1790 Front-Fold Planters
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Foreword
Machine Photo
A Message to Our Customers
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED
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
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
Dispose of Waste Properly
Use a Safety Chain
Store Attachments Safely
Transport Towed Equipment at Safe Speeds
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section : 15 - Prepare Tractor
Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual
Tractor Requirements
Checking Tractor Hydraulic System
Protect 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
Adjusting Tractor Drawbar-32R15 And 24R15 With Drawbar Hitch Only
Machines Equipped With Drawbar Hitch
Planter Drawbar and Tractor Tongue Protector Plate
Checking Tire Inflation
Setting Mechanical Selective Control Valve for VACUMETER™-7810, 7720 and 7820 Tractors
Setting Electro-Hydraulic Selective Control Valves 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series Tractors
Section : 20 - Prepare Machine
Initial Use of CCS System
Prepare PRO-SERIES XP™ Meters
Route Additional Hoses
Tightening Hardware
Tighten Wheel Bolts
Check Tire Inflation
Connect Pneumatic Down Force Compressor Hoses
Position Rockshaft Hitch Pins (Two-Point Hitch)
Adjust Hitch Crossbar-32R15 And 24R15 Only (Two-Point Hitch)
Align Jackshaft Couplers-Non Split-Row Machine
Align Jackshaft Couplers-Split-Row Machine
Adjust Transmission Air Bag Pressure
Adjust Transmission Start/Stop Point
Check Fertilizer Opener Offset
Determine Tractor Drawbar and Implement Clevis Compatibility
Install Proper Drawbar Clevis (Drawbar Hitch Only)
Prior to Use
Section : 25 - Attach Machine
Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual
CCS Fan and VacuMeter™ Motor (Case) Drain Requirements
VacuMeter™ Hydraulic Motor and Variable Rate Drive Return Coupler
Attaching Machine to Tractor (Two-Point Hitch)
Attach Machine to Tractor (Drawbar Hitch)
Attaching Warning Light Harness
Connecting SeedStar™ Harness
Connecting ComputerTrak™ Harness
Connecting Frame Control Harness
Checking Hydraulic System
7000, 7020, 8000, and 8000T Series Row-Crop Tractors (General Hydraulic Information)
7000 and 7010 Series Tractor with 3 SCVs
7000 and 7010 Series Tractor with 4 SCVs
7020 and 7030 Series Tractor with 3 SCVs
7020 and 7030 Series Tractor with 4 SCVs
8000, 8010, and 8020 Series Tractor with 3 SCVs
8000, 8010, and 8020 Series Tractor with 4 or 5 SCVs
8000T, 8010T, and 8020T Series Tractor with 3 SCVs
8000T, 8010T, and 8020T Series Tractor with 4 or 5 SCVs
8030 Wheel Series Tractor with 3 SCVs
8030 Track Series Tractors with 3 SCVs
8030 Wheel Series Tractor with 4 SCVs
8030 Track Series Tractor with 4 SCVs
Connecting Hydraulic Hoses 9000 and 9000T 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 : 30 - Detach Machine
Detaching Machine from Tractor
Section : 35 - Transport
Transporting Safely
Rockshaft Operating Lever Height Stop
Folding Machine
Lowering/Raising Machine in Transport Position For Filling and/or Servicing
Unfolding Machine
Section : 40 - Operate Machine
General
Operating VacuMeter™ Hydraulic System
Record Rate Settings
Frame Control Console
Operating Through Wet Soil
Raising and Lowering Machine
Rephasing Machine
Marker Float Range
Marker Breakaway Bolts
Raising and Lowering Markers with Independent SCV
Raising and Lowering Markers Connected to Lift Circuit
Disengaging Meter Drive
Engaging Meter Drive
Remove Pro-Series™ XP Seed Meter Assembly From Row Unit
Install Pro-Series™ XP Seed Meter Assembly on Row Unit
Shear Protection
Cleaning Out Seed Hoppers and Vacuum Metering Units
Inspecting Vacuum Meter Units
Adjust Planting Depth
Adjust Closing Wheel Down Force
Center Closing Wheels
Adjust Closing Wheel Spacing
Stagger Closing Wheels
Level the Machine (Two-Point Hitch)
Level the Machine (Drawbar Hitch)
Adjust Frame Height Center Frame
Adjust Frame Height Wing Frame
Adjust Tire Scraper
Change From 38 cm (15 in.) To 76 cm (30 in.) Rows
Change From 76 cm (30 in.) To 38 cm (15 in.) Rows
Adjust Marker Length
Adjust Marker Disk
Section : 45 - Central Commodity System
CCS Operation
Operating CCS Tank Fill Lights-Optional
Operating Tank Lids
Tank Level Sensors
Filling 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, Small Popcorn and Cotton
Partially Cleaning Out CCS Tanks
Cleaning Out CCS Tanks
Bridged and Blocked CCS System
Section : 50 - General Attachments
General
Routing Hoses for Attachments
Heavy-Duty Down Force Springs
Pneumatic Down Force
Unit Mounted Coulter
Unit Mounted Row Cleaners
Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Coulter
Heavy-Duty Closing Wheels
Row Leveler Chain
