The QUIK-FILL ™ Liquid Fertilizer System allows one-point filling instead of filling individual tanks.

The fertilizer tanks each hold approximately 264L (70 U.S. gal.) per tank. The fertilizer is distributed to the

QUIK-FILL is a trademark of Deere & Company.

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CAUTION: Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper selection or use can injure persons, animals, plants, soil or other property. BE SAFE. Select the right chemical for the job. Handle and apply it with care. Follow instructions of the chemical manufacturer. Check all valves, fittings, hose clamps, plugs and caps for tightness and soundness before admitting liquid fertilizer to the system. Check again at regular intervals and replace pipe and hoses when worn, cracked or leaking.

When using liquid fertilizer, excessive pressure can cause tank rupture. Shut OFF nurse tank pump as soon as attachment tanks are FULL.

To fill liquid fertilizer tanks, proceed as follows:

Close shut-off valves (A) to pumps.

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NOTE: If shut-off valve lever is hard to operate, proceed as follows:

Internal O-rings located in the valve prevent valve leakage. The "preload" on these O-rings can be adjusted to allow both leak-free operation and easy operation of valve lever. Turn large nut until lever moves smoothly without overtightening, which can cause damage to the O-rings.

Close valve (A) and remove dust cover from quick-attaching coupler.

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Secure nurse tank to quick-attaching coupler.

Open shut-off valve (A).

IMPORTANT: It is recommended that the nurse tank pump be no larger than a 40 mm (1-1/2 in.) centrifugal pump with a 2.2 kW (3 to 5 hp) gasoline engine. If a 50 mm (2 in.) centrifugal pump is used with a 3.7 to 5.5 kW (5 to 7-1/2 hp) gasoline engine, it is recommended that the engine be run at half throttle. It is not recommended that a 75 mm (3 in.) centrifugal pump be used. These larger pumps may exceed the liquid fertilizer attachment pressure limit, resulting in damage to liquid tanks. Signs of excessive pressure will be leakage through the seals of the tank caps and bottom fittings. Another sign would be swelling of the tanks, which could cause possible cracking or bursting of tanks or lids.

After fertilizer tanks have been filled, shut off pump engine on nurse tank, close shut-off valve (A) at fill point and close valve on nurse tank.

Remove nurse tank hose from planter.

Open valve(s) (B) to fertilizer pump(s).

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