OMA69662: 1700 and 1730 MAXEMERGE® Plus Integral Planters table of contents

1700 and 1730 MAXEMERGE® Plus Integral Planters

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Foreword
Machine Photo
A Message to Our Customers
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Section : 35 - Attaching the Machine

Section : 40 - Detaching Machine

Detaching from Tractor

Section : 45 - Transporting

Transporting Safely
Preparing for Transport
Marker Transport Locks

Section : 50 - Operating the Machine

General
Raising and Lowering Machine
Leveling-Integral Machines
Leveling 12-Row Machines
Adjusting Marker Length-1700 Machines
Adjusting Marker Length-1730 Machines
Adjusting Marker Disk
Marker Float Range
Marker Breakaway Bolts
Raising and Lowering Independent Markers
Raising and Lowering Automatic Markers
Shear Protection Points
Adjusting Planting Depth
Adjusting Closing Wheel Down Force
Centering Closing Wheels
Adjusting Closing Wheel Spacing
Staggering Closing Wheels
Changing Input Sprocket Combinations
Changing Planting Rate Sprocket Combinations
Finding Transmission Sprocket Settings for Row Widths Not Shown in Operator's Manual
Filling Seed Hoppers
Inspection and Cleanout of Seed Hoppers and Metering Units
Locking Up Split Row Units
Lowering Locked Up Split Row Units

Section : 55 - Operating the Vacuum Meter

Vacuum Meter Operating Characteristics
Use of Talc Lubricant
Zeroing Vacuum Gauge
Setting Vacuum Level
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 Level Seed Chart-Flat Edible-Bean Disk

Section : 60 - Vacuum Meter Rate Charts

Section : 65 - Operating the Plateless Meter

Finger Pick-Up Metering Unit Operating Characteristics
Using Powdered Graphite
Feed-Cup Operating Characteristics

Section : 70 - Plateless Meter Rate Charts

How to Use Planting Rate Charts
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Converting Edible Beans Per Foot to Pounds Per Acre-Various Seed Sizes-15 In. to 20 In. Rows
Converting Edible Beans Per Foot to Pounds Per Acre-Various Seed Sizes-30 In. to 40 In. Rows
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Planting Small Soybeans with Soybean Feed Cup
Converting Beans Per Foot to Pounds Per Acre-Small Soybeans-15 In. to 20 In. Rows
Converting Beans Per Foot to Pounds Per Acre-Small Soybeans-30 In. to 40 In. Rows
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Planting Acid-Delinted Cotton with Soybean Feed-Cup
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Section : 75 - Operating the Radial Bean Meter

Radial Bean Meter Operating Characteristics
Using Powdered Graphite

Section : 80 - Radial Bean Meter Rate Charts

How to Use Planting Rate Charts
Setting Radial Bean Meter
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Section : 85 - Checking Seed Population

Checking Seed Population
Drive-Wheel Slippage-Machines with Seed Transmission

Section : 90 - General Attachments

General
SEEDSTAR® Variable Rate Drive System
Walking Gauge Wheels
Dual Gauge Wheels
3.0 Bushel Hopper
Seed Tubes
Rotary Scraper
Heavy-Duty Scraper
Heavy-Duty Closing Wheels
Disk Closing Attachment
Drag Closing Attachment
In-Furrow Press Wheel
Unit Down Force Springs
Heavy-Duty Down Force Springs
Pneumatic Down Force
Unit Mounted Coulter
Vacuum Meter Gauges
Row Cleaners
Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Coulter
Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Double Disk Fertilizer Opener
Row Leveler Chain
Conservation Furrowers
V-Wings
Tine-Tooth Tillage
Drive Wheel Chain Trash Deflector
Drive Wheel Rock Guard
Fertilizer System Pressure Gauge
Liquid Chemical Attachment

