John Deere DB Series Planters with ExactEmerge or MaxEmerge 5e Operator Manual OMA129612

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 Live With Safety
2.7 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.8 Handling Batteries Safely
2.9 Prevent Battery Explosions
2.10 Operator Ability
2.11 Operate the Machine Safely
2.12 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.13 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
2.14 Avoid Tip-overs
2.15 Prepare for Emergencies
2.16 Wear Protective Clothing
2.17 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.18 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.19 Light Enhancement Module
2.20 Follow Tire Recommendations
2.21 Transport Safely
2.22 Use a Safety Chain
2.23 Tow Loads Safely
2.24 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
2.25 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.26 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.27 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.28 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.29 Store Attachments Safely
2.30 Charge Row Marker Hydraulic System
2.31 Decommissioning — Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
2.32 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 Component Entanglement
3.6 Sudden Crushing Movement
3.7 Electrical Line Contact
3.8 Falling Marker
3.9 Chemical Inhalation
3.10 Sudden Crushing Movement
3.11 Sudden Crushing Movement and Hydraulic Injection
3.12 Chemical Use
3.13 Component Entanglement
3.14 Electrical Shock
3.15 Electrical Shock
3.16 Electrical Shock
3.17 Chemical Inhalation
3.18 Do Not Ride
3.19 Falling Frame
3.20 Exploding Components
3.21 Eye Impact
3.22 Pressurized Gas
3.23 Hydraulic Injection
4 Information Signs
4.1 Information Signs
5 Preparing the Tractor
5.1 Use Your Tractor Operator’s Manual
5.2 Set the Selective Control Valves—8000 and 9000 Series Tractors
5.3 Hitch Loads
5.4 ExactEmerge™ Tractor Requirements
5.5 MaxEmerge™ 5e Tractor Requirements
5.6 Verify Orifice in Load Sense for Power Beyond on 9030, and 9R Series Tractors
5.7 Check the Tractor Hydraulic System
5.8 Calculate the Minimum Tractor Weight for Safe Transport
5.9 Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements
5.10 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 Liquid Fertilizer without John Deere™ Openers
6.11 Change from 38 cm (15 in) to 76 cm (30 in) Row Spacing
6.12 Change from 76 cm (30 in) To 38 cm (15 in) Rows
6.13 Adjust the Marker Length
6.14 Adjust the Marker Rod
6.15 Adjust Marker Disk
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 Connect the Frame Control Harness
7.6 Check the Hydraulic System
7.7 Use a Safety Chain
7.8 Attach the Warning Light Harness
7.9 Connect SeedStar™ Harness
7.10 Tractor Power Generation System
7.11 Warning Lights and Slow-Moving Vehicle (SMV) Emblem (Style A)
7.12 Recommendations for Hydraulic Connections
7.13 Individual Row Hydraulic Downforce (IRHD) Hydraulic Hose Cleanout
7.14 Level the Hitch
8 Detaching the Planter
8.1 Detach Machine
9 Tractor Power Generation (If Equipped)
9.1 Work Safely Around the Electric Drive System
9.2 Tractor Power Generation
9.3 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 7R John Deere Tractors
9.4 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 8R John Deere Tractors
9.5 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 9R John Deere Tractors
9.6 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 9RT and 9x30T John Deere Tractors
9.7 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on Other Tractors
9.8 Remove the Tractor Power Generation System
10 Operating the Planter
10.1 General
10.2 Vacuum System Hydraulic Operation
10.3 Frame Controls
10.4 Recommended Operating Speed
10.5 Frame Weight Distribution (FWD)
10.6 Rear Steering Operation (If Equipped)
10.7 Rear Steering Calibration
10.8 Unfold and Fold Planters
10.9 Adjust the Planting Depth
10.10 Adjust the Closing Wheel Downforce
10.11 Center the Closing Wheels
10.12 Adjust Closing Wheel Spacing
10.13 Stagger the Closing Wheels
10.14 Marker Float Range
11 Operating the ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
11.1 Seed Meter Settings
11.2 Access the Vacuum Meter
11.3 Remove the Seed Disk (Bowl)
11.4 Install the Cartridge Seal
11.5 Change the Meter Strip (Agitation or Smooth)
11.6 Adjust the Double Eliminator
11.7 Install the Seed Disk (Bowl)
11.8 Adjust the Meter Hub Height
11.9 Knockout Wheel Operation
11.10 Install the Knockout Wheel Assembly
11.11 Remove the ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
11.12 Install the ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
11.13 Inspect the ExactEmerge™ Meter Unit
11.14 Remove and Install the BrushBelt™ Cartridge
11.15 Clean Out the ExactEmerge™ Meter
11.16 Set the Vacuum Level
11.17 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Corn and Soybean
11.18 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Corn and Soybeans (Optional)
11.19 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Cotton and Popcorn
11.20 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Sugar Beet
11.21 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Milo/Sorghum
