9996 Cotton Picker(N09996X020001-      )

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Foreword

Section : 05 - Safety Features

Cotton Picker Safety Features

Section : 10 - Safety

Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Prevent Machine Runaway
Handle Fuel Safely-Avoid Fires
Prepare for Emergencies
Operate Safely
Stay Clear Of Rotating Drivelines
Avoid Tip-Overs
Avoid Electrical Power Lines
Beware Of Exhaust Fumes
Use Handholds And Steps
Keep Riders Off Machine
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
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
Avoid Entanglement
Protect Against Noise
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Avoid Contact with Moving Parts
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use Seat Belts
Transport Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Operate Basket Dump Cylinder Locks

Section : 15 - Safety Signs

Safety Signs

Section : 20 - Operator's Station

General View of Controls and Instruments
Hydro Lever and Console Controls
Hydro Lever
Raise Left-Hand Or Right-Hand Units Buttons
Raise/Lower All Units Button
Basket Unload Buttons
ROW-TRAK™ Engage Button (If Equipped)
Moistener System Pressure Adjust Knob
Auto/Manual Compactor Augers Switch
Raise/Lower Basket Extension/Ducts Switch
Onboard Lube Switch
Tether Control Switch
ROW-TRAK Offset Adjust Knob (If Equipped)
ROW-TRAK On/Off Switch (If Equipped)
ROW-TRAK Cal/Learn Switch (If Equipped)
Fan/Units Switch
Throttle Switch
Rear Wheel Drive Switch (If Equipped)
Header Height Control Response Rate Knob
12 Volt Accessory Outlet
Row Units Height Adjust Knobs
Instructions Under Armrest
Corner Post Display And Gauges
Fuel Gauge
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Battery Charge Gauge (Voltmeter)
Tachometer/Hour Meter
Programming Tachometer
Operating Tachometer
Clearing 50 Hour Service Code
CCU Diagnostic Codes
Overhead Control Panel
Indicator Display Panel And Warning Alarms
Checking Indicator Display Panel Bulbs
High Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Oil Temperature Indicator
High Transmission/Brake Oil Temperature Indicator
Air Filter Indicator
Engine Information/Diagnostic Indicator (Caution Lamp)
Engine Stop Lamp Indicator and Coolant Temperature Gauge
Low Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
Basket Full Indicator
Low Fan Speed Indicator
Low Moistener Solution Level Indicator
Parking Brake Indicator
Tether Indicator
Compactor Augers Engaged Indicator
ROW-TRAK Indicator-If Equipped
Lube Indicator
Low Moistener System Pressure Indicator
Individual Row Unit Warning Indicators
Heating and Air Conditioning System Controls
Windshield Wiper Switch
Lights And Warning Signals
Hazard Lights
Turn Signals
Road Lights
Field Lights
Work Lights
Cab Interior Light
Deere-Delco AM/FM Stereo Radio with Weatherband
Weatherband
Programming Radio for Local Area Frequency
Theft Deterrent Feature
Activating THEFTLOCK
Disabling THEFTLOCK
Unlocking a Locked Receiver
Deere-Delco AM/FM Radio with Weatherband and CD Player
Operating Tips About Your Audio System
Antenna
Steering Column
Adjusting Steering Wheel Tilt And Height
Key Switch
Gear Shift Lever
Park Brake Switch
Travel Brake Pedals
Moistener System Flush Switch
Emergency Exit
Operators Seat Adjustments-Mechanical Seat
Seat Suspension and Forward and Rearward Adjustment-Air Ride Seat
Adjusting Left-Hand Armrest and Seat Back
Right-Hand Armrest and Control Console-Adjusting (Rotating Cam System)
Right-Hand Armrest and Control Console-Adjusting (Slide Adjust System)
Seat Belts
Auxiliary Power Outlet Strip and Diagnostic Connector
Adjusting Rear View Mirrors
Row Unit and Drum Identification

Section : 25 - Break-In Service

Breaking-In Engine
After One Hour
After Five Hours
After Ten Hours
After 20 Hours
After 50 Hours
After 100 Hours

Section : 30 - Prestarting Checks

Check Engine Oil Level
Check Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil Level
Check Engine Coolant Level
Water Separator Primary Fuel Filter-Draining
Flushing 30 and 60 Micron Filter (If Equipped)
Filling Fuel Tank
Visually Inspect Tires
Clean Windows, Mirrors and Lights

