Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Symbol Definitions
2 Safety Signs
2.1 Do Not Contact Electrical Lines Label
2.2 Seat Belt Label
2.3 Noise Label
2.4 Seat Switch Bypass Label
2.5 Emergency Exit Label
2.6 Park Brake Label
2.7 Tip Over Hazard Label
2.8 Do Not Ride Label
2.9 Bypass Start Label
2.10 Fire Prevention Label
2.11 Fire Hazard Label
2.12 Power Driven Parts Label
2.13 Hydraulic Lift Cylinder Safety Stops Label
2.14 Rotating Driveline Label
2.15 Row Unit Entanglement Labels
2.16 Do Not Step Label
2.17 Conveyor Hazard Label
2.18 Basket Cylinder Lock Label
2.19 Hot Exhaust Label
2.20 Refrigerant Caution Label
2.21 Pressurized Cooling System Label
3 Safety
3.1 Recognize Safety Information
3.2 Understand Signal Words
3.3 Follow Safety Instructions
3.4 Replace Safety Signs
3.5 Prepare for Emergencies
3.6 Wear Protective Clothing
3.7 Protect Against Noise
3.8 Prevent Machine Runaway
3.9 Install All Guards
3.10 Support Machine Properly
3.11 Use Proper Lifting Equipment
3.12 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
3.13 Fire Prevention
3.14 Operate Safely
3.15 Handle Starting Fluid Safely
3.16 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
3.17 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
3.18 Handling Batteries Safely
3.19 Machine Design Life
3.20 In Case Of Fire
3.21 Fire Extinguishers
3.22 Water-type Fire Extinguisher Location
3.23 Water Fire Extinguisher?Charging
3.24 Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher Location
3.25 Fire Protection Shovel
3.26 Emergency Exit
3.27 Work In Ventilated Area
3.28 Avoid Hot Exhaust
3.29 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
3.30 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
3.31 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
3.32 Use Handholds and Steps
3.33 Keep Riders Off Machine
3.34 Parking and Leaving the Machine
3.35 Practice Safe Service and Maintenance
3.36 Transport Safely
3.37 Use Safety Lights and Devices
3.38 Avoid Electrical Power Lines
3.39 Avoid Backover Accidents
3.40 Avoid Tip-Over
3.41 Operate Basket Cylinder Lock Valve
3.42 Avoid Contact with Moving Parts
3.43 Avoid Entanglement
3.44 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
3.45 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
3.46 Service Drive Belts Safely
3.47 Service Cooling System Safely
3.48 Service Tires Safely
3.49 Tightening Wheel Retaining Bolts/Nuts
3.50 Use Proper Tools
3.51 Using Compressed Air For Cleaning
3.52 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
3.53 Protect Against High Pressure Spray
4 Safety Features
4.1 Safety Features
5 Operator’s Station
5.1 Console Controls?Location
5.2 Multi-Function Lever Controls
5.3 Cab Roof Controls
5.4 Using Blower
5.5 Using Heater
5.6 Adjusting Air Outlet Vents
5.7 Using Air Conditioner
5.8 Using Windshield Wiper
5.9 Using Dome Light
5.10 Steering Pedestal and Floor Switches
5.11 Adjusting Steering Column Tilt and Wheel Height
5.12 Indicators and Gauges?Location
5.13 Tachometer/Hour Meter
5.14 Programming Tachometer
5.15 Operating Tachometer
5.16 Setting Fan Speed Alarm Set Point
5.17 Clearing 50 Hour Service Code
5.18 Unit Monitor Display Panel
5.19 Stop and Caution Indicators and Warning Alarms
5.20 Indicator Display Panel (When Lit)
5.21 Park Brake Indicator
5.22 Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Oil Temperature Indicator
5.23 Fan Speed Indicator
5.24 Air Filter Indicator
5.25 Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
5.26 Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator and Gauge
5.27 Lube Indicator
