Cleaning Out Pro-Series™XP Seed Hoppers and Vacuum Metering Units

CAUTION: Avoid injury from crushing. Frame control box PLANT-TRANS switch must be in TRANS position, service locks must be installed and the following procedure must be followed as outlined.

Avoid injury from crushing. When procedure is complete, place tractor selective control valve (SCV) in “Neutral” position before PLANT-/TRANS switch is moved to “PLANT” position.

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A54595-UN-27JUL04

A71110
A71110-UN-04APR11

A54397
A54397-UN-28JUL04

CCS Fan Switch All DB Series Except DB120

A64621
A64621-UN-30APR09

CCS Fan Switches DB120

A - PLANT/TRANS Switch

B - Service Locks

C - Purge/Plant Switch

The Purge-Plant switch (C) allows the fan to operate while machine is in a raised position. This enables the operator to clean out the CCS tanks and purge the hoses without climbing in and out of the tractor cab. The following procedure must be completed in the order given to avoid possible injury and machine damage.

  1. Raise machine.

  2. Place tractor in park and apply parking brake.

  3. Install wing and centerframe service locks (B).

  4. Place (frame control box) Plant-Transport switch (A) in Transport position.

  5. NOTE: With frame in raised position, the CCS row unit switch disables CCS fan.

    Place SCV lever into frame lower-detent position.

  6. Purge-Plant switch should already be in PLANT-TANK CLEANOUT position and should remain in that position for tank cleanout.

  7. IMPORTANT: Make sure cleanout doors on CCS tanks are closed prior to folding machine or they can be damaged.

    NOTE: Purge-Plant switch must be in PLANT-TANK CLEANOUT position or CCS fan forcefully expels seed from cleanout doors.

    Cleanout door (B) is used to even out tanks and for a controlled cleanout.

    Cleanout door (D) can not be closed once cleanout has been started.

    When cleaning tank for certified seed, remove all seed from tank with stiff bristled 1372 mm (4.5 ft.) handle 203 mm (8 in.) wide broom.

    Remove any buildup of seed treatment or talc with stiff bristled 1372 mm (4.5 ft.) handle 203 mm (8 in.) wide broom.

    A68219
    A68219-UN-20JUL10

    A68218
    A68218-UN-20JUL10

    A68220
    A68220-UN-20JUL10

    A - Handle

    B - Cleanout Door

    C - Handle

    D - Cleanout Door

    Place a container under cleanout doors to catch seed from tank.


  8. Slide handle (A) to operate cleanout door (B). Once majority of seed has been removed, close door.

  9. Rotate lever (C) to open cleanout door (D) to catch remaining seed from tank.

  10. Close cleanout door.

  11. Repeat for all other cleanout doors.

  12. A54379
    A54379-UN-28MAY04

    CCS Fan Switch All DB Series Except DB120

    A64622
    A64622-UN-30APR09

    CCS Fan Switches DB120

    A - Purge-Plant Switch

    B - CCS Fan Control Knob

    Place Purge/Plant switch (A) in PURGE HOSES position.


  13. Adjust CCS fan control knob (B) until 20 inches of tank pressure is achieved for good delivery hose cleanout.

  14. A50099
    A50099-UN-04SEP02

    A - Storage Location

    Remove seed meter catch pan (A) from storage location.


  15. CAUTION: Use caution if using seed treatments when opening meter doors. Chemical can cause eye, skin, or breathing problems. Wear mask, gloves, and goggles. Read and follow safety instructions on the chemical supplier's label.

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    A34471-UN-11OCT88

    A49902
    A49902-UN-03DEC02

    A - Seed Meter Catch Pan

    Install seed meter catch pan (A) on row unit as shown, open vacuum meter dome and slowly remove seed disk to purge seed from hose and meter housing. Repeat for all rows.


  16. Return seed meter catch pan to storage position.

  17. CAUTION: Avoid injury from sudden fan start-ups. If switch is left in PURGE HOSES position, fan will operate any time SCV is activated, even in folded position.

    NOTE: The Purge-Plant switch must be returned to the PLANT-TANK CLEANOUT position for best planter performance.

    A54595
    A54595-UN-27JUL04

    A64621
    A64621-UN-30APR09

    CCS Fan Switches DB120

    A54397
    A54397-UN-28JUL04

    CCS Fan Switch All DB Series Except DB120

    A71110
    A71110-UN-04APR11

    A - PLANT/TRANS Switch

    B - Service Locks

    C - Purge/Plant Switch

    Place Purge-Plant switch (C) in PLANT-TANK CLEANOUT position.


  18. CAUTION: Avoid injury from crushing. Place tractor selective control valve (SCV) in Neutral position before PLANT-TRANS switch (A) is moved to PLANT position.

    Place tractor SCV's in “Neutral” position.

  19. Remove service locks (B).

  20. Place PLANT-TRANS switch (A) in desired position and resume operation.

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