Kooima Trner CT1400 User manual

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Kooima Trner™CT1400
Compost Turner
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................3
2. Tractor Requirements.....................................................................................................................3
3. Safety...................................................................................................................................................4
3.1. Operational Safety.......................................................................................................................4
3.2. Maintenance Safety.....................................................................................................................5
4. Operation............................................................................................................................................6
4.1. Changing from operational to transport mode....................................................................6
4.2. Changing from transport to operational mode....................................................................7
5. Maintenance......................................................................................................................................8
5.1. Daily Maintenance........................................................................................................................8
5.2. Every 2 Weeks Maintenance.....................................................................................................9
5.3. Yearly Maintenance.....................................................................................................................9
6. Service Parts...................................................................................................................................10
6.1. Hydraulic parts ...........................................................................................................................10
6.2. Hydraulic hose lengths.............................................................................................................11
6.3. Drivetrain......................................................................................................................................12
6.4. Masts.............................................................................................................................................12
6.5. Miscellanous .................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
7. Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................13

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your compost turner. Our goal is to
provide you a machine that will efficiently compost windrows quickly.
For your safety, read and understand this manual before operating your
compost turner.
2. Tractor Requirements
•Minimum PTO horsepower: 130 HP
•Maximum PTO horsepower: 300 HP
•4 sets of hydraulic connections
•Tractor drawbar must have approximately 19”-24” ground height
•1,000 RPM PTO speed
•Creeper transmission able to travel as slow as 0.10 MPH
oIVLOC transmission
oCVT transmission
oRecommended operating speed with a 240 HP tractor is 0.5 MPH
•1.75” 20 spline PTO shaft

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3. Safety
3.1. Operational Safety
•Read the Owner’s Manual before using the machine
•Keep clothing and body away from all moving parts while machine is
moving
•Stay clear of machine while it’s operating, debris can be thrown
considerable distances from the rotor
•Do not ride on the machine
•Watch out for pinch points from moving parts
•Familiarize yourself with all aspects of machine before operating
•Ensure safety tongue pin is in place before transporting
•Make sure transport wheels are properly pinned in before transporting
down the road
•Ensure skirts are rotated inwards and pinned down before
transporting.
•Observe and follow all proper state laws while driving down roads
•Make sure tongue pin is removed before operating tongue cylinder
•Make sure rear PTO attached to gearbox is removed before switching
to transport mode
•Check that all paddles are bolted down properly and replace
bent/broken ones before operating machine. Broken paddles can fly
off rotor at high speeds and cause serious injury
•Wear proper hand, eye, and ear protection while operating and
working on machine
•Make sure all guards are in place before using machine

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3.2. Maintenance Safety
•Before working on machine, make sure the machine is lowered to the
ground, the tractor is shut off, and all moving parts have stopped.
•Relieve all hydraulic pressure before working on hydraulic system,
contents under HIGH PRESSURE
•Make sure all tires are torqued properly and are filled to the
appropriate air pressure
•Regularly check all hydraulics and lines for leaks

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4.Operation
4.1. Changing from operational to transport mode
1. Make sure PTO, drive wheel, and drum have come to a complete stop
before switching modes. Also make sure there is plenty of room
around the composter so as not to hit anything.
2. Raise the machine using the free wheel hydraulics off the ground just
high enough to slide the transport wheels on.
3. Fold both skirts inward and lock in place with pins.
4. Remove the PTO connecting the gearbox to the tongue,
5. Remove transport tires from tongue and slide into spindle sockets on
frame, lock in place with pins.
6. Make sure drive wheel is all the way off of the ground and the
transport wheels are slightly off the ground.
7. Using the hydraulic tongue cylinder, begin swinging the machine so
the frame is rotating parallel with the tongue. If the cylinder seems
bound it, try driving the tractor forward slowly until cylinder moves
again. (There are flow controls on the tongue cylinder if it’s moving
too fast/slow)
8. About ¾ rotated, lower the machine onto the transport tires, lifting
the free wheels completely off of the ground.
9. Finish rotating machine, once it’s close, insert the tongue pin into
locking boss and “finesse” the tongue cylinder until the pin slides all
of the way down.
10.Ensure there is appropriate ground clearance to the frame, free wheels
and drive wheel are lifted up all the way, transport tires are aired up,
etc. before traveling down the road

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4.2. Changing from transport to operational mode
1. Make sure tractor has come to a complete stop before changing
modes. Also make sure there is plenty of room around the
composter so as not to hit anything. Remove the tongue pin and
place in the cab or toolbox of the tractor.
2. Slowly raise the machine with free wheels until the back left
transport wheel is lifted off the ground. Then use the drive wheel
to raise the machine until the back right transport wheel is lifted off
the ground.
3. Using a combination of the tongue hydraulic cylinder and the drive
motor, slowly begin rotating the frame from traveling to
operational mode. It will take some adjusting to get the drive wheel
and tongue cylinder to match in speed.
4. At about ¾ rotated, stop the drive wheel and lift up further on the
free wheels until both transport wheels and the drive wheel are off
the ground.
5. Finish rotating the frame until it is completely perpendicular to the
tractor. There should be approximately 2” left of stroke on the
tongue cylinder left.
6. With the composter still in the air, take both transport tires off and
return them back to the tongue.
7. Fold both skirts back outwards and secure them with pins.
8. Hook up the PTO connecting the gearbox to the tongue.
9. Make sure all paddles are securely fastened to the drum (paddle
bolt torque specs = 160 ft*lbs)

