Tank Cleanout

causym CAUTION: Hydraulic failure can allow openers to fall rapidly, causing injury or death. To avoid hazard, always lock openers in raised position before adjusting, lubricating or servicing machine.

IMPORTANT: Hydraulic hoses between the lift cylinders and hydraulic lock-up valves should be inspected frequently for wear or damage. Contact your John Deere dealer for replacement hoses.

  • Hydraulic Lock-Up Valve:

    Fully retract rockshaft/opener cylinders and close hydraulic lock-up valve (A).


    A-Hydraulic Lock-Up Valve

    N39645
    A43336

    Valve Shown in Open Position

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  • Mechanical Lock-Up:

    If positive mechanical lock-up is needed, use cap screw (A) to lock each rockshaft cylinder.


A-Cap Screw

    A48610

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        NOTE: A majority of seed can be removed from tank by using the cleanout chute. There will be a small pool of seed at the bottom of the hopper that will have to be removed with a vacuum cleaner or by removing the meter door assemblies.

        1.

        Open cleanout door (A) to release product from tank through cleanout chute (B).

        2.

        Remove remaining seed with a vacuum cleaner or by removing meter door assemblies.

        3.

        Clean out any build up of treatments and talc.

    A49111


    A-Door
    B-Chute

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