CH570 and CH670 Sugar Cane Harvesters (S.N.
150001— )
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Foreword
Identification View
Section 05 - Safety Features
Machine Safety Features
Section 10 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Follow Safety Instructions
Use Seat Belts
Instructional Seat
Support Machine Properly
Practice Safe Maintenance
Emergency Exit
Tilt the Cab
Keep Passengers and Children Off Machine
Protecting Bystanders
Avoid Backover Accidents
Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
Prevent Machine Runaway
Service Safety
Service Machines Safely
Work In Ventilated Area
Install All Shields and Guards
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
In Case of Fire
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
Prepare for Emergencies
Avoid Hot Exhaust
Protect Against High Pressure Spray
Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
Service Drive Belts Safely
Service Accumulator Systems Safely
Handling Batteries Safely
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Service Cooling System Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use Cylinder Safety Stops
Safe Transport of Harvester
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Use Caution on Hillsides
Use Caution On Slopes When Turning
Harvester Elevator Safety
Avoid Electrical Power Lines
Park Machine Safely
Follow Tire Recommendations
Service Tires Safely
Keep Hands Away from Knives
Avoid Contact With Moving Parts
Stay Clear of Harvesting Units
Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids
and Components
Remove Accumulated Crop Debris
Section 15 - Safety Signs
Replace Safety Signs
Operator’s Manual
Repair and Maintenance
Seat Belt
Emergency Exit
Avoid Burns or Smoke Inhalation
Service Machine Safely
Operate and Service Machine Safely
Avoid Low Hanging Power Lines
Starter
Avoid Topper Disks
Avoid Topper Assembly
Avoid Hot Surface
Avoid Cooling Fan
Avoid Cooling System
Hydraulic Oil and Gas Under Pressure
Raise Cab
Avoid Base Cutter
Avoid Chopper Drum and Extractor Fan
Avoid Extractor Area
Avoid Elevator Area
Avoid Elevator Area
Avoid Crop Dividers
Avoid Crop Dividers
Avoid Side Knives (If Equipped)
Section 20 - Operator's Station
General View of Controls and Instruments
Manual Storage Location
Emergency Exit
Brake Pedals (Wheel Machines Only)
Elevator Swing Pedals (If Equipped)
Adjust Floor Pedals (If Equipped)
Seat Safety Switch
Adjust ComfortCommand™ Operator's Seat
Adjust Left-Hand Armrest and Seat Back
Adjust Instructional Seat
Refrigerator (If Equipped)
Seat Belts
Adjust Armrest Control Console
Adjust Armrest Display
Auxiliary Power Outlet Strip
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguisher Locations
Steering Column
Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer Switch
Side Wiper Switches (If Equipped)
Service ADVISOR™ Diagnostic Connector
Section 25 - Overhead Control Panel
Overhead Control Panel
After Market Radios
Program Radio for Local Area Frequency
Radio Controls
Antenna
Communications/CB Radio Mounting
Section 30 - CommandTouch™ Armrest Console
Armrest Console Controls
Harvesting Functions Switch
Auxiliary Functions Switch
Engine Speed Switches
Travel Speed Switches (Wheel Machines)
Travel Speed Switches (Track Machines)
Park Brake Switch
Positive Traction Switch (If Equipped)
Road Transport Disconnect Switch
Propulsion Encoder
Multi-Function Lever Controls
Multi-Function Lever and Palm Adjustment
Harvesting Functions Quick Stop Switch
CommandARM™ Controls
Operator Interface Controls
Topper Switches
Crop Divider Tilt Switches (If Equipped)
Side Knife Switches (If Equipped)
Primary Extractor Switches
Secondary Extractor Switches (If Equipped)
Knockdown Rollers Tilt Switches (If Equipped)
Elevator Switches
ClimaTrak™ Automatic Temperature Control
Light Switches
Radio Function Switches (If Equipped)
Section 35 - Lights and Signals
Light Switches
Front and Rear Lighting Locations
Side Lighting Locations
Turn Signals
Cab Interior Light
Map Light
Section 40 - Digital Cornerpost Display
Upper Cornerpost Display
Lower Cornerpost Display
Section 45 - GreenStar™ 3 2630 Display Screens
Armrest Display Navigation (GreenStar™ 3 2630 Display)
Display Navigation
Display Icon Identification
Sugarcane—Main Screen
