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 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
2.10 Park Machine Safely
2.11 Support Raised Equipment
2.12 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.13 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.14 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.15 Inspect Lift Circuit Hoses
2.16 Store Attachments Safely
2.17 Service Tires Safely
2.18 Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
2.19 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.20 Avoid Power Lines
2.21 Supplying Anhydrous Ammonia Information
2.22 Working with Anhydrous Ammonia
2.23 Anhydrous Ammonia Safety
2.24 Ammonia Facts
2.25 Emergency Procedure for Anhydrous Ammonia
2.26 Operate Safely
2.27 Non-Permissible Use
2.28 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.29 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.30 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
2.31 Use a Signal Person
2.32 Use a Safety Chain
2.33 Tow Loads Safely
2.34 Avoid Overhead Power Lines
2.35 Prepare for Transport
2.36 Transport Safely
2.37 Implements in Train Transport
2.38 Transport Lockup Valve
2.39 Do Not Fold Wings Until Machine Is Fully Raised
2.40 Park Safely
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Replace Damaged or Missing Safety Signs
3.2 Hitch
3.3 Main Frame
3.4 Inner Wing
3.5 Machine Rear
3.6 Wing Plates
3.7 Wing Fold
3.8 Transport Locks
3.9 Low Transport
3.10 Rear Hitch
3.11 Informational Decals
4 Safety Features
4.1 Safety Features
5 Preparing Tractor
5.1 Use Tractor Operator’s Manual
5.2 Determine Tractor Requirements
5.3 Drawbar Requirements
5.4 Raise And Lock 3-Point Hitch
5.5 Position Tractor Drawbar
5.6 Prepare Hydraulic System—John Deere R/RT Series Tractors
5.7 Use a Safety Chain
6 Preparing Machine
6.1 Drawbar Requirements
6.2 Check And Lubricate Machine
6.3 Check Tire Pressure—All Tillage Machines
6.4 Check Wheel Bolts And Bearings
6.5 Tighten Hardware
6.6 Check and Adjust Frame Fore/Aft Level
6.7 Check and Adjust Side-to-Side Level
6.8 Anhydrous Ammonia Preparation
7 Attaching And Detaching
7.1 Attach Machine Safely
7.2 Make Proper Hose Connections
7.3 Attaching Machine To Tractor
7.4 Attach Safety Chain To Tractor
7.5 Attaching Warning Light Plug
7.6 Checking Wing-Fold Operation
7.7 Checking Single Point Depth Control
7.8 Connecting Anhydrous Ammonia Rate Controller or Nutrient Applicator System Wiring
7.9 Attach Anhydrous Ammonia Tank
7.10 Detach Anhydrous Ammonia Tank
7.11 Detach Machine From Tractor
8 Transporting
8.1 Following Safe Transport Procedures
8.2 Attach Safety Chain To Tractor
8.3 Using Warning Lights
8.4 Keep Riders Off Machine
8.5 Engaging Transport Lock-Up Valve
8.6 Use Cylinder Locks
8.7 Positioning Drawbar
8.8 Positioning Jack For Transport
8.9 Transport Machine
8.10 Transporting Anhydrous Ammonia Tank
9 Operating Machine
9.1 Supplying Anhydrous Ammonia Information
9.2 General Guidelines For Use
9.3 Before Entering Field Guidelines
9.4 Field Operating Guidelines
9.5 Product Placement Guidelines
9.6 Tighten Hardware
9.7 Use Adjustment Wrench
9.8 Use Operator’s Manual Holder
9.9 Follow Safe Operating Procedures
9.10 Prepare to Operate Machine in Field
9.11 Set Single Point Depth Control
9.12 Adjust Spring Cushion Coulters
9.13 Adjust Closing Disks
9.14 Adjust Point Depth—Conventional Machines ONLY
9.15 Select Correct Points or Knives
9.16 Operate Rear Hitch
9.17 Prepare Anhydrous Ammonia System
9.18 Depth Switch
10 Preparing and Operating TruSet
10.1 Before Operating TruSet
10.2 Disengage Single-Point Depth Control
10.3 Access Set up Screen
10.4 Verify Tool Settings
10.5 Assign SCV Functions
10.6 Perform Machine Calibration
10.7 Adjust Cylinder Re-Phasing Settings
10.8 Adjust TruSet Tuning
10.9 Set Task Controller
10.10 Select SCV Flick Enable
10.11 Set Documentation Trigger
10.12 Choose Layout Manager
10.13 Understand Layout Functionality
10.14 Make Initial Setpoints
10.15 Store and Use Preset Values
