Vacuum Metering System (Row-Crop Tractors)

CAUTION: Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age and exposure. Check hoses regularly. Replace damaged hoses.

If planter is equipped with vacuum metering system and automatic alternating markers, insert planter hydraulic hoses (A) into breakaway coupler number one.

Insert flow control valve (D) (or cab mounted valve pressure hose (B)) into right-hand side of breakaway coupler as illustrated.

Attach cab mounted flow control valve (D) to bracket outside of tractor cab.

If John Deere Utility Tractor is being used, install hydraulic motor return hose into auxiliary return coupler (C).

NOTE: The auxiliary return line coupler kit must be ordered when using the vacuum system with John Deere Utility Tractors.

If using any other John Deere Tractor, install hydraulic motor return hose into left-hand side of SCV coupler being used for vacuum.

A-Planter Hydraulic Hoses
B-Pressure Hose
C-Return Coupler
D-Flow Control Valve

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If planter is equipped with vacuum metering system and independent markers, insert planter lift hose(s) (A) into breakaway coupler number one.

Insert planter marker hoses (B) into breakaway coupler number two or three.

Insert flow control valve (or cab mounted valve pressure hose (C)) into right-hand side of breakaway coupler as illustrated. Attach cab mounted flow control valve (E) to bracket outside of tractor cab.

If John Deere Utility Tractors are being used, install hydraulic motor return hose into auxiliary return coupler.

If using any other John Deere tractor, install hydraulic motor return hose (D) into left-hand side of coupler being used for vacuum.

A-Lift Hoses
B-Marker Hose
C-Pressure Hose
D-Return Hose
E-Flow Control Valve

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