John Deere 1725NT Planter with ExactEmerge or MaxEmerge 5e Operator Manual OMA129560

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 Replace Safety Signs
2.7 Operator Ability
2.8 Operate the Machine Safely
2.9 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.10 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.11 Avoid Tip-overs
2.12 Transport Safely
2.13 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.14 Light Enhancement Module
2.15 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
2.16 Tow Loads Safely
2.17 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.18 Use Safe Service Procedures
2.19 Park Machine Safely
2.20 Service Machine Safely
2.21 Work Safely Around the Electric Drive System
2.22 Wear Protective Clothing
2.23 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.24 Prepare for Emergencies
2.25 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.26 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.27 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
2.28 Service Pressurized Systems Safely
2.29 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.30 Charge Row Marker Hydraulic System
2.31 Follow Tire Recommendations
2.32 Service Tires Safely
2.33 Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Falling Wing
3.2 Component Entanglement
3.3 Hydraulic Injection
3.4 Falling Marker
3.5 Electrical Line Contact
3.6 Pressurized Gas
3.7 Eye Impact
3.8 Exploding Components
4 Information Signs
4.1 Information Signs
5 Preparing the Tractor
5.1 Use Your Tractor Operator’s Manual
5.2 Tractor Operational Guidelines
5.3 Add Weight to the Front of the Tractor – Ballasting
5.4 Tractor Requirements
5.5 Recommended Tractor Settings
5.6 Check The Tractor Hydraulic System
5.7 Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements
6 Preparing the Planter
6.1 Before Use
6.2 Setup Using a Rigid Center Mast
6.3 Position the Rockshaft Hitch Pins
6.4 Adjust the Frame Height
6.5 Level the Planter
7 Attaching the Planter
7.1 Roadway Transport Safety
7.2 Hydraulic Motor Return Coupler
7.3 Power Beyond Couplers
7.4 Attach the Implement to the Tractor
7.5 Attach the Warning Light Harness
7.6 Connect The SeedStar™ Harness
7.7 Connect The Power Take Off (PTO) Alternator Harness
7.8 Warning Lights and Slow-Moving Vehicle (SMV) Emblem (Style A)
7.9 Check Hydraulic System
7.10 Recommendations for Hydraulic Connections
8 Detaching the Planter
8.1 Detach from The Tractor
9 Tractor Power Generation
9.1 Work Safely Around the Electric Drive System
9.2 Tractor Power Generation
9.3 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 6175R, 6195R, and 6215R John Deere Tractors
9.4 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 6170R, 6190R, and 6210R John Deere Tractors
9.5 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 7R John Deere Tractors
9.6 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 8R John Deere Tractors
9.7 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on Other Tractors
9.8 Remove the Tractor Power-Generation System
10 Operating the Planter
10.1 General
10.2 SeedStar™ Electric Drive System
10.3 Vacuum System Hydraulic Operation
10.4 Recommended Operating Speed
10.5 Fold the Machine
10.6 Unfold the Machine
10.7 Raise and Lower The Independent Markers
10.8 Adjust the Planting Depth
10.9 Adjust The Closing Wheel Down Force
10.10 Center the Closing Wheels
10.11 Adjust the Closing Wheel Spacing
10.12 Stagger the Closing Wheels
11 Operating the ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
11.1 Seed Meter Settings
11.2 Access the Vacuum Meter
11.3 Remove the Seed Disk (Bowl)
11.4 Install the Cartridge Seal
11.5 Change the Meter Strip (Agitation or Smooth)
11.6 Adjust the Double Eliminator
11.7 Install the Seed Disk (Bowl)
11.8 Adjust the Meter Hub Height
11.9 Knockout Wheel Operation
11.10 Install the Knockout Wheel Assembly
11.11 Remove ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
11.12 Install ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
11.13 Inspect the ExactEmerge™ Meter Unit
11.14 Remove and Install the BrushBelt™ Cartridge
11.15 Set the Vacuum Level
11.16 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Corn and Soybean
11.17 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Corn and Soybeans (Optional)
11.18 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Cotton and Popcorn
11.19 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Sugar Beet
11.20 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Milo/Sorghum
11.21 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Sunflower
12 Operating the MaxEmerge™ 5e Seed Meter
12.1 Seed Meter Settings
12.2 Seed Disk Recommendations for Optimum Performance with Field Corn