10.16 Engage TruSet
10.17 Adjusting Machine Depth TruSet Machines
10.18 Adjusting Machine Depth TruSet Machines with External Valve
10.19 Adjust Incremental Step Size
10.20 Adjust Machine Upper Setpoint
10.21 Adjust Section Level—Machines with Side-To-Side Option ONLY
10.22 Understand SCV Functions
10.23 Perform Field Calibration
10.24 Activate Prescription Mode
11 Lubrication And Maintenance
11.1 Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely
11.2 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
11.3 Alternative And Synthetic Lubricants
11.4 Lubricant Storage
11.5 Beginning and End of Season
11.6 Lubrication Symbols
11.7 Lubrication Intervals
11.8 Lubricate Jack
11.9 Lubricate Spring Cushion Coulters
11.10 Lubricate Wheel Bearings
11.11 Lubricate Caster Wheel Pivot Bearings
11.12 Lubricate Rear Swing Arm Pivots
11.13 Lubricate Fore/Aft Links
11.14 Repack Walking Beam Pivot Bearings
12 Troubleshooting
12.1 Troubleshooting Machine
12.2 Troubleshooting Chart—TruSet
12.3 Troubleshooting Drawbar Hitch Links
12.4 Recommendations for Working Hard Soils
13 Service
13.1 Practice Safe Maintenance
13.2 Using Safe Service Procedures
13.3 Work in Clean Area
13.4 Service Machines Safely
13.5 Support Machine Properly
13.6 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
13.7 Replace Hydraulic Hoses
13.8 Tighten Hardware
13.9 Service Tires Safely
13.10 Discarded Tires
13.11 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
13.12 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
13.13 Face Seal Fittings Assembly and Installation—All Pressure Applications
13.14 Metric Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressures
13.15 SAE Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressures
13.16 Working with Anhydrous Ammonia
13.17 Anhydrous Ammonia Safety
13.18 Ammonia Facts
13.19 Check Tire Pressure—All Tillage Machines
13.20 Checking Wheel Bolts and Bearings
13.21 Repair Tire
13.22 Tighten Coulter Hardware
13.23 Repair Single Coulter Disk
13.24 Repair Closing Disk
13.25 Replace Standard Shear Bolts—Conventional Machines ONLY
13.26 Repair Standard—Chisel Plow ONLY
13.27 Attach Standard Knives and Points
13.28 Tighten Standards
13.29 Unplug Applicator Pipe
13.30 Replace Anhydrous Ammonia Distribution Hoses
13.31 Anhydrous Ammonia System
13.32 Bleed Anhydrous Ammonia System
13.33 Disconnecting and Reconnecting Anhydrous Ammonia Emergency Disconnect Manually
13.34 Check Depth Control Hydraulic System
13.35 Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
13.36 Check Depth Control for Leakage—Machine Without Single Point Depth Control
13.37 Check Depth Control for Leakage—Machine With Single Point Depth Control
13.38 Analyze Test Results—Series-Parallel System
13.39 Cleanliness
13.40 Removing Hydraulic Cylinders
13.41 Before Bleeding Hydraulic System—Single Point Depth Control—3.6 m (12 ft) Main Frame
13.42 Cleanliness
13.43 Bleed Hydraulic System—Single Point Depth Control—3.6 m (12 ft) Main Frame
13.44 Before Bleeding Hydraulic System—Single Point Depth Control—4.5 m (15 ft) Main Frame
13.45 Cleanliness
13.46 Bleed Hydraulic System—Single Point Depth Control—4.5 m (15 ft) Main Frame ONLY
13.47 Installing And Bleeding Wing-Fold Cylinders
13.48 Hydraulic Hose Replacement
13.49 Replace Wheel Retraction Switch 3.6 m (12 ft) Main Frame ONLY
13.50 TruSet Components
13.51 TruSet Component Locations
13.52 Add-On Valve Components
14 Storage
14.1 Preparing for Storage
14.2 Removing From Storage
15 Specifications
15.1 Hitch Specifications
15.2 Tractor Power Recommendations
15.3 Machine Specifications
15.4 Hydraulic Specifications
15.5 Download Force On Tractor Drawbar
15.6 Product Identification Number
15.7 Record Product Identification Number (PIN)
15.8 Record Serial Number—TruSet Machines
15.9 Keep Proof of Ownership
15.10 Keep Machines Secure
16 John Deere Service Literature Available
16.1 Technical Information
17 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
17.1 John Deere Is At Your Service