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Tow Behind Compost Turner TBT30

Tow Behind Compost Turner TBT30
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Tow Behind Compost Turner TBT30

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Section 1: Safety Rules and Safety Labels
This section emphasizes the importance of safety when operating the TBT 30 Tow Behind Compost Turner. Key safety rules include allowing only qualified individuals to operate the machine, removing large objects from the windrow, maintaining a safe distance of 15 meters for personnel, and adhering to specific operational speeds. Safety labels are categorized into DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTICE, each indicating the severity of potential hazards.

Section 2: Compost Turner Tech Specs
This section provides technical specifications, including a schematic of main parts and their model numbers. The turner requires a PTO power of 120 HP, with a maximum power input of 150 HP. It has a gross weight of approximately 1,960 KG, a drum diameter of 660mm, and a rotor width of 3m. The maximum windrow dimensions are 3.3m in width and 1.6m in height, with a turning capacity of 1,000-1,500m3/h.

Section 3: Turner Hitching and Setup
Instructions for hitching the turner to a tractor include backing the tractor to the turner, attaching hydraulic hoses, and adjusting the hood height. The hood clearance should be set to 1'' on asphalt and 1 1/2'' on dirt or gravel.

Section 4: Turner Operation
Before operation, check the oil level in the gearbox and ensure no personnel are within 15 meters. During operation, maintain a speed of less than 500m/hour, and ensure the PTO is on before entering the windrow. Lift the hood when turning and be vigilant for obstacles.

Section 5: Relocation
For relocation, the turner hood should be lifted to a 90-degree position, and the relocation speed should be less than 10km/hour to avoid dangerous turns.

Section 6: Maintenance
Daily inspections should be conducted to check for loose bolts, oil levels, tire pressure, and blade tightness. General maintenance includes applying lithium grease and lubricants at specified intervals. Troubleshooting guidance is provided for common issues such as speed reducer malfunctions and rotor problems.

Appendix: Warranty
The warranty covers defects in material and workmanship for one year from the purchase date, excluding turning blades and bearings. Claims can be made through dealers or directly with YYK Barn Tech if no dealer is available.
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YYK Barn TBT 30 Tow Behind Compost Turner User Manual Thanks for using YYK Barn composting turner. The instructions in the manual must be read carefully and followed by all persons concerned with the operation, maintenance, repair or inspection of this machine in order to prevent accidents. Section 1. For Your Safety and Safety Labels Section 2. Compost Turner Tech Specs Section 3. Turner Set Up Section 4. Operating the Turner Section 5. Relocation Section 6. Maintenance of the Machine

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Section 1. Safety Rules and Safety Labels 1.1 Safety Rules: Thank you for taking time to read the safety instruction of TBT30. Because your safety is of the utmost importance, you should familiarize your self with this section before operating the machine, and YYK Barn is dedicated to keeping enhance the safety of our compost turner line.  Only allow qualified, properly instructed individuals to operate your machine;  Remove large objects (rocks, wood chunks) from the windrow before operation; Large obstacles may inflict damage on you machine;  All personnel must be at least 15m away from...

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Section 2. Compost Turner Tech Specs 2.1 Schematic & Main Parts Parts Tire Tire Speed Reducer Rotor Bearing Shaft Coupling Chain Rotor Hammer Carriage Bolt Balance Weight Cylinder Cylinder Driving Shaft

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PTO Power: 120 HP PTO Shaft and Gear Box Maximum Power Input: 150 HP Gross Weight: 1,960KG (approximate, concrete in counter balance excluded) Drum Diameter (hammer incl.): 660mm Rotor Width: 3m Hood Height:1.4m Windrow Max Width / Height: 3.3m / 1.6m Turning Capacity: 1,000-1,500m3/h

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Section 3. Turner Hitching and Setup 3.1 Hitching the turner to tractor:  Back the tractor up to turner and install the hitch pin; Attach turner’s hydraulics hoses to tractor hydraulic output;

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Retract Jack Remove safety bolt between hood and chassis before drop the hood to ground 3.2 Adjusting Hood Height

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Hood Height is adjusted at 3 points, outer jack, hitch connection and hydraulic hitch axle, as shown below: The hood clearance should be set 1’’ on asphalt ground and 1 1/2’’ on dirt or gravel ground. Hood Clearance should be maintained over entire turning process

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Section 4. Turner Operation 4.1 Before Operation:  Check oil level in gearbox; Check PTO shaft properly set up; Check no personnel in 15meters distance (except for tractor operator) 4.2 Start Operating Work:  Check the windrow size and choose right gear of the tractor, make sure proceed speed less than 500m/hour, speeding may cause clogging and machine damage; Turn on the PTO before entering the windrow, keep engine rev under 1500rpm to avoid material splash; When turning, lift the compost turner hood, never make turn without turner hood lift-up; Keep observing risky factors include rock, wood...

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Section 5 Relocation Lift up turner hood to 90 degree upright position when relocate. Fasten the safety bolt. Relocation speed less than 10km / hour, the lengthened tractor and implement may cause dangerous turning when relocation, be careful;

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Section 6 Maintenance 6.1 Daily Inspection Before performing any inspection, make sure the machine is not running. Daily Inspection Checklist: 1. Loosen bolt; crack or damage in the machine; leakage; 2. Gearbox oil level; 3. Tire pressure; 4. Turning blades and the tightness; 5. Orifices in sprayer remain clean; 6.2 General Greasing and Maintenance Before performing any maintenance, make sure the machine is not running. Please apply lithium grease to below points after 8 hours of operating time. Hood / Hitch hinge pin   Rotor bearings Please apply lubricant to gear box (Gear Oil N220) every...

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6.3 Trouble Shooting If you encounter following problem, you may Observation Speed reducer malfunction Causes Gear break down / bearing damage Oil leakage at input/output of Oil seal damage speed reducer Slippery clutch Loose spring / clutch disk wear out Rotor stuck in windrow Excessive Speed Hood lift-up lacks strength Cylinder wearing out or tractor pump wearing out Hood lift-up lacks speed Low hydraulic fluid / hydraulic fluid turns too viscous / cylinder or pump wearing out Rotor shaking Bearing break-down / hammer wearing out You may Change bearing / gear / whole assembly Change oil seal...

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Appendix: Warranty YYK Barn Tech Ltd. Warrants to the original purchaser for 1 year from the purchase date that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship when used as intended and under normal maintenance and operation condition. The warranty is limited to the replacement of any defective parts. This warranty shall become void if the machine has been subject to misuse, damage by accident or lack of required normal maintenance, or if the product has been used for a purpose for which it was not designed. Turning blades, bearings are not include in coverage of the warranty....

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