1770NT CCS Planter With Pro-Series XP™ Row Units

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Foreword
Machine Photo
A Message to Our Customers
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED

Section : 05 - Safety

Safety Features-12 Row
Safety Features-16 Row
Safety Features-24 Row
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
Granular Chemical Lid Fill Closed Handling System
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Transport Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Service Machine Safely
Use a Safety Chain
Tow Loads 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
Practice Safe Maintenance

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 12 and 16 Row
Weighting Front End 24 Row
Rear Wheel Weighting
Tractor Tire Recommendation
Setting Tractor Wheel Spacing
Sway Blocks (Two Point Hitch)
Link Lengths (Two Point Hitch)
Rockshaft Draft Sensing Control
Checking Tire Inflation
Connect Non John Deere Tractors
Setting Mechanical Selective Control Valve for 7000 and 7020 Series Tractors
Setting Electro-Hydraulic Selective Control Valves 7000, 8000 and 9000 Series Tractors

Section : 20 - Prepare Machine

Initial Use of CCS System
Determine Tractor Drawbar and Implement Clevis Compatibility
Install Proper Drawbar Clevis (Drawbar Hitch Only)
Check Fertilizer Opener Offset
Tightening Hardware
Tightening Wheel Bolts (6-Bolt and 8-Bolt Hubs)
Checking Tire Inflation
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
Positioning Rockshaft Hitch Pins (Two Point Hitch Only)
Attach Machine to Tractor (Two-Point Hitch)
Attach Machine to Tractor (Drawbar Hitch)
Attaching Warning Light Harness
Connecting ComputerTrak™ Harness
Connecting SeedStar™ 2 Monitor Harness
Connecting Frame Control Harness
Checking Hydraulic System
7000 Series and 8000 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 Series Tractors (General Information)
9000 Series Tractor with 3 SCVs Less Hitch
9000 Series Tractor with 3 SCVs With Hitch
9000 Series Tractor with 4 or 5 SCVs Less Hitch
9000 Series Tractor with 4 or 5 SCVs With Hitch

Section : 30 - Detach Machine

Detach 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
Frame Control Console
Operating Through Wet Soil
Raising and Lowering Machine
Rephasing Machine
Level the Machine (Two-Point Hitch)
Level the Machine (Drawbar Hitch)
Adjusting Frame Height-Wing Frame
Adjust Frame Height-Center Frame
Adjusting Tire Scraper
Adjust Marker Disk
Adjusting Marker Length 12 and 16 Row
Adjusting Marker Length-24 Row
Marker Float Range-12/16 Row
Marker Float Range-24 Row
Adjusting Marker Cable-24 Row
Marker Breakaway Bolts
Raising and Lowering Markers with Independent SCV
Raising and Lowering Markers Connected to Lift Circuit-12/16 Row
Shear Protection Points-12/16 Row
Replacing Shear Protection Pins 24 Row
Aligning Drill Shaft Couplers and Flex Shaft Adjustment-12/16 Row
Adjusting Drillshaft Couplers and Flex Shafts-24 Row
Adjust Planting Depth
Adjusting Closing Wheel Down Force
Center Closing Wheels
Adjust Closing Wheel Spacing
Stagger Closing Wheels
Adjusting Seed and Fertilizer Transmission Wheel Engagement and Stopping Points 12/16 Row
Adjusting Contact Link Air Bag Pressure 24 Row
Adjusting Contact Link-24 Row
Remove Pro-Series™ XP Seed Meter Assembly From Row Unit
Install Pro-Series™ XP Seed Meter Assembly on Row Unit
Inspecting Vacuum Meter Units

Section : 45 - Central Commodity System

CCS Operation
Tank Level Sensors
Operating CCS Tank Fill Lights
Operating Tank Lids
Filling CCS Tanks
Zeroing CCS Fan Pressure Gauge
Setting CCS Tank Pressure
Operating CCS System with Heavily Treated Seed or Very Large Seed Corn
Bridged and Blocked CCS System
Operating CCS System When Planting Sorghum, Small Popcorn and Cotton
Planting Seed Plots with CCS Systems
Partially Cleaning Out CCS Tanks
Cleaning Out CCS Tanks
Cleaning Out Delivery Hoses and Vacuum Metering Units

Section : 50 - General Attachments

General
Hopper Extensions for the Pro-Series™ Row Unit
Heavy-Duty Down Force Springs
Pneumatic Down Force
Unit Mounted Coulter
Frame Mounted Coulter
Unit Mounted Row Cleaners
Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Coulter
Disk Closing Attachment
SeedStar™ Variable Rate Drive System
Walking Gauge Wheels
Rotary Scraper
Rigid Scraper
Heavy-Duty Scraper
Heavy-Duty Closing Wheels
Row Leveler Chain
Ballast Attachment-12 and 16 Row
Ballast Attachment-24 Row

Section : 55 - Granular Chemical Attachment

Granular Chemical Attachment
Determining Application Rate and Initial Meter Setting
Insecticide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-56 cm Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-20 in. Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-22 in. Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-70 cm Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Sand Granules-56 cm Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Sand Granules-20 in. Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Sand Granules-22 in. Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Sand Granules-70 cm Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Sand Granules-76 cm to 97 cm Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Sand Granules-30 in. to 38 in. Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-76 cm to 97 cm Rows
Insecticide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-30 in. to 38 in. Rows
Herbicide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-56 cm Rows
Herbicide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-20 in. Rows
Herbicide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-22 in. Rows
Herbicide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-76 cm to 97 cm Rows
Herbicide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-30 in. to 38 in. Rows
Herbicide Rate Chart-Clay Granules-70 cm Rows
Calibrating Insecticide/Herbicide Meter
Lid Fill Closed Handling System
Idler Options
Insecticide Seed-Furrow Placement Bracket
Insecticide Band Spreader (Front Mounted)
Insecticide Band Spreader (Rear Mounted)
Herbicide Diffuser
Windshield
Tine-Tooth Incorporator

