John Deere 1705 6X2 Twin Row Planter Operator Manual OMA120400

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Machine Photo
1.3 A Message to Our Customers
1.4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED
2 Safety
2.1 Safety Features
2.2 Recognize Safety Information
2.3 Understand Signal Words
2.4 Follow Safety Instructions
2.5 Live With Safety
2.6 Park Machine Safely
2.7 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.8 Operator Ability
2.9 Operate the Machine Safely
2.10 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.11 Avoid Tip-overs
2.12 Prepare for Emergencies
2.13 Wear Protective Clothing
2.14 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.15 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.16 Light Enhancement Module
2.17 Replace Safety Signs
2.18 Follow Tire Recommendations
2.19 Service Tires Safely
2.20 Transport Safely
2.21 Tow Loads Safely
2.22 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
2.23 Service Machine Safely
2.24 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.25 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.26 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.27 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.28 Store Attachments Safely
2.29 Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Replace Safety Signs
3.2 Transport Guidelines
3.3 Sudden Crushing Movement
3.4 Hydraulic Injection
3.5 Chemical Inhalation
3.6 Chemical Inhalation
3.7 Exploding Components
4 Information Signs
4.1 Information Signs
5 Preparing the Tractor
5.1 Use Your Tractor Operator’s Manual
5.2 Tractor Requirements
5.3 Add Weight to Front End
5.4 Tractor Front Ballast Codes
5.5 Tractor Hitch Lift Codes
5.6 Set Tractor Wheel Spacing
5.7 Recommended Tractor Settings
5.8 Check the Tractor Hydraulic System
5.9 Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements
6 Preparing the Planter
6.1 Support Machine Before Service
6.2 Before Use
6.3 Check Tire Inflation
6.4 Tighten Wheel Bolts
6.5 Position the Rockshaft Hitch Pins
7 Attaching the Planter
7.1 Use Your Tractor Operator’s Manual
7.2 Hydraulic Motor Return Coupler
7.3 Attach the Planter to the Tractor
7.4 Attach the Warning Light Harness
7.5 Warning Lights and Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem—(Style A)
7.6 Connect the SeedStar™ Monitor Harness
7.7 Check Hydraulic System
7.8 Power Beyond Couplers
7.9 Recommendations for Hydraulic Connections
7.10 Adjust Frame Height
7.11 Level the Planter
8 Detaching the Planter
8.1 Roadway Transport Safety
8.2 Detach Machine From Tractor
8.3 Depressurize Pneumatic Down Force System
9 Operating the Planter
9.1 General
9.2 Hydraulic Motor Operation
9.3 Raise and Lower Machine
9.4 Set Planting Depth
9.5 Set Closing Wheel Down Force
9.6 Fill Seed Hoppers
10 Vacuum Seed Meter Settings
10.1 Vacuum Meter Operating Characteristics
10.2 Seed Meter Settings
10.3 Access and Cleanout the Vacuum Meter
10.4 Remove Seed Meter Assembly From Row Unit
10.5 Install Seed Meter Assembly on Row Unit
10.6 Change the Vacuum Seed Meter Brush
10.7 Adjust the Baffle in the Vacuum Seed Meter
10.8 Install Meter Inlet Screen
10.9 Seed Knockout Wheel Operation
10.10 Install the Knockout Wheel Assembly
10.11 Calibrate MaxEmerge™ 5 Double Eliminator
10.12 Operate Double Eliminator
10.13 Inspect the Seed Disk Cell
10.14 Install Seed Disk
10.15 Adjust Seed Meter Hub
10.16 Install New Vacuum Seal
10.17 Replace Meter Unit Shear Pin
10.18 Inspect and Service Twin Row Vacuum Meter
10.19 Seed Disk Selection Guidelines
10.20 Select The Correct Field Corn Seed Disk For Optimum Performance
10.21 Seed Disk Recommendations for Crops Other Than Field Corn
10.22 Optimize Seed Spacing
10.23 Check Meter Performance
11 Vacuum Blower Settings
11.1 Use of Talc Lubricant
11.2 Zero the Vacuum Gauge
11.3 Set the Vacuum Level
11.4 Vacuum Level for Corn Using H136478, A43215, A50617, or A52391 Seed Disks
11.5 Vacuum Level for Oil Sunflower
11.6 Vacuum Level for Confectionary Sunflower
11.7 Vacuum Level for Sweet Corn
11.8 Vacuum Level for the Edible-Bean (Flat Type) Disk
11.9 Vacuum Level for Peanuts
11.10 Vacuum Level for Sugar Beet
12 Vacuum Seed Meter Rate Charts
12.1 How to Use Planting Rate Charts
12.2 Adjust High-Low Drive Range (Variable Rate Drive Machines Only)
12.3 Corn or Popcorn—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 30 Cell Disk
12.4 Corn or Small Sweet Corn—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using ProMax 40 Cell Disk
12.5 Popcorn—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 45 Cell Disk
12.6 Oil Sunflower—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 30 Cell Disk
