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
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 Trailer 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
Low Pressure Case Drain Connection
Calculating Minimum Tractor Weight for Safe Transport
Weighting Front End 12 and 16 Row
Weighting Front End 24 Row
Tractor Tire Recommendation
Setting Tractor Wheel Spacing
Connect Non John Deere Tractors
Recommended Tractor Settings
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
Tighten 6 and 8 Bolt Wheel Hubs
Checking Tire Inflation
Before Use
Section : 25-Attach Machine
Transport Safely
Use Tractor Operator’s Manual
CCS Fan and VacuMeter™ Motor (Case) Drain Requirements
VacuMeter™ Hydraulic Motor and Variable Rate Drive Return Coupler
Position Two Point Hitch Rockshaft Hitch Pins
Attach Two-Point Hitch Machine to Tractor
Attach Drawbar Hitch Machine to Tractor
Attach Warning Light Harness
Connect ComputerTrak™ Harness
Connect SeedStar™ 2 Monitor Harness
Connect Frame Control Harness
Rockshaft Control Lever Height Stop
Check Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Connections Recommendations
Level Two-Point Hitch Machine
Level Drawbar Hitch Machine
Section : 30-Detach Machine
Detach Machine from Tractor
Section : 35-Operate Machine
General
VacuMeter™ Hydraulic System Operation
Frame Control Console
Unfold Machine
Fold Machine
Lower or Raise Machine in Transport Position For Fill or Service
Operate Through Wet Soil
Raise and Lower Machine
Rephasing Machine
Raising and Lowering Markers with Independent SCV
Raise and Lower 12 and 16 Row Markers Connected to Lift Circuit
Adjust Planting Depth
Adjusting Closing Wheel Down Force
Center Closing Wheels
Adjust Closing Wheel Spacing
Stagger Closing Wheels
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 : 40-Central Commodity System
CCS Operation
Tank Level Sensors
Operating CCS Tank Fill Lights
Operating Tank Lids
Filling CCS Tanks
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
Clean Out CCS Tanks
Cleaning Out Delivery Hoses and Vacuum Metering Units
Section : 45-General Attachments
General
Hopper Extensions for the Pro-Series™ Row Unit
Install Hopper Extensions (Pro Only)
Pneumatic Down Force
RowCommand Attachment
Unit Mounted Coulter
Frame Mounted Coulter
Unit Mounted Row Cleaners
Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Coulter
Disk Closing Attachment
SeedStar™ 2 Variable Rate Drive System
Walking Gauge Wheels
Rotary Scraper
Rigid Scraper
Heavy-Duty Scraper
Heavy-Duty Closing Wheels
Row Leveler Chain
12 and 16 Row Ballast Attachment
24 Row Ballast Attachment
Section : 50-Fill Liquid Fertilizer System
Quik-Fill™ Liquid Fertilizer
Section : 55-Liquid Fertilizer—Low Pressure Systems
Low Pressure Distribution
Pump Prime and Initial Start Up
Strainer Recommendations
Section : 60-Liquid Fertilizer—High Pressure Systems
High Pressure Distribution
Priming and Initial Start Up of Pump
Strainer Recommendations
Section : 65-Liquid Fertilizer—Set 12 And 16 Row Pump Range
Set John Blue™ Fixed And Variable Rate Pump Drive Range
Adjust John Blue™ Fixed Rate Pump Setting Number
Section : 70-Liquid Fertilizer—Set 24 Row Pump Range
Set John Blue™ Variable Rate Pump Drive Range
Disable John Blue™ Variable Rate Pump When Not In Use
Time and Enable John Blue™ Variable Rate Pumps
Set Demco™ Fixed Rate Pump Drive Range
Adjust Demco™ Fixed Rate Pump Setting Number
Section : 75-Liquid Fertilizer—Rate Charts
