Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 A Message to Our Customers
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Understand Signal Words
2.3 Follow Safety Instructions
2.4 Spanish Safety Signs and Operator’s Manual
2.5 Prepare for Emergencies
2.6 Wear Protective Clothing
2.7 Protect Against Noise
2.8 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.9 Park Machine Safely
2.10 Support Raised Equipment
2.11 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.12 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.13 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.14 Inspect Lift Circuit Hoses
2.15 Store Attachments Safely
2.16 Service Tires Safely
2.17 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
2.18 Handle Chemical Products Safely
2.19 Operate Safely
2.20 Non-Permissible Use
2.21 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.22 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.23 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
2.24 Use a Signal Person
2.25 Use a Safety Chain
2.26 Tow Loads Safely
2.27 Avoid Overhead Power Lines
2.28 Prepare for Transport
2.29 Transport Safely
2.30 Park Safely
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Replace Safety Signs
3.2 Sign Locations
3.3 Safety Signs
3.4 Information Signs
4 Safety Features
4.1 Safety Features?Machines with SAE Connector
5 Preparing Tractor
5.1 Use Tractor Operator’s Manual
5.2 Determine Tractor Requirements
5.3 Drawbar Requirements
5.4 Secure Three-Point Hitch
5.5 Power Take-Off
5.6 Position Drawbar
5.7 Prepare Hydraulic System?John Deere R/RT Series Tractors
6 Preparing Machine
6.1 Drawbar Requirements
6.2 Preparing Machine Checklist
6.3 Check Tire Pressure
6.4 Check Wheel Hardware
7 Attaching and Detaching
7.1 Use Your Tractor and Tillage Equipment Operator’s Manuals
7.2 Attach Machine to Tractor
7.3 Make Proper Hose Connections
7.4 Attach Safety Chain to Tractor
7.5 Attach Warning Light Plug
7.6 Check Depth Control Operation
7.7 Detach from Tractor
8 Transporting Machine
8.1 Fold and Unfold Procedures
8.2 Lock Wing in Transport Position
8.3 Position Hitch Jack Lift for Transport
8.4 Transport Safely
9 Operating Machine
9.1 Before Entering Field Guidelines
9.2 In-Field Operation
9.3 Tighten Hardware
9.4 Use Operator’s Manual Holder
9.5 Depth Adjustment
9.6 Adjust Soil Deflector
9.7 Adjust Scrapers
10 Lubrication and Maintenance
10.1 Use Safe Service Procedures
10.2 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
10.3 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
10.4 Lubricant Storage
10.5 Beginning and End of Season
10.6 Lubrication Symbols
10.7 Lubrication and Maintenance Intervals
10.8 Lubricate Wheel Hubs
11 Troubleshooting
11.1 Troubleshooting Guidelines
11.2 Troubleshoot Field Problems
11.3 Troubleshoot Machine Operation
12 Service
12.1 Practice Safe Maintenance
12.2 Use Safe Service Procedures
12.3 Work in Clean Area
12.4 Service Machines Safely
12.5 Support Machine Properly
12.6 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
12.7 Replace Hydraulic Hoses
12.8 Place Machine In Service Position
12.9 Tighten Hardware
12.10 Sharpen Sweeps and Disks
12.11 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
12.12 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
12.13 Face Seal Fittings Assembly and Installation?All Pressure Applications
12.14 Metric Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart?Standard Pressures
12.15 SAE Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart?Standard Pressures
12.16 Service Tires Safely
12.17 Check Tire Pressure
12.18 Discard Tires Properly
12.19 Check Wheel Bearings
12.20 Check Wheel Hardware
12.21 Repair Tire
12.22 Check Pivot Bushings
12.23 Replace Pivot Bushings
12.24 Check Disk Shank Cord Alignment
12.25 Service Disks and Hubs
12.26 Service Disk Shanks
12.27 Inspect Disk Shank Cords
12.28 Service Roller and Cradle
12.29 Replace Scrapers
12.30 Discard Waste Oil Properly
12.31 Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
12.32 Cleanliness
12.33 Service Hydraulic Jack
12.34 When to Change Disk Blades
12.35 Identify Disk Blades Eligible for Warranty
13 Storage
13.1 Beginning of Season Service
13.2 End of Season Service
14 Specifications
14.1 Tractor Engine Power Requirements
14.2 Downward Force on Tractor Drawbar
14.3 Machine Weight
14.4 Transport Width and Height
14.5 Frame
14.6 Ground Engaging
14.7 Disk Blades
14.8 Rear Attachments
14.9 Tires
14.10 Hydraulic Cylinders
14.11 Hydraulic Requirements
14.12 Product Identification Number
15 Index
16 John Deere Service Literature Available
16.1 Technical Information
17 John Deere Service Keeps You On Job
17.1 John Deere Is At Your Service
