1890 Central Commodity System
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Foreword
Identification Photo
A Message to Our Customers
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Operate Safely
Stay Clear of Air Hoses
Park Safely
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Use Handholds and Steps
Keep Riders Off Machine
Use a Safety Chain
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Service Machine Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Service Tires Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Inspect Lift Circuit Hoses
Support Raised Equipment
Do Not Remove Stabilizer Foot Pin
Safety Features
Safety Signs
Section : 10 - Preparing the Tractor
Use Your Tractor, Seeding Tool, COMPUTER TRAK™ 350/450 or SEEDSTAR™ CCS Air Seeder Operator's Manuals
Determining Tractor Requirements
Low-Pressure Drain Connection
Selective-Control-Valve Lever Stop (30-60 Series Tractor)
Preparing Hydraulic System-Tractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
Preparing Hydraulic System-Tractors With Electro/Hydraulic SCV Controls
Rockshaft Height Stop
Positioning Drawbar
Lever Lock Clip-Tractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
Installing Lever Lock Clip-Tractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
COMPUTER TRAK™ 350/450 or SEEDSTAR™ CCS Air Seeder Monitor
Installing CCS Control Console-30-70 Series Tractors
Installing CCS Control Console-8000/9000, 8000/9000 TEN and 8020/9020 Series Tractors
Section : 15 - Preparing the Machine
Inspecting and Tightening Hardware
Lubrication
Checking Tire Inflation
Inspecting Machine
Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Installing Frame QUIK-TATCH™ Weights On Wings
Opener Components and Adjustments
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Adjusting Gauge Wheel and Seeding Depth
Adjusting Press and Closing Wheel Down Force
Positioning Closing Wheels
Positioning Seed Boots
Checking Opener Adjustments
Section : 20 - Attaching and Detaching
Use Your Tractor, Seeding Tool, and CT 350/450 or SEEDSTAR CCS Air Seeder Operator's Manuals
Use a Safety Chain
Use Correct Safety Chain At Tractor Hitch
Making Proper Hose Connections
Hand Signals
Hydraulic Component Identification-(8000-8020 Series Tractors)
Hydraulic Component Identification-(9000-9020 Series Tractors)
Attaching Machine to Tractor
Opening and Closing Opener Hydraulic Lock-Up Valve
Positioning Change Valve (If Equipped)
Checking Rockshaft/Opener Control Operation
Setting Fold/Marker Selector Valve (If Equipped)
Checking Hydraulic Control Functions
Attaching Monitor, Control Box, and Warning Light Harness
Detaching Machines From Tractor
Detaching Monitor, Control Box, and Warning Light Harness
Section : 25 - Transporting
Transporting Safely
Use a Safety Chain
Using Warning Lights
Keep Riders Off Machine
Positioning Tractor Drawbar for Transport
Locking Up Rockshaft and Openers
Positioning Hitch Jack for Transport
Section : 30 - Operating Machine-General
Operating Guidelines
Operational Checklist
Follow Safe Operating Procedures
Section : 35 - Operating Machine-Air Tool
Understanding Active Hydraulic Opener Down-Pressure System
Locking SCV Lever for Active Down-Pressure Operation
Positioning Change Valve (If Equipped)
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-John Deere 8000 Series and 9000 Series Row-Crop Tractors With Closed Center Hydraulic Systems
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-John Deere 55-60 Series and Four-Wheel Drive Tractors With Closed Center Hydraulic Systems
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-Tractors With Open Center Hydraulic Systems
Preparing to Operate Air Drill in Field
Operating in Wet Conditions
Operating Row Markers (If Equipped)
Section : 40 - Operating Machine-Metering
Product Metering
Meter Drive System Description
Selecting Meter Wheels
Setting Metering Gates
Drive Shear Protection
CCS Control Console
Operating Half-Width Disconnect Clutches
Setting Transmission
Electronic Population Control System
Using Rate Charts
Rate Chart-Soybean-19 and 38 cm (7.5 and 15 in.) Rows
Rate Chart-Soybean-25 and 50 cm (10 and 20 in.) Rows
Rate Chart-Wheat-19 and 38 cm (7.5 and 15 in.) Rows
Rate Chart-Wheat-25 and 50 cm (10 and 20 in.) Rows
Rate Chart-Sorghum-19 and 38 cm (7.5 and 15 in.) Rows
Rate Chart-Sorghum-10 and 20 in. Rows
Removing Meter Door Assembly
Changing Meter Wheels
Meter Cleanout Procedure
Installing Meter Door Assembly
Unplugging Blockage At Venturi
Seed Treatment Recommendations
Meter Rate Check
Section : 45 - Operating Machine-Tanks and Platform
Operating Tank Lids
Tank Level Sensor
Setting Optional Fan/Auger Selector Valve
Using Optional Auxiliary Hydraulics
Filling Tank
Using Optional Fill Lights
Tank Cleanout
Section : 50 - Operating Machine-Air System
Air System Description
Zeroing Pressure Gauge
Determining Plenum Pressure
Clean Fan Intake Screen
Cleaning Air Chamber
Converting from 7.5 in. to 15 in. or 10 in. to 20 in. Without Hydraulic Lock-Up
Converting from 7.5 in. to 15 in. or 10 in. to 20 in. With Hydraulic Lock-Up
Section : 55 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
Grease
Transmission Oil
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Observe Lubrication Symbols
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Hydraulic Hose Replacement
Lubricate Hitch Jack
Lubricate Wheel Pivot Bearings
Lubricate Wheel Bearings
Lubricate Opener
Lubricate Roller Chains-50 Hours
Check Transmission Oil Level-Annually
Section : 60 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Air Tool
Opener Down-Pressure System
Opener Down-Pressure System (Tractor With Open-Center Hydraulics)
Troubleshooting Fan Assembly
Troubleshooting Air System
Troubleshooting Meter Drive System
Troubleshooting Product Metering System
Section : 65 - Service
Detailed Service Information-Use TM2065 and TM1616
Using Safe Service Procedures
Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Stay Clear of Air Hoses
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Replacing Ground Engaging Tools
Tightening Hardware
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Checking Meter Sprocket Adjustment
Checking Wheel Attaching Hardware
Checking Tire Inflation
Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
Removing Hydraulic Cylinders
Installing and Bleeding Wing Fold Cylinders
Hydraulic Hose Replacement
Repairing Closing Wheel Assembly
Repairing Press Wheel Assembly
Repairing Steel Gauge Wheel Assembly
Repairing Smooth-Sided Gauge Wheel Assembly
Checking Gauge Wheel Clearance-All Gauge Wheels
Replacing Disk Openers and Bearings
Inspecting Boots and Disk Openers
Replacing Seed Deflectors and Boots
Replacing Opener Arm Pivot Bushings
Replace Meter Drive Shear Pin
Replacing Feed Gates
Replacing Venturi
Replacing Tank Level Sensor
Inspecting Pressure Gauge Filter
Adjusting Wing Fold Operation
Section : 70 - Storage
Preparing for Storage
Removing From Storage
Section : 75 - Specifications
1890 No-Till Drill Specifications1
CCS Specifications1
Opener Specifications
Width, Height and Weight
Tractor Hydraulic System Requirements
1890 Chain Routings
Record Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Technical Information
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
John Deere Is At Your Service