12 and 16 Row Unfolded
IMPORTANT: Before performing any of these checks, verify hydraulic
SCVs are set to maximum flow, frame control console has power (backlight
is on), cleanout switch is set to “Plant” position, and
the proper buttons are pushed for the desired function .
| Symptom | Problem | Solution |
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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.
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Pressure and return hoses not fully engaged in SCV outlets.
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Verify connections.
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Erratic or uneven lift.
| Lift cylinders out of phase. |
Completely lower machine
and rephase hydraulic system.
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Machine does not raise.
| Pilot operated check valve 10A and or 10D stuck.
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Clean valve. See your
John Deere dealer.
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Valve S1 not energizing.
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Check for 12 volts DC
at the solenoid.
Check solenoid.
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Valve S1 stuck closed.
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Clean or replace valve.
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Machine will not lower.
| Pilot operated check valve 10C and or 10B stuck.
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Clean valve. See your
John Deere dealer.
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Machine does not raise or lower.
| Solenoid S1 not energizing. |
Check for 12 volts DC
at solenoid.
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Valve S1 stuck closed.
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Check for 12 volts DC
at the solenoid.
Clean or replace valve.
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Wings are higher than center frame when lowered.
| Tractor hydraulic pressure inadequate for planter.
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Machine raises or lowers slowly.
| S2 or S3 valves stuck. |
Clean or replace valve.
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Machine lowers unevenly and center down first.
| S2 or S3 valves stuck. |
Clean or replace valve.
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Rephase valve on wings malfunction.
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Clean or replace valve.
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Machine lowers unevenly with wings down first.
| Rephase valve on main frame malfunction. |
Clean or replace valve.
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Machine raises or lowers unevenly from side to side.
| Defective or stuck flow divider valve. |
Clean or replace valve.
See your John Deere
dealer.
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Machine does not fold.
| PLANT-TRANS switch in “Plant” position.
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Switch to “Trans”
position.
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S9 solenoid not energizing.
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Check solenoid for 12
volts.
Check solenoid.
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S9 valve stuck closed.
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Clean or replace valve.
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Machine folds when not selected.
| S9 valve is stuck open. |
Clean or replace valve.
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Machine folds too fast.
| Verify there is an orifice fitting in the rod end of
the fold cylinders. |
Install orifice fitting
if missing.
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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.
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Machine center frame higher than wing frames.
| Service locks on center frame wheels. |
Remove service locks.
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Frame lift cylinders out of phase.
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Completely lower machine
and rephase hydraulic system.
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Excessive attachment and planting unit down force.
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Reduce down force on
row unit and openers (attachments).
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Excessive down force.
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Reduce down force.
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SCV set to constant detent in “Raise” position
for extended period of time.
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Return SCV to “Neutral”
position when raised.
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Wings bulldoze in soft soil conditions.
| Frame height to low. |
Increase frame height
with wheel module adjustment.
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Unit furrowers, disk openers, gauge wheels, or transport
wheels must rotate freely.
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Planting too fast.
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Reduce operating speed.
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Hitch too low.
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Raise and level hitch.
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Excessive down force.
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Reduce down force.
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