Cleaning Out Delivery Hoses and Vacuum Metering Units

CAUTION: Avoid injury from crushing. Planter lowers when CCS™ fan switch is moved to PLANT-TANK CLEANOUT position. 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.

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A - PLANT-TRANS Switch

B - Center Frame Service Lock

C - CCS™ Fan Switch

The CCS™ fan switch (C) allows the fan to operate while machine is in a raised position. Enabling 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 center frame service locks (B).

  4. Position (frame control box) PLANT-TRANS switch (A) in TRANS position.

  5. NOTE: With PLANT-TRANS switch in TRANS position, frame cannot lower.

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

    Place SCV lever into frame lower-detent position.

  6. If Purge-Plant switch is already in PLANT-TANK CLEANOUT position, it must remain in that position for tank cleanout.

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

    IMPORTANT: 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.

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

    IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to cleanout doors on CCS™ tanks, they must be closed before folding machine.

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    A - Slide Door

    B - Cleanout Door

    C - Bucket

    If tanks contain large amounts of seed, use slide door (A) to reduce seed to a manageable level. Once cleanout doors (B) are open they cannot be closed completely until seed stops flowing. Repeat on each tank.


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

    Place a bucket (C) or other container under cleanout door (B). To clean out remaining seed, open door.

  9. Close cleanout door.

  10. Repeat on remaining cleanout doors.

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    A - Purge-Plant Switch

    B - CCS™ Fan Control Knob

    Flip Purge-Plant switch (A) to the PURGE HOSES position.


  12. Adjust CCS™ fan control knob (B) until 24 inches of tank pressure is achieved to guarantee good cleanout.

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    Cleanout Tray Storage Position

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    A - Cleanout Tray

    B - Gauge Wheel Arm

    Remove seed meter cleanout tray (A) from step rail.


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

    Install seed meter cleanout tray (A) by seating it on gauge wheel arm (B) of row unit as shown. Open vacuum meter dome and slowly remove seed bowl to purge seed from hose and meter housing. Reinstall seed bowl. Repeat on all rows.

  15. Return seed meter cleanout tray to storage position.

  16. CAUTION: Avoid injury from sudden fan start-ups. If switch is left in PURGE HOSES position, fan operates 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.

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    A - PLANT-TRANS Switch

    B - Service Locks

    C - Purge-Plant Switch

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


  17. 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 in Neutral position.

  18. Remove service locks (B).

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

CCS is a trademark of Deere & Company

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