1750 MaxEmerge® Plus Std. and Cons. 4-Row, 6-Row and 8-Row Planters
Copyright 1998 (c) Deere & Company. THIS DATA IS THE PROPERTY OF DEERE & COMPANY. ALL USE AND/OR REPRODUCTION NOT SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED BY DEERE & COMPANY IS PROHIBITED.
All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
Foreword
A Message to Our Customers
Section : 05 - Safety
Planter Safety Features
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Operate the Planter Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Handle Chemicals Properly
Transport Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Free Dry Fertilizer Augers Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Dispose of Waste Properly
Store Attachments Safely
Insecticide and/or Herbicide Hoppers Lid Fill Closed Handling System
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section : 15 - Preparing the Planter
Tightening Hardware
Tire Inflation
Changing Row Widths (4-Row and 6-Row Narrow)
Changing Row Widths (6-RW and 8-RN)
Preparing the Hitch (6-RW and 8-RN)
Lubrication
Section : 20 - Preparing the Tractor
Check Tractor Hydraulic System
Set Tractor Drawbar
Rear Wheel Spacing
Check Tire Inflation
Section : 25 - Attaching to Tractor
Attaching to Tractor (4-Row and 6-RN)
Attaching to Tractor (6-RW and 8-RN)
Section : 30 - Planter and 30-60 Series Tractor Hookup
Check Hydraulic System
Rockshaft Operating Lever Height Stop
Set Tractor Selective Control Valve Lever for Planter Vacuum Pump (Row Crop Tractors)
Selective Control Valve Lever Stop (Row Crop Tractor)
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses (Row-Crop Tractors) (4-Row and 6-RN)
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses (Row-Crop Tractors) (6-RW and 8-RN)
COMPUTER TRAK® 150 and 250 Monitor Hook-Up
Connect SeedStar™ Monitor
Vacuum Motor Return Coupler
Vacuum Metering System (Row-Crop Tractors)
Section : 35 - Planter and 6000 Series Tractor Hookup
Check Hydraulic System
Rockshaft Control Lever Lock
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses, COMPUTER TRAK® Monitors
SeedStar™ Monitor Hook-Up
Vacuum Motor Return Coupler
Hookup for VacuMeter Using Flow Control Valve to Control Blower Speed
Hookup for VacuMeter Using Tractor Valve to Control Blower Speed
Hookup for VacuMeter Using Power Beyond and Planter Valve to Control Blower Speed
Section : 40 - Planter and 6405, 6605 and 7405 Tractors
Check Hydraulic System
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses and Monitor Harness
Vacuum Motor Return Coupler
Hookup for VacuMeter
Section : 45 - Planter and 7000 Series Tractor Hookup
Check Hydraulic System
Rockshaft Control Lever Lock
Vacuum Meter Pump
Connecting Hydraulic Lift Hoses and COMPUTER TRAK Monitor (4-Row and 6-RN)
Connecting Hydraulic Lift Hoses and COMPUTER TRAK Monitor (6-Rw and 8-RN)
SeedStar Monitor Hook-Up
Motor Return Coupler
Hookup for VacuMeter Using Tractor Valve to Control Blower Speed
Hookup for VacuMeter Using Power Beyond and Planter Valve to Control Blower Speed
Section : 50 - Planter and 8000 Series Tractor Hookup
Check Hydraulic System
Rockshaft Control Lever Lock
Set Valve Controls
COMPUTER TRAk 150-250 Monitor Hook-Up
SeedStar Monitor Hook-Up
Motor Return Coupler
Hookup for VacuMeter Using Tractor Valve Control Blower Speed
Hookup for VacuMeter Using Power Beyond and Planter Valve to Control Blower Speed
Section : 55 - Detaching from Tractor
Detaching from Tractor (4-Row and 6-RN)
Detaching from Tractor (6-RW and 8-RN)
Section : 60 - Transporting
Transport Safely
Install Service Lock and Marker Locks (1750 Standard)
Install Marker Locks (1750 Conservation)
Drive-Disconnect Wheel Modules
Raise Support Stand (4-Row and 6-RN)
Raise Support Stand (6-RW and 8-RN)
Section : 65 - Preparing the Vacuum Meter Unit
Choosing Seed Disks
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Selecting Seed Disks
Seed Disk Recommendations
Selecting Seed Disks
Seed Disk Recommendations
Checking Seed Disk Cell
Install Seed Disk
Adjusting Vacuum Meter Baffle
Adjusting Meter Hub
Sugar Beet, Sorghum and Sweet Corn Seed Knockout Wheel
Installing Knockout Assembly (Sugar Beets and Sorghum)
Installing Knockout Assembly (Sweet Corn)
Installing Knockout Assembly for Edible Bean Disk - Flat Type
Installing Double Eliminator (Sweet Corn/Edible Bean Disk - Flat Type)
Selecting Correct Vacuum Meter Brush
How to Change Brush
Installing Brush
Check Hydraulic Connections
Section : 70 - Preparing the Plateless Meter Unit
Plateless Seed Hoppers
Feed Cup Metering Unit
Soybean Feed Cup
Low-Rate Sorghum1
Acid Delinted Cotton and Small Soybeans1
Replace Feed Cup or Radial Bean Meter with Finger Pickup
Section : 75 - Operating the Planter
General
Leveling Planter (4-Row and 6-RN)
Leveling Planter (6-RW and 8-RN)
Marker Length
Rephasing Hydraulic System (6-RW and 8-RN)
Marker Adjustment
Marker Float Range
Raising and Lowering Markers
