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7760 Cotton Picker(Export Edition)

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Foreword
Symbol Definitions

Section 05 - Safety Features

Cotton Picker Safety Features

Section 10 - Safety

Recognize Safety Information
Understand Signal Words
Follow Safety Instructions
Spanish Safety Signs and Operator's Manual
Replace Safety Signs
Prepare for Emergencies
Wear Protective Clothing
Protect Against Noise
Use Handholds And Steps
Keep Riders and Children Off Machine
Parking and Leaving the Machine
Use Seat Belts
Operate Safely
Transport Safely
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Avoid Electrical Power Lines
Avoid Tip-Overs
Fire Prevention
In Case Of Fire
Fire Extinguishers
Water Type Fire Extinguisher Location
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher Location
Auxiliary Water System
Practice Safe Service and Maintenance
Operate Module Builder Gate and Handler Cylinder Locks
Avoid Contact with Moving Parts
Avoid Entanglement
Stay Clear Of Rotating Drivelines
Prevent Machine Runaway
Install All Guards
Support Machine Properly
Use Proper Lifting Equipment
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Handle Starting Fluid Safely
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Dispose of Waste Properly
Handling Batteries Safely
Work In Ventilated Area
Beware Of Exhaust Fumes
Avoid Hot Exhaust
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Welding Near Electronic Control Units
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Check Hydraulic Hoses
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Service Accumulator Systems Safely
Protect Against High Pressure Spray
Service Drive Belts Safely
Service Cooling System Safely
Service Tires Safely
Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
Avoid Backover Accidents
Use Proper Tools
Using Compressed Air For Cleaning

Section 15 - Safety Signs

Avoid Electrical Power Lines Decal
Use Seat Belts Decal
Use Park Brake Decal
Emergency Exit Decal
In Case of Fire Decal
Prevent Fires Decals
Keep Shields in Place Decal
Hydraulic Cylinder Safety Stops Decal
Rotating Driveline Decal
Fan Shield Decal
Surge Tank Cap Decal
Row Unit Entanglement Decals
Bypass Start Decal
Do Not Ride Decal
Hot Exhaust Decal
Handler Lock Decal
Gate Lock Decal
Crush Hazard Decal
Wrap Feed Decal
Roll Crush Decal
Wrap Rolls Decal
Entanglement Danger Decal
Do Not Stand Decal
Do Not Step Decal

Section 20 - Operator's Station

General View of Controls and Indicators
Armrest Console Controls
Multifunction Control Handle Palm Rest Adjustment
Multifunction Control Handle Buttons
Row Units Raise/Lower Button
Auto Mode Engage/Disengage Button
Handler Raise/Lower Switch
AutoTrac™ RowSense™ Engage Button
Fan Switch
Row Units Switch
Height Sensing Response Rate Dial
Height Adjust Buttons
Guidance System On-Off Button
Row Guidance Offset Adjustment Dial
Wrap Request Button
Moistener System Flush Button
Moistener System Solution Pressure Adjust Button
Road/Field Mode Button
Engine Speed Buttons
Transmission Mode 1 Button
Transmission Mode 2 Button
Park Brake Button
Differential Lock Button
Operator Interface Controls
Accessory Power Outlet (12 V DC)
Armrest Console Quick Reference Instructions
Corner Post Displays and Indicators
Round Module Builder Monitor Display
Vehicle Monitor Display
Fuel Level Gauge
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Vehicle Ground Speed Display
Tachometer Display
Warning Indicators
Lighting Control Panel
Windshield Wiper Switch
Light Switches
Hazard Lights
Road Lights
Field Lights
Work Lights
Cab Interior Light
Heating and Air Conditioning Control Panel
Cab Temperature Control System
AM/FM Stereo Radio, CD Player, and Weatherband
Weatherband
Program Radio for Local Area Frequency
Operating Tips About Your Audio System
Antenna
Rear Camera System (If equipped)
Steering Column
Turn Signals
Steering Wheel Tilt and Height Adjustment
Key Switch
Travel Brake Pedals
Operator's Seat Adjustment
Left-Hand Armrest and Seat Back Adjustment
Right-Hand Armrest and Control Console Adjustment (Rotating Cam System)
Right-Hand Armrest and Control Console Adjustment (Slide Adjust System)
Seat Belts
Auxiliary Power Outlet Strip and Diagnostic Connector
Rear View Mirrors
Emergency Exit
Row Unit and Drum Identification