5.28 Basket Conveyor Indicator
5.29 Tether Indicator
5.30 Glow Plug Indicator
5.31 Fuel Gauge
5.32 Battery Charge Gauge (Voltmeter)
5.33 Opening Window
5.34 Adjusting for Height, Weight, and Fore-and-Aft on PERSONAL-POSTURE Seat
5.35 Adjusting Armrest Height, Backrest Angle, and Lumbar Support on PERSONAL-POSTURE Seat
5.36 Using Seat Belt
5.37 Adjusting Rear View Mirrors
5.38 Theft Deterrent Feature
5.39 Activating THEFTLOCK
5.40 Disabling THEFTLOCK
5.41 Unlocking a Locked Receiver
5.42 Picker Unit and Drum Identification
5.43 License Plate Bracket
6 Break-In
6.1 Fan Control Switch
6.2 Breaking-In Engine
6.3 After One Hour
6.4 After Five Hours
6.5 After Ten Hours
6.6 After 20 Hours
6.7 After 100 Hours
6.8 Every 100 Hours
7 Prestarting Checks
7.1 Checking Engine Oil Level
7.2 Checking Hydrostatic/Hydraulic Oil Level
7.3 Checking Coolant Level
7.4 Flushing Fuel/Water Separator Bowl (If Equipped)
7.5 Drain Water from Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator
7.6 Draining Water from Final Fuel Filter
7.7 Filling the Fuel Tank
7.8 Clean Windows, Mirrors, and Lights
8 Operating the Machine
8.1 Operate Safely
8.2 Battery Disconnect Switch
8.3 Starting the Engine
8.4 High Coolant Temperature
8.5 Starting Engine in Cold Weather
8.6 Coolant Heater?If Equipped
8.7 Cold Weather Operation
8.8 Warming Engine
8.9 Idling Engine
8.10 Stopping the Engine
8.11 Preparing to Drive Machine
8.12 Using Brake Latch
8.13 Engaging Transmission
8.14 Using Throttle Switch
8.15 Driving Machine
8.16 Stopping Machine
8.17 Parking Machine
8.18 Operating Field and Highway Transport Lights
8.19 Driving/Transporting the Machine on Public Roads
8.20 Pulling Cotton Picker Out of the Mud (Towing)
8.21 Pushing the Machine
8.22 Starting Fan and Units
8.23 Lowering Picking Units
8.24 Starting Down Rows
8.25 Picking Cotton
8.26 Reacting to a Plugged Picking Unit
8.27 Unplugging a Picking Unit
8.28 Unloading Basket
8.29 Engine Fan Reversible Function
8.30 Positioning Units for Transport
8.31 Lowering Telescoping Basket
8.32 Raising Telescoping Basket
8.33 Bleeding Telescoping Cylinders
8.34 Tail Lights
9 Operator Presence System
9.1 Operator Presence System
9.2 Preparing Inspection Bypass System
9.3 Operating Inspection Bypass System
9.4 Deactivating Inspection Bypass System
9.5 Operator Presence System Check
10 Height Sensing
10.1 Leveling Outer Height Sensing Shoes
10.2 Setting Automatic Height Control
10.3 Leveling Inner Height Sensing Shoes
11 Moistener System
11.1 Preparing the Moistener System
11.2 Cold Weather Operation
11.3 Adjusting Solution Pump Belt
11.4 Moistener Column
11.5 Checking Moistener Column Position
11.6 Adjusting Moistener Column Position
11.7 Checking Moistener Column Height
11.8 Adjusting Moistener Column Height
11.9 Filling Moistener System Tank (Mixing Solution in Tank)
11.10 Filling Moistener System Tank Remote Fill (Pre-Mixed Solution)
11.11 Cleaning Moistener Tank Air Vent
11.12 Using John Deere Spindle Cleaner
11.13 Storing John Deere Spindle Cleaner
11.14 Adjusting Water Pressure
11.15 Using the Moistener Flush System
11.16 Cleaning Strainers
11.17 Cleaning Nozzles
11.18 Clean Check Valve
11.19 Replacing Moistener Column Pads
11.20 Reacting to Spindle Buildup
12 Picking Units
12.1 Moving Picking Units
12.2 Adjusting Picking Unit Tilt
12.3 Adjusting Stalklifters
12.4 Adjusting Lower Plant Guides and Optional Stalklifter Rods
12.5 Adjusting Grid Bars
12.6 Adjusting Pressure Plate Clearance
12.7 Adjusting Pressure Plate Spring Tension
12.8 Scrapping Plates (Attachment)
12.9 Check Doffer Column Adjustments
