9970 Cotton PickerP.I.N. N09970X012001—
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Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Operate Safely
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Avoid Tip-Over
Use Handholds and Steps
Keep Riders Off Machine
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Fire Prevention
In Case Of Fire
Fire Extinguishers (Domestic Machines)
Front Fire Extinguisher Location (Domestic Machines)
Rear Fire Extinguisher Location (Domestic Machines)
Handle Starting Fluid Safely
Battery Safety
Protect Against Noise
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Avoid Contact With Moving Parts
Transport Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Operate Basket Cylinder Lock Valve
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section : 15 - Safety Features
Safety Features
Section : 20 - Operator's Station
Console Controls-Location
Hydro Lever Controls
Cab Roof Controls
Using Blower
Using Heater
Adjusting Air Outlet Vents
Using Air Conditioner
Using Windshield Wiper
Using Dome Light
Steering Pedestal and Floor Switches
Adjusting Steering Column Tilt and Wheel Height
Indicators and Gauges-Location
Tachometer/Hour Meter
Programming Tachometer
Operating Tachometer
Setting Fan Speed Alarm Set Point
Clearing 50 Hour Service Code
Unit Monitor Display Panel
Stop and Caution Indicators and Warning Alarms
Indicator Display Panel (When Lit)
Park Brake Indicator
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Oil Temperature Indicator
Fan Speed Indicator
Air Filter Indicator
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator and Gauge
Lube Indicator
Basket Conveyor Indicator
Tether Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Battery Charge Gauge (Voltmeter)
Opening Window
Adjusting for Height, Weight, and Fore-and-Aft on PERSONAL-POSTURE™ Seat
Adjusting Armrest Height, Backrest Angle, and Lumbar Support on PERSONAL-POSTURE™ Seat
Using Seat Belt
Adjusting Rear View Mirrors
Deere-Delco AM/FM Stereo Radio with Weatherband and Cassette Player
Using Radio
Weatherband
Cassette Player
Operating Tips About Your Audio System
Understanding Radio Reception
Programming Radio for Local Area Frequency
Picker Unit and Drum Identification
Section : 25 - Break-In
Fan Control Switch
Breaking-In Engine
After One Hour
After Five Hours
After Ten Hours
After 20 Hours
After 100 Hours
Section : 30 - Prestarting Checks
Checking Engine Oil Level
Checking Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil Level
Checking Coolant Level
Draining Water Separator Filter
Draining Water from Final Fuel Filter
Filling the Fuel Tank
Clean Windows, Mirrors, and Lights
Section : 35 - Operating the Machine
Operate Safely
Starting the Engine
High Coolant Temperature
Starting Engine in Cold Weather
Changing Starting Fluid Cans
Coolant Heater-If Equipped
Cold Weather Operation
Warming Engine
Idling Engine
Stopping the Engine
Preparing to Drive Machine
Using Brake Latch
Engaging Transmission
Using Throttle Lever
Driving Machine
Stopping Machine
Parking Machine
Operating Field and Highway Transport Lights
Driving/Transporting the Machine on Public Roads
Pulling Cotton Picker Out of the Mud (Towing)
Pushing the Machine
Starting Fan and Units
Lowering Picking Units
Starting Down Rows
Picking Cotton
Unloading Basket
Positioning Units for Transport
Lowering Telescoping Basket
Raising Telescoping Basket
Bleeding Telescoping Cylinders
Section : 40 - Operator Presence System
Operator Presence System
Preparing Inspection Bypass System
Operating Inspection Bypass System
Deactivating Inspection Bypass System
Operator Presence System Check
Section : 45 - Height Sensing
Leveling Standard Height Sensing Shoes
Automatic Height Sensing - Inner Row Units
Setting Automatic Height Control
Leveling Optional Height Sensing Shoes
Section : 50 - Moistener System
Preparing the Moistener System
Adjusting Solution Pump Belt
Moistener Column
Checking Moistener Column Position
Adjusting Moistener Column Position
Checking Moistener Column Height
Adjusting Moistener Column Height
Filling Moistener System Tank (Mixing Solution in Tank)
Filling Moistener System Tank Remote Fill (Pre-Mixed Solution)
Cleaning Moistener Tank Air Vent
Using John Deere Spindle Cleaner
Storing John Deere Spindle Cleaner
Using John Deere Wetting Agent
John Deere Wetting Agent/Solution Ratios
Adjusting Water Pressure
Using the Moistener Flush System
Cleaning Strainers
Cleaning Nozzles
Replacing Moistener Column Pads
Reacting to Spindle Buildup
Section : 55 - Picking Units
Moving Picking Units
Adjusting Picking Unit Tilt
Adjusting Stalklifters
Adjusting Lower Plant Guides and Optional Stalklifter Rods
Adjusting Grid Bars
Adjusting Pressure Plate Clearance
Adjusting Pressure Plate Spring Tension
Scrapping Plates (Attachment)
Checking Doffer Column Height
Adjusting Doffer Height-Normal Conditions
Adjusting Doffer Height-Extreme Conditions
Adjusting Picking Unit Drive Belt
Unit Drive Belt Tensions
Reacting to a Plugged Picking Unit
Unplugging a Picking Unit
Replacing Spindles