12.7 Oil Sunflower—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 40 Cell Disk
12.8 Confectionary Sunflower—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 40 Cell Disk
12.9 Cotton—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 64 Cell Disk
12.10 Cotton —36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 50 Hole Edible Bean Flat-Type Seed Disk and Double Eliminator
12.11 Cotton 4-Seed Hilldrop—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 48 Cell Disk
12.12 Cotton 2-Seed Hilldrop—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 64 Cell Disk
12.13 Sorghum—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 45 Cell Disk
12.14 Sorghum Using Sugar Beet Disk—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 45 Cell Disk
12.15 High-Rate Sorghum—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 90 Cell Disk
12.16 Soybeans—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 108 Cell Disk
12.17 Soybeans Using Cotton Disk—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 64 Cell Disk
12.18 Sugar Beets—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 45 Cell Disk
12.19 Small Edible Beans—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 108 Cell Disk
12.20 Medium Edible Beans—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 56 Cell Disk
12.21 Large Edible Beans—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 50 Cell Disk
12.22 Virginia Peanut—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 46 Cell Disk
12.23 Edible Beans—36 in. and 38 in. Rows Using 50 Hole Flat-Type Disk
13 Checking Seed Population
13.1 Check the Seed Population
14 Operating the Seed Transmission
14.1 Change the Input Sprocket Combinations
14.2 Change Planting Rate Sprocket Combinations
15 General Attachments
15.1 General
15.2 SeedStar™ Variable Rate Drive System
15.3 Walking Gauge Wheels
15.4 Seed Tubes
15.5 Rigid Scraper
15.6 Heavy-Duty Scraper
15.7 Heavy-Duty Closing Wheels
15.8 Pneumatic Downforce
15.9 Drive Wheel Chain Trash Deflector
16 Granular Chemical Attachment
16.1 Granular Chemical Attachment
16.2 Determine Application Rate and Initial Meter Setting
16.3 Insecticide Rate Chart—Sand Granules—36 in. and 38 in. Rows
16.4 Insecticide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—36 in. and 38 in. Rows
16.5 Herbicide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—36 in. and 38 in. Rows
16.6 Align Chemical Meter Drive
16.7 Clean Insecticide and Herbicide Hoppers
16.8 Calibrate Insecticide-Herbicide Meter
17 Lubricating the Seed Meter
17.1 Use of Talc Lubricant
17.2 Use of Wax-Based Lubricant
18 Lubricating the Planter
18.1 Lubricate and Maintain the Machine Safely
18.2 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
18.3 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
18.4 Alternative Lubricants
18.5 Lubrication Intervals
19 Servicing and Adjusting
19.1 Safety Before Service
19.2 Service Intervals
19.3 Use Safe Service Procedures
19.4 Practice Safe Maintenance
19.5 Support Machine Before Service
19.6 Relieve the Hydraulic Pressure
19.7 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
19.8 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
19.9 Tighten Wheel Bolts
19.10 Check Tire Inflation
19.11 Change the Planter Row Widths
19.12 Tighten the Drive Chains
19.13 Variable Rate Drive Chain Routing and Replacement
19.14 Disengage and Engage Meter Drive
19.15 Install and Remove the Seed Tube
19.16 Clean Seed Tube Sensor
19.17 Inspect and Adjust the Furrow Opener Disks
19.18 Replace the Furrow Opener Disks and the Seed Tube Guard
19.19 Adjust the Gauge Wheels
19.20 Center the Closing Wheels
19.21 Adjust the Closing Wheel Spacing
19.22 Replace Cotter Shear Pins
19.23 Service the Wheel Bearings
19.24 Remove and Install the Wheel Motion Sensor
19.25 Disk Closing Attachment
19.26 Ratchet Drive
19.27 Inspect and Replace the Vacuum Motor
19.28 Inspect and Clean the Vacuum Impeller and Housing
19.29 Clean or Replace the Electric Air-Compressor Filter
19.30 Clean the Vacuum System
19.31 Cleanout and Inspection of Seed Hoppers and Meter Units
19.32 Inspect and Service Twin Row Vacuum Meter
20 Troubleshooting
20.1 Frame
20.2 Drives
20.3 Row Units
20.4 Vacuum Seed Meter
21 Storage
21.1 Remove from Storage
21.2 Store Machine
21.3 Pneumatic Down Force Storage Procedures
22 Specifications
22.1 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
22.2 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
22.3 Specifications
22.4 Record Serial Number
22.5 Keep Proof of Ownership
22.6 Keep Machines Secure
23 John Deere Service Literature
23.1 Technical Information
24 John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
24.1 John Deere Is At Your Service