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5. Maintenance
5.1. Daily Maintenance
•Grease each point:
oTongue bearings (2x)
oPTO centers (4x)
oDrum bearings (2x)
oDrive wheel bearing (1x)
oTongue pivot pin (2x)
oSkirt pivot pin (2x)
•Lubricate drive chain every day of use
•Inspect drum paddles every day of use. Re-tighten down any loose
paddles (160 ft*lbs). Replace any bent, missing, or overly worn
paddles (paddle is considered worn if overall height is shorter than
5.75”).
•Inspect all hydraulic units to ensure nothing is broken or leaking.
•Remove all material wrapped around drum before starting.

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5.2. Every 2 Weeks Maintenance
•Re-torque lug nuts on all tires after the first 25-50 miles of use,
then once every two weeks afterwards. (240 ft*lbs on support and
travel wheels, 400ft*lbs on Ag tire)
•Check tire pressure. (60 PSI on support wheels, 80 PSI on
transport wheel, and 40 PSI on Big drive Ag tire.
•Check/reset the tension in the drive chain.
•Grease the leveling jack
•If using shear bolt clutch, check/re-tighten bolt
5.3. Yearly Maintenance
•Re-grease all chain couplers
•Re-pack wheel bearings with grease
•Change oil in gearbox and drive box, use Synthetic ISO Grade
220/AGMA grade 5EP or similar

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6. Service Parts
6.1. Hydraulic parts
Part No.
Description
C00187
BMSY-400 Hydraulic Motor
C00190
Tongue hydraulic cylinder
C00189
Mast hydraulic cylinder
C00185
FN ½ flow control

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6.2. Hydraulic hose lengths
All hydraulic hose used on machine is ½” hose with -8 JIC straight female
connector ends unless noted otherwise. System is rated for 3000PSI max.
Hydraulic Location Code Hose Length (inches)
Rod end 1 506"
Cap end 2 479"
Rod end 3 514"
Cap end 4 514"
Rod end 5 258"
Cap end 6 216"
Cap to flow d 7 174.5"
rod to T 8 209.5"
Cap to flow d 9 174.5"
rod to T 10 209.5"
Flow d to tractor 11 397.5"
T to tractor 12 397.5"
Left 13 17" (45° FITTING ONE END)
Right 14 17" (45° FITTING ONE END)
Check Valve
Flow Divider
Drive wheel mast
Tractor to Tongue
Drive motor
Main mast Left
Main Mast Right

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6.3. Drivetrain
Part No.
Description
C00010
Bearing, ø1.75” 4 bolt flange
C00295
Tongue shaft, ø1.75”
C00188
Main gearbox, 6013
C00259
100 Chain coupler sprocket, 20 tooth
C00153
Connecting shaft, gearbox to drum
C00279
3” squeeze hub for chain coupler
C00254
100 coupler chain
C00256
2-5/8” squeeze hub for gearbox
C00156
Chain coupler cover
C00209
Ø3” Type E heavy duty drum bearing
C00030
Standard 4.5” paddle
C00289
Long 4.5” paddle
C00243
PTO
6.4. Masts
Part No.
Description
C00225
Spindle Kit
C00227
Support wheel
C00200
Drive wheel tire
C00201
New Holland drive box
C50016
Shaft assemb., drive mast
C00206
Bearing, 2 bolt flange ø1.375”
C00205
Ø1.375” Tapered squeeze hub for 204
C00204
Ø11” 60H Gearbox sprocket
C00202
60H Idler sprocket, 5/8” ID
C00203
60H Drive sprocket
C00226
Travel tires
C50021
Travel tire handle

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6.5. Miscellaneous
Part No.
Description
C00239
Ø3/4” x 4” T handle pin
C00311
Mud flap
C50020
Leveling jack
C00210
Bolt on panel
C00103
Bolt on side panel
C00308
Bolt on support panel
C00001
Drawbar ring
C00241
Ø2” x 8” Hitch pin
C00193
Bolt on clamp plate, hose routing
7. Limited Warranty
Kooima Company warrants that the CT1400 shall be free of manufacturing defects
for up to one year to the original purchaser. This warranty does not cover any unit
that has been abused, not in its proper use, or had any unauthorized repairs done.
In the event of a warranty claim, the following actions will be made, at Kooima
Company’s option: 1) Repair, 2) replacement. To make a proper claim please
contact:
Nolan Den Boer (712-476-6204)
Kooima Company (712-476-5600)