12.3 Seed Disk Recommendations for Crops other than Field Corn
12.4 Use of Talc Lubricant
12.5 Remove and Install the MaxEmerge™ 5e Seed Meter
12.6 Clean Out the Vacuum Seed Meter
12.7 Set the Vacuum Level
12.8 Vacuum Level for Field Corn Using H136478, A43215, A50617, or A52391 Seed Disks
12.9 Vacuum Level for Oil Sunflower
12.10 Vacuum Level for Confectionary Sunflower
12.11 Vacuum Level for Sweet Corn
12.12 Vacuum Level for Cotton Using a ProMax Disk
12.13 Vacuum Level for Edible Beans and Peas Using a ProMax 50 Disk
12.14 Vacuum Level for Peanuts
12.15 Vacuum Level for Sugar Beet
13 Pneumatic Downforce
13.1 Pneumatic Down Force
13.2 Depressurize The Pneumatic Down Force System
13.3 Drain The Air Reservoir
14 Checking the Seed Population
14.1 Check the Seed Population
15 General Attachments
15.1 RowCommand™
15.2 Walking Gauge Wheels
15.3 Rigid Scraper
15.4 Rigid Scraper
15.5 Heavy-Duty Closing Wheels
15.6 Unit Mounted Row Cleaners (Manual Adjust)
16 Lubricating the Seed Meter
16.1 Use of Talc Lubricant
16.2 Use of Blended Talc and Graphite Lubricant
16.3 Use of Wax-Based Lubricant
17 Lubricating the Planter
17.1 Lubricate and Maintain the Machine Safely
17.2 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
17.3 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
17.4 Gear Case Oil
17.5 Lubrication Symbols
17.6 Tractor Power Generator
17.7 Alternative Lubricants
17.8 Lubrication Intervals
18 Servicing—General Adjustments
18.1 Planter Inspection
18.2 Safety Before Service
18.3 Service Intervals
18.4 Use Safe Service Procedures
18.5 Relieve the Hydraulic Pressure
18.6 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
18.7 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
18.8 Electric Drive Fuse Box Location
18.9 Electric Drive Fuse Identification
18.10 Tighten The Wheel Bolts
18.11 Check The Tire Inflation
18.12 Support The Machine Before Service
18.13 Adjust the Marker Length
18.14 Adjust the Marker Disk
18.15 Marker Float Range
18.16 Marker Breakaway Bolts
18.17 Set the Row Unit Switch
18.18 Check the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
18.19 Fill or Change the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
18.20 Clean or Replace The Hydraulic Air Compressor Filter
18.21 Inspect and Clean the Vacuum Impeller and Housing
18.22 Clean the Vacuum System
18.23 Inspect the Pneumatic System Air Tank
19 Servicing and Adjusting—ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
19.1 Service Intervals
19.2 Component Wear Guidelines
19.3 Access the Vacuum Meter
19.4 Remove ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
19.5 Install ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
19.6 Remove and Install the BrushBelt™ Cartridge
19.7 Replace or Clean the BrushBelt™ Cartridge Components
19.8 Change the Meter Strip (Agitation or Smooth)
19.9 Replace or Clean the Segue
19.10 Install A New Vacuum Seal
19.11 Install the Cartridge Seal
19.12 Change the Double Eliminator and the Baffle Brush
19.13 Tighten Hopper Latch
19.14 Tighten the Meter Latch
19.15 Inspect and Service the Meter
19.16 Inspect and Adjust the Furrow Opener Disks
19.17 Replace the Furrow Opener Disks
19.18 Adjust the Depth Gauge Wheels
20 Servicing and Adjusting—MaxEmerge™ 5e Seed Meter
20.1 Service Intervals
20.2 Install and Remove the Seed Tube
20.3 Clean the Seed Tube Sensor
20.4 Clean the Row Unit Hopper Screen
20.5 Disengage the MaxEmerge™ 5e Drive
20.6 Engage the MaxEmerge™ 5e Drive
20.7 Clean the Meter Drive and Drive Coupler
20.8 Replace Meter Handle
20.9 Install a New Vacuum Meter Seal
20.10 Change the Vacuum Seed Meter Brush
20.11 Adjust the Baffle in the Vacuum Seed Meter
20.12 Install the Knockout Wheel Assembly
20.13 Inspect the Seed Disk Cell
20.14 Install Seed Disk
20.15 Adjust Seed Meter Hub
20.16 Calibrate the Double Eliminator
20.17 Operate Double Eliminator
20.18 Install The Hopper Extension (Mini-Hopper Only)
20.19 Inspect and Adjust the Furrow Opener Disks
20.20 Replace the Furrow Opener Disks and the Seed Tube Guard
20.21 Adjust the Depth Gauge Wheels
20.22 Inspect and Service the Seed Meter
21 Troubleshooting
21.1 Frame
21.2 Electric Drive System
21.3 Fold
21.4 Row Units
21.5 ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
21.6 MaxEmerge™ 5e Seed Meter
22 Storage
22.1 Remove From Storage
22.2 Store the Machine
23 Specifications
23.1 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
23.2 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
23.3 Specifications
23.4 Machine Dimensions
23.5 Record Serial Number
23.6 Keep Proof of Ownership
23.7 Keep Machines Secure
24 Index
25 John Deere Service Literature
25.1 Technical Information
26 John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
26.1 John Deere Is At Your Service