Determining Tractor Requirements

NOTE: Tractor power requirements will vary based on soil/field conditions. Typical range is 3 kW (4 hp) per opener.

See TRACTOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS in Specifications section.

1. Install adapters if tractor does not have ISO hydraulic couplers. See your John Deere dealer.

RW5836

With Mechanical SCV Controls

N48100

With Electro/Hyd SCV Controls

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IMPORTANT: Drain port back-pressure must be less than 172 kPa (1.72 bar) (25 psi) or fan motor seal will be damaged.

IMPORTANT: Fan motor case drain hose MUST be attached to low-pressure drain connection PRIOR to inlet and return hoses being connected. Case drain MUST have LESS THAN 172 kPa (1.72 bar) (25 psi) or fan motor will be damaged.

NOTE: If your John Deere tractor is not equipped with a low-pressure drain connection, order installation kit from your John Deere dealer. See LOW-PRESSURE DRAIN CONNECTION in this section for kit listing.

2. Tractor MUST be equipped with a low-pressure drain port (A) for connection of fan motor case drain.


A-Low-Pressure Drain Port

A54084

8000 Series Tractor

A42741

9000 Series Tractor

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causym CAUTION: Make sure tractor master shield (A) and driveline guard (B) are in place at all times, to prevent entanglement with rotating PTO shaft. Coming in contact with a rotating PTO shaft can severely injure or kill you.

3. Consult tractor operator's manual for specific adjustment procedures, tire inflation, wheel spacing, and ballast requirements.


A-Master Shield
B-Driveline Guard

RW5854

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