Attaching Tow-Behind Cart to Air Seeder

1. Attach hitch (A) to cart using pin (B) with M12 x 50 cap screw (C) and lock nut (D) on bottom.

A-Hitch
B-Pin
C-Cap Screw-M12 x 50
D-Lock Nut

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2. Use storage stands (A) to support outer end of hitch tubes during assembly. Position stands for ground contact and install L-pin (B) and quick-lock pin.

A-Storage Stands
B-L-Pin and Quick-Lock Pin

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3. Loosen hardware (A) at cross-support outer brackets.

4. Remove hardware (B) from cross-support center connections.

NOTE: Tube to frame hardware will need to be loosened for the following step.

5. Spread hitch tube ends (C) into alignment with rear bar brackets (previously installed on seeding tool).

NOTE: Final attachment and tightening of cross-support can be delayed until hitch tubes are attached to rear bar brackets.

6. Extending both sides equally, align holes in cross-support brackets and attach with previously removed hardware (B). Use additional flat washers (D) (provided) to fill gap between "over" bracket and connecting strap. "Under" bracket rests flat on strap and does not need spacer washers. Leave hardware loose until instructed to tighten.

7. Slide cross-support assembly as far forward as possible and tighten hardware (A) at cross-support outer brackets.

8. Tighten hardware at cross-support center connections.

A-Hardware
B-Hardware
C-Hitch Tube Ends
D-Flat Washers

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9. Install new arms (A) provided on hitch brackets (B) with saved drilled pins (C) and quick-lock pins.

CAUTION: Use a signal person to direct tractor/seeding tool movement. Tractor operator's view of seed cart hitch points is obscured by seeding tool. Know hand signals and what each signal means before moving. Move slowly and follow signal person's directions to avoid a crushing accident which could cause severe injury or death to someone. Do not stand between air cart and implement while machines are in motion.

10. Back seeding tool toward cart and align hitch tubes (D) with arms (A).

NOTE: Hitch tubes attach in top holes on arms.

11. When top holes in arms and hitch tubes align, install saved drilled pins (E) and quick-lock pins.

12. With both hitch tubes attached to arms, back seeding tool toward cart to raise arms to vertical position.

13. When middle holes in arms and hitch brackets align, install saved drilled pins (F) and quick-lock pins.

A-Arm
B-Hitch Bracket
C-Drilled Pin
D-Hitch Tubes
E-Drilled Pin
F-Drilled Pin

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CAUTION: Safety chains will help control drawn equipment should it accidentally separate from the hitch while transporting. A runaway machine could cause severe injury or death to a motorist, bystander or the operator. Using the appropriate adapter parts, attach chains to the seeder cart hitch and rear bar of seeding tool. Provide only enough slack in chain to permit turning. See your John Deere dealer for chains with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machine.

14. At both hitch connections, wrap safety chains (A) around rear bar and retain with hook latch.

A-Safety Chain

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15. If not already done, assembly and adjustment of hitch cross-support (A) can now be finished and hardware tightened. Refer to Steps 6 and 7 for details.

16. Tighten ALL hardware.

A-Hitch Cross-Support

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17. Install air hose cradles (A) with M6 x 40 roll pins.

18. Attach retaining chain(s) (B) using M10 x 25 cap screws (C), 10.5 x 18 x 1.6 mm flat washers, with flange lock nuts on the bottom.

When installed, lay primary air hose (D) into cradles. Refer to Air System Predelivery Instructions (PDI) for air hose connections to rear bar.

A-Air Hose Cradles
B-Retaining Chains
C-Hardware
D-Primary Air Hose

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NOTE: Leave clamp hardware loose until instructed to tighten.

19. Route hydraulic hoses (A) and electrical harnesses (B) through longest length guard hose 1003 mm (39.5 in.) (C). Turn guard hose so slit is down. Retain hose guard to cart using clamp and M10 x 40 flange head cap screws with lock nuts (D).

20. Bend hose guard to right-hand side of hitch and retain with clamp, U-bolt (E) and M10 lock nuts. Center hose guard between clamps and tighten hardware.

21. Install the remaining short hose guards 63.5 mm (2.50 in.) (F) along the right-hand side of the hitch frame and telescoping member, using same clamp and hardware as shown in previous step. Evenly space clamps along the hitch, keeping hoses away from sharp edges.

A-Hydraulic Hoses
B-Electrical Harnesses
C-Long Hose Guard
D-Lock Nuts
E-U-Bolt
F-Short Hose Guard

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22. Remove pins and move storage stands (A) into transport/field position. Retain stands with L-pins (B) and quick-lock pins.

A-Storage Stands
B-L-Pins

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