726 Mulch Finisher
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Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Operate Safely
Keep Riders Off Machine
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Transport Safely
Tow Loads Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Service Tires Safely
Support Raised Equipment
Store Attachments Safely
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Safety Sign-10.3 M and 11.6 M (33 Ft 9 In. and 38 Ft 3 In.) Only
Section : 15 - Preparing Tractor
Use Your Tractor Operator's Manual
Determining Tractor Requirements
Preparing Hydraulic System-John Deere 7000 Series Tractors
Preparing Hydraulic System-John Deere 8000/9000 and 8020/9020 Series Tractors
Securing Three-Point Hitch
Positioning Tractor Drawbar
Power Take-Off
Use a Safety Chain
Enable TOUCHSET™ Depth Control-John Deere 8000/9000 and 8020/9020 Series Tractors
Section : 20 - Preparing Machine
Checking and Lubricating Machine
Check Tire Pressure
Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Tightening Hardware
Section : 25 - Attaching and Detaching
Attaching Machine Safely
Making Proper Hose Connections
Attaching Machine To-John Deere 7000 Series Tractors
Attaching Machine To-John Deere 8000/9000 and 8020/9020 Series Tractors
Attaching Safety Chain To Tractor
Attaching Warning Light Plug
Checking Wing Fold Operation
Checking Depth Control Operation Without TOUCHSET Depth Control
Checking Depth Control Operation With TOUCHSET-John Deere 8000/9000 and 8020/9020 Series Tractors
Detaching Machine From Tractor
Section : 30 - Transporting
Attach Safety Chain to Tractor
Using Warning Lights and SMV
Keep Riders Off Machine
Positioning Tractor Drawbar for Transport
Positioning Jack for Transport
Locking Up Depth Control
Positioning Rolling Basket for Transport
Transporting Machine
Section : 35 - Operating Machine
Keep Riders Off Machine
Follow Safe Operating Procedures
Guidelines for Use
Using Operator's Manual Holder
Tightening Hardware
Understanding Hydraulic Depth Control System-Series
Understanding Hydraulic Depth Control System-Series-Parallel
Operating Depth Consistency-Narrow FLEX-FOLD Machines
Operating TOUCHSET Depth Control-John Deere 8000/9000 and 8020/9020 Series Tractors
Preparing to Operate in Field
Setting Single Point Depth Control
Adjusting TOUCHSET Depth Control Raise and Lower Rates and Raise Limit-John Deere 8000/9000 and 8020/9020 Series Tractors
Operating TOUCHSET Depth Control (TSDC):
Level Adjustment Wrench
Leveling Machine
Leveling Wings-Rigid-Fold
Adjusting Stabilizer Wheel Down-Pressure-Rigid-Fold
Leveling Wings-FLEX-FOLD
Adjusting Front Wing Stop-Narrow Machines
Adjusting Front Wing Stop-Wide Machines
Adjusting Disk Gang Depth-Ratchet Adjustable
Adjusting Disk Gang Depth-Hydraulic Adjustable (If Equipped)
Adjusting Disk Scrapers
Installing Sweep Extender-Without DOUBLE-LOC™ Sweeps
Adjusting Sweep Pitch Angle-Without DOUBLE-LOC Sweeps
Adjusting Coil Tine Harrow Height
Adjusting Coil Tine Harrow Angle
Adjusting Rolling Basket Down-Pressure and Transport Clearance
Adjusting Spike-Tooth Harrow Angle
Adjusting Spike-Tooth Harrow Height
Adjusting Nozzle Height and Spacing-Spray Attachment
Section : 40 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Grease
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Beginning and End of Season
Lubrication Symbols
Lubricate Jack
Lubricate Rockshaft Bearings
Lubricate Wheel Bearings
Lubricate Level-Lift Hitch Turnbuckle
Lubricate Stabilizer Wheels and Adjustment Ratchets (If Equipped)
Lubricate Single-Point Assembly
Lubricate Disk Gang Bearings
Lubricate Gang Bearings
Lubricate Rolling Basket Adjustment Ratchet
Lubricate Rolling Basket Attachment
Repack Walking Beam Pivot Bearings-All
Section : 45 - Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Prepare to Troubleshoot TOUCHSET Depth Control System-John Deere 8000/9000 and 8020/9020 Series Tractors
TOUCHSET Depth Control Troubleshooting Flow Chart
Troubleshooting TOUCHSET Depth Control System
Section : 50 - Service
Using Safe Service Procedures
Work in Clean Area
Service Machines Safely
Illuminate Work Area Safely
Support Machine Properly
Keep Service Area Clean
Sharpening Sweeps and Disks
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Service Tires Safely
Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Checking Tire Pressure
Checking C-Shank Assembly Tightness
Checking Standard Bushings
Replacing Split-Tension Bushings
Replacing DOUBLE-LOC Sweeps
Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
Removing Hydraulic Cylinders
Installing and Bleeding Wing-Fold Cylinders
Checking Depth Control Hydraulic System
Cylinder Leakage Test-Series System
Diagnosis Chart for Three Cylinder Depth Control System
Cylinder Leakage Test-Series-Parallel System
Analyzing Test Results-Series-Parallel System
Installing Depth Control Cylinders
Bleeding Depth Control Cylinders
Disk Gang Bolt Wrenches
Servicing Disk Gangs
Disassembling Disk Gangs
Gang Assembly
Attaching Disk Gangs to C-Spring Standards
Leveling Disk Gangs
Adjusting TOUCHSET Depth Control Potentiometer and Indicator
Identifying Disk Blades Eligible for Warranty
Identifying Disk Blades Not Eligible for Warranty
Section : 55 - Storage
Preparing for Storage
Removing From Storage
Section : 60 - Specifications
Machine Specifications1
Additional Machine Specifications-With 178 mm (7 in.) Row Spacing
Specifications-Five-Bar Spike-Tooth Harrow and Three-Bar Harrow With Rolling Baskets1
Tire Sizes and Locations
Record Product Identification Number (P.I.N.)
Section : 65 - 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 Available
Technical Information
Section : IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You On the Job
John Deere Is At Your Service