1590 Grain Drills
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Foreword
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3 m (10 ft) Single Box Drill
4.6 m (15 ft) Single Box Drill
6.1 m (20 ft) Single Box Drill
Section : 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Keep Riders Off Machine
Hydraulic Hose Replacement
Practice Safe Maintenance
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Use a Safety Chain
Transport Safely
Tow Loads Safely
Observe Maximum Transport Speed
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Store Attachments Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Use Handholds and Steps
Charge Row Marker Hydraulic System
Avoid Tip-Overs
Operate the Machine Safely
Safety Features-1590 Grain Drill
Section : 10 - Safety Signs
Safety Signs
Section : 15 - Preparing the Tractor
Use The Tractor Operator's Manual
Link Lengths
Positioning Sway Blocks
Adjusting Metering Valves-Tractors With Mechanical SCV (Selective Control Valve)
Adjusting Metering Valves-Tractors With Electro/Hydraulic SCV Controls
Using Lever Lock Clip (55-60 Series Tractors)
Installing Lever Lock Clip (55-60 Series Tractors)
Setting Flow Rate and Detent Time-6000, 6010, 7000 and 7010 Series Tractors
Section : 20 - Prepare Machine
Checking and Lubricating
Checking Tire Pressure
Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Tightening Hardware
Determine Tractor Drawbar and Implement Clevis Compatibility
Marker Safety Bolt
Installing Frame QUIK-TATCH™ Weights
Understanding Combination Grain/Fertilizer Box Configurations
Changing Combination Box Partition to Grain Only Position
Setting Feed Cups
Resetting Feed Cups
Checking Grain Feed Shaft
Checking Grass Seed Feed Shaft
Using Half-Speed Drive Attachment (If Equipped)
Understanding Rate Charts
Seed Index Setting for Kilograms of Seed Per Hectare on 19 cm Row Spacing-All Drills
Seed Index Setting for Pounds of Seed Per Acre on 7.5 in. Row Spacing-All Drills
Seed Index Setting for Kilograms of Seed Per Hectare on 24.5 cm Row Spacing 4.6 m Drills
Seed Index Setting for Pounds of Seed Per Acre on 10 in. Row Spacing (15 ft) Drills
Rate Chart-19 cm (7.5 in.) Spaced Grass Seed Attachment-All Drills
Rate Chart-19 cm (7.5 in.) Spaced Grass Seed Attachment-All Drills
Rate Chart-24.5 cm (10 in.) Spaced Grass Seed Attachment 4.6 m (15 ft) Drills
Rate Chart-24.5 cm (10 in.) Spaced Grass Seed Attachment 4.6 m (15 ft) Drills
Determine Rate Setting-Grains and Grasses
Standard Densities-Grains and Grasses
Using Kilograms of Seed Per Hectare Chart
Using Pounds of Seed Per Acre Chart
Using Mixtures-Grains and Grasses
Setting Manual Grain Shifter
Setting Electronic Grain Shifter
Setting Grass Seed Shifter
Fertilizer Rate Charts
Determining Rate Setting-Fertilizer
Fertilizer Density Chart
Setting Fertilizer Feed Shaft Speed
Fertilizer Drive Settings
Using Density Meter
Performing Accurate Rate Checks
Rate Check-Method 1
Rate Check-Method 2
Grass Seed Feed Stop
Fertilizer Feed Stop
Grain Feed Stop-Fluted-Feeds
Opener Components and Adjustments
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Adjusting Gauge Wheel and Seeding Depth
Adjusting Press and Closing Wheel Down Force
Positioning Closing Wheels
Position Seed Boots
Checking Opener Adjustments
Section : 25 - Attaching and Detaching
Use The Tractor Operator's Manual
Attaching Drawn Drills
Attaching Two-Point Hitch to Tractor With Quick-Coupler
Attaching Two-Point Hitch to Tractor Without Quick-Coupler
Attaching Hydraulic Hoses
Attaching Warning Light Plug
COMPUTER TRAK™ Monitor Hook-Up
SEEDSTAR™ Monitor Hook-Up
Opening and Closing Opener Lock-Up Valve
Checking Rockshaft/Opener Control Operation
Detaching Drill from Tractor
Section : 30 - Transporting
