Understand Active Hydraulic Rolling Basket Down-Pressure System

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A - Gauge Needle

Fixed hydraulic rolling basket down-pressure can be achieved if tractor is equipped with open-center hydraulics system, by operating SCV in NEUTRAL and manually recharging system when rolling baskets do not operate properly due to hard ground or hitting an obstruction.

Attempting to operate with active hydraulic rolling basket down-pressure and an open center hydraulic system could result in permanent tractor pump damage. See your John Deere dealer for more information.

CAUTION: Never adjust rolling basket down-pressure while machine is in motion or serious injury or death may occur. Always lower machine and stop tractor before adjusting.

IMPORTANT: Too much down-pressure can lift rear of machine, causing it to become unlevel and resulting in uneven field finish.

The rolling baskets can be operated in the disengaged (raised) position or engaged (lowered) position. Operating down-pressure is set by adjusting the inside hydraulic valve located on the front of the machine and making use of continuous hydraulic pressure. In most conditions, operating in float or with minimal pressure is needed to achieve proper field finish. In hard soil and dry residue, more pressure may be needed to size clods; in soft or moist soil, less pressure may be needed to size clods.

When adjusting active hydraulic down-pressure, it is important to keep the following in mind:

• Ideal initial pressure setting is with gauge needle (A) in 8 o'clock position or in float.
• An active hydraulic system allows rolling baskets to raise up when they strike an object in order to prevent damage to machine.
• The amount of down-pressure needed to keep proper rolling basket operation depends upon soil hardness, moisture and residue cover.
• Too much down-pressure may result in machine front diving, causing ridges on the outer edges.
• Do not use more down-pressure than necessary to achieve proper field finish.