Lower Region Information
Configure Lower Region Information
Configure Detail Machine Information
Floating Crop Dividers and Contour Base Cutter Height Control
(If Equipped)
Alarm and Operator Controls Setup
Primary Extractor Screen
Engine Setup Screen
Maximum Harvester Speed (Track Machines Only)
Track Steer Bias (Track Machines Only)
Varitorque (Wheel Machines Only)
Elevator Screen
Harvester Activity Monitor
Shift Configuration
Download Harvester Activity Monitor Data
Diagnostics
Diagnostics—Readings
Diagnostics—Calibrations
Brightness Level and Boundary Box Color
Regional Settings, Languages, Time/Date Settings, Units of Measurement
Diagnostic Readings, About, Display Tests
Message Center Application
Layout Manager Application
Access Manager Application
Section 50 - Operating the Engine
Avoid Hot Exhaust
Access the Engine Compartment
Battery Disconnect Switch
Engine Idling
Start the Engine
Use a Booster Battery / Battery Charger
Cold Weather Warm-Up
Stop the Engine
Section 55 - Driving the Harvester
Driving or Transporting the Harvester on Public Roads
Travel Speeds
Move the Harvester
Park Brake Switch
Park the Harvester
Backup Alarm
Section 60 - Operating the Harvester
Sugar Cane Flow
Topper System
Operate Topper System
Crop Divider
Crop Divider Floating Side Walls (If Equipped)
Adjust Outer Crop Divider Side Skirts (If Equipped)
Adjust Inner Crop Divider Side Skirts (If Equipped)
Adjust Crop Divider Height
Adjust Crop Divider Hydraulic Tilt (If Equipped)
Adjust Crop Divider Manual Tilt (If Equipped)
Operate Crop Dividers
Knockdown Rollers
Adjust Hydraulically Adjustable Knockdown Rollers Tilt (If Equipped)
Adjust Manually Adjustable Knockdown Rollers Tilt (If Equipped)
Base Cutter
Adjust Base Cutter Angle
Operate Base Cutter
Feed Rollers
Operate Feed Rollers
Butt-Lifter Feed Roller
Billet Length Manual Adjustment (If Equipped)
Chopper System
Operate Chopper System
Elevator Basket
Primary Extractor
Operate Primary Extractor
Elevator System
Operate Elevator System
Secondary Extractor (If Equipped)
Operate Secondary Extractor (If Equipped)
Elevator Discharge Flap
Section 65 - Floating Crop Divider and Contour Base Cutter Height Control
(If Equipped)
Floating Crop Divider and Contour Base Cutter Height Control
Calibrate System
Set Crop Divider Pressures and Base Cutter Target Height
Set End of Row Heights
Advanced Setup
Operate Floating Crop Dividers System
Operate Contour Base Cutter Height Control System
Set Base Cutter Pressure Target Range
Monitor Crop Divider Position
Section 70 - Harvesting Hints
Harvesting Tips
Section 75 - Harvesting Sugar Cane
Harvesting Safety Tips
Harvesting Conditions
Planting for Mechanical Harvesting
Harvesting a Field
Standard Harvesting
Harvesting Over a Ditch
Harvesting on a Headland
Pulling a Wagon On the First Row
Harvesting a Large Field
Section 80 - Transporting the Harvester
Loading Procedure
Towing Procedure
Section 85 - Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Testing Diesel Fuel
BioDiesel Fuel
Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
Supplemental Diesel Fuel Additives
Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
(Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage III)
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Testing Coolant Freeze Point
Water Quality for Mixing with Coolant Concentrate
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil — Non-Emissions Certified and
Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 2 and Stage II
Diesel Engine Oil — Tier 3 and Stage III
Diesel Engine Oil Service Interval for Operation at High Altitude
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 2 and Stage
II Engines
Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals — Tier 3 and Stage
IIIA — PowerTech™ Plus Engines
Oilscan™ and CoolScan™
Oil Filters
Fuel Filters
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Mixing of Lubricants
Hydraulic Fluid
Pump Drive, Base Cutter, and Chopper Gear Case Oil
Final Drive Gear Oil
Grease
Section 90 - Lubrication, Maintenance, and Intervals
Required Emission-Related Information
Important Considerations
Service Your Harvester at Specified Intervals
Check Hour Meter Regularly
Parts Catalog
Service Records
Harvester Component Locations
