1890 and 1895 No-Till Air Drills
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Foreword
1890 No-Till Drill
1895 Separate Fertilizer Placement No-Till Air Drill
05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Keep Riders Off Machine
Hydraulic Hose Replacement
Practice Safe Maintenance
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Follow Tire Recommendations
Tow Loads Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and
Components
Store Attachments Safely
Replace Safety Signs
Stay Clear of Air System
Support Raised Equipment
Working with Anhydrous Ammonia—1895 Only
Use a Signal Person
Service Safely
Park Safely
Transport Safely
Safety Features—1890
Safety Features—1895
10 - Safety Signs
Safety Sign Locations
15 - Information Decals
Information Decals
20 - Preparing the Tractor
Use The Tractor Operator's Manual
Calculate Minimum Tractor Weight for Safe Transport
Tractor Requirements
Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements
Power Beyond Kits
Hydraulic Brake Kits
Raise and Lock 3-Point Hitch
Position Drawbar
25 - Preparing the Machine
Before Use
Determine Tractor Drawbar and Implement Hitch Compatibility
Road Transport and Hillside Operation Compatibility
Calculate Maximum Commodity Weight for Road Transport—1910
Calculate Tow-Behind (TBH) Commodity Cart and Implement Compatibility
Hillside Slope Chart
Implement and Commodity Weight Charts
Frame Support for 1910 Tow-Behind Air Cart—12.2 m (40 ft) and
13 m (42 ft 6 in) 1890 Only
Install Frame Quik-Tatch™ Weights—3-Section Machines
Seed Opener Components and Adjustments
Fertilizer Opener Components and Adjustments
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Adjust Gauge Wheel and Seeding Depth
Adjust Press and Closing Wheel Downforce
Position Closing Wheels
Adjust Seed Boots
Check Opener Adjustments
Open or Close Product Runs—1910 (Single Blower System)
Open or Close Product Runs—1910 (Dual Blower System)
Meter Setup
9.1 m (30 ft) 1890 Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram
9.1 m (30 ft) 1890 Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram
11 m (36 ft) 1890 Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram
11 m (36 ft) 1890 Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram
12.2 m (40 ft) 1890 Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram
12.2 m (40 ft) 1890 Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram
13 m (42 ft 6 in) 1890 Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram
13 m (42 ft 6 in) 1890 Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram
1895 Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram
1895 Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram
30 - Attaching and Detaching
Using Tractor and Air Seeder Operator's Manuals
Configuration Identification
Hand Signals
Attach Air Drill or Tow Between Cart to Tractor
Attach the Warning Light Harness
Connect SeedStar™ 2 Monitor Harness
Hydraulic Motor Case Drain Requirements
Hydraulic Connections Recommendations (Single Blower System)
Hydraulic Connections Recommendations (Dual Blower System)
Attach Machine to Tow-Between Air Cart
Tow-Behind Field Hitch
Attach Tow-Behind Cart to Air Seeder
Connect Height Sensor (If Equipped)
Connect Optional Monitor Wiring (If Equipped)
Open and Close Opener Hydraulic Lock-Up Valves
Detach Machine from Tractor
Detach Seeding Tool from Tow-Between Air Cart
Detach Tow-Behind Cart From Seeding Tool
35 - Transporting
Attach Safety Chains
Warning Light Configuration (Style A)
Light Enhancement Module
Attach Warning Light Harness
Keep Riders Off Machine
Position Tractor Drawbar for Transport
Lock Up Fertilizer and Seed Rockshafts
Position Hitch Jack for Transport
Follow Safe Transport Procedures
Operation or Transport on Hillsides
Operation or Transport on Hillsides (Continued)
40 - Monitor Setup for Blockage System
Blockage System Overview
Configure Seeding Tool
Blockage Warning Setup
Run Screen for Blockage
45 - Operating the Machine
Keep Riders Off Machine
Follow Safe Operating Procedures
Stay Clear of Air System
Guidelines for Use
Principles of the Active Downforce System
Lock SCV Lever for Active Downforce Operation
Position Change Valve (If Equipped)
Adjust Opener Downforce—Tractors with Closed-Center Hydraulic
Systems
Adjust Opener Downforce—Tractors with Open-Center Hydraulic
Systems
Adjust 1895 Gauge Wheel and Fertilizer Depth
Adjust 1895 Separate Fertilizer Placement Closing Wheel Downforce
Position 1895 Closing Wheel
Prepare to Operate Air Drill in Field
Operation in Wet Conditions
Operate 1890 in 19 cm (7.5 in) or 38 (15 in) Dual Row Spacing
(If Equipped)
Switch 3-Section 1890 from 19 cm (7.5 in) to 38 cm (15 in) Row
Spacing
Switch 3-Section 1890 from 38 cm (15 in) to 19 cm (7.5 in) Row
Spacing
Adjust Wing Fold Operation
50 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Grease
Lubricant Storage
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Hydraulic Hose Replacement
Lubrication Intervals
Lubricate Openers
Lubricate Fertilizer Opener
55 - Blockage Diagnostics
System Status
Master Module Information
Member Module Information
Sensor Test
60 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Opener Downforce System
Opener Downforce System (Tractor with Open-Center Hydraulics)
65 - Servicing
Practice Safe Maintenance
Inspect Lift Circuit Hoses
Using Safe Service Procedures
Welding Near Electronic Control Units
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
Prevent Machine Runaway
Replacing Ground Engaging Tools
Locking Up Fertilizer and Seed Rockshafts
Service Tires Safely
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Face-Seal-Fitting Assembly and Installation—All Pressure Applications
Metric Face-Seal-Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressure Applications
Metric Face-Seal-Fitting Torque Chart—High-Pressure Applications
SAE Face-Seal-Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressure Applications
SAE Face-Seal-Fitting Torque Chart—High-Pressure Applications
Service Recommendations for Flare-Type Tube Fittings
Check Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Check Tire Pressure and Position
Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
Remove Hydraulic Cylinders
Bleed and Attach Wing Fold Cylinders
Repair Closing Wheel Assembly
Repair Press Wheel Assembly
Repair Steel Gauge Wheel Assembly
Repair Smooth-Sided Gauge Wheel Assembly
Repair Spoked Gauge Wheel Assembly
Check Gauge Wheel Clearance—All Gauge Wheels
Replace Disk Openers and Bearings
Inspect Boots and Disk Openers
Replace Seed Deflectors and Boots
Replace Opener Arm Pivot Bushings
Replace SFP Boot
Replace Liquid or Gas Fertilizer Tube
Replace Dry Fertilizer Tube
Repair Closing Wheel Assembly SFP—1895 Only
Remove Air Hose Blockage
Understand Hose Routing
Systematic Approach to Air Run Identification (Single Blower
System)
Systematic Approach to Air Run Identification (Dual Blower System)
70 - Storing
Prepare for Storage
Remove from Storage
75 - Specifications
1890 No-Till Drill Specifications
1895 Separate Fertilizer Placement No-Till Air Drill Specifications
Opener Specifications
1890 Width, Height, and Weight
1895 Width, Height, and Weight
Record Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
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