1860 No-Till Air Drill
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Foreword
1860 No-Till Drill
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Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Operate Safely
Stay Clear of Air Hoses
Use a Signal Person
Park Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Transport Safely
Tow Loads Safely
Service Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Service Tires Safely
Support Raised Equipment
Safety Signs
Section : 10 - Preparing the Tractor
Use The Tractor Operator's Manual
Determining Tractor Requirements
Low-Pressure Drain Connection
Preparing Hydraulic System-Tractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
Preparing Hydraulic System-8000 and 9000 Series Tractors
Rockshaft Height Stop
Positioning Drawbar
Lever Lock Clip-Tractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
Installing Lever Lock Clip-Tractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
Section : 15 - Preparing the Machine
Checking and Lubricating 1860 No-Till Drill
Checking Tire Pressure
Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Tightening Hardware
Installing Frame QUIK-TATCH™ Weights
Opener Components and Adjustments
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Adjusting Gauge Wheel and Seeding Depth
Adjusting Press Wheel and Closing Wheel Down Force
Positioning Closing Wheels
Positioning Seed Boots
Checking Opener Adjustments
Customizing Meter Segments
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1860 No-Till Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1860 No-Till Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1860 No-Till Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1860 No-Till Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1860 No-Till Drill
Section : 20 - Attaching Machine
Use Tractor and Air Seeder Operator's Manuals
Configuration Identification
Use a Safety Chain
Use Correct Safety Chain At Tractor Hitch
Making Proper Hose Connections
Hand Signals
Attaching Machine to Tractor-Seeding Tool or 1900 Tow-Between Cart
Attaching Seeding Tool To 1900 Tow-Between Cart
Attaching 1900 Tow-Behind Cart to Air Seeder
Connecting Remote Seeder Switch Wiring (If Equipped)
Connecting Optional Monitor Wiring (If Equipped)
Opening and Closing Opener Lock-Up Valve
Positioning Change Valve (If Equipped)
Checking Rockshaft/Opener Control Operation
Checking Fan Operation on 1900 Cart
Setting Fold/Marker Selector Valve (If Equipped)
Checking Wing Fold Operation
Section : 25 - Detaching Machine
Detaching Machine From Tractor-Seeding Tool or 1900 Tow-Between Cart
Detaching Seeding Tool From 1900 Tow-Between Cart
Detaching 1900 Tow-Behind Cart From Seeding Tool
Section : 30 - Transporting
Use a Safety Chain
Attaching Safety Chains
Using Warning Lights
Attaching Warning Light Plug
Keep Riders Off Machine
Positioning Tractor Drawbar for Transport
Locking Up Rockshaft and Openers
Follow Safe Transport Procedures
Positioning Hitch Jack for Transport
Section : 35 - Operating the Machine
Keep Riders Off Machine
Follow Safe Operating Procedures
Stay Clear of Air Hoses
Guidelines for Use
Tightening Hardware
Understanding Active Hydraulic Opener Down-Pressure System
Locking SCV Lever for Active Down-Pressure Operation
Positioning Change Valve (If Equipped)
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-John Deere 8000 Series and 9000 Series Row-Crop Tractors With Closed Center Hydraulic Systems
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-John Deere 55-60 Series and Four-Wheel Drive Tractors With Closed Center Hydraulic Systems
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-Tractors With Open Center Hydraulic Systems
Preparing to Operate Air Drill in Field
Operating in Wet Conditions
Operating Row Markers (If Equipped)
Operating 19 cm (7.5 in.) or 38 (15 in.) Dual Row Spacing (If Equipped)
Switching from 19 cm (7.5 in.) to 38 cm (15 in.) Row Spacing
Switching from 38 cm (15 in.) to 19 cm (7.5 in.) row spacing
Adjusting Wing Fold Operation
Section : 40 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Grease
Lubricant Storage
Beginning and End of Season
Lubrication Symbols
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Lubricate Hitch Jack
Lubricate Wheel Pivot Bearings
Lubricate Wheel Bearings
Lubricate Opener Depth Gauge Arm
Section : 45 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Opener Down-Pressure System
Opener Down-Pressure System (Tractor With Open-Center Hydraulics)
Section : 50 - Service
Using Safe Service Procedures
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Replacing Ground Engaging Tools
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Checking Tire Pressure
Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
Removing Hydraulic Cylinders
Installing and Bleeding Wing Fold Cylinders
Repairing Closing Wheel Assembly
Repairing Press Wheel Assembly
Repairing Gauge Wheel Assembly
Repairing Smooth-Sided Gauge Wheel Assembly
Checking Gauge Wheel Clearance-All Gauge Wheels
Replacing Disk Openers and Hub Assembly
Inspecting Boots and Disk Openers
Replacing Seed Deflectors and Boots
Replacing Opener Arm Pivot Bushings
Understanding 1900 Commodity Cart Air Velocity and Hose Routings-SN (AO1900 H or T -680100)
Understanding 1900 Commodity Cart Air Velocity and Hose Routings-SN (AO1900 H or T 680101- )
Section : 55 - Storage
Preparing for Storage
Removing From Storage
Section : 60 - Specifications
1860 No-Till Drill Specifications1
Opener Specifications
Width, Height and Weight-1860 No-Till Drill
Recommended Tractors
Record Serial Number1
Section : 65 - 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
Technical Information
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