400 Series Rotary Hoe
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Foreword
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Perform Predelivery Service Safely
Follow Safety Instructions
Operate Machine Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Service Machine Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Support Raised Equipment
Replacing Ground Engaging Tools
Service Tires Safely
Safety Signs
Section : 10 - Tractor Set-Up
Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual
Section : 15 - Preparing 4050/55, 4250/55, 4450/55 Tractors
Adjusting Tractor for Machine
Hitch Conversion-4450/55 Tractors
Lateral Float
Adjust Rockshaft Selector
Adjusting Rate of Drop on Tractors Without Electronic Hitch
Section : 20 - Preparing 4555/60, 4755/60, 4955/60 Tractors
Adjusting Tractor for Machine
Hitch Conversion
Lateral Float
Adjusting Load/Depth Mix Control-On Tractors With Electronic Hitch
Adjusting Rate of Drop on Tractors With Electronic Hitch
Section : 25 - Preparing 7000 Series Tractors
Adjusting Tractor for Machine
Hitch Conversion
Lateral Float
Load/Depth Mix Control-7000 Series Tractors
Adjusting Rate of Drop on 7000 Series Tractors
Preparing 7000 Series Tractor for Machine With Lift-Assist
Section : 30 - Preparing 8000 Series Tractors
Adjusting Tractor for Machine
Hitch Conversion
Lateral Float
Load/Depth Mix Control-8000 Series Tractors
Adjusting Rate of Drop on 8000 Series Tractors
Section : 40 - Preparing the Machine
Determine Front Ballast
Lift-Assist Installation
Hitch Pins and Spacers-Category 2
Mast and Hitch Pins-Category 3
Tractor Center Adapters for Category 2 Hitch With Enclosed Center Link Ball Without Quick-Coupler
Inflating Tires
Section : 45 - Attaching and Detaching
Attaching Machine to Tractor
Setting Hitch Load Depth Control
For Tractors With Electronic Hitch-Using Draft Control
Using External Raise/Lower Switch
Rockshaft Control System Reset
Attaching Machine to Tractor Without Quick-Coupler
Attaching Machine to Tractor With Quick-Coupler
Attaching Warning Light Plug
Attaching Wing Fold Hydraulic Hoses-Folding Hoe
Attaching Machine With Lift-Assist to 4050/55, 4250/55, and 4450/55 Tractors
Attaching Machine With Lift-Assist to 4555/60, 4755/60, and 4955/60 Tractors
Attaching Machine With Lift-Assist to 7000 Series Tractor
Attaching Machine with Lift-Assist to 8000 Series Tractor
Disconnecting Warning Light Harness
Detaching Machine With Lift-Assist From 4050/55, 4250/55 and 4450/55 Tractors
Detaching Machine With Lift-Assist From 4555/60, 4755/60 and 4955/60 Tractors
Detaching Machine With Lift-Assist From 7000 Series Tractor
Detaching Machine With Lift-Assist From 8000 Series Tractor
Section : 50 - Transporting
Following Safe Transport Procedures
Transport Procedure
Endwise Transport-Rigid Hoe
Section : 55 - Operating the Machine
Guidelines for Use
Tightening Hardware
Control Levers Without Lift Assist Wheel (Attachment)
Control Levers for Machines With Lift-Assist Wheel-4050/55, 4250/55 and 4450/55 Tractors
Control Levers for Machine With Lift-Assist Wheel-4555/60, 4755/60, 4955/60 and 7000 Series Tractors With Electronic Hitch
Control Switches for Machine With Lift-Assist Wheel-8000 Series Tractors
Leveling Machine Frame
Leveling Wings
Checking Lift-Assist Wheel Operation
Frame Gauge Wheels
Down-Pressure Springs
Wing Flotation
Hoe Wheels
Operator Shield
Primary Arms and J-Bolts
Secondary Arms
Section : 60 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubrication Symbols
Lubricate Wing Hinges-Every 50 Hours
Lubricate Lift-Assist Wheel
Lubricate Frame Gauge Wheels-Every 250 Hours
Hoe Wheel Bearings
Section : 65 - Troubleshooting
Link
Section : 70 - Service
Using Safe Service Procedures
Practice Safe Maintenance
Replacing Ground Engaging Tools
Service Tires Safely
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Tightening Hardware
Tires and Wheel Bolts
Adjusting Lift-Assist Wheel
Tightening Lift-Assist Axle Nut
Removing Hydraulic Cylinders
Installing and Bleeding Hydraulic Cylinders
Section : 75 - Storage
Preparing Machine for Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
Section : 80 - Specifications
Implement-Tractor-Tire Compatibility
Specifications
Product Identification Number
Section : 85 - 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
Section : SLIT - John Deere Service Literature
Technical Information
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On the Job
John Deere Is At Your Service When You Need It