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Machine not functioning. (Tractor engine must be running and console power light on.)
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Control console not powered.
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Check electrical connections at 7-pin connector. Check tractor 7-pin connector, clean if necessary.
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Check inline fuses to frame control box.
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Pressure and return hoses not fully engaged in SCV outlets.
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Erratic or uneven lift.
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Air in hydraulic system.
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Completely lower machine and rephase hydraulic system.
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Wings won't rephase.
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Wrong centerframe rephasing valve.
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Change to 1200 PSI centerframe rephasing valve.
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Centerframe raises into high transport over time.
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Wrong centerframe rephasing valve.
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Change 7A and 7B center frame rephasing valves to 1200 PSI valves.
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Tractor in raised detent for extended period of time.
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Normal operation. Take tractor out of raise detent. Lower planter to rephase hydraulics.
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Machine will not raise.
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Tractor SCV bypassing oil.
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Adjust SCV lever linkage. (See Tractor Operator's Manual.)
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Solenoid Y1 not energizing.
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Check for 12V at the solenoid.
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Check solenoid.
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Valve Y1 stuck closed.
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Clean or replace valve.
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Machine doesn't raise or lower.
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Check pins 1 and 7 on tractor/planter 7 pin connector for 12 volts.
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See your John Deere Dealer.
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Problem |
Solution |
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Inspect F3 10 amp fuse in frame control harness.
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Replace as needed.
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Y1, Y18, Y19, Y20, Y21 solenoids is not energizing or is stuck.
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Check for 12V at the solenoid.
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Clean or replace valves.
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Check K35 relay.
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See RELAY AND FUSE LOCATION in Service section. Replace as needed.
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Machine raises or lowers very slowly.
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Y18. Y19, Y20 and Y21 valves stuck.
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Clean or replace valve.
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Machine lowers uneven/center down first.
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Y18. Y19, Y20 and Y21 valves stuck.
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Clean or replace valve.
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Rephase valve on wings malfunctioning.
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Clean or replace valve.
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Machine lowers uneven/wings down first.
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Rephase valve on main frame.
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Clean or replace valve.
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Machine raises/lowers uneven from side to side.
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Defective or stuck flow divider valve (9).
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Clean or replace valve.
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See your John Deere dealer.
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Machine will not fold.
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PLANT/TRANSPORT switch in PLANT position.
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Switch to TRANSPORT position.
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Y9 solenoid not energizing.
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Check solenoid for 12V.
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Check solenoid.
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Y9 valve stuck closed.
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Clean or replace valve.
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Machine folds when not selected.
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Y9 valve is stuck open.
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Clean or replace valve.
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Machine folds too fast.
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Verify there is an orifice fitting in the rod end of the fold cylinders.
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Install orifice fitting if missing.
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Machine frame unequal. (Left wing frame higher or lower than right wing frame.)
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Air in hydraulic system.
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Completely lower machine and rephase hydraulic system.
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Problem |
Solution |
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Machine center frame higher than wing frames.
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Service locks on center frame wheels.
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Remove service locks.
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Air in hydraulic system.
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Completely lower machine and rephase hydraulic system.
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Excessive attachment and planting unit down force.
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Reduce spring force on unit down force springs, openers (attachments).
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Too much down force.
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Reduce down force.
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SCV set to constant detent in up position for extended period of time.
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Return SCV to neutral position when raised.
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Wings bulldoze in soft soil conditions.
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Frame height too low.
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Increase frame height with wheel module adjustment.
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Disk openers, gauge wheels or transport wheels must rotate freely.
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Planting too fast.
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Reduce operating speed.
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Hitch too low.
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Raise and level hitch.
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Too much down force.
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Reduce down force.
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