Section : 60 - Liquid Fertilizer-Low Pressure Systems

Low Pressure Distribution
Priming and Initial Start Up of Pump
Strainer Recommendations
Quik-Fill™ Liquid Fertilizer Attachment
Cleaning Strainer

Section : 65 - Liquid Fertilizer-High Pressure Systems

High Pressure Distribution
Priming and Initial Start Up of Pump
Strainer Recommendations
Quik-Fill™ Liquid Fertilizer Attachment
Cleaning Strainer

Section : 70 - Set Fertilizer Pump Range 12 And 16 Row

John Blue™ Fixed And Variable Rate-Set Pump Drive Range
John Blue™ Fixed Rate-Adjusting Pump Setting Number

Section : 75 - Set Fertilizer Pump Range 24 Row

John Blue™ Variable Rate-Set Pump Drive Range
John Blue™ Variable Rate-Disabling When Not In Use
John Blue™ Variable Rate-Timing and Enabling Pumps
Demco™ Fixed Rate-Set Pump Drive Range
Demco™ Fixed Rate-Adjusting Pump Setting Number

Section : 80 - Liquid Fertilizer-Rate Charts

How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Check Fertilizer Rates

Section : 85 - Unit Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Adjust Unit Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Section : 90 - Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener

Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Openers
Align Disk Opener
Adjusting Opener Depth
Adjusting Spout
Changing Spring Down Pressure

Section : 95 - 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 : 100 - Lubrication

Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
Grease
Lubrication Symbols
Alternative Lubricants
Lubrication-Roller Chains
Lubrication-As Required-12/16 Row
Lubrication-As Required-24 Row
Lubrication-Beginning of Season
Lubrication-Every 10 Hours or Daily-12/16 Row
Lubrication-Every 10 Hours or Daily 24 Row
Lubrication-Every 25 Hours-12/16 Row
Lubrication-Every 25 Hours-24 Row
Lubrication-Every 50 Hours
Lubrication-Every 100 Hours-12/16 Row
Lubrication-Every 100 Hours-24 Row
Lubrication-Every 200 Hours
Lubrication-End of Season-12/16 Row

Section : 105 - Troubleshoot

Tractor Drawbar and Implement Clevis
Machine Folded-12/16 Row
Machine Folded-24 Row
Machine Unfolded 12 and 16 Row
Machine Unfolded 24 Row
Row Units
Mechanical Seed Drives
Markers 12 and 16 Row
Markers 24 Row
CCS Fan Assembly
CCS Product Delivery
Vacuum Meter
Liquid Fertilizer System
Liquid Fertilizer-Piston Pump System

Section : 110 - Service

Detailed Service Information
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-12/16 Row
Solenoid Identification-24 Row
Relay and Fuse Location-24 Row
Checking Solenoids
Checking Valves
Installing Service Locks-12/16 Row
Installing Service Locks 24 Row

Section : 115 - Service-As Required

Cleaning Tank Level Sensors
Install and Remove Standard Flush Face Seed Tubes
Install and Remove Non-Standard Seed Tubes
Clean Seed Tube Sensor
Vacuum Manifold Tube Orifice Placement-12 Row
Vacuum Manifold Orifice Placement for Single Vacuum Machines-16 Row
Vacuum Manifold Orifice Placement-24 Row
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
Filling Marker Hydraulic Cylinders
Replacing Marker Breakaway Bolt-12/16 Row
Replacing Marker Breakaway Bolt-24 Row
Shear Protection Points-12/16 Row
Replacing Shear Protection Pins 24 Row
Servicing Wheel Bearing (6-Bolt Hub)
Servicing Wheel Bearings (8-Bolt Hub)
Setting CCS Row Unit Fan Switch
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
Adjusting Marker Alternating Switch-12/16 Row
Adjust Marker Winglet Switch-24 Row
Disk Closing Attachment

Section : 120 - Service-Beginning of Season

Replace Shear Protection Pins
Tighten Liquid Fertilizer Hose Clamps
Tightening Meter Latch
Coulter Maintenance
Servicing Wheel Bearings
Servicing Drive Chains

Section : 125 - Service-Every 10 Hours or Daily

Inspecting Vacuum Motor
Clean Strainer Screen
Cleaning Wing Pivots-12/16 Row

Section : 130 - Service-Every 50 Hours

Cleaning Vacuum Manifold System
Tightening Wheel Bolts (6-Bolt and 8-Bolt Hubs)

Section : 135 - Service-Every 100 Hours

Coulter Maintenance
Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance

Section : 140 - Service-Every 200 Hours

Coulter Maintenance
Frame Mounted Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance

Section : 145 - Service-End of Season

Vacuum-Gauge Filter
CCS Fan Gauge Filter
Tightening Meter Latch
Vacuum Meter Inspection and Service

Section : 150 - Storage

Removing From Storage
Storing Machine
Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures with John Blue™ Pumps
Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures with Demco™ Pumps
Pneumatic Down Force Storage Procedures

Section : 155 - Specifications

Specifications
Dimensions
Tractor Hydraulic System Requirements
Record Serial Number
Declaration of Conformity
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure

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Technical Information

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