Deere/Bauer Planters (S.N. 750101-)
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Foreword
A Message to Our Customers
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED
Section 05 - Safety
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
Use a Safety Chain
Tow Loads Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Practice Safe Maintenance
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
Section 10 - Safety Signs
Replace Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section 15 - Information Signs
Information Signs
Section 20 - Prepare Tractor
Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual
Calculating Minimum Tractor Weight for Safe Road Transport
Check Tractor Hydraulic System
Tractor Requirements
Hitch Loads
Setting Selective Control Valves—8000 and 9000 Series
Tractors
Low Pressure Case Drain Connection
Recommended Tractor Settings
Section 25 - Prepare Machine
Initial Use of CCS System
Before Use
Determine Tractor Drawbar and Implement Clevis Compatibility
Tightening Wheel Bolts
Checking Tire Inflation
Change Row Spacing From 38 cm (15 in.) To 76 cm (30 in.) DB60
47 Row
Change Row Spacing From 76 cm (30 in.) To 38 cm (15 in.) DB60
47 Row
Adjust Markers
Section 30 - Pro-Series™XP Vacuum Meter Setup
Vacuum Meter Operating Characteristics
Meter Settings
Accessing The Vacuum Meter
Remove Seed Disk
Brush Installation
Double Eliminator Operation
Install Double Eliminator Plate for ProMax 40, Small Sweet
Corn, or Edible Bean Disks
Seed Disk Selection Guidelines
Select The Correct Field Corn Seed Disk For Optimum Performance
Seed Disk Recommendations For Crops Other Than Field Corn
Checking Seed Disk Cell
Install Seed Disk
Adjust Meter Hub
Seed Knockout Wheel Operation
Install Knockout Wheel Assembly
OPTIMIZING SEED SPACING
CHECKING METER PERFORMANCE
Install Hopper Extensions (Pro Only)
Section 35 - MaxEmerge™XP Vacuum Meter Setup
Vacuum Meter Operating Characteristics
Meter Settings
Accessing The Vacuum Meter
Select Correct Vacuum Meter Brush
Changing Vacuum Meter Brush
Adjust Vacuum Meter Baffle
Seed Knockout Wheel Operation
Install Knockout Wheel Assembly
Checking Seed Disk Cell
Install Seed Disk
Adjust Meter Hub
Install Double Eliminator for ProMax 40, Small Sweet Corn, or
Edible Bean Disks
Adjust Double Eliminator for 50 Percent Hole Coverage with ProMax
40 Disk
Install Meter Inlet Screen
Seed Disk Selection Guidelines
Select The Correct Field Corn Seed Disk For Optimum Performance
Seed Disk Recommendations For Crops Other Than Field Corn
OPTIMIZING SEED SPACING
CHECKING METER PERFORMANCE
Section 40 - 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
Check Hydraulic System
Attach Warning Light Harness
Connect SeedStar™ Monitor Harness
Connect Frame Control Harness
Connect AMS and Compressor Power Harness
Connect Pneumatic Down Force Air Compressor Remote Air Filter
Hose
Hydraulic Connections Recommendations
Level Hitch Tube
Section 45 - Detach Machine
Detach Machine
Section 50 - Pro-Series™XP CCS Seed Delivery
CCS Seed Delivery Operation
Operating Tank Fill Lights—Optional
Operating Tank Lids
Tank Level Sensors
Filling Seed Delivery Tanks
Leveling Seed in CCS Tanks
Filling Row Unit Hoppers
Setting CCS Tank Pressure All Machines Except DB120
Setting CCS Tank Pressure DB120
Operating CCS System—Heavily Treated Seed or Large Seed
Corn
Operating CCS System When Planting Sorghum and Small Popcorn
Operating CCS System When Planting Standard Seed Sizes
Planting Seed Plots with CCS Systems
Partially Cleaning Out CCS Tanks
Cleaning Out CCS Tanks
Bridged and Blocked CCS System
Oil Reservoir for CCS Fan Motor
Section 55 - Operate Machine
General
VacuMeter™ Hydraulic System Operation
Unfold and Fold Planters (Non-Fold Assist Machines)
Unfold and Fold Planters (Fold Assist Equipped Machines)
Adjust Planting Depth
Adjust 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
Cleaning Out Pro-Series™XP Seed
Hoppers and Vacuum Metering Units
Replacing Pro-Series™XP Meter
Shear Handle
Replacing Shear Protection Pins
Inspecting Pro-Series™XP Metering
Units
Filling MaxEmerge™XP Seed Hoppers
Cleanout and Inspection of MaxEmerge™XP Seed Hoppers and Metering Units
Disengage Meter Drive
Engage Meter Drive
Section 60 - Use of Talc and Graphite Lubricants
Use of Talc Lubricant
Section 65 - Set Vacuum Levels