Service Interval Chart—First 100 Hours
Service Interval Chart—Every 25 Hours or Daily
Service Interval Chart—Every 50 Hours
Service Interval Chart—Every 100 Hours
Service Interval Chart—Every 250 Hours
Service Interval Chart—Every 500 Hours
Service Interval Chart—Every 1000 Hours
Service Interval Chart—Every 1500 Hours
Service Interval Chart—Every 2000 Hours
Service Interval Chart—Every 3000 Hours
Service Interval Chart—Every 4500 Hours
Section 95 - Fluids Analysis
Fluids Sample Collecting Schedule (If Applicable)
Important Considerations
Engine Oil Sample Collection
Final Drives Oil Sample Collection
Hydraulic Fluid Sample Collection
Coolant Sample Collection
Section 100 - Maintenance—First 100 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter
Change Hydraulic Filters
Replace Fuel Filters (Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage III)
Replace Prefilter Element (Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage
III)
Change Pump Drive Gear Case Oil
Change Chopper Gear Case Oil
Change Base Cutter Gear Case Oil
Change Final Drive Oil
Lubricate Base Cutter
Rear Axle Service
Section 105 - Maintenance—Every 25 Hours or Daily
Clean Machine Using Compressed Air
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Check Engine Coolant Level
Check Fuel Level
Inspect Blades
Check Lights
Check Hydraulic System
Check Air Intake System
Check Engine Air Pre-filter
Clean Engine Air Pre-filter Outer Screen
Lubricate Suspension Cylinders
Lubricate Upper Knockdown Roller
Lubricate Lower Knockdown Roller
Lubricate Topper Assembly
Lubricate Manual Tilt Crop Dividers
Lubricate Hydraulic Tilt Crop Dividers (If Equipped)
Lubricate Steering Cylinders (Wheel Machines)
Lubricate Primary Extractor
Lubricate Secondary Extractor (If Equipped)
Lubricate Elevator Swing Table
Lubricate Feed Roller Pivots
Lubricate Side Knives (If Equipped)
Check Pump Drive Gear Case Oil Level
Check Base Cutter Gear Case Oil Level
Check Chopper Gear Case Oil Level
Clean Harvester of Mud and Debris
Check Track for Broken Parts (If Equipped)
Check Fire Extinguisher
Section 110 - Maintenance—Every 50 Hours
Inspect Elevator Support Cable
Check Wear on Crop Divider Stops
Check Wear on Feed Roller Cradle Stops
Check Wear on Elevator Bumper Stops
Drain Water From Fuel Filters
Check Final Drive Oil Level
Check and Adjust Chopper Timing
Tighten Chopper Flywheel Clutch Nut
Check and Adjust Elevator Chain Tension
Check Suspension Cylinder Safety Stops
Check Topper Boom Safety Stop
Check Cab Tilt Safety Stop
Section 115 - Maintenance—Every 100 Hours
Change Final Drive Oil
Inspect Base Cutter Gear Case Mounting Hardware
Inspect Elevator Slat Mounting Hardware and Alignment
Inspect Primary Extractor Fan Assembly
Check Wheel Cap Screws Torque
Section 120 - Maintenance—Every 250 Hours
Change Final Drive Oil
Rear Axle Service
Lubricate Crop Divider Scrolls and Outer Scrolls
Lubricate Elevator Chain Sprocket
Lubricate Base Cutter
Lubricate Chopper Bearings
Lubricate Chopper Curtain Agitator (If Equipped)
Lubricate Sill Roller Bearing (If Equipped)
Lubricate Feed Roller Bearings
Change Engine Oil and Replace Filter
Check Belt Wear (Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage III)
Check Tensioner Spring Tension (Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage
III)
Check Tires for Damage and Proper Inflation
Check Fuel Tank Breather
Section 125 - Maintenance—Every 500 Hours
Replace Engine Primary Filter
Check Engine Vibration Isolators
Check Engine Crankshaft Dampener
Check Cooling Package Vibration Isolators
Check Chopper Vibration Isolators
Visually Inspect Coolant Pump Weep Hole
Check Elevator Wear Strips
Remove and Install Elevator Chain Slats
Check Open Crankcase Vent (OCV) (Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage
III)
Section 130 - Maintenance—Every 1000 Hours
Change Pump Drive Gear Case Oil
Change Chopper Gear Case Oil
Change Base Cutter Gear Case Oil
Check Torsional Dampener Blocks
Check Seat Belts
Check Accumulators Pre-Charge Pressure
Replace Fuel Filters (Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage III)
Replace Prefilter Element (Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage
III)
Section 135 - Maintenance—Every 1500 Hours
Replace Engine Safety Filter
Change Hydraulic Filters