12.10 Checking Doffer Column Height
12.11 Adjusting Doffer Height?Normal Conditions
12.12 Adjusting Doffer Height?Extreme Conditions
12.13 Adjusting Doffer Column Tilt
12.14 Adjusting Picking Unit Drive Belt
12.15 Unit Drive Belt Tensions
12.16 Replacing Spindles
12.17 Replacing Picker Bars
12.18 Remove Doffer Column
12.19 Install Doffer Column
12.20 Changing Machine Configuration
13 Vari-Row System (VRS) Row Units
13.1 Adjust Stationary Knife
13.2 Unplugging a Picking Unit
13.3 Remove and Replace Rotary Knife Sections
13.4 Adjust Header Height Control
14 Unit Monitor System
14.1 Unit Monitor Display Functions
14.2 Unit and Drum Clutch Slippage
14.3 Suction Door or Duct Restriction
14.4 Monitor Checkout Procedure
14.5 Adjusting Doffer Zone Monitor
15 Air System
15.1 Adjusting Cotton Fan Belt and Guides
15.2 Seating New Fan Belt
16 Basket
16.1 Operating Basket Cylinder Lock Valve
16.2 Adjusting Conveyor Chain Tension
16.3 Intermediate Basket Position
16.4 Adjusting Basket Support Straps
17 Onboard Lubrication System
17.1 Filling Lubrication Reservoir
17.2 Operating Onboard Lube System
17.3 Deactivate Inspection Bypass and Lube System
17.4 Manual Lubrication Procedure
17.5 Replacing Lubrication System Filters
18 Chassis
18.1 Checking Stabilizer Cylinder Function
18.2 Checking Stabilizer Cylinder Valve and Linkage
18.3 Adjusting Stabilizer Cylinder Valve and Linkage
18.4 Bleeding Stabilizer Cylinder (Two Person Job)
18.5 Deglazing Brake Linings
18.6 Checking Brake Fluid Reservoir
18.7 Adjusting Basket Cylinder
18.8 Replacing Sealed Lights
18.9 Replacing Front and Rear Warning Light Bulbs
18.10 Replacing Tail Light
18.11 Replacing Fuses
18.12 Fuses and Relays
18.13 Fuses?Radiator Compartment
19 Cab and Air Conditioning
19.1 Observe Air Conditioning Precautions
19.2 Replacing Signal Indicator Light Bulbs
19.3 Replacing Dome and Console Bulbs
19.4 Replacing Indicator, Monitor and Gauge Light Bulbs
19.5 Replacing Primary Filter Element
19.6 Removing Secondary (Recirculating) Air Filter
19.7 Cleaning Cab Filters
20 Engine and Drive Train
20.1 Do Not Modify Fuel System
20.2 Replacing Engine Accessory Drive Belt?Alternator, Fan and Air Conditioning Compressor
20.3 Replacing Primary Fuel Filter/Water Separator
20.4 Drain and Replace Final Fuel Filter/Water Separator
20.5 Flushing Fuel/Water Separator Bowl (If Equipped)
20.6 Cleaning and Replacing Fuel/Water Separator Bowl (If Equipped)
20.7 Bleed Fuel System
20.8 Servicing Precleaner
20.9 Servicing Air Cleaner
20.10 Removing and Replacing Air Cleaner Element
20.11 Cleaning Engine and Radiator Side Screens
20.12 Cleaning Radiator
20.13 Checking Coolant Level
20.14 Filling Coolant System
20.15 Flushing Cooling System
20.16 Winterizing Cooling System
20.17 Diagnosing Engine Problems
21 Wheels and Tires
21.1 Service Tires Safely
21.2 Checking Tires
21.3 Check Liquid Ballast to Right-Hand Drive Tire (On 4-Row Machines)
21.4 Jacking Up Front Axle
21.5 Jacking Up Rear Axle
21.6 Adjusting Mud Scrapers (Attachment)
21.7 Checking Guide Wheels?Toe-In
21.8 Adjusting Toe-In
22 Batteries
22.1 Battery Safety
22.2 Servicing Battery
22.3 Checking Battery Fluid Level
22.4 Charging Batteries
22.5 Connecting Starter Cables and Ground Straps
22.6 Preventing Battery Damage
22.7 Using a Booster Battery
23 Lubrication and Maintenance
23.1 Diesel Fuel
23.2 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
23.3 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
23.4 Break-In Service
23.5 Diesel Engine Break-In Oil ? Non-Emissions Certified and Certified Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III