Replacing Picker Bars
Remove Doffer Column
Install Doffer Column
Adjusting Doffer Column Tilt
Check Doffer Column Adjustments
Changing Machine Configuration
Section : 60 - Unit Monitor System
Unit Monitor Display Functions
Unit and Drum Clutch Slippage
Suction Door or Duct Restriction
Monitor Checkout Procedure
Adjusting Doffer Zone Monitor
Section : 65 - Air System
Adjusting Cotton Fan Belt and Guides
Seating New Fan Belt
Section : 70 - Basket
Operating Basket Cylinder Lock Valve
Adjusting Conveyor Chain Tension
Intermediate Basket Position
Section : 75 - Onboard Lubrication System
Filling Lubrication Reservoir
Operating Onboard Lube System
Deactivate Inspection Bypass and Lube System
Manual Lubrication Procedure
Adjusting Lubrication System Pump Drive Belt
Replacing Lubrication System Filters
Section : 80 - Chassis
Checking Stabilizer Cylinder Function
Checking Stabilizer Cylinder Valve and Linkage
Adjusting Stabilizer Cylinder Valve and Linkage
Bleeding Stabilizer Cylinder (Two Person Job)
Deglazing Brake Linings
Checking Brake Fluid Reservoir
Adjusting Basket Cylinder
Replacing Sealed Lights
Replacing Front and Rear Warning Light Bulbs
Replacing Tail Light Bulb
Replacing In-Basket Flood Light Bulb
Replacing Fuses
Fuses and Relays
Fuses-Radiator Compartment
Section : 85 - Cab and Air Conditioning
Checking Refrigerant Charge
Replacing Signal Indicator Light Bulbs
Replacing Dome and Console Bulbs
Replacing Indicator, Monitor and Gauge Light Bulbs
Replacing Primary Filter Element
Removing Secondary (Recirculating) Air Filter
Cleaning Cab Filters
Section : 90 - Engine and Drive Train
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Replacing Accessory Drive Belt-Air Conditioning Compressor, Cooling Fan and Alternator
Replacing Final Fuel Filter
Replacing Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator
Bleeding Fuel System
Servicing Precleaner
Servicing Air Cleaner
Removing and Replacing Air Cleaner Elements
Cleaning Primary Element
Washing Primary Element
Inspecting Primary Element
Cleaning Engine and Radiator Side Screens
Cleaning Radiator
Checking Coolant Level
Filling Coolant System
Flushing Cooling System
Winterizing Cooling System
Diagnosing Engine Problems
Section : 95 - Wheels and Tires
Tire Safety
Checking Tires
Check Liquid Ballast to Right-Hand Drive Tire (On 4-Row Machines) and Rear Guide Wheels (5-Row Machine Only)
Jacking Up Front Axle
Adjusting Mud Scrapers (Attachment)
Checking Guide Wheels-Toe-In
Adjusting Toe-In
Adjusting Toe-In-Heavy Duty Tie Rod
Section : 100 - Batteries
Battery Safety
Servicing Battery
Checking Battery Fluid Level
Charging Battery
Connecting Starter Cables and Ground Straps
Preventing Battery Damage
Using a Booster Battery
Section : 105 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Break-In Service
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals
Diesel Engine Oil
OILSCAN®and COOLSCAN™
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Oils
Transmission and Final Drive Lubricant
Diesel Engine Coolant
Supplemental Coolant Additives
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Diesel Engine Coolants, Supplemental Additive Information
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Picker Bar and Spindle Lubricants
Grease
Row Unit Gear Case Lubricant-Grease Type
Row Unit Gear Case Lubricant-Oil Type
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Dispose of Waste Properly
Discarded Tires
Lubrication and Maintenance Intervals
Service Interval Charts
Lubrication Symbols
Every Basket Unload
Every 10 Hours of Operation
Check Moistener System Tank Vent-Non Remote Fill Equipped
Service Interval Display Message
Every 50 Hours of Operation
Every 100 Hours of Operation
Every 200 Hours Of Operation
Every 250 Hours of Operation
Replace Engine Fuel Filters
Every 400 Hours of Operation
Every Year
Inspect Seat Belt-Every Year
Check Drive Belt Alignment And Tension (All Belts)-Every Year
Change Engine Air Filter Elements-Every Year
Drain And Replace Row Unit Gear Case Oil (If Oil Type Equipped)-Every Year
Every 600 Hours of Operation
Every Two Years
Every 2000 Hours
Replace Engine Crankshaft Damper-4500 Hours or Five Years
Section : 110 - Troubleshooting
Additional Service Information
Picking Unit
Automatic Height Control
Basket Extension
Basket Control
Monitors
Hydrostatic Drive
Operator Presence System and Inspection Bypass System
Engine
Electrical System
Brakes
Operator's Cab
Lubrication System
Section : 115 - Storage
Recommended Storage Kit and Corrosion Inhibitor
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Engine for Storage
Removing Machine from Storage
Section : 120 - Torque Charts
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values
High Pressure Face Seal Torque Chart
Service Recommendations for Flat Face O-Ring Seal Fittings
Section : 125 - Machine Specifications
Machine Specifications
Dimensions
Identification Numbers
Declaration of Conformity
Section : 130 - 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
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