Filling CCS Tanks

CAUTION: Never transport machine with CCS tanks more than half full.

Do not open tank lids when CCS blower is running. Lids and harmful chemicals can be blown into face. Seed lines plug if CCS fan if left running during fill.

CAUTION: Follow chemical manufacturers precautions when handling parts coated with seed treatments. Use proper skin, eye, and respiratory protection.

IMPORTANT: Remove any buildup of seed treatments or talc between CCS tank fills.

IMPORTANT: Keep seed free of debris. Debris can cause blockage at CCS nozzles. Optional fill screen is available, see your John Deere dealer.

IMPORTANT: Clean seed level sensor before filling seed tanks.

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Extra talc or graphite coats the inside of CCS system with a protective layer to help resist buildup of seed coatings.

Avoid plugging delivery hoses at CCS tank. Tank agitators always run when machine is lowered and tractor key is on. Agitator operation without CCS fan air flow can cause some seed types to plug in hoses at tank. If machine is lowered for extended periods with seed in CCS tank, turn tractor key off or unplug agitator.

Crops approved for delivery through the CCS system are Corn, Soybeans, Sorghum, Cotton, and Sunflower. All other seed types must be placed directly in the row unit hoppers.

Row unit mini hopper extensions are available to provide additional capacity for planting non-approved crops with Pro-Series meters. See your John Deere Dealer.

Add talc when machine is equipped with vacuum meters. See USE OF TALC LUBRICANT section.

For best performance, level off seed in tanks after filling to minimize amount of seed remaining in tanks when planting ends. Use a 203 mm (8 in.) wide, stiff bristled broom with 1372 mm (4.5 ft.) handle to level seed in CCS tanks.

Close lids tightly after filling to avoid plugging of delivery lines when CCS system is activated.