1910 Commodity Air Cart
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Foreword
Predelivery
Delivery
Dealer's Record
After Sale
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Operate Safely
Stay Clear of Air Hoses
Use a Signal Person
Keep Shields in Place
Park Safely
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Pesticides and Fertilizers Carefully
Use Handholds and Steps
Keep Riders Off Machines
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Transport Safely
Transport Safely (Continued)
Tow Loads Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Operating in Hilly Conditions and Addition of Ballast-1690
Service Machine Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Service Tires Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Stay Clear of Air Hoses
Keep Shields In Place
Follow Safe Operating Procedures
Safety Signs
Safety Features-1910 Commodity Air Cart
Section : 10 - General Information
Look for Supplemental Information
Use Your Tractor and Seeding Tool Operator's Manuals
Air Cart/Seeding Terms and Definitions
Configuration Identification
Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor-General
Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual
Calculating Minimum Tractor Weight for Safe Transport
Calculating Minimum Tractor Weight For Safe Transport-Chart
Determining Tractor Requirements
Raise and Lock 3-Point Hitch
Positioning Drawbar
Use a Safety Chain
Low-Pressure Drain Connection
Selective-Control-Valve Lever Stop (30-60 Series Tractor)
Preparing Hydraulic System-Tractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
Preparing Hydraulic System (8000 and 9000 Series Tractors)
Using Convenience Outlet
Powering GREENSTAR® Display Console
Protect Monitor and Control System From High Voltage
Powering Cart Clutches and Lights
Section : 20 - Preparing the Tractor-GREENSTAR® Display Installation
Installing GREENSTAR® Display (30-70 Series Tractors)
Installing GREENSTAR® Display (8000, 8010, 8020, 9000, 9010, 9020 Series Tractors with out GREENSTAR® Ready Option)
Installing GREENSTAR® Display (8010, 8010T, 8020, 8020T, 9000, 9000T, 9020, 9020T Series Tractors with GREENSTAR® Ready Option)
Section : 25 - Preparing the Tractor-Radar Installation
Installing Radar (30-55 Series Four-Wheel Drive Tractors)
Installing Radar (30-60 Series Row Crop Tractors)
Modification and Installation of Radar Bracket (60 Series Four-Wheel Drive Tractors)
Modification and Installation of Radar Bracket (70 Series Four-Wheel Drive Tractors)
Install Radar (8000 Series Tractors)
Section : 30 - Preparing the Machine
Preparing and Lubricating 1910 Commodity Air Cart
Positioning Hitch Link-Tow-Between Cart
Changing Rear Tires
Changing Row Spacing
Determining Tow-Behind (TBH) Commodity Cart/Seeding Tool Compatibility
Section : 35 - Attaching and Detaching
Use Your Tractor and Seeding Tool Operator's Manuals
Use Correct Safety Chain at Tractor Hitch
Making Proper Hose Connections
Hydraulic Component Identification (8000 Series Tractors)
Hydraulic Component Identification-Less Hitch (9000 Series Tractors)
Attaching Machine to Tractor (Seeding Tool or Tow-Between Cart)
Attaching Seeding Tool to Tow-Between Cart
Attaching Tow-Behind Cart to Air Seeder
Connecting Remote Seeder Switch Wiring
Connecting Disk Lowering Solenoid Wiring-730 Air Disk Drill
Raising and Lowering Parking Stands-730 Air Disk Drill
Connecting Optional TouchSet™ Depth Control Wiring-1810 Seeding Tool
Connecting Optional Blockage Warning/Seed Counting Wiring Harness (If Equipped)
Opening and Closing Transport Lock-Up Valve
Checking Hydraulic Control Functions
Detaching Machines From Tractor
Detaching Seeding Tool From Tow-Between Cart
Detaching Tow-Behind Cart From Seeding Tool
Rear Hitch-Tow-Behind Cart (Attachment)
Warning Light Harness-Rear Hitch Attachment (Tow-Behind Carts)
