1775NT ExactEmerge™ Planter
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Foreword
Machine Photo
A Message to Our Customers
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED
Section 05 - Safety
Safety Features
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Park Machine Safely
Prevent Machine Runaway
Handling Batteries Safely
Prevent Battery Explosions
Operate the Machine Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
Avoid Tip-Overs
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Light Enhancement Module
Follow Tire Recommendations
Transport Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Service Machine Safely
Use a Safety Chain
Tow Loads Safely
Tow a Trailer Safely
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Store Attachments Safely
Charge Row Marker Hydraulic System
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids
and Components
Practice Safe Maintenance
Replace Safety Signs
Section 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section 15 - Information Signs
Information Decal and Tag Locations
Section 20 - Preparing Tractor
Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual
ExactEmerge™ Tractor Requirements
Check Tractor Hydraulic System
Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements
Calculate Minimum Tractor Weight for Safe Transport
Weight the Front End 12 and 16 Row
Weight the Front End 24 Row
Tractor Tire Recommendation
Set the Tractor Wheel Spacing
Connect Non John Deere Tractors
Recommended Tractor Settings
Section 25 - Preparing Machine
Initial Use of CCS™ System
Determine Tractor Drawbar and Implement Hitch Compatibility
Install Proper Drawbar Hitch Link (Drawbar Hitch Only)
Liquid Fertilizer without John Deere™ Openers
Check Fertilizer Opener Offset
Tighten 6 and 8 Bolt Wheel Hubs
Check Tire Inflation
Before Use
Section 30 - Attaching Machine
Transport Safely
Use Tractor Operator's Manual
Blower Motor Hydraulic Requirements
Hydraulic Motor Return Coupler
Tractor Power Generation System
Position Two-Point Hitch, Rockshaft Hitch Pins
Attach Two-Point Hitch Machine to Tractor
Attach Drawbar Hitch Machine to Tractor
Attach the Warning Light Harness
Connect SeedStar™ Harness
Connect the Frame Control Harness
Install Service Advisor Remote (SAR) Battery Harness on the
Tractor
Rockshaft Control Lever Height Stop
Check the Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Connections Recommendations
Level Two-Point Hitch Machine
Level Drawbar Hitch Machine
Section 35 - Detaching Machine
Detach Machine from Tractor
Section 40 - Tractor Power Generation (If Equipped)
Tractor Power Generation
Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 7R, 8R, and 9R
John Deere™ Tractors
Install the Tractor Power Generation System on Other Tractors
Remove the Tractor Power Generation System
Section 45 - Operating Machine
General
Vacuum System Hydraulic Operation
Recommended Operating Speed
Frame Weight Distribution— (24-Row CCS™ Planters—If
Equipped)
Frame Control Console
Unfold Machine
Fold Machine
Lower or Raise Machine in Transport Position For Fill or Service
Operate Through Wet Soil
Raise and Lower Machine
Rephase the Machine
Raising and Lowering Markers with Independent SCV
Raise and Lower 12 and 16 Row Markers Connected to Lift Circuit
Adjust The Planting Depth
Adjust Closing Wheel Down Force
Center The Closing Wheels
Adjust Closing Wheel Spacing
Stagger The Closing Wheels
Individual Row Hydraulic Downforce (IRHD) Flushing Procedure
Individual Row Hydraulic Downforce (IRHD) Operation
Section 50 - ExactEmerge™ Meter Operation
Seed Meter Settings
Access The Vacuum Meter
Remove Seed Bowl
Install the Cartridge Seal
Change The Meter Strip (Agitation or Smooth)
Adjust the Double Eliminator
Install the Seed Bowl
Adjust the Meter Hub Height
