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80200023 Coulter Bundle Drill Till, 30 X 8” Spacing AM4774 AM4773 80200023 Coulter Bundle Drill Till 30 X 8” Spacing...
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80000017 CoulterPro 20’, 30 x 8” Spacing...
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80000018 CoulterPro 20’, 24 x 10” Spacing CoulterPro 80000018, 20’ Drill Till 24 X 10” Bolt on Wings CoulterPro 80000018, 20’ Drill Till 24 X 10” Rigid Frame...
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80200024 Coulter Bundle Drill Till, 24 X 10” Spacing AM4774 AM4773 80200024 Coulter Bundle Drill Till 24 X 10” Spacing...
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80000018 CoulterPro 20’, 24 x 10” Spacing...
Tie-rod Cylinder Disassembly - Assembly Procedure 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.
Assembly (Rigid Frame) Task Procedures Illustrations Positioning Position rigid CoulterPro frame on sturdy stands, about main frame 35” high on hard level surface. on stands NOTE: Consult row spacing before positioning stands. Position stands to avoid interference with row assemblies. DANGER Secure frame to...
Assembly (80000000 Wing Kit 15’-20’) 80000000 CoulterPro Wing Kit 15’-20’ To convert 15’ toolbar to a 20’ toolbar, attach (2) AM4744 wing extensions to main frame with hardware provided in bundle 8000000 Bolt-on Wing Kit.
Assembly (Folding CoulterPro) Task Procedures Illustrations Main frame Position folding CoulterPro frame on sturdy stands, about 35” high on hard level surface. Installation Install wing flex spacers (a) AM4735 Flex spacers (AM4735) on frame with of wing flex out position (BP3041) 1/2” x 2” hex cap spacers screws and (c) (BP3244)
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Assembly (Folding CoulterPro) Task Procedures Illustrations Square head of pin to the Attaching the outside of weldment. wing BP3610 Secure pin with (e) (BP3096) 3/8” x 2-1/2” hex cap screws (f) (BP3003) 3/8” hex lock nuts. BP3096 BP3003 Tractor side Place wing on sturdy stands.
Assembly (AAM2442 Park Stand) Task Procedures Illustrations Park stand AAM2442 Parking Stand Assembly Parts Consult row spacing pages NOTE: for open location for park stand If main mount on mainframe as far out frame stands as possible. are high enough Insert (2) (AM4682) park stand...
Assembly (Mounting Flatbacks) Task Procedures Illustrations Mounting 1. Consult row spacing pages coulter and mark bracket locations. flatbacks 2. Mounting (a) (AM4772) 4 x 6 flatback, centered and (b) (AM4779) 4 x 6 flatback, offset to frame. 3. Place (c) (BP3331) 5/8 x 4”W x 7-3/4”L u-bolts over tube and install flatback. Center coulter BP3331 shank slot on the bracket with...
Coulter Assembly Task Procedures Illustrations 1. Remove hex cap screws from Preparing AP2799 (a) (AM2799) coulter arm coulters with hub and knee casting assembly. mounting AP2840 2. Place coulter blade on NOTE: coulter assembly and replace Smooth hex cap screws. blade shown.
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Assembly (Mounting Coulters) Task Procedures Illustrations Mounting Insert coulter shank assembly BP3042 into the mounting. coulters BP3043 Insert the (a) (BP3229) 1/2”- 13 x 2-1/2” carriage bolt into top hole of bracket. Push coulter shank assembly back into the bracket and insert the bottom carriage bolt.
Assembly (AAM2639 Manual Holder W/6 x 4 Mounting) Task Procedures Illustrations AAM2639 Manual Holder NOTE: Consult spacing pages for manual holder location AAM2639 Manual Holder W/6 x 4 Mounting 1. Mount (3) (AP4254) manual holder (1) (AM7640) manual holder bracket with (4) (BP3006) 3/8”...
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Assembly (Hydraulics) Task Procedures Illustrations Mounting Left-hand wing cylinders NOTE: Left-hand right-hand as viewed from the rear. Install wing cylinders to main frame cylinder weldment. (Consult hydraulic diagram) Secure with cylinder pins and cotter keys. Install (7) (DP4551) adapter with restrictor in the top port of each cylinder.
Assembly (Hydraulics) Task Procedures Illustrations Connecting Connect the hydraulic hoses hydraulic to the tractor remote couplers. The 1/4” hoses supply oil to hoses the wing cylinders. Mark CAUTION CAUTION: 1/4” hose pairs with paint or Always tape. Mark hoses so that hook tool they are plugged in correctly bar to tractor...
Actual Size 4” x 22” Color: Reflex Blue and Clear Coat On White FB5000 White Vinyl AP 2230 Decal, CoulterPro, 3-1/4” x 14” AP 2215 Decal, BLU-JET, 3 x 8 AP 2231 Decal, FEMA, 2-1/2” x 1-1/2” AP 2483 Decal, Danger, Falling From Equipment...
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Color: Reflex Blue and Clear Coat On White FB5000 White Vinyl Qty. 3,000 AP 2230 Decal, CoulterPro, 3-1/4” x 14” AP 2215 Decal, BLU-JET, 3 x 8 AP 2231 Decal, FEMA, 2-1/2” x 1-1/2” AP 2234 Decal, Danger Stand Clear Falling Wing AP 2483...
Torque Specifications SAE FASTENER TORQUE CHART STAN NOTE: Use these torque's, unless special torque's are specified. Values are for UNC and UNF thread fasteners, plated or HYDRAU unplated, as received from supplier. Fasteners can be dry or lubricated with normal engine oil. Values do not apply if O-ring b graphite, moly-disulphide or other extreme pressure lubricant is used.
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AAM2858 Stabilizer Assembly 9400/CoulterPro Task Procedures Illustrations CoulterPro Center (2) (AM4897) stabilizer Stabilizer on back bar of CoulterPro frame. Secure to frame with four (6) (BP3208) 3/4” x 6”W x 5-3/4”L u-bolts, eight (BP3035) 3/4” lock washers and eight (4) (BP3034) 3/4”...
(Assembly) Optional Rolling Harrow Task Procedures Illustrations Mounting Harrow brackets BP3407 BP3035 BP3034 NOTE: Consult spacing pages for required brackets locations Consult row spacing pages for required offset brackets and locations. Mount offset bracket on frame rear with (b) (BP3407) BP3034 AM5124 3/4”...
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(Assembly) Optional Rolling Harrow Task Procedures Illustrations Mounting Rolling Harrow Mount (a) (AM5428) harrow BP3215 AM5428 slide linkage to with (BM3543) 1” x 4-5/16” double AP2407 grooved pin. Secrue pin with (c) (BP3215) 1-1/2” OD x 1” ID 14 GA machinery BM3543 bushings and (d) (AP2407)
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(Assembly) Optional Rolling Harrow Task Procedures Illustrations Mounting Torsion Spring Baskets BP3012 BP3017 BP3016 Place (a) (AP2144) HCFT205-16 bearings on ends of basket. Position basket mounting arm over bearing and secure bearings and basket to arms with (BP3012) 7/16” x 1-1/2” hex cap screws, (e) (BP3017) 7/16”...
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(Assembly) Optional Rolling Harrow Task Procedures Illustrations Mounting Light Kit AM3049 CP2660 NOTE: Light Kit mounts must be BP3736 relocated to rear of harrow mount arms on folding models Mount (a) (AM3409) light bracket to plate on rear of harrow mount using NOTE: (BP3736) 3/8”-16 x 2W x 3L...
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