Understand Active Hydraulic Down-Pressure Systems

IMPORTANT: Active hydraulic down-pressure systems are designed to be operated with closed-center tractor hydraulic systems (tractors with load sensing or pressure on demand hydraulics are classified as closed-center systems) running in CONTINUOUS mode.

Operating SCVs in NEUTRAL with active hydraulic down-pressure systems with an open center hydraulic system could result in permanent tractor pump damage. See your John Deere dealer for more information.

NOTE: Reducing flow rates for SCVs supplying hydraulic down-pressure will reduce power consumption.

Disks and closing disks can be operated in floating or active modes. Operating down-pressure is factory set inside hydraulic valves located on the front of the machine and make use of CONTINUOUS hydraulic pressure. In most conditions, operating in active mode is necessary to achieve proper field finish.

Operating in active mode is necessary for wing-fold and rolling baskets at ALL times, if equipped.