Check Chopper Drum Hardware
Section 140 - Maintenance—Every 2000 Hours
Check Engine Intake and Exhaust Valves Clearance
Section 145 - Maintenance—Every 3000 Hours
Flush Coolant System (Tier 2/Stage II and Tier 3/Stage III)
Replace Thermostats and Gaskets (Tier 2/Stage II And Tier 3/Stage
III)
Replace Torsional Dampener Blocks
Section 150 - Maintenance—Every 4500 Hours
Grease Front Wheel Hub Bearings
Change Engine Vibration Dampener, Engine Isolators, Cooling
Package Isolators and Chopper Vibration Isolators
Section 155 - Maintenance—As Required
Cab Tilt Procedure
Clean Cab Glass
Wash Machine
Windshield Washer Reservoir
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Fill Fuel Tank
Fuel Shutoff Valve
Drain Fuel Tank
Service Fuel Tank
Bleed Fuel System
Engine Air Filters Maintenance
Remove and Install Air Conditioning Fresh Air Filter
Remove and Install Air Conditioning Recirculation Filter
Clean Radiators
Checking Cooling System
Draining Cooling System
Fill Cooling System
Bleed Air From Coolant System
Flush Coolant System
Add Hydraulic Oil
Change Hydraulic Oil
Remove and Install Base Cutter Blades
Base Cutter Blade Service
Remove and Install Chopper Blades
Adjust Billet Deflector Shield
Remove and Install Topper Blades
Remove and Install Vine Cutter Knives (If Equipped)
Remove and Install Side Knife Blades (If Equipped)
Adjust Shredder Topper Shear Plates (If Equipped)
Remove and Install Primary Extractor Fan Blades
Start Up Procedure After Extractor Blade Replacement
Adjust Primary Extractor Chain Tension
Track Shoe Inspection Torque
Section 160 - Service—Electrical System
Welding Near Electronic Control Units
Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
Battery Disconnect Switch
Fuse Center
Check and Clean Ground Connections
Check Lights, Connectors, and Harnesses
Handle Batteries Carefully
Service Batteries
Safety Rules When Replacing Halogen Bulbs
Replace Cab Headlight Bulb
Adjust Cab Headlights
Replace Cab Halogen Light Bulb
Adjust Cab Halogen Lights
Safety Rules When Replacing High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon
Lights
Replace High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) Light Bulb (If Equipped)
Adjust High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) Lights (If Equipped)
Replace Beacon Light Bulb
Replace Front Turn Signal Bulb
Replace Tail Lights
Replace Field Lights
Replace Cab Interior Light
Replace Map Light
Section 165 - Wheels and Tires
Service Tires Safely
Tire Information
Grease Front Wheel Hub Bearings
Recommended Tools for Changing Tire
Change a Tire
Tire Performance
Checking Tire Pressure
Tire Failure
Proper Air Inflation
Tire Over-Inflation
Under-Inflation
Sidehill Harvesting
Section 170 - Tracks
Track Components
Carrier Roller Lubrication
Remove and Install Track Shoes
Track Alignment
Track Tension Adjustment
Section 175 - Jack Locations
Jack Locations
Section 180 - Fire Prevention
Recommended Fire Prevention
Fire Prevention
Fire Extinguisher Operation
Charge Water Fire Extinguisher
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Remove Accumulated Crop Debris
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguisher Locations
In Case of Fire
Clean Engine Compartment
Section 185 - Machine Cleanout
Clean Out Machine (Periodic)
Clean Out Machine (Annual)
Section 190 - Storage
Prepare Machine for Storage
Remove Machine From Storage
Section 195 - Troubleshooting
Engine
Electrical System
Lubrication System
Cooling System
Air Intake
Section 200 - Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Code Menu
Diagnostic Trouble Code Priorities
Section 205 - Calibration Procedures
Calibration Procedures
Calibration Procedures—When to Calibrate
Calibration Error Codes
Section 210 - Specifications
Fluid Capacities
Component Specifications
Engine Specifications
Dimensions
Weight
Torque Specifications
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Section 215 - Machine Identification Numbers
Interpret Product Identification Number
Identification Numbers
Product Identification Plate
Product Identification Number
Engine Serial Number
Pump Drive Gear Case Serial Number
Chopper Gear Case Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Section IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service