Section : 95 - Granular Chemical Attachment

Granular Chemical Attachment
Determining Application Rate and Initial Meter Setting
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Calibrating Insecticide/Herbicide Meter
Lid Fill Closed Handling System
Idler Options
Insecticide Seed-Furrow Placement Bracket
Insecticide Band Spreader (Front Mounted)
Insecticide Band Spreader (Rear Mounted)
Herbicide Diffuser
Windshield
Tine-Tooth Incorporator

Section : 100 - Liquid Fertilizer-Piston Pump

System Operation
Priming and Initial Start Up of Pump
How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
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Setting Pump Drive Range
Checking Fertilizer Rates
Adjusting Pump to Pump Number Setting
Changing Orifice in Special Fitting
Cleaning Strainer
Strainer Maintenance

Section : 105 - Unit Mounted Double-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Adjusting Unit Mounted Fertilizer Opener

Section : 110 - Unit Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Adjusting Unit Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Section : 115 - Lubrication

Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
Grease
Lubrication Symbols
Alternative Lubricants
Lubrication-Vacuum Seed Meters
Lubrication-Radial Bean Meter
Lubrication-Finger Pick-Up
Roller Chain and Pesticide Sprocket Lubrication
Lubrication-As Required
Lubrication-Beginning of Season
Lubrication-Every 10 Hours or Daily
Lubrication-Every 50 Hours
Lubrication-Every 100 Hours
Lubrication-Every 200 Hours
Lubrication-End of Season

Section : 120 - Troubleshooting

Frame
Drives
Row Units
Markers
Vacuum Meter
Plateless Meter
Radial Bean Meter
Liquid Fertilizer System
Liquid Fertilizer-Piston Pump System

Section : 125 - Service

Detailed Service Information-Use TM1721
Using Safe Service Procedures
Practice Safe Maintenance
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Service Tires Safely
Blocking Machine in Raised Position

Section : 130 - Service-As Required

Cleaning Vacuum Pump Motor Guard
Replacing Fingers-Finger Pick-Up Meter
Seed Drive Mechanism Adjustment
Aligning Chemical Meter Drive
High-Residue Chain Idler
Installing New Vacuum Seal
Replacing Seed-Opener Blades and Seed-Tube Guard
Adjusting Gauge Wheels
Inspecting Seed Belt-Finger Pick-Up Meter
Drive Shaft Bearing-Finger Pick-Up Meter
Filling Marker Hydraulic Cylinders
Replacing Marker Breakaway Bolt
Replacing Cotter Shear Pins
Servicing Wheel Bearings
Lift-Assist Wheels Maintenance
Coulter Maintenance
Disk Closing Attachment
Ratchet Drive

Section : 135 - Service-Beginning of Season

Cleaning Meter Drive
Tighten Liquid Fertilizer Hose Clamps
Coulter Maintenance
Chemical Meter Maintenance
Servicing Wheel Bearings
Lift-Assist Wheels
Servicing Wheel Bearings

Section : 140 - Service-Every 10 Hours or Daily

Cleaning Insecticide and/or Herbicide Hoppers
Inspecting Vacuum Motor
Cleaning Strainer Screen

Section : 145 - Service-Every 50 Hours

Cleaning Vacuum Manifold System
Finger Pick-Up Meter
Tightening Wheel Bolts

Section : 150 - Service-Every 100 Hours

Coulter Maintenance
Finger Pick-Up Mechanism
Drive Wheels

Section : 155 - Service Every 200 Hours

Coulter Maintenance

Section : 160 - Service-End of Season

Cleaning Insecticide and/or Herbicide Hoppers
Vacuum-Gauge Filter
Cleaning Vacuum Pump Motor Guard
Vacuum Meter Inspection and Service
Radial Bean Meter Inspection and Service
Cleaning Special Fitting Screen

Section : 165 - Storage

Removing From Storage
Storing the Machine
Fertilizer System
Piston Pump Storage Procedures
Pneumatic Down Force

Section : 170 - Specifications

Specifications
1700 Machines
1730 Machines
Record Serial Number

Section : 175 - 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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