Section 25 - Break-In Service

Breaking-in Engine
After 1 Hour
After 5 Hours
After 10 Hours
After 20 Hours
After 50 Hours
After 100 Hours
After 375 Hours

Section 30 - Prestarting Checks

Check Engine Oil Level
Drain Primary Fuel Filter Water Separator
Check Engine Coolant Level
Check Lubricant Level in Lubrication Reservoir
Check Hydraulic and Hydrostatic Oil Level
Check Moistener System Solution Level
Fill Fuel Tank
Inspect Tires
Clean Windows, Mirrors, and Lights

Section 31 - CommandCenter™ Display Screens

Armrest Display Unit (ADU) Navigation
Operator Interface Controls
Diagnostic Trouble Codes at Start-Up
Service Reminder Screen
Home Page Screens
Harvest Information Screen
Machine Configuration Screens
Engine Information Screens
Diagnostics and Calibration Screens
Active Alarms Screen
Diagnostic Readings Screens
Engine and Fan Hour Meters Screen
Calibration Screens
Harvest Mode Screen
Daily Service Mode Screens
Transport Mode Screen
Round Module Builder (RMB) Service Mode Screens
Diagnostic Trouble Codes Information Screens

Section 35 - Operating the Machine

Operate Safely
Starting Engine
Starting Engine in Cold Weather
Changing Starting Fluid Cans
Cold Weather Operation
Warming Engine
Idling Engine
Stopping Engine
Preparing to Drive Machine
Driving Machine
Driving Machine on Public Roads
Harvesting in Auto Mode
Unloading Cotton at End of Field
Stopping Machine
Parking Machine
Positioning Units for Transport
Positioning Machine for Transport
Positioning Machine for Harvest
Reacting to a Plugged Row Unit
Unplugging a Row Unit
Operating Row Units in Tether Mode
Towing Machine (Engine Operational)
Towing Machine (Engine Non-operational)

Section 36 - Transporting the Machine

Positioning Machine for Truck Transport

Section 40 - Operator Presence System

Operator Presence System
Operator Presence System Check

Section 45 - Row-Trak™ Guidance System

Row-Trak™ Guidance System Information
Operating Row-Trak System
Gain Adjustment Diagnostics
Calibrating Row-Trak System

Section 50 - Header Height Control

Header Height Control Theory Of Operation
Header Height Control Operation and Adjustment
Header Height Control Response Rate Adjustment
Header Height Control Initial 10 Second Response Rate Adjustment
Header Height Control Calibration

Section 55 - Moistener System

Moistener System Component Location
Moistener System Operation
Cold Weather Operation
Using John Deere Spindle Cleaner
Storing John Deere Spindle Cleaner
Using John Deere Wetting Agent
Filling Moistener System Tank
Priming Solution Pump
Adjusting Solution Pump Belt
Adjusting Solution Pressure
Using Moistener Flush System
Reacting to Spindle Buildup
Cleaning Solution 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 Plant Guides and Installing Stalklifter Rods
Adjusting Grid Bars
Adjusting Pressure Plate Clearance
Adjusting Pressure Plate Spring Tension
Installing Scrapping Plates (Attachment)
Checking Doffer Column Adjustments
Checking Doffer Column Height
Adjusting Doffer Column Height
Adjusting Doffer Column Tilt
Replacing Spindles
Replacing Picker Bars
Removing Doffer Column
Installing Doffer Column
Changing Machine Configuration
Draining and Filling Row Unit Gear Cases
Draining and Filling Unit Drive Gearbox
Calibrating Row Units

Section 65 - Vari-Row System (VRS) Row Units

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

Section 70 - Air System

Air Hose Reference Chart
Nozzle Configuration
Hose Sleeves and Hose Supports
Inspecting and Adjusting Cotton Fan Belts

Section 75 - Round Module Builder

Belt Routing and Roller Diagram
Repairing Module Builder Forming Belts
Checking Lower Feeder Belt Tracking
Adjusting Lower Feeder Belt Tracking
Checking and Adjusting Wrap Floor Belt Tension
Checking and Adjusting Wrap Feeder Belt Tension
Checking Module Builder Forming Belts and Pins
Inspecting and Adjusting Module Forming Belt Tracking
Adjusting Belt Brush
Replacing Module Builder Belts
Loading Module Builder Wrap
Removing and Replacing Empty Wrap Rolls
Adjusting Wrap Load Arms
Bleeding Accumulator Extension Lift Cylinders