Hand Signals
Section : 40 - Transporting
Attaching Safety Chains
Using Warning Lights and SMV
Keep Riders Off Machine
Tow Loads Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Transport Safely
Positioning Tractor Drawbar for Transport
Locking Up Depth Control
Disengage Main Clutch for Transport
Transport Speed Explanation
Using Yard Hitch-Tow-Behind Cart
Transporting Rear Attached Implement-Tow-Behind Cart
Reducing Transport Weave-Tow-Behind Cart
Operation or Transport on Hillsides
Operation or Transport On Hillsides (Continued)
Operating in Hilly Conditions and Addition of Ballast-1690
Section : 45 - Operating Machine-General
Operating Guidelines
Operational Checklist
Operating in the Field
Operation or Transport on Hillsides
Operation or Transport On Hillsides (Continued)
Operating in Hilly Conditions and Addition of Ballast-1690
Hillside Operation
Section : 50 - Operating Machine-Product Metering
Meter Drive System Description
Connecting Main Clutch Power Jumper (Limp Home Feature)
Operating Half-Width Disconnects
Product Metering
Removing Meter Cartridge Assembly
Interchangeable Meter Cartridge Assemblies
Adjusting Agitator Shaft Action
Meter Cleanout Procedure
Cleanout Plug
Catch Bag
Active Meter Guide
Adding Meter Segments and Agitators
Installing Agitators
Opening and Closing Product Runs
Changing Product Handling Meter Segments
Customizing Meter Segments
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-730 Air Disk Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-730 Air Disk Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-735/737 Air Seeding Tools
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-735/737 Air Seeding Tools
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1690 Soybean Special
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1690 Soybean Special
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1810 Air Seeding Tools (3-Section)
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1810 Air Seeding Tools (5-Section)
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1820 Flex Air Hoe Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1820 Flex Air Hoe Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1820 Flex Air Hoe Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1860/1890 No-Till Air Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1860/1890 No-Till Air Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1860/1890 No-Till Air Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1860/1890 No-Till Air Drill
Meter Cartridge/Seeding Tool Diagram-1860/1890 No-Till Air Drill
Section : 55 - Operating Machine-Air System
Air System Description
Systematic Approach to Air Run Identification
Understanding Air Velocity and Hose Routings
Tank Open Indicator Gauge
Operating 19 cm (7.5 in.) or 38 cm (15 in.) Dual Row Spacing Option (1860/1890 No-Till Air Drill Only)
Switching from 19 cm (7.5 in.) to 38 cm (15 in.) Row Spacing (1860/1890 No-Till Air Drill Only)
Switching from 38 cm (15 in.) to 19 cm (7.5 in.) row spacing (1860/1890 No-Till Air Drill Only)
Setting Fan/Auger Selector Valve
Determining Fan Speed
Adjusting Double-Shoot Damper
Inspect Air System Seals, Hoses and Header Rings
Adjusting Tank Lid Down Pressure and Centering Tabs
Clean Fan Intake Screen
Clean Out Procedures
Switching Stationary Double-Shoot From Top-Shoot To Bottom-Shoot
Adjusting Stop Slide Bracket
Reconfiguring Stationary Double-Shoot Manifold
Section : 60 - Operating Machine-Monitor Set-Up
Monitor and Control System-Standard Air Cart Equipment
Monitor/Control System Components
Communication System Terminator
Monitor Set-Up Flow Charts
Monitor Set-up Work Sheets
GREENSTAR® Display Start-Up
Set-Up Mode-Standard GREENSTAR® Performance Monitor
Set-Up Mode-Adjust Display Contrast and Backlight
Changing Readout Language and Units-of-Measure-GREENSTAR® Display
