1770NT CCS 24-Row Narrow Planter With PRO-SERIES™XP Row Units
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Foreword
Machine Photo
A Message to Our Customers
Section : 05 - Safety
Safety Features
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Operate the Machine Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Avoid Tip-Overs
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Transport Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Practice Safe Maintenance
Service Machine Safely
Tow Loads Safely
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Store Attachments Safely
Charge Row Marker Hydraulic System
Dispose of Waste Properly
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section : 15 - Preparing Tractor
Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual
Tractor Requirements
Checking Tractor Hydraulic System
Protecting Hydraulic Motor Seals-Low-Pressure (Case) Drain Connection
Calculating Minimum Tractor Weight for Safe Transport
Weighting Front End
Rear Wheel Weighting
Tractor Tire Recommendation
Setting Tractor Wheel Spacing
Sway Blocks (Two Point Hitch)
Link Lengths (Two Point Hitch)
Rockshaft Draft Sensing Control
Machines Equipped With Drawbar Hitch
Checking Tire Inflation
Planter Drawbar and Tractor Tongue Protector Plate
Selective Control Valve Lever Stop (55-60 Series Row Crop Tractors)
CCS SCV Lever Lock Clip (55-60 Series Row Crop Tractors)
Setting Selective Control Valve for (55-60 Series Row Crop Tractors)
Setting Selective Control Valves-8000 and 9000 Series Tractors
Section : 20 - Preparing Machine
Tightening Hardware
Tightening Wheel Bolts (6-Bolt and 8-Bolt Hubs)
Checking Tire Inflation
Lubrication
Section : 25 - Preparing Vacuum Meter
Seed Disk Recommendations
Checking Seed Disk Cell
Accessing The Vacuum Meter
Changing Vacuum Meter Brush
Using Double Eliminator
Seed Knockout Wheel
Installing Knockout Assembly
Installing Seed Disk
Adjusting Meter Hub
Section : 30 - Attaching Machine
Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual
CCS Fan and VACUMETER™ Motor (Case) Drain Requirements
VACUMETER™ Hydraulic Motor and Variable Rate Drive Return Coupler
Positioning Rockshaft Hitch Pins (Two-Point Hitch)
Attaching Machine to Tractor (Two-Point Hitch)
Attaching Machine to Tractor (Drawbar Hitch)
Attaching Warning Light Harness
Connecting COMPUTER TRAK™ Harness
Connecting SEEDSTAR™ Harness
Connecting Frame Control Harness
Checking Hydraulic System
Connecting Hydraulics to 55-60 Series Row-Crop Tractors (General Information)
55-60 Series Tractor with 3 SCV's and Power Beyond
55-60 Series Tractor with 3 SCV's Less Power Beyond
55-60 Series Tractor with 4 SCV's
8000 and 8000T Series Row-Crop Tractors (General Information)
8000 Series Tractor with 3 SCV's
8000 Series Tractor with 4 or 5 SCV's
8000T Series Tractor with 3 SCV's
8000T Series Tractor with 4 or 5 SCV's
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses-9000 Series Tractors (General Information)
9000 Series Tractor with 3 SCV's Less Hitch
9000 Series Tractor with 3 SCV's With Hitch
9000 Series Tractor with 4 or 5 SCV's Less Hitch
9000 Series Tractor with 4 or 5 SCV's With Hitch
Section : 35 - Detaching Machine
Detaching Machine from Tractor
Section : 40 - Transporting
Transporting Safely
Rockshaft Operating Lever Height Stop
Folding Machine
Lowering/Raising Machine in Transport Position For Filling and/or Servicing
Unfolding Machine
Section : 45 - Operating Machine
General
Frame Control Console
Operating Through Wet Soil
Raising and Lowering Machine
Rephasing Machine
Leveling the Machine (Two-Point Hitch)
Leveling the Machine (Drawbar Hitch)
Adjusting Frame Height-Wing Frame
Adjusting Frame Height-Center Frame
Adjusting Tire Scraper
Adjusting Marker Length
Adjusting Marker Disk
Adjusting Marker Cable
Marker Float Range
Marker Breakaway Bolts
Raising and Lowering Markers with Independent SCV
Replacing Shear Protection Pins
Adjusting Drillshaft Couplers and Flex Shafts
Adjusting Planting Depth
Adjusting Closing Wheel Down Force
Centering Closing Wheels
Adjusting Closing Wheel Spacing
Staggering Closing Wheels
Installing and Removing Seed Tubes
Changing To High or Low Range-Seed Transmission
Changing Planting Rate Sprocket Combinations-Seed Transmission
Finding Transmission Sprocket Settings for Row Widths Not Shown in Operator's Manual
Adjusting Contact Link Air Bag Pressure
Adjusting Contact Link
Removing Seed Hopper Assembly From Row Unit
Installing Seed Hopper Assembly on Row Unit
Cleaning Out Seed Hoppers and Vacuum Metering Units
Inspecting Vacuum Meter Units
Section : 50 - Central Commodity System
CCS Description
CCS System Theory of Operation
Tank Level Sensors
Operating CCS Tank Fill Lights
Operating Tank Lids
Filling CCS Tanks
Leveling Seed in CCS Tanks
Filling Row Unit Hoppers
Zeroing CCS Fan Pressure Gauge
Setting CCS Tank Pressure
Operating CCS System-Heavily Treated Seed or Very Large Seed Corn
Operating CCS System When Planting Sorghum, Cotton and Small Popcorn
Planting Seed Plots with CCS Systems
Partially Cleaning Out CCS Tanks
Cleaning Out CCS Tanks
Section : 55 - Operating Vacuum Meter
Vacuum Meter Operating Characteristics
Use of Talc Lubricant
Install Hopper Extensions
Meter Setup
Zeroing Vacuum Gauges
Setting Vacuum Level
Vacuum Level for Corn Using H136478, A43215, or A50617 Seed Disks
Vacuum Level for Corn Using A52391 Seed Disk
Vacuum Level for Oil Sunflower
Vacuum Level for Confectionary Sunflower
