John Deere DB Series MaxEmerge 5 Planter Operator Manual OMA126157

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 A Message to Our Customers
1.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
2.3 Understand Signal Words
2.4 Follow Safety Instructions
2.5 Park Machine Safely
2.6 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.7 Operator Ability
2.8 Operate the Machine Safely
2.9 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.10 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
2.11 Live With Safety
2.12 Avoid Tip-overs
2.13 Prepare for Emergencies
2.14 Wear Protective Clothing
2.15 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.16 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.17 Light Enhancement Module
2.18 Follow Tire Recommendations
2.19 Transport Safely
2.20 Use a Safety Chain
2.21 Tow Loads Safely
2.22 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
2.23 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.24 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.25 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.26 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.27 Store Attachments Safely
2.28 Charge Row Marker Hydraulic System
2.29 Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
2.30 Replace Safety Signs
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Hydraulic Injection
3.2 Sudden Hitch Movement
3.3 Transport Guidelines
3.4 Sudden Crushing Movement
3.5 Sudden Crushing Movement
3.6 Electrical Line Contact
3.7 Falling Marker
3.8 Chemical Inhalation
3.9 Chemical Inhalation
3.10 Chemical Use
3.11 Chemical Inhalation
3.12 Do Not Ride
3.13 Falling Frame
3.14 Exploding Components
3.15 Eye Impact
3.16 Pressurized Gas
3.17 Hydraulic Injection
4 Information Signs
4.1 Information Signs
5 Preparing the Tractor
5.1 Use Your Tractor Operator’s Manual
5.2 Calculate the Minimum Tractor Weight for Safe Transport
5.3 Hitch Loads
5.4 Check the Tractor Hydraulic System
5.5 Tractor Requirements
5.6 Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements
5.7 Recommended Tractor Settings
6 Preparing the Planter
6.1 Initial Use of CCS™ System
6.2 Before Use
6.3 Determine Tractor Drawbar and Planter Hitch Ring Compatibility
6.4 Tractor Drawbar Position on Split Row Machines
6.5 Tighten the Wheel Bolts
6.6 Check the Tire Pressure
6.7 Checking Frame Height
6.8 Adjust the Main Frame Height
6.9 Adjust the Wing Frame Height
6.10 Change Row Spacing From 38 cm (15 in) To 76 cm (30 in) on Split Row Machines
6.11 Change Row Spacing from 76 cm (30 in) To 38 cm (15 in) on Split Row Machines
6.12 Adjust Markers
7 Attaching the Planter
7.1 Use Your Tractor Operator’s Manual
7.2 Blower Motor Hydraulic Requirements
7.3 Hydraulic Motor Return Coupler
7.4 Power Beyond Couplers
7.5 Check the Hydraulic System
7.6 Attach the Warning Light Harness
7.7 Warning Lights and Slow-Moving Vehicle (SMV) Emblem (Style A)
7.8 Connect the SeedStar™ Monitor Harness
7.9 Connect the Frame Control Harness
7.10 Connect Battery-Power Harness
7.11 Connect the Remote Air-Filter Hose for the Pneumatic Downforce Air Compressor
7.12 Level Hitch
7.13 Recommendations for Hydraulic Connections
8 Detaching the Planter
8.1 Detach Machine
9 Vacuum Seed Meter Setup
9.1 Vacuum Meter Operating Characteristics
9.2 Seed Meter Settings
9.3 Clean Out the Vacuum Seed Meter
9.4 Install the Vacuum Gauge Hose
9.5 Change the Vacuum Seed Meter Brush
9.6 Adjust the Baffle in the Vacuum Seed Meter
9.7 Install Meter Inlet Screen
9.8 Seed Knockout Wheel Operation
9.9 Install the Knockout Wheel Assembly
9.10 Inspect the Seed Disk Cell
9.11 Install Seed Disk
9.12 Adjust Seed Meter Hub
9.13 Calibrate the Double Eliminator
9.14 Operate Double Eliminator
9.15 Seed Disk Selection Guidelines
9.16 Seed Disk Recommendations for Optimum Performance with Field Corn
9.17 Seed Disk Recommendations for Crops other than Field Corn
9.18 Optimize Seed Spacing
9.19 Check Meter Performance
9.20 Install The Hopper Extension (Mini-Hopper Only)
10 Set Vacuum Levels
10.1 Set the Vacuum Level