Knockout Wheel Operation
Install The Knockout Wheel Assembly
Remove and Install the ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
Inspect The ExactEmerge™ Meter Unit
Remove and Install the BrushBelt™ Cartridge
Set The Vacuum Level
Vacuum Level Recommendations for Corn and Soybeans
Vacuum Level Recommendations for Corn and Soybeans (Optional)
Vacuum Level Recommendations for Cotton and Popcorn
Vacuum Level Recommendations for Sugar Beet
Vacuum Level Recommendations for Milo/Sorghum
Vacuum Level Recommendations for Sunflowers
Section 55 - Pneumatic Down Force
Pneumatic Down Force
Depressurize The Pneumatic Down Force System
Drain The Air Reservoir
Section 60 - Central Commodity System
CCS™ Operation
Tank Level Sensors
Operate CCS Tank Fill Lights
Operate Tank Lids
Fill the CCS™ Tanks
Set the CCS™ Tank Pressure
Operate The CCS System With Heavily Treated Seed or Large Seed
Corn
Bridged and Blocked CCS™ System
Plant Seed Plots with CCS Systems
Partially Cleaning Out CCS Tanks
Clean Out the CCS™ Tanks
Clean Out the CCS™ Delivery Hoses
Clean Out the Vacuum Meter
Section 65 - General Attachments
General
SeedStar™ Integrated Pneumatic Down Force System
RowCommand
Unit-Mounted Coulter
Frame Mounted Coulter
Unit Mounted Row Cleaners
Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Coulter (Manual Adjust)
Easy Adjust Row Cleaners
Easy Adjust Row Cleaner with Unit Mounted Coulter
SeedStar™ Electric Drive System
Walking Gauge Wheels
Rigid Scraper
Heavy-Duty Scraper
Heavy-Duty Closing Wheels
12 and 16 Row Ballast Attachment
24 Row Ballast Attachment
Sensing the Fertilizer System Pressure
Section 70 - Fill Liquid Fertilizer System
Quik-Fill™ Liquid Fertilizer
Section 75 - Liquid Fertilizer System
Fertilizer Distribution
Prime and Start the Pump
Set John Blue™ Fixed Pump Drive Range
Adjust John Blue™ Fixed Rate Pump Setting Number
Set Demco™ Fixed Rate Pump Drive Range
Adjust Demco™ Fixed Rate Pump Setting Number
Strainer Recommendations
Section 80 - Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts For Non-Injection Openers (Frame,
Unit mounted, and in-furrow placement)
1775NT 12R30 and 16R30 Rate Chart
1775NT 24R30 Adjustable Piston Pump Rate Chart
Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts for Systems with Injection Openers
1775NT 12R30 and 16R30 Rate Chart
Change the In-Line Orifices for Liquid Fertilizer
Check Fertilizer Rates
Section 85 - Unit Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener
Adjust Unit Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener
Section 90 - Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener
Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Openers
Align Disk Opener
Adjust Opener Depth
Adjust Spout
Change Spring Down Pressure
Section 95 - Meter Lubrication
Use of a Blended Talc and Graphite Lubricant
Use of Wax-Based Lubricant
Section 100 - Machine Lubrication
Lubricate and Maintain The Machine Safely
Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
Grease
Molybdenum Grease as Noted
Gear Case Oil
Lubrication Symbols
Alternative Lubricants
Lubrication—Roller Chains
Lubrication Intervals
Section 105 - General Service and Adjustments
Service Intervals
Use Safe Service Procedures
Practice Safe Maintenance
Service Pressurized Systems Safely
Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Welding Near Electronic Control Units
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
Service Tires Safely
Electric Drive Fuse Box Location
Electric Drive Fuse Identification
Adjust Center Frame Height
Adjust Wing Frame Height
Adjust Tire Scraper
Adjust Marker Disk
Adjust 12 and 16 Row Marker Length
Adjust 24 Row Marker Length
12 and 16 Row Marker Float Range
24 Row Marker Float Range
Adjust 24 Row Marker Cable
Battery Safety