Vacuum Level for Sweet Corn
Vacuum Level for Cotton, Using Flat Edible-Bean Disk
Vacuum Level for Sorghum Using Sugar Beet Seed Disk
Section : 60 - Vacuum Meter Rate Charts
How to Use Planting Rate Charts
Corn-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Corn Seed Using Sweet Corn Disk-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Sweet Corn-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Oil Sunflower-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Confectionary Sunflower-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Cotton-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Low-Rate Cotton-15 in. to 40 in. Rows-Meter Setup and Rate Chart
Cotton Using Edible Bean Flat Type Seed Disk-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Four Seed Cotton Hilldrop-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Two Seed Cotton Hilldrop-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Meter Setup and Rate Chart
Sorghum-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Sorghum Using Sugar Beet Disk-22 in. to 38 in. Rows-Rate Chart
High-Rate Sorghum-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Soybeans-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Soybeans Using Cotton Disk-30 in. to 40 in. Rows-Rate Chart
Section : 65 - Checking Seed Population
Checking Seed Population
Drive-Wheel Slippage-Machines with Mechanical Seed Transmission
Section : 70 - General Attachments
General
Hopper Extensions for the Pro-Series™ Row Unit
SEEDSTAR™ Variable Rate Drive System
Walking Gauge Wheels
Seed Tubes
Rotary Scraper
Rigid Scraper
Heavy-Duty Scraper
Unit Down Force Springs
Heavy-Duty Downforce Springs
Pneumatic Down Force
Unit Mounted Coulter
Vacuum Meter Gauges
Row Cleaners
Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Coulter
Row Leveler Chain
Fertilizer System Pressure Gauge
Ballast Attachment
Section : 75 - Liquid Fertilizer-Variable Rate
System Operation
Disabling When Not In Use
Timing and Enabling Pumps
Priming and Initial Start Up of Pump
Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Setting Pump Drive Range
Checking Fertilizer Rates
Cleaning Strainer
Strainer Recommendations for Fertilizer System
Section : 80 - Liquid Fertilizer-Fixed Rate Piston Pump
System Operation
Priming and Initial Start Up of Pump
Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Setting Pump Drive Range
Checking Fertilizer Rates
Adjust Pump Number Setting
Cleaning Strainer
Strainer Recommendations for Fertilizer System
Section : 85 - Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener
Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Openers
Aligning Disk Opener
Adjusting Opener Depth
Adjusting Spout
Changing Spring Down Pressure
Section : 90 - Lubrication
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
Grease
Lubrication Symbols
Alternative Lubricants
Lubrication-Vacuum Seed Meters
Lubrication-Roller Chains
Lubrication-As Required
Lubrication-Every 10 Hours or Daily
Lubrication-Every 25 Hours
Lubrication-Every 50 Hours
Lubrication-Every 100 Hours
Lubrication-Every 200 Hours
Section : 95 - Troubleshooting
Machine Folded
Machine Unfolded
Row Units
Mechanical Seed Drives
Markers
CCS Fan Assembly
CCS Product Delivery
Vacuum Meter
Liquid Fertilizer System
Liquid Fertilizer-Piston Pump System
Section : 100 - Service
Detailed Service Information-Use TM2017
Using Safe Service Procedures
Practice Safe Maintenance
Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Service Tires Safely
Solenoid Identification
Relay and Fuse Location
Checking Solenoids
Checking Valves
Installing Service Locks
Section : 105 - Service-As Required
Cleaning Tank Level Sensors
Cleaning Vacuum Pump Motor Guard
Cleaning Seed Sensor
Vacuum Manifold Orifice Placement
Cleaning Row Unit Hopper Screen
Installing New Vacuum Seal
Replace Seed Opener Blades and Seed Tube Guard
Adjusting Gauge Wheels
Filling Marker Hydraulic Cylinders
Replacing Marker Breakaway Bolt
Replacing Shear Protection Pins
Servicing Wheel Bearing (6-Bolt Hub)
Servicing Wheel Bearings (8-Bolt Hub)
Setting CCS Row Unit Fan Switch
Adjust Marker Winglet Switch
Coulter Maintenance
Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance
Cleaning Seed Tube Sensors
Section : 110 - Service-Beginning of Season
Tighten Centerframe Trunnion Blocks
Replace Shear Protection Pins
Tighten Liquid Fertilizer Hose Clamps
Change Liquid Fertilizer Pump Oil
Coulter Maintenance
Servicing Wheel Bearings
Servicing Drive Chains
Section : 115 - Service-Every 10 Hours or Daily
Inspecting Vacuum Motor
Section : 120 - Service-Every 50 Hours
Cleaning Vacuum Manifold System
Tightening Wheel Bolts (6-Bolt and 8-Bolt Hubs)
Section : 125 - Service-Every 100 Hours
Coulter Maintenance
Section : 130 - Service-Every 200 Hours
Coulter Maintenance
Section : 135 - Service-End of Season
Vacuum-Gauge Filter
CCS Fan Gauge Filter
Cleaning Vacuum Pump Motor Guard
Vacuum Meter Inspection and Service
Section : 140 - Storage
Removing From Storage
Storing Machine
Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures (Variable Rate Pump)
Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures (Fixed Rate Pump)
Pneumatic Downforce Storage Procedures
Section : 145 - Specifications
Specifications
Tractor Hydraulic System Requirements
Record Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Technical Information
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