John Deere 740A Mulch Drill Operator Manual OMA116103

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 A Message to Our Customers
1.3 Identification View
1.4 Predelivery Inspection
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Understand Signal Words
2.3 Follow Safety Instructions
2.4 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.5 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.6 Prepare for Emergencies
2.7 Wear Protective Clothing
2.8 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.9 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.10 Use a Safety Chain
2.11 Follow Tire Recommendations
2.12 Transport Safely
2.13 Tow Loads Safely
2.14 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.15 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.16 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.17 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
2.18 Store Attachments Safely
2.19 Replace Safety Signs
2.20 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
2.21 Stay Clear of Air Hoses
2.22 Use a Signal Person
2.23 Operator Ability
2.24 Service Safely
2.25 Operate Safely
2.26 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
2.27 Service Tires Safely
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Pictorial Safety Signs
3.2 Operator’s Manual
3.3 Maintenance and Repair
3.4 Folding Wings
3.5 Locking Wings
3.6 Access Ladder and Platform
3.7 Compressed Air Tank
4 Preparing the Tractor
4.1 For All Tractors
4.2 Selective Control Valve (SCV)
4.3 Conditions for Use of Blower
4.4 Blower System Diagram
4.5 Hydraulic Connection Recommendations
4.6 Adjust Mechanical Selective Control Valves
4.7 Install Lever Lock Clip?Tractors with Mechanical SCV Controls
4.8 Hitch Weights
4.9 Tractor Drawbar
4.10 Position Drawbar
5 Preparing the Machine
5.1 Prepare the Hitch
5.2 Check Tire Pressure
5.3 Lubricate the Drill
6 Attaching and Detaching
6.1 Attach Drill to Tractor
6.2 Hydraulic and Electrical Connections
6.3 Connect Drill to Tractor
6.4 Detach Drill from Tractor
6.5 Store the Electronic Connector
7 Transporting
7.1 Empty Drill for Road Travel
7.2 Prepare Drill for Transport?9 m (30 ft) Only
7.3 Transport Drill
7.4 Transport Width
7.5 Hydraulic Trailer Brake (Option)
7.6 Trailer Air Brake (Option)
7.7 Moving the Drill When Air Brake is Disconnected (Not on Public Roads)
7.8 Compressed Air Tank
7.9 Brake Cylinder for Air Actuated Brakes
7.10 Brake Pressure Test Port
7.11 Engage the Parking Brake
8 Operating the Machine
8.1 Opener Theory of Operation
8.2 Guidelines for Use
8.3 Use Lever Lock Clip
8.4 Adjust Double-Disk Outside Scrapers
8.5 Check Disk Blades-Aluminum Boot
8.6 Adjust Depth Gauging Press Wheel Handle
8.7 Adjust Depth Gauging Press Wheels
8.8 Adjust Active Hydraulic Downforce (Tractors with Closed Center Hydraulics)
8.9 Adjust Single Point Hydraulic Downforce (Tractors with Open Center Hydraulics)
8.10 Fold the Wings
8.11 Fold and Unfold Track Markers
8.12 Adjust the Track Markers
8.13 Operating Track Eradicator (Option)
8.14 Operating Pre-Emergence Markers (Option)
8.15 Adjusting Coil Tine Harrow Angle (Option)
8.16 Opening Seed Hopper Cover
8.17 Remove and Install Rapeseed Brush
8.18 Remove and Install the Meter Seal
9 Operating the Pneumatic Drill System
9.1 General Description
9.2 Adjust Blower Speed
9.3 Read and Set Seed Meter
9.4 Calibrate the Meter Manually
9.5 Engage Standard Meter System or Micrometer System
9.6 Calibration Chart?Normal Seed (Approximate Values)
9.7 Calibration Chart?Fine Seed (Approximate Values)
9.8 Adjusting the Tramlines
9.9 Track Widths of Tractors in Relation to Row Spacing
9.10 Example of Tramlining
9.11 The Most Frequent Combinations of Drill and Sprayer (Tramline Rhythms)
9.12 Odd- and Even-Numbered Tramline Rhythms
9.13 Examples of Possible Tramlining Rhythms
9.14 Check the Drill
9.15 Operate the Drill in the Field
9.16 Checking the Sowing Operation
9.17 Selecting Correct Ground Speed and Maintaining Blower Speed
9.18 Turning With the Drill
9.19 Clear a Blockage From Delivery Hose