Section 80 - Onboard Lubrication System

Onboard Lubrication System Component Location
Assemble Lubrication Transfer Pump
Filling Lubrication Reservoir
Operating Onboard Lubrication System
Bleeding Grease Pump
Manual Lubrication Procedure
Cleaning or Replacing Onboard Lubrication System Filters

Section 85 - Chassis

Hydraulic and Hydrostatic Power Module
Main Frame and Platform
Unit Lift Frame
Handler

Section 90 - Electrical System Service

Replacing Fuses
Fuse Identification
Replacing Bulbs
Bulb Part Numbers
Safety Rules When Replacing Halogen Bulbs
Replacing Halogen Cab Headlight and Field Light Bulbs
Adjusting Halogen Cab Headlights and Field Lights
Safety Rules When Replacing High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon Bulbs
Replacing High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) Light Bulbs (If Equipped)
Adjusting High Intensity Discharge (Xenon) Lights (If Equipped)
Replacing Field Lights
Replacing Module Builder and Handler Work Lights
Replacing Front Warning Light Bulbs
Replacing Tail and Stop Light Bulbs
Replacing Rear Turn Signal and Warning Light Bulbs
Replacing Turn Signal Indicator Bulbs
Replacing Dome Light Bulbs
Checking and Adjusting Cotton Handling System Speed Sensors

Section 95 - Cab and Air Conditioning

Observe Air Conditioning Precautions
Heating and Air Conditioning System (General Information)
Removing Cab Recirculating Air Filter
Removing and Cleaning Cab Fresh Air Filter
Cleaning Cab Roof Air Inlet Screen
Removing and Cleaning Roof Air Inlet Panel
Cleaning Cab Filters

Section 100 - Engine and Drive Train

Replacing Engine Fan and Accessory Drive Belt
Replacing Rotary Screen Drive Belts
Rotary Screen Belt Routing
Removing and Cleaning Fuel Strainer
Replacing Primary and Secondary Fuel Filter Elements
Servicing Precleaner
Removing and Replacing Air Cleaner Elements
Inspecting Element
Checking and Adding Coolant
Flushing Cooling System
Filling Cooling System
Winterizing Cooling System
Cleaning Radiator, Cooler Cores, Rotary Screen, and Trash Expeller
Engine Control Unit (ECU) Diagnostic Codes
Do Not Modify Fuel System
Diagnosing Engine Problems

Section 105 - Wheels and Tires

Service Tires Safely
Discarded Tires
Checking Tires
Jacking Up Front Axle
Jacking Up Rear Axle
Adjusting Mud Scrapers (If Equipped)
Checking Guide Wheel Toe-In
Adjusting Guide Wheel Toe-In

Section 110 - Batteries

Handling Batteries Safely
Preventing Battery Damage
Servicing Batteries
Charging Batteries
Using a Booster Battery
Removing and Installing Batteries

Section 115 - Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolants

Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
Fuel Tank—Filling
Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
Diesel Fuel
Biodiesel Fuel
Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
Oilscan™ and CoolScan™
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
Lubricant Storage
Extended Diesel Engine Oil Service Intervals
John Deere Break-In™ Plus Engine Oil
Diesel Engine Oil
Hydraulic, Hydrostatic, and Transmission Oils
Final Drive and Powered Rear Axle Lubricant
Row Unit Gear Case Lubricant
Picker Bar and Spindle Lubricants
Grease
Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Coolant
Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant
John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere COOL-GARD™ II Coolant Extender
Supplemental Coolant Additives
Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
Operating in Warm Temperature Climates

Section 120 - Lubrication and Maintenance

Dispose of Waste Properly
Using High-Pressure Washers
Service Interval Chart
Every Wrap Change
Every 6 Hours of Operation
Every 12 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 of Operation
Every Year
Every 6000 Hours or 6 Years

Section 125 - Troubleshooting

General Information
Round Module Builder
Air System
Moistener System
Header Height Control
Row Units
Vari-Row System (VRS) Row Units
Lubrication System
Row-Trak™ Guidance System
Hydrostatic Drive
ProDrive™ Transmission
Steering
Operator Presence System and Inspection Bypass System
Engine
Electrical System
Operator's Station

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
Sound Level
Whole Body Vibration
Hand and Arm Vibration
Product Identification and Component Serial Numbers
Keep Machines Secure
Keep Proof of Ownership

Section IBC - John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job

John Deere Parts
The Right Tools
Well-Trained Technicians
Prompt Service