Set-Up Mode-Calibrate Tractor Radar Sensor (If Equipped)
Set-Up Mode-Run Page Layout
Air Cart Set-Up Mode-Overview
Air Cart Set-Up Mode-Configure Air Cart
Air Cart Set-Up Mode-Configure Seeding Tool and Air System
Custom Set-Up For Non-Standard Seeding Tools (Configure Seeding Tool and Air Cart)
Air Cart Set-Up Mode-Calibrate Sensors
Air Seeder Monitor Set-Up-Optional Equipment
Set-Up Mode-Air Cart Blockage
Set-Up Mode-Seed Counter
Air Cart Monitor Set-Up Checklist
Section : 65 - Operating Machine-Monitor Operation
Monitor Operation Flow Charts
Air Cart Run Mode
Air Cart Run Mode With Options
Controlling Product Delivery Clutches
Remote Tillage/Implement Switch (If Equipped)
Setting Fan Speed-Tractor With In-Cab SCV Controls
Setting Fan Speed-Tractor With Mechanical SCV'S Outside of Cab
Air Cart Set-Up Mode-Target Seeding Speed
Air Cart Set-Up Mode-Tank Meter Set-Up
Air Cart Set-Up Mode-Calibrate Meters
Variable Rate Control System
Set-Up Mode-Variable Rate
Air Cart Monitor Operations Checklist
Air Cart INFO (Information) Mode (Without Options)
Using Field/Flow Calculator-GREENSTAR® Display
INFO (Information) Mode-Standard GREENSTAR® Display
INFO (Information) Mode-Blockage Monitoring
INFO (Information) Mode-Seed Counter
Section : 70 - Operating Machine-Warnings, Cautions, and Advisories
Audio Alarm Signals
Warnings, Cautions and Advisories-Standard GREENSTAR® Display
Stop Warning Messages and Reactions-Air Cart
Caution Warning Messages and Reactions-Air Cart
Information Warning Messages and Reactions-Air Cart
Informative Caution Messages and Reactions-Air Cart
Caution Warning Messages and Reactions-Seed Counters and Blockage
Informative Caution Messages and Reactions-Seed Counter
Informative Caution Messages and Reactions-Blockage Monitor
Section : 75 - Operating Machine-Setting Metering Rates
Using Pounds of Seed Per Acre Chart
Using Pounds of Seed Per Acre Chart (Continued)
Using Kilograms of Seeds Per Hectare Chart
Pounds of Seed Per Acre-Soybeans
Kilograms of Seeds Per Hectare-Soybeans
Seeds Per Foot Per Row-Soybeans
Seeds Per Meter Per Row-Soybeans
Pounds of Seed Per Acre for Desired Plants Per Acre-Sunflowers
Adjusting for Seed Germination
Custom Products-Unlisted Products
Emptying Front and Rear Tanks Simultaneously (lb/acre)
Emptying Front and Rear Tanks Simultaneously (kg/hectare)
Understanding Meter Settings
Air Cart Set-Up Mode-Target Seeding Speed
Air Cart Set-Up Mode-Tank Meter Set-Up
Air Cart Set-Up Mode-Calibrate Meters
Variable Rate Control System
Set-Up Mode-Variable Rate
Using Rate Charts
Rate Chart (Pounds-Per-Acre)-Low Rate (Yellow) Meter
Rate Chart (Kilograms-Per-Hectare)-Low Rate (Yellow) Meter
Rate Chart (Pounds-Per-Acre)-Regular Rate (Black) Meter
Rate Chart (Kilograms-Per-Hectare)-Regular Rate (Black) Meter
Rate Chart (Pounds-Per-Acre)-High-Volume (Green) Meter
Rate Chart (Kilograms-Per-Hectare)-High-Volume (Green) Meter
Rate Chart (Kilograms-Per-Hectare)-Very High Rate (Blue) Meter
Rate Chart (Pounds-Per-Acre)-Very High Rate (Blue) Meter
Adjusting Meter Speed Transmissions
Checking Meter Transmission Output
Section : 80 - Operating Machine-Meter Rate Verification
Meter Verification
Verify Metering-Field Method
Verify Metering-Stationary Method
Verify Metering-1/10 Acre Stationary Method
Verify Metering-1/10 Hectare Stationary Method
Section : 85 - Blockage Warning System
Optional Product Monitoring Systems
Blockage Monitoring Systems
Testing Blockage Sensors
Section : 90 - Seed Counting System
Optional Product Monitoring Systems
Primary Seed Counting System
Seed Counter Readouts
Cleaning Seed Counting Sensors
Checking Fiber Optic Cables
Section : 95 - Tank and Auger
Auger Precautions
Operating Tank Lids
Filling Tank to Capacity
Adjusting Tank Lid Down Pressure and Centering Tabs
Telescoping Spout
Setting Fan/Auger Selector Valve