Independent Marker Control (Optional)
Marker Breakaway Bolt (1750 Conservation)
Marker Shear Bolt or Cotter Pin (1750 Standard)
Marker Cable Length (1750 Standard)
Marker Rate of Drop (1750 Standard)
Pneumatic Down Force
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Changing Planting Depth
Stagger Closing Wheels
Closing Wheel Adjustment when Planting Small Seeds at Shallow Depths
Adjusting Closing Wheel Down Force
Center (Align) Closing Wheels
Walking Gauge Wheels
Filling Seed Hoppers
Emptying Seed Hoppers (Vacuum Meter)
Emptying Seed Hoppers (Plateless Meter)
Inspection and Cleanout of Seed Hoppers and Metering Units
Section : 80 - How to Use Planting Rate Charts
How to Use Planting Rate Charts
Changing Input Sprocket Combinations (1750 Conservation)
Changing Planting Rate Sprocket Combinations (1750 Conservation)
Changing Input Sprocket Combination (1750 Standard)
Changing Planting Rate Sprocket Combinations (1750 Standard)
Finding Transmission Sprocket Settings for Row Widths Not Shown in the Operator's Manual
Section : 85 - Operating the Vacuum Meter
Vacuum Meter Operating Characteristics
Use of Talc Lubricant
Set Vacuum Level
Zeroing the Vacuum Gauge After Installation
Vacuum Level for Corn Using H136478, A43215, or A50617 Seed Disks
Vacuum Level for Corn Using A52391 or A52904 Seed Disks
Vacuum Level for Oil Sunflower
Vacuum Level for Confectionary Sunflower
Vacuum Level for Sweet Corn
Vacuum Level for Peanuts
Vacuum Level for Sugar Beet Seed
Vacuum Seed Chart - Flat Edible Bean Disk
Section : 90 - Vacuum Meter Seed Charts
Decal Seed Charts
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and
Vacuum Meter Brush for Corn Seed
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Corn Seed
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Corn Seed Using Flat Medium Edible Bean Disk
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Corn Seed Using Large Sweet Corn Disk
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and
Vacuum Meter Brush for Oil Sunflower Seed
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Oil Sunflower Seed
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and
Vacuum Meter Brush for Confectionary Sunflower Seed
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Confectionary Sunflower Seed
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and
Vacuum Meter Brush for Sweet Corn Seed
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Sweet Corn Seed
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Cotton
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Cotton Hilldrop
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and
Vacuum Meter Brush for Sorghum
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Sorghum
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and
Vacuum Meter Brush for Sorghum
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Sorghum
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and
Vacuum Meter Brush for Soybeans
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Soybeans
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Sugar Beet Seed
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and
Vacuum Meter Brush for Small Edible Beans
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Small Edible Beans
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and
Vacuum Meter Brush for Medium Edible Beans
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Medium Edible Beans
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Vacuum Level, Baffle position and Vacuum meter brush for large edible beans
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Large Edible Beans
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Peanuts
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Peanuts
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Edible Beans-Flat-Type
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Vacuum Level, Baffle Position and Vacuum Meter Brush for Edible Beans-Flat-Type
Section : 95 - Operating the Plateless Meter
Finger Pickup Metering Unit Operating Characteristics
Feed Cup Operating Characteristics
Section : 100 - Plateless Meter Seed Charts
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Beans Per Ft-Lb. Per Acre
Beans Per Ft.-Lb. Per Acre
Planting Small Soybeans with Soybean Feed Cup
Small Soybeans-Beans per FT.-LB. Per acre
Small Soybeans-Beans Per Ft.-Lb. Per Acre
Planting Acid-Delinted Cotton with Soybean Feed Cup
Section : 105 - Operating the Radial Bean Meter
Radial Bean Meter Operating Characteristics
Section : 110 - Radial Bean Meter Seed Charts
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Section : 115 - Checking Seed Population
Checking Seed Population
Drive Wheel Slippage
Section : 120 - General Attachments
Wheel Chain Trash Deflector
Drive Wheel Rock Guard
Unit Down Force Springs
Heavy-Duty Down Force Springs
Pneumatic Down Force
