6700 Self-Propelled Sprayer

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Foreword

Section : 05 - Safety

Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Use Seat Belt Properly
Operate Safely
Beware of Exhaust Fumes
Keep Riders Off Machine
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Handle Starting Fluid Safely
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Avoid Contact with Pesticides
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Transport Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Service Cooling System Safely
Service Tires Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly

Section : 10 - Safety Signs

Safety Signs

Section : 15 - Safety Features

Safety Features

Section : 20 - Chassis

Additional Service Information
Look for Supplemental Information
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
Practice Safe Maintenance
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
O-Ring Boss Fitting Torque Chart
Service Recommendations for Flat Face O-Ring Seal Fittings
Steering Column
Side Console Switches and Controls
Roof Mounted Controls and Components
Emergency Exit
Using Seat Belt
Parking Brake
Travel Brakes
Fold Mode Switch-Front Fold Boom Only
Clean Water Tank
Hydro Lever
Ladder Switches (If Equipped)
Operating Travel Brakes
Operating Parking Brake
Operating Lights
Light Operation Table
Light Locations
Operating Turn Signal and Horn
Dome Light
Adjusting Steering Column Tilt and Wheel Height
Adjusting Air Suspension Seat (If Equipped)
Using Windshield Wiper
Using Blower
Using Air Conditioner
Using Heater
Adjusting Air Outlet Vents
Deere-Delco AM/FM Stereo Radio with Weatherband and Cassette Player (If Equipped)
Using Radio
Weatherband
Cassette Player
Operating Tips About Your Audio System
Understanding Radio Reception
PROGRAMMING RADIO FOR LOCAL AREA FREQUENCY
Adjusting Rear View Mirrors
Prevent Machine Runaway
Starting Machine Using Starting Fluid in Cold Weather (Two Person Operation)
Starting the Engine
Warming the Engine
Idling Engine
Keep Riders Off Machine
Driving the Machine
Unfolding Front-Fold Boom
Unfolding Rear-Fold Boom
Before Operating in the Field
Operating Machine in the Field
Folding Front-Fold Boom
Folding Rear-Fold Boom
Stopping the Machine
Follow Safe Transport and Towing Procedures
Transporting Machine
Towing Machine Equipped with Tow Bar
Towing the Sprayer Without Quick-Disconnect Option
Operating Auxiliary Hydraulic Function-If Equipped
Convenience Outlet
Removing Covers
Checking Engine Oil Level
Checking Coolant Level
Checking Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Oil Level
Filling Fuel Tank
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Checking Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Bleeding Fuel System
Replace Fuel Filter Element
Service Engine Air Cleaner Element
Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
Washing Air Cleaner Element
Inspect Air Cleaner Element
Replace Cab Primary Filter Element
Removing Cab Recirculating Air Filter
Cleaning Cab Filters
Cleaning Radiator Side Screens
Cleaning Radiator, Condenser and Oil Cooler
Checking Refrigerant Charge
Replacing Fan Belt
Adjusting Main Drive Belt
Service Tires Safely
Check Tire Pressure
Tires
Tighten Wheel Hardware
Using Tread Width Adjustment Wrench
Adjusting Front Wheel Tread-1994 - 3010 mm (78.50-118.50 In.) Wheel Spacing (If Equipped)
Adjusting Front Wheel Tread-1829-2667 mm (72-105 In.) Wheel Spacing (If Equipped)
Adjusting Rear Wheel Tread-Manual Adjust 2006-3073 mm (79-121 In.) Wheel Spacing (If Equipped)
Adjusting Rear Wheel Tread-Hydraulic Adjust 2006-3073 mm (79-121 In.) Wheel Spacing (If Equipped)
Adjusting Rear Wheel Tread-Manual Adjust 1829-2667 mm (72-105 In.) Wheel Spacing (If Equipped)
Adjusting Rear Wheel Tread-Hydraulic Adjust 1829-2667 mm (72-105 In.) Wheel Spacing (If Equipped)
Checking Front Axle Toe-In (4-Wheel)
Adjusting Front Axle Toe-In (4-Wheel)
Checking and Adjusting Steering Cylinder
Adjusting Front Cushion Wheel (3-Wheel)
Using Booster Battery
Charging Battery
Servicing Battery
Preventing Battery Damage
Battery Replacement Specifications
Replacing Halogen Headlight
Adjusting Headlights
Replacing Warning and Taillight Bulbs
Replacing Dome and Console Bulbs
Replacing Field and Flood Lamps
Replacing Fuses
Replacing Radio Fuse (If Equipped)
Load Center Fuses and Relays