9.20 Empty the Seed Hopper and Metering Device
9.21 Treated Seed
9.22 When Not in Use
10 GreenStar? (ISOBUS) Seed Drill Monitor System
10.1 Safety
10.2 Components of the Electronic Seed Control System
10.3 Specifications
10.4 Controller Functions
10.5 Monitor Installation
10.6 Use with GreenStar? Monitors
10.7 Monitor Controls
10.8 Monitor Power Up and Power Down
10.9 Standard Buttons
10.10 Drill Application Buttons
10.11 Input Entry Methods
10.12 Screen Navigation
10.13 Check the Implement Width in Performance Monitor
10.14 Radar Configuration
10.15 Calibrate the Radar
10.16 Configure the Machine
10.17 Alarms
10.18 Seed Rate and Calibration
10.19 Variable Rate and Section Control
10.20 Quick Start
10.21 Tramline Setup
10.22 Track Sensor Setup
10.23 Procedures Required Before Drill Operation
10.24 Operate the Drill with a GreenStar? Monitor System
10.25 Monitor Harness and Drill Disconnect
11 Signus Seed Drill Monitor System
11.1 Safety
11.2 Components of the Electronic Seed Control System
11.3 Specifications
11.4 Controller Functions
11.5 Signal Distribution Box
11.6 Monitor Installation
11.7 Signus Monitor Operation
11.8 Alarms
11.9 Marker Operation
11.10 Machine Width Setup
11.11 Seed Rate Setup
11.12 Tramline Setup
11.13 Track Sensor Setup
11.14 Operate the Drill with Signus Monitor System
11.15 Monitor Harness and Drill Disconnect
12 Attachments
12.1 General Information
12.2 Open Center Tractor Bundle
12.3 Open Center Change Valve Bundle
12.4 Moist Soil Disk Scrapers
12.5 Adapter Cable for 7000, 7020 and 8000 Series Tractors
12.6 Wheel Chocks
12.7 Road Light Kit
12.8 Additional Outer Wing Wheel
12.9 Coil Tine Harrow Kit
12.10 Track Eradicator
12.11 Pre-Emergence Marker
13 Lubrication and Maintenance
13.1 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
13.2 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
13.3 Lock-Up Openers And Pre-Emergence Markers
13.4 Lubrication Symbols
13.5 Service Intervals
13.6 Wing Pivot?Every 10 Hours
13.7 Check Wheel Bearings?Every 500 Hours
13.8 Metering Device Drive Chain?Annually
14 Troubleshooting
14.1 Openers
14.2 Opener Downforce System
14.3 Pneumatic Drill System
14.4 Signus and GreenStar?/ISOBUS
14.5 Blower
15 Servicing
15.1 Practice Safe Maintenance
15.2 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
15.3 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
15.4 Inspect Lift Circuit Hoses
15.5 Replacing Ground Engaging Tools
15.6 Work in Clean Area
15.7 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
15.8 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
15.9 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
15.10 Service Tires Safely
15.11 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
15.12 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
15.13 Preventing Contamination
15.14 Hydraulic Hose Replacement
15.15 Removing and Repairing Cylinders
15.16 Laying the Hydraulic Lines
15.17 Bleeding Trapped Air From Cylinders
15.18 Opener Control Hydraulic Diagram (Tractor with Closed-Center Hydraulics)
15.19 Opener Control Hydraulic Diagram (Tractor with Open-Center Hydraulics)
15.20 Opener Control Hydraulic Diagram (Tractor with Open or Closed-Center Hydraulics)
15.21 Track Marker and Wing Fold Hydraulic Diagram
15.22 Lock-Up Openers And Pre-Emergence Markers
15.23 Clean the Drill
15.24 Check Wheel Bolts and Wheel Bearings
15.25 Replace and Adjust Double-Disk Blades on Aluminum Boots
15.26 Replace Inside Scrapers
15.27 Adjust Seed Drill Control Sensors
15.28 Adjust Land Wheel Reed Switch
15.29 Level the Wings?6 m (20 ft) Only
16 Storing
16.1 Prepare Drill for Storage
16.2 Store the Pneumatic Drill System
16.3 Remove Drill from Storage
17 Specifications
17.1 Tractor Recommendations
17.2 Specifications
17.3 Product Identification Plate
17.4 Serial Number
17.5 Keep Proof of Ownership
17.6 Keep Machines Secure
17.7 EU Declaration of Conformity
18 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
18.1 John Deere Parts
18.2 The Right Tools
18.3 Well-Trained Technicians
18.4 Prompt Service