Access and Check Batteries (If Equipped With Hydraulic EPG)
Battery Cables and Charging (If Equipped With Hydraulic EPG)
Clean or Replace Batteries (If Equipped With Hydraulic EPG)
Tighten Battery Terminal Connections (If Equipped With Hydraulic
EPG)
Charge or Replace the Battery
Change the Hydraulic Filter on Hydraulic Power Generation System
12 and 16 Row Solenoid Identification
24 Row Solenoid Identification
24 Row Relay and Fuse Location
Check Solenoids
Tighten the Drive Chains
Adjust 12 and 16 Row Fertilizer Transmission Wheel (Engage Drive
and Upward Travel Stop Points)
Adjust 24 Row Contact Link Air Spring Pressure
Adjust 24 Row Contact Link
Check Valves
Install 12 and 16 Row Service Locks
Install 24 Row Service Locks
Zero the CCS™ Blower Pressure Gauge
12 Row Vacuum Manifold Tube Orifice Placement
Vacuum Manifold Orifice Placement for Single Vacuum Machines—16
Row
24 Row Vacuum Manifold Tube Orifice Placement
Fill the Marker Hydraulic Cylinders
Replace 12 and 16 Row Marker Breakaway Bolt
Replace 24 Row Marker Breakaway Bolt
Tighten 24 Row Center Frame Trunnion Blocks
Service 6-Bolt Hub Wheel Bearing
Service 8-Bolt Hub Wheel Bearings
Tighten 6 and 8 Bolt Wheel Hubs
Set the Row Unit Switch
Coulter Maintenance
Clean Liquid Fertilizer Tank
Check the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
Fill or Change the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
Clean or Replace Hydraulic Air Compressor Filter
Inspect the Pneumatic System Air Tank
Clean the Liquid Fertilizer Tank Lid Fitting and Drip Line Hose
Fertilizer Distribution Tube
Replace Double Disk Fertilizer Opener Bearing
Replace Fertilizer Tubes
Replace Fertilizer Opener Scrapers
Frame Mounted, Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance
Adjust 12 and 16 Row Marker Alternating Switch
Adjust 24 Row Marker Winglet Switch
Disk Closing Attachment
Inspect and Replace the Vacuum Motor
Inspect and Clean Vacuum Impeller and Housing
Clean Strainer Screen
Clean 12 and 16 Row Wing Pivots
Clean Vacuum System
Inspect and Replace The CCS Blower Gauge Filter
Change 24 Row Liquid Fertilizer Pump Oil
Ratchet Drive
Replace Cotter Shear Pins
Individual Row Hydraulic Downforce Diagnostics
Valve Flush Test (IRHD System Only)
Air Purge Test (IRHD System Only)
Valve Test (IRHD System Only)
Accumulator Test (IRHD System Only)
Section 110 - ExactEmerge™ Service and Adjustments
Service Intervals
Remove and Install the BrushBelt™ Cartridge
Replace or Clean The BrushBelt™ Cartridge Components
Change The Meter Strip (Agitation or Smooth)
Replace or Clean The Seed Guide
Install A New Vacuum Seal
Install the Cartridge Seal
Change The Double Eliminator and The Baffle Brush
Tighten the Meter Latch
Inspect and Adjust the Furrow Opener Blades
Replace The Furrow Opener Blades
Adjust the Gauge Wheels
Inspect and Service the Meter
Section 115 - Troubleshooting
Tractor Drawbar and Implement Clevis
12 and 16 Row Folded
24 Row Folded
12 and 16 Row Unfolded
24 Row Unfolded
Row Units
Electric Drive System
12 and 16 Row Markers
24 Row Markers
CCS Blower Assembly
CCS Product Delivery
ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
Liquid Fertilizer System
Liquid Fertilizer—Piston Pump System
Section 120 - Storage
Remove from Storage
Store Machine
Liquid Fertilizer Sensor (If Equipped)
Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures with John Blue™
and Demco Pumps
Section 125 - Specifications
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Specifications
Dimensions
Liquid Fertilizer Specifications
Tractor Hydraulic System Requirements
Record Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section SERVLIT - John Deere Service Literature
Technical Information
Section IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
John Deere Is At Your Service