Section : 25 - SPRAYSTAR™ System

SPRAYSTAR™ System
SPRAYSTAR™ System Display
RUN-Page 1 of SPRAYSTAR™ System
RUN-Page 2 of SPRAYSTAR™ System
Setup of SPRAYSTAR™ System
Setup Sprayer-Page 1
Setup Sprayer-Page 2
Information Menu
Sprayer Information
Operating Distance Counter
Setting Application Rates
Setting Tank Reset Volume
Setting Minimum Pressure
Setting Manual Pressure
Setting Agitation Level
Setting Number of Boom Sections, Number of Nozzles and Spacing
Programming SPRAYSTAR™ for Band Spraying
Setting Flowmeter Calibration Number
Calibrating Pressure Sensor
Calibrating Wheel Speed Sensor
Turning Flow Rate Alarm On/Off
Setting Time and Date
Setting Sprayer Response
Auto Calibrating Sprayer
Reset to Default
Resetting to Default
Boom Charge
Setting Manual Boom Charge Pressure
Setting Backlight Level
Setting Units
Operating Job Summaries
Recording Engine Hours
Resetting Service Interval Counter
Nozzle Flow Check
Diagnostics
Diagnostics of Sensors
Diagnostics of Switches
SPRAYSTAR™ Caution and Warning Statements
Standard Caution
Continuous Caution
Warning
Engine and Power Train Alarms
Engine Oil Pressure Low
Hydraulic Oil Hot
Engine Coolant Hot
Air Filter Restriction
Chassis Alarms
Ladder Down
Low Fuel
Scheduled Maintenance Due
Solution System Alarms
High Solution Flow
Low Solution Flow
Solution Pump Dry
Electrical Systems Alarms
Low System Voltage
High System Voltage
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Clear Error Codes From SPRAYSTAR™
Quick Reference Chart of SPRAYSTAR™ Display Screens

Section : 30 - Wet System

Solution Spray System Operation-T-Tank
Solution Spray System Operation-V-Tank
Avoid Contact with Pesticides
Replacing Nozzles
Nozzle Types
Flat Fan Nozzle
Even Spray Nozzle
Hollow Cone Nozzle
Flood Nozzle
Using Nozzle Tip Calculator and Selector
Checking and Replacing Worn Nozzles
Boom Flow Characteristics-Application Rate vs. Speed
Boom Flow Characteristics-Boom Flow Rate vs. Pressure
Calibrating Nozzles
Calibration Procedure
Conversion Factors (Calibrating for Carriers Other Than Water)
Installing and Positioning Nozzle Tips and Strainers
Cleaning Single Nozzle Bodies and Check Valves
Cleaning Triple Nozzle Bodies
Cleaning Hardi Single Nozzle Bodies and Check Valves
Cleaning Hardi Triplet Nozzle Bodies and Check Valves
Filling Solution Tank Without Quick-Fill Attachment
Filling Solution Tank With Quick-Fill Attachment
Opening Solution System Valve
Cleaning Solution System
Cleaning Flowmeter
Cleaning Solution Strainer
Cleaning Solution Strainer (If Equipped)
Operating Electrical Agitation System
Sliding Solution Tank Back
Use John Deere Tank Cleaner and Equipment Coating

Section : 35 - 18.3 m (60 ft) Front Fold Boom

Attaching Boom
Adjustment and Maintenance Intervals
Checking and Adjusting Sprocket Timing
Aligning Wing Assemblies
Aligning Intermediate and Outer Boom Sections
Adjusting Front Fold Cable
Adjusting Breakaway Section Springs
Adjusting Booms For Below Horizontal Operation
Adjusting Floating Frame Pivot
Adjusting Boom Transport Position
Adjusting Rear Cable
Adjusting Equalizer Cables
Adjusting Row Spacing
Installing Drop Nozzles
Boom Supply Line Strainers (Optional)
Hydraulic Hose Diagram

Section : 40 - 14.3 m (47 ft) Rear Fold Boom

Preparing Boom Center Frame for Attachment to Lift Arms
Attaching Boom
Leveling Boom Sections to Center Frame-With Hydraulic Leveling
Leveling Boom Sections to Center Frame-Without Hydraulic Leveling
Adjusting Row Spacing
Installing Drop Nozzles (Attachment)
Hydraulic Hose Diagram