10.2 Vacuum Level for Field Corn Using H136478, A43215, A50617, or A52391 Seed Disks
10.3 Vacuum Level for Oil Sunflower
10.4 Vacuum Level for Confectionary Sunflower
10.5 Vacuum Level for Sweet Corn
10.6 Vacuum Level for Edible Beans and Peas Using a ProMax 50 Disk
10.7 Vacuum Level for Peanuts
10.8 Vacuum Level for Sugar Beet
11 Operating the Planter
11.1 General
11.2 Hydraulic Motor Operation
11.3 Frame Weight Distribution (FWD) (If Equipped)
11.4 Rear Steering Operation (If Equipped)
11.5 Rear Steering Calibration
11.6 Unfold and Fold Planters (Non-Fold Assist Planters)
11.7 Unfold and Fold Planters (Fold Assist Planters)
11.8 Adjust the Planting Depth
11.9 Adjust The Closing Wheel Down Force
11.10 Center the Closing Wheels
11.11 Adjust Closing Wheel Spacing
11.12 Stagger the Closing Wheels
11.13 Disengage the Meter Drive
11.14 Engage the Meter Drive
11.15 Remove the Meter
11.16 Clean Out and Inspect Seed Hoppers and Vacuum Metering Units
11.17 Install the Meter
11.18 Replacing Meter Shear Handle
11.19 Replacing Shear Protection Pins
11.20 Fill Seed Hoppers
11.21 Zero the Vacuum Sensor
11.22 Use of Talc Lubricant
12 Operating the Central Commodity System
12.1 CCS™ Operation
12.2 Tank Level Sensors
12.3 Operate CCS Tank Fill Lights—Optional
12.4 Operate Tank Lids
12.5 Operate the Mini-Hopper Lids
12.6 Fill a CCS™ Tank
12.7 Fill the Row Unit Hoppers
12.8 Level the CCS™ Tanks
12.9 Setting the CCS™ Tank Pressure for All Planters Except DB120
12.10 Setting the CCS™ Tank Pressure for DB120
12.11 Operate the CCS™ System with Heavily Treated Seed or Very Large Seed Corn
12.12 Operate the CCS™ System When Planting Sorghum and Sugar Beets
12.13 Operate the CCS™ System When Planting Standard Seed Sizes
12.14 Plant Seed Plots with the CCS™ System
12.15 Partially Cleaning Out a CCS™ Tank
12.16 Clean Out the CCS™ Tanks
12.17 Clean Out the CCS™ Delivery Hoses and the Seed Meter
12.18 Bridged and Blocked CCS™ System
13 Pneumatic Downforce
13.1 SeedStar™ Integrated Pneumatic Down Force System
13.2 Pneumatic Down Force
13.3 Pressurize Pneumatic Down Force System
13.4 Depressurize Single Rank Pneumatic Down Force System
13.5 Depressurize Two Rank Pneumatic Down Force System
13.6 Relieve Rear Rank Pneumatic Down Force When Locking Up Rear Rows
14 Checking the Seed Population
14.1 Check the Seed Population
15 Granular Chemical Attachment
15.1 Granular Chemical Attachment
15.2 Determining Application Rate and Initial Meter Setting
15.3 Insecticide Rate Chart—Sand Granules—70 cm Rows
15.4 Insecticide Rate Chart—Sand Granules—30 in. to 38 in. Rows
15.5 Insecticide Rate Chart—Sand Granules—76 cm to 97 cm Rows
15.6 Insecticide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—70 cm Rows
15.7 Insecticide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—30 in. to 38 in. Rows
15.8 Insecticide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—76 cm to 97 cm Rows
15.9 Herbicide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—70 cm Rows
15.10 Herbicide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—30 in. to 38 in. Rows
15.11 Herbicide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—76 cm to 97 cm Rows
15.12 Calibrate the Granular Chemical Meter
15.13 Idler Options
15.14 Insecticide Seed-Furrow Placement Bracket
15.15 Insecticide Band Spreader (Front Mounted)
15.16 Insecticide Band Spreader (Rear Mounted)
15.17 Herbicide Diffuser
15.18 Windshield
15.19 Tine-Tooth Incorporator
16 General Attachments
16.1 General
16.2 SeedStar™ Variable Rate Drive System
16.3 RowCommand Attachment
16.4 Walking Gauge Wheels
16.5 106 L (3.0 bu) Hopper
16.6 Seed Tubes
16.7 Rigid Scraper
16.8 Heavy-Duty Scraper
16.9 Heavy-Duty Closing Wheels
16.10 Unit-Mounted Coulter
16.11 Unit Mounted Row Cleaners (Manual Adjust)
16.12 Ballast Attachment
16.13 Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Coulter
17 Liquid Fertilizer System
17.1 Fertilizer Distribution
17.2 Prime and Start the Pump
17.3 Adjust the Pump to the Pump Setting Number
17.4 Strainer Recommendations
17.5 How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
