Tank Cleanout

CAUTION:

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Hydraulic failure can allow openers to fall rapidly, causing injury or death. To avoid hazard, always lock openers in raised position before adjusting, lubricating or servicing machine.

IMPORTANT: Hydraulic hoses between the lift cylinders and hydraulic lock-up valves should be inspected frequently for wear or damage. Contact your John Deere dealer for replacement hoses.

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    Valve Shown in Closed Position

    A - Hydraulic Lock-Up Valve (shown closed)

    Hydraulic Lock-Up Valve:

    Fully retract rockshaft/opener cylinders and close hydraulic lock-up valve (A).

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    A - Cap Screw

    Mechanical Lock-Up:

    If positive mechanical lock-up is needed, use cap screw (A) to lock each rockshaft cylinder.

  1. NOTE: A majority of seed can be removed from tank by using the cleanout chute. There will be a small pool of seed at the bottom of the hopper that will have to be removed with a vacuum cleaner or by removing the meter door assemblies.

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    A - Door

    B - Chute

    Open cleanout door (A) to release product from tank through cleanout chute (B).


  2. Remove remaining seed with a vacuum cleaner or by removing meter door assemblies.

  3. Clean out any build up of treatments and talc.

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