How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Check Fertilizer Rates
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
Align Disk Opener
Adjusting Opener Depth
Adjusting Spout
Changing Spring Down Pressure
Section : 90-Use of Talc Lubricant
Use of Talc Lubricant
Section : 95-Lubrication
Lubricate and Maintain Machine Safely
Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
Grease
Lubrication Symbols
Alternative Lubricants
Lubrication—Roller Chains
Lubrication Intervals
Section : 100-Service and Adjustments
Service Intervals
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
Adjust Center Frame Height
Adjust Wing Frame Height
Adjust Tire Scraper
Adjust Marker Disk
Adjust 12 and 16 Row Marker Length
Adjust 24 Row Marker Length
12 and 16 Row Marker Float Range
24 Row Marker Float Range
Adjust 24 Row Marker Cable
12 and 16 Row Shear Protection Points
Replace 24 Row Shear Protection Pins
Adjust 12 and 16 Row Drillshaft Couplers and Flex Shafts
Adjust 24 Row Drillshaft Couplers and Flex Shafts
Adjust 12 and 16 Row Seed and Fertilizer Transmission Wheel (Engage Drive and Upward Travel Stop Points)
Adjust 24 Row Contact Link Air Bag Pressure
Adjust 24 Row Contact Link
Service Tires Safely
12 and 16 Row Solenoid Identification
24 Row Solenoid Identification
24 Row Relay and Fuse Location
Checking Solenoids
Check Valves
Install 12 and 16 Row Service Locks
Install 24 Row Service Locks
Zeroing CCS Fan Pressure Gauge
Cleaning Tank Level Sensors
Install and Remove Standard Flush Face Seed Tubes
Install and Remove Non-Standard Seed Tubes
Clean Seed Tube Sensor
12 Row Vacuum Manifold Tube Orifice Placement
Vacuum Manifold Orifice Placement for Single Vacuum Machines—16 Row
24 Row Vacuum Manifold Tube Orifice Placement
Cleaning Row Unit Hopper Screen
Installing New Vacuum Seal
Adjusting Meter PRO-SHAFT™ Drive
Inspect and Adjust Seed Opener Blades
Replace Seed Opener Blades and Seed Tube Guard
Adjust Gauge Wheels
Filling Marker Hydraulic Cylinders
Replace 12 and 16 Row Marker Breakaway Bolt
Replace 24 Row Marker Breakaway Bolt
Tighten 24 Row Center Frame Trunnion Blocks
Service 6-Bolt Hub Wheel Bearing
Service 8-Bolt Hub Wheel Bearings
Tighten 6 and 8 Bolt Wheel Hubs
Setting CCS Row Unit Fan Switch
Coulter Maintenance
Repair Fertilizer Flow Divider
Clean Liquid Fertilizer Tank
Cleaning Liquid Fertilizer Tank Lid Fitting and Drip Line Hose
Replace Double Disk Fertilizer Opener Bearing
Replace Fertilizer Tubes
Replace Fertilizer Opener Scrapers
Frame Mounted, Single-Disk Fertilizer Opener Maintenance
Adjust 12 and 16 Row Marker Alternating Switch
Adjust 24 Row Marker Winglet Switch
Disk Closing Attachment
Tighten Liquid Fertilizer Hose Clamps
Tightening Meter Latch
Inspect Vacuum Motor
Clean Strainer Screen
Clean 12 and 16 Row Wing Pivots
Clean Vacuum Manifold System
Vacuum-Gauge Filter
CCS Fan Gauge Filter
Vacuum Meter Inspection and Service
Change 24 Row Liquid Fertilizer Pump Oil
Section : 105-Troubleshoot
Tractor Drawbar and Implement Clevis
12 and 16 Row Folded
24 Row Folded
12 and 16 Row Unfolded
24 Row Unfolded
Row Units
Mechanical Seed Drives
12 and 16 Row Markers
24 Row Markers
CCS Fan Assembly
CCS Product Delivery
Vacuum Meter
Liquid Fertilizer System
Liquid Fertilizer—Piston Pump System
Section : 110-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 : 115-Specifications
Specifications
Dimensions
Tractor Hydraulic System Requirements
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
John Deere Is At Your Service