17.6 Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts for Non-Injection Openers (Frame, Unit Mounted, and In-Furrow Placement)
17.7 Check Fertilizer Rates
17.8 Change the In-Line Orifices for Liquid Fertilizer
17.9 Liquid Fertilizer For Unit Mounted Double Disk Openers
18 Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
18.1 DB60 24-Row 76cm (30 in) Rate Chart
18.2 DB60 47-Row 38 cm (15 in) Rate Chart
18.3 DB80 32-Row 76 cm (30 in) Rate Chart
18.4 DB90 36-Row 76 cm (30 in) Rate Chart
18.5 DB120 48-Row 76 cm (30 in) Rate Chart
19 Lubricating the Seed Meter
19.1 Use of Talc Lubricant
19.2 Use of Wax-Based Lubricant
19.3 Use of Powdered Graphite Lubricant
20 Lubricating the Planter
20.1 Lubricate and Maintain the Machine Safely
20.2 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
20.3 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
20.4 Lubrication Symbols
20.5 Alternative Lubricants
20.6 Lubrication Intervals
20.7 Roller Chain and Pesticide Sprocket Lubrication
21 Servicing and Adjusting
21.1 Safety Before Service
21.2 Service Intervals
21.3 Use Safe Service Procedures
21.4 Service Pressurized Systems Safely
21.5 Practice Safe Maintenance
21.6 Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
21.7 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
21.8 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
21.9 Service Tires Safely
21.10 Tighten the Drive Chains
21.11 Remove and Install the Wheel Speed Sensor (DB Only)
21.12 Tighten the Wheel Bolts
21.13 Clean the CCS™ Tank Level Sensors
21.14 Zero the CCS™ Blower Pressure Gauge
21.15 Clean the Row Unit Hopper Screen
21.16 Install and Remove the Seed Tube
21.17 Clean the Seed Tube Sensor
21.18 Clean the Vacuum System
21.19 Inspect Row Command™ Drive Chains and Sprockets
21.20 Adjusting Seed Chain Drive Mechanism
21.21 Adjusting Seed Cable Drive Mechanism
21.22 Aligning Chemical Meter Drive
21.23 High-Residue Chain Idler
21.24 Install a New Vacuum Meter Seal
21.25 Replace the Furrow Opener Disks and the Seed Tube Guard
21.26 Inspect and Adjust the Furrow Opener Disks
21.27 Adjust the Depth Gauge Wheels
21.28 Bleeding Frame Weight Distribution Cylinders
21.29 Adjust Marker Disk
21.30 Adjust the Marker Length
21.31 Adjust the Marker Cable
21.32 Marker Float Range
21.33 Replace the Marker Breakaway Bolt
21.34 Set the Row Unit Switch
21.35 Fertilizer Distribution Tube
21.36 Clean Carrier Tank Strainer
21.37 Calibrating Insecticide/Herbicide Meter
21.38 Bridged and Blocked CCS™ System
21.39 Clean the Meter Drive
21.40 Coulter Maintenance
21.41 Chemical Meter Maintenance
21.42 Inspect and Replace the Vacuum Motor
21.43 Clean Insecticide and Herbicide Hoppers
21.44 106 L (3.0 bu.) Hopper Latch
21.45 CCS™ Blower Gauge Filter
21.46 Inspect and Service the Seed Meter
21.47 Change the Vacuum Seed Meter Brush
21.48 Clean or Replace Pneumatic-Compressor Air Filter
21.49 Check the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
21.50 Fill or Change the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
21.51 Change the Variable Rate Drive Hydraulic Filter
21.52 Relay and Fuse Location for Compressor Power Harness
22 Troubleshooting
22.1 Drives
22.2 Row Units
22.3 Mini-Hopper Vacuum Meter
22.4 1.6, 2, and 3 Bushel Hopper Vacuum Meter
22.5 CCS™ Blower Assembly
22.6 CCS™ Product Delivery
22.7 Liquid Fertilizer System
22.8 Liquid Fertilizer—Piston Pump System
23 Storage
23.1 Remove from Storage
23.2 Store the Planter
23.3 Pneumatic Downforce Storage Procedures
23.4 Liquid Fertilizer Sensor (If Equipped)
23.5 Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures with John Blue™ Pumps
24 Specifications
24.1 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
24.2 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
24.3 Specifications
24.4 Liquid Fertilizer Specifications
24.5 Record Serial Number
24.6 Keep Proof of Ownership
24.7 Keep Machines Secure
25 Index
26 John Deere Service Literature
26.1 Technical Information
27 John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
27.1 John Deere Is At Your Service