Use of Talc Lubricant
Set Vacuum Level
Vacuum Level for Corn Using H136478, A43215, A50617 or A52391
Seed Disks
Vacuum Level for Oil Sunflower
Vacuum Level for Confectionary Sunflower
Vacuum Level for Sweet Corn
Vacuum Level Seed Chart—Flat Edible-Bean Disk
Vacuum Level for Cotton, Using Flat Edible-Bean Disk
Vacuum Level for Peanuts
Vacuum Level for Sugar Beet Seed
Section 70 - Check Seed Population
Checking Seed Population
Section 75 - General Attachments
General
SEEDSTAR™ Integrated Pneumatic Down Force System
Hopper Extensions for the Pro-Series™ Row Unit
SeedStar™ Variable Rate Drive System
RowCommand Attachment
Walking Gauge Wheels
106 L (3.0 Bu) Hopper
Seed Tubes
Rigid Scraper
Heavy-Duty Scraper
Heavy-Duty Closing Wheels
Unit Mounted Coulter
Unit Mounted Row Cleaners
Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Coulter
Ballast Attachment
Section 80 - Liquid Fertilizer System
Distribution
Priming and Initial Start Up of Pump
Adjust John Blue™ Fixed Rate Pump Setting Number
Strainer Recommendations
Section 85 - Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts For Non-Injection Openers (Frame
and Unit mounted)
DB44 24R22 Rate Chart
DB60 24R30 Rate Chart
DB60 47R15 Rate Chart
DB60 36R20 Rate Chart
DB80 48R20 Rate Chart
DB66 36R22 Rate Chart
DB88 48R22 Rate Chart
DB90 36R30 Rate Chart
DB80 32R30 Rate Chart
DB120 48R30 Rate Chart
Check Fertilizer Rates
Changing Fertilizer In-Line Orifices
Liquid Fertilizer For Unit Mounted Double Disk Openers
Section 90 - Lubrication
Lubricate and Maintain Machine Safely
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
Grease
Lubrication Symbols
Alternative Lubricants
Lubrication Intervals
Use of Talc Lubricant
Roller Chain and Pesticide Sprocket Lubrication
Section 95 - Troubleshooting
Drives
Row Units
Pro-Series™XP Vacuum Meter
MaxEmerge™XP Vacuum Meter
CCS Fan Assembly
CCS Product Delivery
Liquid Fertilizer System
Liquid Fertilizer—Piston Pump System
Section 100 - Service and Adjustments
Service Intervals
Relay and Fuse Location for Compressor Power Harness
Using Safe Service Procedures
Practice Safe Maintenance
Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Welding Near Electronic Control Units
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
Tighten Drive Chains
Service Tires Safely
Tightening Wheel Bolts
Adjust Main Frame Height
Adjust Wing Frame Height
Cleaning CCS Tank Level Sensors
Zeroing CCS Fan Pressure Gauge
Cleaning Pro-Series™XP Row Unit
Hopper Screen
Install and Remove Standard Flush Face Seed Tubes
Install and Remove Optional Seed Tubes
Clean Seed Tube Sensor
Cleaning Vacuum Manifold System
Inspect Row Command™ Drive Chains and Sprockets
Adjusting MaxEmerge™XP Seed
Chain Drive Mechanism
Adjusting MaxEmerge™XP Seed
Cable Drive Mechanism
Aligning MaxEmerge™XP Chemical
Meter Drive
MaxEmerge™XP High-Residue Chain
Idler
Install New Vacuum Seal
Replace Seed Opener Blades and Seed Tube Guard
Inspect and Adjust Seed Opener Blades
Adjust Gauge Wheels
Setting CCS Row Unit Fan Switch
Fertilizer Distribution Tube
Clean Carrier Tank Strainer
Calibrating Insecticide/Herbicide Meter
Bridged and Blocked CCS System
Cleaning MaxEmerge™XP Meter
Drive
Coulter Maintenance
MaxEmerge™XP Chemical Meter
Maintenance
Cleaning MaxEmerge™XP Insecticide
and/or Herbicide Hoppers
Inspect Vacuum Motor
Inspect and Clean Vacuum Impeller and Housing
MaxEmerge™XP 106 L (3.0 Bu)
Hopper Latch
CCS Fan Gauge Filter
Drain CCS Fan Motor Oil Reservoir
MaxEmerge™XP Vacuum Meter Inspection
and Service
Tightening Pro-Series™XP Meter
Latch
Pro-Series™XP Vacuum Meter Inspection
and Service
Check Hydraulic Air Compressor Oil
Fill or Change Hydraulic Air Compressor Oil
Section 105 - Storage
Removing From Storage
Storing Machine
Liquid Fertilizer Sensor (If Equipped)
Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures with John Blue™
Pumps
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Record Serial Number
The EC Declaration of Conformity applies
only to machines which bear the CE mark.
EC Declaration of Conformity
Section 110 - Specifications
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Liquid Fertilizer Specifications
Section SERVLIT - John Deere Service Literature
Technical Information
Section IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
John Deere Is At Your Service