OMA72773: 1780 Narrow-Row MaxEmerge® Plus Drawn Planter table of contents

1780 Narrow-Row MaxEmerge® Plus Drawn Planter

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Foreword
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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
Operating Through Wet Soil
Leveling Machine
Rephasing Hydraulic System
Adjusting Marker Length
Adjusting Marker Disk
Marker Float Range
Marker Breakaway Bolts
Raising and Lowering Independent Markers
Raising and Lowering Automatic Markers
Adjusting Planting Depth
Adjusting Closing Wheel Down Force
Centering Closing Wheels
Adjusting Closing Wheel Spacing
Staggering Closing Wheels
Changing Input Sprocket Combinations-Seed Transmission
Changing Planting Rate Sprocket Combinations-Seed Transmission
Finding Transmission Sprocket Settings for Row Widths Not Shown in Operator's Manual
Adjusting Seed and/or Fertilizer Transmission Wheel Engagement Point
Filling Seed Hoppers
Cleanout and Inspection 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
Unit Down Force Springs
Heavy-Duty Down Force Springs
Pneumatic Down Force
Unit Mounted Coulter
Frame Mounted Coulter
Vacuum Meter Gauges
Row Cleaners
Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Coulter
Row Leveler Chain
Conservation Furrowers
Tine-Tooth Tillage
Fertilizer System Pressure Gauge
Liquid Chemical Attachment
QUIK-FILL™ Liquid Fertilizer Attachment
Ballast 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 - Dry Fertilizer Attachment

Dry Fertilizer
Changing Fertilizer Transmission Sprocket Combinations
Checking Dry Fertilizer Rates
Determining Rates for Row Spacing Not In Rate Charts
Dry Fertilizer Approximate Delivery Rates in Kg/Hectare-76 Cm to 97 Cm Rows
Dry Fertilizer Approximate Delivery Rates in Lb/Acre-30 In. to 38 In. Rows
Dry Fertilizer Approximate Delivery Rates in Kg/Hectare-70 Cm Rows
Storing Dry Fertilizer
Auger Fill Attachment
Operating the Auger Fill Attachment
Surface Applicator Bracket

Section : 105 - 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 : 110 - Liquid Fert.-Squeeze Type Metering Pump

Operating the Squeeze Pump
Changing Fertilizer Transmission Sprocket Combinations
Changing Driver and Driven Gear Combinations
How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
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Converting Rate Charts for Narrow Row Configuration
Checking Fertilizer Rates

Section : 115 - Frame Mounted Double-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Double-Disk Fertilizer Openers

Section : 120 - Unit Mounted Double-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Adjusting Unit Mounted Fertilizer Opener

Section : 125 - Unit Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Adjusting Unit Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Section : 130 - Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Single-Disk Fertilizer Openers
Opener Lock-Up
Aligning Disk Opener
Adjusting Opener Depth
Adjusting Down Force
Adjusting Spout
Adjusting Cast Spout
Installing Heavy-Duty Spring

Section : 135 - 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
Beginning and Ending of Season
Every 10 Hours or Daily
Every 50 Hours
Every 200 Hours

Section : 140 - Troubleshooting

Machine General
Row Units
Markers
Vacuum Meter
Plateless Meter
Radial Bean Meter
Liquid Fertilizer System
Liquid Fertilizer-Piston Pump System

Section : 145 - 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
Install Service Locks

Section : 150 - 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
Cleaning Liquid Fertilizer Tank Lid Fittings and Drip Line Hoses
Cleaning Liquid Fertilizer Tanks
Inspecting Seed Belt-Finger Pick-Up Meter
Drive Shaft Bearing-Finger Pick-Up Meter
Filling Marker Hydraulic Cylinders
Replacing Marker Breakaway Bolt
Replacing Drill Shaft Cotter Shear Pins
Servicing Wheel Bearings
Coulter Maintenance
Replacing Cotter Pins in Dry Fertilizer Drive Shaft
Replacing Dry Fertilizer Auger Sections
Aligning Dry Fertilizer Transmission Drive and Auger Shafts
Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance
Frame Mounted Double-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance
Metering Pump (Squeeze Pump)
Disk Closing Attachment

Section : 155 - Service-Beginning of Season

Cleaning Meter Drive
Tighten Liquid Fertilizer Hose Clamps
Coulter Maintenance
Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance
Chemical Meter Maintenance
Servicing Wheel Bearings

Section : 160 - Service-Every 10 Hours or Daily

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

Section : 165 - Service-Every 50 Hours

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

Section : 170 - Service-Every 100 Hours

Coulter Maintenance
Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance
106L (3.0) Bushel Hopper Latch
Finger Pick-Up Mechanism

Section : 175 - Service-Every 200 Hours

Coulter Maintenance
Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance

Section : 180 - 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 Liquid Fertilizer Tanks
Cleaning Special Fitting Screen

Section : 185 - Storage

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

Section : 190 - Specifications

Planting Unit Specifications
Machine Dimensions
Record Serial Number

Section : 195 - 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
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