QUIK-FILL™ Liquid Fertilizer Attachment-30 ft Machines Only
SEEDSTAR™ 2 Variable Rate Drive System
Walking Gauge Wheels
Rotary Scraper
Rigid Scraper
Heavy-Duty Scraper
Ballast Attachment
Section : 55 - Liquid Fertilizer-Low Pressure System
Low Pressure Distribution
Priming and Initial Start Up of Pump
Strainer Recommendations
Cleaning Strainer
Section : 60 - Liquid Fertilizer-High Pressure System
High Pressure Distribution
Priming and Initial Start Up of Pump
Strainer Recommendations
Cleaning Strainer
Section : 65 - Liquid Fertilizer-Set Pump
Set Pump Drive Range
Adjust Pump to Pump Setting Number
Disable or Enable Fertilizer Drive
Section : 70 - Liquid Fertilizer-Rate Charts
How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Check Fertilizer Rates
Section : 75 - Unit Mounted Double-Disk Fertilizer Opener
Inspect and Adjust Opener Blades
Adjust Unit Mounted Double Disk Fertilizer Opener
Section : 80 - Unit Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener
Adjust Unit Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener
Section : 85 - Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener
Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Openers-Split-Row
Locking Openers In Raised Position-Split-Row
Align Disk Opener-Split-Row
Adjusting Opener Depth-Split-Row
Adjusting Spout-Split-Row
Changing Spring Down Pressure-Split-Row
Opener Lock-Up-24R20
Align Disk Opener-24R20
Adjusting Opener Depth-24R20
Adjust Gauge Wheel Position-24R20
Adjusting Down Force-24R20
Adjusting Spout-24R20
Installing Heavy-Duty Spring-24R20
Section : 90 - Use of Talc and Graphite Lubricants
Use of Talc Lubricant
Use of Powdered Graphite with Radial Bean Meter
Use of Powdered Graphite with Finger Pick-Up
Section : 95 - Lubrication
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
Grease
Lubrication Symbols
Alternative Lubricants
Lubrication-Beginning of Season
Lubrication-Every 10 Hours or Daily
Lubrication-Every 50 Hours
Lubrication-Every 200 Hours
Lubrication-End of Season
Section : 100 - Troubleshoot
Tractor Drawbar and Implement Clevis
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 : 105 - Service
Solenoid Identification
Relay and Fuse Location
Using Safe Service Procedures
Practice Safe Maintenance
Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Prevent Machine Runaway
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Installing Storage/Service Locks
Service Tires Safely
Checking Solenoids
Checking Valves
Section : 110 - Service-As Required
Cleaning Tank Level Sensors
Install and Remove Standard Flush Face Seed Tubes
Install and Remove Optional Seed Tubes
Clean Seed Tube Sensor
Cleaning Row Unit Hopper Screen
Installing New Vacuum Seal
Inspect and Adjust Seed Opener Blades
Replace Seed Opener Blades and Seed Tube Guard
Adjusting Gauge Wheels
Cleaning Liquid Fertilizer Tank
Filling Marker Hydraulic Cylinders
Replace Marker Breakaway Bolt
Servicing Wheel Bearing (6-Bolt Hub)
Servicing Wheel Bearings (8-Bolt Hub)
Coulter Maintenance
Repair Fertilizer Flow Divider
Replace Double Disk Fertilizer Opener Bearing
Replace Fertilizer Tubes
Replace Fertilizer Opener Scrapers
Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance
24Row20 Only: Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance
Setting CCS Row Unit Fan Switch
Setting Rockshaft Roller Switch
Section : 115 - Service-Beginning of Season
Checking Seed/Fertilizer Mechanical Drive Pneumatic Bag Pressure
Shear Protection
Tightening Liquid Fertilizer Hose Clamps
Tightening Meter Latch
Coulter Maintenance
Servicing Wheel Bearings
Servicing Drive Chains
Section : 120 - Service-Every 10 Hours or Daily
Inspecting Vacuum Motor
Cleaning Strainer Screen
Section : 125 - Service-Every 50 Hours
Tightening Wheel Bolts
Tightening Spindle Bolts
Cleaning Vacuum Manifold System
Section : 130 - Service-Every 100 Hours
Coulter Maintenance
Cleaning Vacuum Frame Tubes-24R20
Section : 135 - Service-Every 200 Hours
Coulter Maintenance
Section : 140 - Service-End of Season
Cleaning Vacuum Frame Tubes-All Machines
Vacuum-Gauge Filter
CCS Fan Gauge Filter
Tightening Meter Latch
Vacuum Meter Inspection and Service
Section : 145 - Storage
Removing From Storage
Storing Machine
Fertilizer System
Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures
Pneumatic Down Force Storage Procedures
Section : 150 - Specifications
Specifications
Tractor Hydraulic System Requirements
Tractor Compatibility
Record Serial Number
Declaration of Conformity
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section : SERVLIT - John Deere Service Literature
Technical Information
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
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