Transporting the Machine
Keep Riders Off Machine
Attach Safety Chains-Drawn Drills
Using Warning Lights, SMV and Reflectors
Moving Storage Stand to Transport Position
Locking Up Openers
Locking Up Markers
Disengage Drive-3 m (10 ft) and 4.6 m (15 ft)
Disengage Drive-6.1 m (20 ft)
Section : 35 - Operating the Machine
Keep Riders Off Machine
Follow Safe Operating Procedures
Use The Tractor Operator's Manual
Guidelines for Use
Leveling Drill-Simple Hitch
Checking Product Level
Understanding Active Hydraulic Opener Down-Pressure System
Locking SCV Lever for Active Down-Pressure Operation
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-Tractors with Electro/Hydraulic Closed Center Systems
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-Tractors with Mechanical SCV Controlled Closed Center Systems
Adjusting Opener Down-Pressure-Tractors With Open Center Hydraulic Systems
Preparing to Operate Drill in Field
Engaging Drive-3 m (10 ft) and 4.6 m (15 ft)
Engaging Drive-6.1 m (20 ft)
Adjusting Seed Clutch Engagement
Engage/Disengage Grass Seed Drive
Operating in Wet Conditions
Operating Row Markers (If Equipped)
Setting Marker Arm Length-4.6 m (15 ft) and 6.1 m (20 ft) Drills
Section : 40 - Attachments
Seed Monitor
Front Rank Lock-Up Valve
Half-Speed Drive
Attach Half-Speed Drive
Drill-Shaft Turn Indicator
Section : 45 - Lubrication and Maintenance
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
Grease
Gear Oil
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Beginning and End of Season
Lubrication Symbol
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Lubricate Fertilizer Feed Shaft Bearings
Lubricate Drive Clutch
Lubricate Drive Wheel Disconnect
Lubricate Caster Wheel Pivot
Lubricate Two-Point Hitch
Lubricate Grass Seed Drive Shaft (If Equipped)
Lubricate Wheel Bearings
Lubricate Drive Wheel Hub
Lubricate Openers
Checking Fertilizer Gear Case Oil Annually
Meter Components
Section : 50 - Troubleshooting
Openers
Delivery System
Opener Down-Pressure System
Opener Down-Pressure System-Tractor With Open-Center Hydraulics
Section : 55 - Service
Practice Safe Maintenance
Prevent Machine Runaway
Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
Replacing Ground Engaging Tools
Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
Keep Service Area Clean
Service Tires Safely
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
Checking Tire Pressure
Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
Hydraulic Hose Replacement
Removing Hydraulic Cylinders
Installing and Bleeding Hydraulic Cylinders
Resetting Fluted Feed Cups
Replacing Fertilizer Feed Wheels
Replacing Marker Breakaway Bolt
Replacing Drive System Shear Bolt
Repairing Closing Wheel Assembly
Repairing Press Wheel Assembly
Repairing Steel Gauge Wheel Assembly
Repairing Smooth-Sided Gauge Wheel Assembly
Checking Gauge Wheel Clearance-All Gauge Wheels
Replacing Disk Openers and Bearings
Inspecting Boots and Disk Openers
Replacing Seed Deflectors and Boots
Replacing Opener Arm Pivot Bushings
Checking Acremeter Accuracy
Using Alternate Opener Pattern
Alternate Opener Diagram-4.6 m (15 ft)
Alternate Opener Diagram-6.1 m (20 ft)
Down-Pressure Hose Routing
Replacing Warning Light Bulbs
Section : 60 - Storage
Preparing for Storage
Removing from Storage
Cleaning Grain Box
Cleaning Fertilizer Box
Using Machine Covers
Section : 65 - Specifications
Tractor Recommendations
Drawbar Hitch Loads
Transport Weights
Machine Dimensions
Opener Specifications
1590 Machine Capacities and Specifications
Serial Number
Keep Proof of Ownership
Keep Machines Secure
Declaration Of Conformity
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Technical Information
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