23.6 Diesel Engine Oil ? Tier 3 and Stage IIIA
23.7 Oilscan? and CoolScan?
23.8 Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Oils
23.9 Transmission and Final Drive Lubricant
23.10 Diesel Engine Coolant
23.11 Supplemental Coolant Additives
23.12 Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
23.13 Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere LIQUID COOLANT CONDITIONER
23.14 Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
23.15 Picker Bar and Spindle Lubricants
23.16 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
23.17 Row Unit Gear Case Lubricant?Oil Type
23.18 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
23.19 Lubricant Storage
23.20 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
23.21 Discarded Tires
23.22 Lubrication and Maintenance Intervals
23.23 Service Interval Charts
23.24 Lubrication Symbols
23.25 Service Interval Display Message
23.26 Every 5 Hours of Operation
23.27 Every 10 Hours of Operation
23.28 Every 50 Hours of Operation
23.29 Every 100 Hours of Operation
23.30 Every 250 Hours of Operation
23.31 Every Year
23.32 Inspect Seat Belt?Every Year
23.33 Check Drive Belt Alignment And Tension (All Belts)?Every Year
23.34 Change Engine Air Filter Element?Every Year
23.35 Check Moistener System Tank Vent?Non Remote Fill Equipped
23.36 Every 400 Hours of Operation
23.37 Every 2000 Hours
23.38 Every 4500 Hours or Five Years
24 Troubleshooting
24.1 Additional Service Information
24.2 Picking Unit
24.3 Vari-Row System (VRS) Row Units
24.4 Automatic Height Control
24.5 Basket Extension
24.6 Basket Control
24.7 Monitors
24.8 Hydrostatic Drive
24.9 Operator Presence System and Inspection Bypass System
24.10 Engine
24.11 Electrical System
24.12 Brakes
24.13 Operator’s Cab
24.14 Lubrication System
25 Storage
25.1 Recommended Storage Kit and Corrosion Inhibitor
25.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
25.3 Preparing Engine for Storage
25.4 Removing Machine from Storage
26 Transporting the Machine
26.1 Machine Tie-Down Locations
26.2 Loading Machine onto Trailer
27 Torque Charts
27.1 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
27.2 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
27.3 High Pressure Face Seal Torque Chart
27.4 Service Recommendations For Flat Face O-Ring Seal Fittings
28 Specifications
28.1 Machine Specifications
28.2 Dimensions
28.3 Sound Level (For China)
28.4 Sound Level (Turkey Only)
28.5 Whole Body Vibration (For China)
28.6 Whole Body Vibration (Turkey Only)
28.7 Hand and Arm Vibration
28.8 Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas
28.9 Declaration of Conformity
28.10 Keep Machines Secure
28.11 Keep Proof of Ownership
29 Machine Identification Numbers and Wear Parts List
29.1 Identification Numbers
29.2 Machine Identification Plate
29.3 Wear Parts List
30 Index
31 John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
31.1 John Deere Parts
31.2 The Right Tools
31.3 Well-Trained Technicians
31.4 Prompt Service
