Troubleshooting Meter Drive System

Symptom Problem Solution

Main drive clutch will not engage.

Blown tractor fuse.

Replace tractor fuse.

No power on pin 7 of 7-pin tractor plug.

Connect pin 7 wire to power.

Remote seeder switch open (seeding out of ground).

Lower seeding equipment to close switch.

Remote seeder switch out of adjustment.

Adjust so switch is open when seeding is raised from ground; closed when lowered into ground.

Faulty remote seeder switch.

Replace switch.

Poor or damaged wiring.

Inspect and repair clutch and remote switch wiring and connections.

No control signal.

Use power jumper to hot wire clutch in engaged position.

Faulty clutch.

Replace clutch.

Faulty display console or controller.

See your John Deere dealer.

No product delivery with clutches engaged.

Meter overload; drive pin sheared.

Replace sheared drive pin with 2.5 mm diameter cotter pin.

Engage meter only when fan is running to avoid overload.

Half-width disconnects closed, blocking product from meter.

Open half-width disconnects.

Large product bridging meter entry.

Install agitators above active runs to keep product free flowing.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Independent meter clutch will not engage.

Dirty solenoids.

Remove dirt from solenoid, clutch and housing.

Operating lever jammed.

Repair operating lever. Wire in raised position until repairs are made.

No power on pin 7 of 7-pin tractor plug.

Connect pin 7 wire to power.

Poor or damaged wiring.

Inspect and repair wiring or connectors.

Faulty clutch.

Repair or replace clutch. See your John Deere dealer.

Faulty solenoid.

Replace solenoid. See your John Deere dealer.

Faulty relay.

Replace relay. See your John Deere dealer.

Faulty display console or controller.

See your John Deere dealer.

Main drive or independent meter clutch slipping.

Low power to clutch or solenoid.

Check wiring connections.

Check tractor electrical system. See your John Deere dealer.

Meter drive blocked.

Remove blockage.

Faulty clutch or solenoid.

Repair or replace clutch and/or solenoid. See your John Deere dealer.

Application rate above or below expected rate.

Transmission out of adjustment.

Adjust transmission to proper setting for desired application rate. See Rate Chart for setting.

Wrong drive sprockets installed.

Change sprockets to agree with rear tire size and seeding row spacing.

Faulty meter drive transmission.

Check transmission output. See your John Deere dealer for replacement.

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