Section : 35 - Operating The Machine

Operate Safely
Starting Engine
High Engine Coolant Temperature
Starting Engine in Cold Weather
Changing Starting Fluid Cans
Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
Cold Weather Operation
Warming Engine
Idling Engine
Stopping Engine
Preparing to Drive Machine
Driving Machine
Stopping Machine
Parking Machine
Driving/Transporting Machine on Public Roads
Extending and Retracting Rear Warning Lights
Using Basket Door Cylinder Lock-Up Stops
Positioning Units for Transport
Lowering Telescoping Basket And Ducts
Raising Telescoping Basket And Ducts
Starting Fan and Units
Lowering Row Units
Starting Down Rows
Operating Compactor Augers
Adjust Operate Time Of Automatic Basket Compactor Augers-Address 32
Reacting to a Plugged Row Unit
Unplugging a Row Unit
Unloading Basket
Bleeding Telescoping Cylinders
Pushing or Pulling (Towing) Machine

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 - ROW-TRAK™ Guidance System

ROW-TRAK Guidance System Information
Operating ROW-TRAK
Field ROW-TRAK Learn
Static ROW-TRAK Learn
Entering ROW-TRAK Calibration Mode
Performance Channels-1 and 2
Diagnostic Channels-3 and 4
Perform ROW-TRAK Automatic Valve Biasing-Channel 5
Diagnostic Channel-6
Diagnostic Channel-7
Diagnostic Channel-8
Diagnostic Channel-9
Diagnostic Channel-10
ROW-TRAK Circuit Diagnostic Codes

Section : 50 - Header Height Control

Header Height Control Theory Of Operation
Operate and Adjust Header Height Control
Header Height Control Rate Response Adjustment
Entering Header Height Control Diagnostic Mode
Adjust Initial 10 Second Response Rate-Address 34
Header Height Control Lock Procedure-Address 35
Header Height Control Calibration Procedure
Displaying And Clearing Header Height Control Error Codes
Header Height Control Operation Error Codes
Header Height Control Calibration Error Codes

Section : 55 - Moistener System

Moistener System Component Location
Preparing Moistener System
Cold Weather Operation
Using John Deere Spindle Cleaner
Storing John Deere Spindle Cleaner
Using John Deere Wetting Agent
John Deere Wetting Agent/Solution Ratios
Filling Moistener System Tank (Mixing Solution in Tank)
Filling Moistener System Tank (Pre-Mixed Solution)
Prime Solution Pump
Adjusting Solution Pump Belt
Adjusting Solution Pressure
Reacting to Spindle Buildup
Using Moistener Flush System
Cleaning Strainer
Cleaning Nozzles
Moistener Column
Checking Moistener Column Position
Adjusting Moistener Column Position
Checking Moistener Column Height
Adjusting Moistener Column Height
Replacing Moistener Column Pads

Section : 60 - Row Units

Moving Row Units
Adjusting Row Unit Tilt
Adjusting Stalklifters
Adjusting Lower Plant Guides and Optional Stalklifter Rods
Adjusting Grid Bars
Adjusting Pressure Plate Clearance
Adjusting Pressure Plate Spring Tension
Install Scrapping Plates (Attachment)
Check Doffer Column Adjustments
Checking Doffer Column Height
Adjusting Doffer Column Height
Adjusting Doffer Column Tilt
Adjusting Row Unit Drive Belts
Replacing Spindles
Replacing Picker Bars
Remove Doffer Column
Install Doffer Column
Changing Machine Configuration

Section : 61 - Vari-Row System (VRS) Row Units

Adjust Stationary Knife
Unplugging a Picking Unit
Remove and Replace Rotary Knife Sections

Section : 65 - Unit Monitor System

Unit Monitor Display Functions
Monitor Checkout Procedure
Other Monitor Functions
Unit and Drum Clutch Slippage
Suction Door or Duct Restriction
Adjusting Doffer Zone Monitor

Section : 70 - Air System

Adjusting Cotton Fan Belt and Guides
Seating New Fan Belt
Adjust Air Ducts

Section : 75 - Basket

Using Basket Handrails
Access Interior Of Basket
Lowering Ducts While Leaving Basket Extension Raised For Cleaning
Operating Basket Dump Cylinder Locks
Adjusting Door Chain Tension
Adjusting Floor Chain Tension
Basket Full Sensor Location

Section : 80 - Onboard Lubrication System

Onboard Lubrication System Component Location
Assemble Lubrication Transfer Pump
Filling Lubrication Reservoir
Operating Onboard Lube System
Deactivating Inspection Bypass and Lube System
Manual Lubrication Procedure
Cleaning/Replacing Onboard Lubrication System Filters
Bleeding Transfer Pump