Tank Filling Indicator Lights
Field Lights
Auger Control Valve
Auger Storage/Transport Latch
Auger Swing Link Lock
Adjusting Hopper Position
Auger Arm Position Lock
Adjusting Auger Preload
Positioning Auger
Shortening Auger Outlet Hose
Section : 100 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Keep Shields In Place
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
Grease
Transmission Oil
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Before and After Each Season
Rear Wheel Bearing Maintenance
Lubricate Pivot Arm-10 Hours
Lubricate Agitator Shaft-50 Hours
Lubricate Roller Chains-50 Hours
Lubricate Caster Wheel and Front Beam Pivots (Tow-Behind)-50 Hours
Check Transmission Oil Level-Annually
Lubricate Fan Shaft Bearings-Annually
Section : 105 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Auger
Troubleshooting Fan Assembly
Troubleshooting Air System
Troubleshooting Tank Lid Indicator Gauge
Troubleshooting Meter Drive System
Troubleshooting Product Metering System
Troubleshooting Blockage System
Troubleshooting Blockage System (Continued)-Flow Chart 3
Troubleshooting Seed Counters
Troubleshooting Seed Counters (Continued)-Flow Chart 4
Troubleshooting General Monitor/Control Systems
Troubleshooting General Monitor/Control Systems (Continued) - Flow Chart 1
Troubleshooting General Monitor/Control Systems (Continued)
Troubleshooting GREENSTAR® Display
Troubleshooting Cart Controller
Troubleshooting Cart Controller (Continued)- Flow Chart 2
Section : 110 - Service
Detailed Service Information-Use TM2067
Using Safe Service Procedures
Stay Clear of Air Hoses
Keep Shields in Place
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Tightening Hardware
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Checking Wheel Attaching Hardware and Bearings
Tightening Rear Wheel Hardware
Replace Meter Drive Shear Pin
Adjust Meter Speed Sensor Gap
Replace and/or Adjust Fan Speed Sensor
Remove Slide Assembly
Add/Remove Runs To Stationary Double-Shoot Manifold
Meter Cleanout Procedure
Clean Manifold Air Passages-Every 50 Hours
Clean Tank Pressurization Lines-Every 50 Hours (Single-Shoot Only)
1910 Cart Single-Shoot Models
Tank Pressurization Hose Routing
1910 Cart Tow Between Models
Tank Pressurization Hose Routing
1910 Cart Tow Behind Models
Tank Pressurization Hose Routing
Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
Hydraulic Hose Diagram-Fan and Auger
Replace and/or Adjust Ground Speed Sensor
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Electrical Wiring Diagram-Primary Only Blockage System (Tow-Between)
Electrical Wiring Diagram-All-Run Blockage System (Tow-Between)
Electrical Wiring Diagram-Blockage Systems (Tow-Behind)
Electrical Wiring Diagram-Seed Counting System
Section : 115 - Storage
Use Your Tillage Equipment Operator's Manuals
Preparing for Storage
Removing From Storage
Section : 120 - Assembly
1900 Commodity Air Cart
Tow-Behind Field Hitch
Field Hitch Diagram-1860/1890 and 735/1810 Without Attachments
Field Hitch Diagram-737 and 735/1810 With Attachments
Field Hitch Diagram-1820
Prepare Field Hitch-Tow-Behind Carts
Attach Tow-Behind Hitch Brackets
Install Tow-Behind Field Hitch
Install Tillage Bracket, Hoses and Harnesses-Tow-Behind Cart
Section : 125 - Specifications
Specifications1-1910 Commodity Air Cart
Machine Weights
Recommended Tractors
Tractor Hydraulic System Requirements
Tractor Hydraulic Compatibility1
Tillage Compatibility Guide
Tire Inflation Pressures-195 Bushel Carts
Tire Inflation Pressures-270 Bushel Carts
Tire Inflation Pressures-350 Bushel Carts
Metric Conversion Factors
Record Machine Serial Number1
Record Serial Numbers-Monitor and Control Components
Section : 130 - Crime Prevention Tips
Help Prevent Crime
Record 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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