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Unit Mounted Coulter
Align Coulter with TRU-VEE Opener
Conservation Furrowers
Tine-Tooth Tillage Attachment
Heavy-Duty Closing Wheels
Rotary Scraper
Row Leveler Chain
Frame Mounted Coulter
Coulter/Row Cleaner Height Adjustment
Disk Closing Attachment
In-Furrow Press Wheel
Fertilizer System Pressure Gauge
Section : 125 - Granular Chemical Attachment
Granular Chemical Attachment
U.S. Measurement
Calibrating Insecticide/Herbicide Meter
Seed Furrow Insecticide Placement Bracket
175 mm (7 In.) Insecticide Band Spreader (Front Mounted)
Rear Mount Insecticide Spreader
Herbicide Diffuser
Windshield
Tine-Tooth Incorporator
Section : 130 - Liquid Chemical Attachment
Liquid Herbicide Pre-Emerge Spray Attachment
Section : 135 - Dry Fertilizer Attachment
Dry Fertilizer
Checking Dry Fertilizer Rates (U.S. Measurement)
Dry Fertilizer Approximate Delivery Rates in Lb./Acre
Dry Fertilizer Approximate Delivery Rates in Lb./Acre
Storing Dry Fertilizer
Surface Applicator Bracket
Section : 140 - Liquid Fertilizer Attachment
QUIK-FILL™ Liquid Fertilizer
Section : 145 - Liquid Fertilizer Piston Pump
System Operation
Priming and Initial Start Up of Pump
How to Set Liquid Fertilizer Rates
Setting Pump Drive
Liquid Fertilizer Rate Chart
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Checking Fertilizer Rates
Adjusting Pump to Pump Number Setting
Changing Orifice in Special Fitting
Clean Strainer
Strainer Maintenance
Section : 150 - Liquid Fert.-Squeeze Type Metering Pump
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Changing Fertilizer Transmission Sprocket Combinations
Changing Driver and Driven Gear Combinations
Operating the Metering Pump
Checking Fertilizer Rates
How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
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Ballast Attachment
Section : 155 - Double-Disk Fertilizer Opener Attachment
Double-Disk Fertilizer Opener
Adjusting Unit Mounted Fertilizer Opener
Section : 160 - Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Attachment
Single-Disk Fertilizer Openers
Setting the Gauge Wheel
Adjusting Down Force
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Adjusting Cast Spout
Installing Heavy-Duty Spring
Section : 165 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Vacuum Meter
Plateless Meter
Liquid Fertilizer-Piston Pump System
Radial Bean Meter
Filling Marker Hydraulic Cylinders
Bleeding Hydraulic Lift System (4-Row and 6-RN)
Bleeding Hydraulic Lift System (6-RW and 8-RN)
Section : 170 - Lubrication
Grease
Multiluber Grease
Lubrication Symbols
Alternative Lubricants
Roller Chain and Pesticide Gear Lubrication
Special Lubricants for Vacuum Seed Meters
(Finger Pickup Only)
(Radial Bean Meter Only)
Section : 175 - Service
Practice Safe Maintenance
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Install Service Lock (1750 Standard)
Install Service Locks (1750 Conservation)
Service Tires Safely
Replacing Drill Shaft Cotter Pins and Countershaft Shear Pins
Ratchet Drive
Marker Shear Bolt or Cotter Pin (1750 Standard)
Removing Marker Actuator and Cables (1750 Standard)
Installing Marker Actuator and Cables (1750 Standard)
Marker Cable Length (1750 Standard)
Replacing Marker Breakaway Bolt (1750 Conservation)
Drive Wheels
Coulter Maintenance
Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance
Double-Disk Fertilizer Openers
Chemical Meter Maintenance
Cleaning Insecticide and/or Herbicide Hoppers
Vacuum Gauge Filter
Clean Vacuum Pump Motor Guard
Clean Vacuum Manifold System
Clean Vacuum Meter Drive
Vacuum Meter Inspection and Service
Seed Drive Mechanism Adjustment
High Residue Chain Idler
Vacuum Motor Inspection
Installing New Vacuum Seal
Finger Pickup Mechanism
Radial Bean Meter Inspection and Service
Adjusting Gauge Wheels
Replacing Seed Opener Blades and Seed Tube Guard
Replacing Cotter Pins in Dry Fertilizer Drive Shaft
Cleaning Dry Fertilizer Hoppers
Replacing Auger Sections
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Cleaning Liquid Fertilizer Tanks
Cleaning Liquid Fertilizer Tank Lid Fittings and Drip Line Hoses
Metering Pump (Squeeze Pump)
Clean Strainer Screen (Piston Pump)
Section : 180 - Storage
Beginning of the Season Service
Service at the End of the Season
Piston Pump Storage Procedures
Fertilizer System
Dispose Of Spray Cans Safely
Piston Pump Storage Procedures
Pneumatic Down Force
Section : 185 - Crime Prevention Tips
Help Prevent Crime
Record AG Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately
Section : 190 - Specifications
Specifications
Planter Dimensions (4-Row and 6-RN)
Planter Dimensions (6-Row Wide and 8-Row Narrow)
Height of Planter in Transport
Record Serial Number (1750 Conservation)
Record Serial Number (1750 Standard)
Technical Information
Publications for This Planter
Seed Charts
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
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