Section : 85 - Chassis

Checking and Adjusting Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt Tension
Adjusting Hydrostatic Pump Linkage

Section : 90 - Electrical System Service

Access Cab Fuse Center
Replacing Fuses
Cab Load Center-Fuse and Relay Identification
Hydro Module Fuses
Safety Rules When Replacing Halogen Bulbs
Replacing Bulbs
Bulb Part Numbers
Replacing Cab Headlight Bulb
Adjusting Cab Headlights
Safety Rules When Replacing High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon Bulbs
Replacing High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) Lights (Optional)
Adjusting High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) Light (Optional)
Replacing In-Basket Flood Light Bulb
Replacing Reservoir And Basket Door Lights
Replacing Front and Rear Warning Light Bulbs
Replacing Tail Light Bulbs
Replacing Turn Signal Indicator Bulbs
Replacing Gauge Light Bulbs
Replacing Dome and Console Bulbs
Replacing Overhead Warning Display Bulbs

Section : 95 - Cab and Air Conditioning

Observe Air Conditioning Precautions
Heating and Air Conditioning System (General Information)
Removing Primary (Recirculating) Filter
Removing and Cleaning Fresh Air Filter, Tray and Pre-Cleaner
Cleaning Cab Roof Air Inlet Screen
Removing and Cleaning Roof Air Inlet Panel
Cleaning Cab Filters
Servicing Air Conditioner

Section : 100 - Engine and Drive Train

Engine Control Unit (ECU) Diagnostic Codes
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Replacing Engine Fan Drive Belt
Replacing Accessory Drive Belt-Alternator and Air Conditioning Compressor
Flushing 30 and 60 Micron Filter (If Equipped)
Cleaning and Replacing 30 and 60 Micron Filter (If Equipped)
Replacing Primary and Secondary Fuel Filter Elements
Fuel System-Bleeding
Servicing Precleaner
Removing and Replacing Air Cleaner Elements
Checking and Adding Coolant
Flushing Cooling System
Filling Cooling System
Winterizing Cooling System
Replacing Rotary Screen Drive Belt
Belt Routing-Rotary Screen
Cleaning Rotary Screen, Oil Cooler, Transmission Cooler, Fuel Cooler, Condenser, Radiator and Air-to-Air Cooler
Adjusting Rotary Screen Trash Expeller
Diagnosing Engine Problems

Section : 105 - Wheels and Tires

Tire Safety
Discarded Tires
Checking Tires
Jacking Up Front Axle
Adjusting Mud Scrapers (Attachment)
Check Guide Wheels-Toe-In
Adjusting Toe-In (Powered and Non-Powered Rear Axle)

Section : 110 - Batteries

Prevent Acid Burns
Servicing Batteries
Checking Battery Fluid Level
Charging Batteries
Connecting Starter Cables and Ground Straps
Preventing Battery Damage
Using a Booster Battery

Section : 115 - Fuels, Lubricants and Coolants

Diesel Fuel
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Bio-Diesel Fuel
Break-In Service
Diesel Engine Break-In Oil
Diesel Engine Oil
OILSCAN™and COOLSCAN™
Hydraulic/Hydrostatic and Transmission/Brake Oils
Final Drive Lubricant
Diesel Engine Coolant
Supplemental Coolant Additives
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and Supplemental Coolant Additives
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Picker Bar and Spindle Lubricants
Grease
Row Unit Gear Case Lubricant
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage

Section : 120 - Lubrication and Maintenance

Dispose of Waste Properly
Using High-Pressure Washers
Service Interval Chart
Every Basket Unload
Every 10 Hours of Operation
Every 50 Hours of Operation
Every 100 Hours of Operation
Every 200 Hours of Operation
Every 250 Hours of Operation
Every 400 Hours of Operation
Every 2000 Hours
Annual Maintenance
Every Two Years

Section : 125 - Troubleshooting

Row units
Vari-Row System (VRS) Row Units
Header Height Control
Basket Control
Monitors
Hydrostatic Drive/Transmission/Brakes
Operator Presence System and Inspection Bypass System
Engine
Electrical System
Operator's Cab
Lubrication System
ROW-TRAK

Section : 130 - Storage

Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Engine for Storage
Removing Machine from Storage

Section : 135 - Torque Charts

Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
High Pressure Face Seal Torque Chart
Service Recommendations For Flat Face O-Ring Seal Fittings

Section : 140 - Specifications

Machine Specifications
Machine Dimensions
Record Product ID and Component Serial Numbers
Keep Machines Secure
Keep Proof of Ownership

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