Section : 45 - Foam Marker

Foam Marker Operation
Filling Foam Marker Tank
Operating Foam Marker
Replacing Foam Compressor Fuse
Use John Deere Foam and Marking Chemicals

Section : 50 - Fuels and Lubricants

Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Diesel Engine Coolant
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Supplemental Coolant Additives
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Diesel Engine Coolants, Supplemental Additive Information
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
Diesel Engine Oil
Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals
Hydrostatic Drive/Hydraulic Oil
Final Drive Oil
Grease
Lubricant Storage
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants

Section : 55 - Lubrication and Maintenance

Lubrication Symbols
Waste Oil
Discarded Tires
Service Intervals
Tighten Wheel Hardware-After First 10 Hours, Every 100 Hours and as Required
Tighten Boom Assembly-After First 10 Hours
Adjusting Main Drive Belt-After First 10 and 50 Hours, And As Required
Check Foam Tank Straps-After First 10 Hours
Change Planetary Hub Oil Level-First 50 Hours and Annually
Clean Radiator Side Screens-Daily
Check Fluid Levels-Daily
Lubricate 18.3 m (60 ft) Front Fold Boom-50 Hours
Lubricate Front Fold Boom Center Frame Skid Plates-50 Hours
Lubricate Front Pivot Points (3-Wheel)-Daily
Clean Solution Strainers-Daily
Clean Foamer Tank In-Line Filter-Daily
Lubricate Boom Lift Arm Pivots-50 Hours
Check Foam Tank Straps-As Required
Clean Flowmeter-Daily
Clean Foam Mixing Head Screen-As Required
Tighten Boom Assembly-50 Hours
Lubricate Front Axle (4-Wheel)-50 Hours
Lubricate Tow Bar Pivot Pin (4-Wheel)-50 Hours
Lubricate Narrow Front Steering Frame (3-Wheel)-50 Hours
Check Brake Fluid Level-50 Hours
Lubricate 14.3 m (47 ft) Rear Fold Boom Hinges-50 Hours
Service Engine Air Cleaner-50 Hours
Clean Radiator, Condenser and Oil Cooler-50 Hours
Using Compressed Air for Cleaning
Clean Foam Compressor Intake Filter-50 Hours
Clean Foam Compressor Carbon Filter-50 Hours
Check Parking Brake Adjustment-50 Hours
Clean Foam Compressor Louver Filters-100 Hours
Drain Fuel Filter-200 Hours
Change Engine Oil and Filter-100 and 200 Hours
Service Battery-200 Hours
Check Front Cushioned Wheel End Oil Level (4-Wheel)-250 Hours
Change Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil and Filters-400 Hours
Replace Fuel Filter Element-Annually
Clean Engine Vent Hose-Annually
Repack Wheel Bearings-Annually
Lubricate Driveshaft U-Joint-Annually
Lubricate Brake Pedal Pivots-Annually
Replace Cab Filters-Annually
Clean Steering Filter-Annually
Check Brake Pad Wear-Annually
Inspect Seat Belt-Annually
Replace Engine Coolant-Every Two Years
Lubricate Tread Extend Cylinders-2000 Hours

Section : 60 - Troubleshooting

Engine
Hydrostatic Drive
Hydraulic System
Wet System
Operator's Cab
SPRAYSTAR™ Solution Control System
Electrical System and Brakes
Foam Marker System (If Equipped)

Section : 65 - Storage

Cleaning Machine of Hazardous Pesticides
Recommended Storage Kit and Corrosion Inhibitor
Recommended Solution System Cleaners And Coatings
Cleaning Solution System
Shipping Machine During Cold Weather Months
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Engine for Storage
Preparing Foam Marker System for Cold Weather Storage
Removing Machine from Storage

Section : 70 - Specifications

Machine Specifications-6700
Machine Specifications-6700S
Dimensions-3-Wheel
Dimensions-4-Wheel (With T-Tank)
Dimensions-4-Wheel
Dimensions-4-Wheel (With T-Tank)
Dimensions-4-Wheel (With V-Tank)
Limited Battery Warranty
Identification Numbers
Record Serial Numbers-Monitor Display and Control Components

Section : 75 - Crime Prevention Tips

Help Prevent Crime
Record AG Identification Numbers
Keep Proof of Ownership
Park Indoors Out of Sight
When Parking Outdoors
Reduce Vandalism
Report Thefts Immediately
Technical Information
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