Machine Unfolded 24 Row

IMPORTANT: Check the following items first:

Hydraulic SCVs set to maximum flow.

Frame control console has power (backlight is on).

Cleanout switch set in PLANT position.

Proper function selected on frame control console.

Symptom Problem Solution

Machine not functioning. (Tractor engine must be running and console power light on.)

Control console not powered.

Check electrical connections at 7-pin connector. Check tractor 7-pin connector, clean if necessary.

Check inline fuses to frame control box.

Pressure and return hoses not fully engaged in SCV outlets.

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Erratic or uneven lift.

Frame lift cylinders out of phase.

Completely lower machine and rephase hydraulic system.

Machine does not raise.

Solenoid Y1 not energizing.

Check for 12 V at the solenoid.

Check solenoid.

Valve Y1 stuck closed.

Clean or replace valve.

Machine does not raise or lower.

Check pins 1 and 7 on 7-pin connector at rear of tractor for 12 V.

See your John Deere Dealer.

Inspect F3 10 A fuse in frame control harness.

Repair as needed.

One or more Y1, Y18, Y19, Y20, Y21 solenoids are not energizing or are stuck.

Check for 12 V at the solenoid.

Clean or replace valves.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Check K35 relay.

See RELAY AND FUSE LOCATION in Service section. Replace as needed.

Machine raises or lowers slowly.

One or more Y18, Y19, Y20, or Y21 valves stuck.

Clean or replace valve.

Machine lowers unevenly or center down first.

One or more Y18, Y19, Y20, or Y21 valves stuck.

Clean or replace valve.

Rephase valve on wings malfunctioning.

Clean or replace valve.

Machine lowers unevenly or wings down first.

Rephase valve on main frame malfunctioning.

Clean or replace valve.

Machine raises or lowers unevenly from side to side.

Defective or stuck flow divider valve.

Clean or replace valve.

See your John Deere dealer.

Machine does not fold.

PLANT-TRANS switch in PLANT position.

Switch to TRANS position.

Y9 solenoid not energizing.

Check solenoid for 12 V.

Check solenoid.

Y9 valve stuck closed.

Clean or replace valve.

Machine folds when not selected.

Y9 valve is stuck open.

Clean or replace valve.

Machine frame unequal. (Left wing frame higher or lower than right wing frame.)

Frame lift cylinders out of phase.

Completely lower machine and rephase hydraulic system.

Machine center frame higher than wing frames.

Service locks on center frame wheels.

Remove service locks.

Frame lift cylinders out of phase.

Completely lower machine and rephase hydraulic system.

Excessive attachment and row unit down force.

Reduce row unit down force.

SCV set to constant detent in up position for extended period of time.

Return SCV to neutral position when raised.

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Symptom Problem Solution

Wings bulldoze in soft soil conditions.

Frame height too low.

Increase frame height with wheel module adjustment.

Planting too fast.

Reduce operating speed.

Hitch too low.

Raise and level hitch.

Too much down force.

Reduce down force.

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