11.22 Vacuum Level Recommendations for Sunflower
12 Operating the MaxEmerge™ 5e Seed Meter
12.1 Seed Meter Settings
12.2 Seed Disk Recommendations for Optimum Performance with Field Corn
12.3 Seed Disk Recommendations for Crops other than Field Corn
12.4 Use of Talc Lubricant
12.5 Clean Out the Vacuum Seed Meter
12.6 Remove the MaxEmerge™ 5e Seed Meter
12.7 Install the MaxEmerge™ 5e Seed Meter
12.8 Set the Vacuum Level
12.9 Vacuum Level for Field Corn Using H136478, A43215, A50617, or A52391 Seed Disks
12.10 Vacuum Level for Oil Sunflower
12.11 Vacuum Level for Confectionary Sunflower
12.12 Vacuum Level for Sweet Corn
12.13 Vacuum Level for Cotton Using a ProMax Disk
12.14 Vacuum Level for Edible Beans and Peas Using a ProMax 50 Disk
12.15 Vacuum Level for Peanuts
12.16 Vacuum Level for Sugar Beet
13 Operating the Central Commodity System
13.1 CCS™ Operation
13.2 Tank Level Sensors with Display Controls
13.3 Operate CCS Tank Fill Lights—Optional
13.4 Operate Tank Lids
13.5 Level the CCS™ Tanks
13.6 Operate the Mini-Hopper Lids
13.7 Fill a CCS™ Tank
13.8 Fill the Row Unit Hoppers
13.9 Set the CCS™ Tank Pressure
13.10 Operate the CCS™ System with Heavily Treated Seed or Very Large Seed Corn
13.11 Operate the CCS™ System When Planting Small Seed
13.12 Operate the CCS™ System When Planting Standard Seed Sizes
13.13 Plant Seed Plots with the CCS™ System
13.14 Partially Cleaning Out a CCS™ Tank
13.15 Clean Out the CCS™ Tanks
13.16 Clean Out the CCS™ Delivery Hoses (Planters with Display Frame Controls)
13.17 Bridged and Blocked CCS™ System
14 Pneumatic Downforce
14.1 Pneumatic Down Force
14.2 Depressurize The Pneumatic Down Force System
14.3 Drain Air Storage Tank
15 Checking the Seed Population
15.1 Check the Seed Population
16 General Attachments
16.1 General
16.2 SeedStar™ Integrated Pneumatic Down Force System
16.3 SeedStar™ Electric Drive System
16.4 RowCommand™
16.5 Walking Gauge Wheels
16.6 Rigid Scraper
16.7 Pneumatic Closing Wheels
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 Easy Adjust Row Cleaners
16.13 Install or Remove the Pneumatic Orifices
16.14 Ballast Attachment
16.15 Liquid Fertilizer without John Deere™ Openers
17 Liquid Fertilizer—Ground Drive System
17.1 Liquid Fertilizer Use with the BrushBelt™
17.2 Fertilizer Distribution
17.3 Prime and Start the Pump
17.4 Adjust the John Blue™ (Fixed Rate) Pump Setting Number
17.5 Strainer Recommendations
17.6 How to Use Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
17.7 Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts for Non-Injection Openers (Frame, Unit Mounted, and In-Furrow Placement)
17.8 Check Fertilizer Rates
17.9 Change the In-Line Orifices for Liquid Fertilizer
17.10 Liquid Fertilizer For Unit Mounted Double Disk Openers
18 Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts—Ground Drive System
18.1 DB60 24-Row 76cm (30 in) Rate Chart
18.2 DB80 32-Row 76 cm (30 in) Rate Chart
18.3 DB90 36-Row 76 cm (30 in) Rate Chart
19 Liquid Fertilizer—ExactRate™ System
19.1 Service Fertilizer System Safely
19.2 Liquid Fertilizer Use with the BrushBelt™
19.3 Quik-Fill™ Liquid Fertilizer
19.4 Fertilizer Distribution Overview
19.5 Prime and Start the ExactRate™ Pump
19.6 Prime and Start the ExactRate™ Pump (Tow-Behind Fertilizer Tank)
19.7 Operate or Adjust the Pump with the Keypad
19.8 Operating Condition of the Valve Body
19.9 Clean the Fertilizer System
19.10 Access Rinse System
19.11 Rinse System
19.12 Status
19.13 Strainer Recommendations
19.14 Winterize the ExactRate™ System (DB Series Only)
20 Liquid Fertilizer—ExactRate™ Fertilizer Transfer System
20.1 Front Fill and Fertilizer Tank Overview
20.2 Rear Fill and Fertilizer Tank Overview
20.3 Tank Clean Out or Pump Hose Overview
20.4 Valve Position Guide
20.5 Connect or Disconnect the Implement or Fill Hose
20.6 Fill Liquid Fertilizer Tanks from Tractor
20.7 Fill Liquid Fertilizer Tanks from Rear of Implement
20.8 Drain ExactRate™ Fertilizer Transfer System
20.9 Rinse ExactRate™ Fertilizer Transfer System
20.10 Ready System to Apply Fertilizer
21 Lubricating the Seed Meter
21.1 Use of Talc Lubricant
21.2 Use of Blended Talc and Graphite Lubricant
21.3 Use of Wax-Based Lubricant
22 Lubricating the Planter
22.1 Lubricate and Maintain the Machine Safely
22.2 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
22.3 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
22.4 Gear Case Oil
22.5 Lubrication Symbols
22.6 Alternative Lubricants
22.7 Tractor Power Generator
22.8 Lubrication Intervals
23 Servicing—General Adjustments
23.1 Planter Inspection
23.2 Safety Before Service
23.3 Service Intervals
23.4 Use Safe Service Procedures
23.5 Service Pressurized Systems Safely
23.6 Practice Safe Maintenance
23.7 Service Tires Safely
23.8 Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
23.9 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
23.10 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
23.11 Work Safely Around the Electric Drive System
23.12 Electric Drive Fuse Box Location
23.13 Electric Drive Fuse Identification
23.14 Install Service Locks—DB Series
23.15 Tighten the Wheel Bolts
23.16 Remove and Install the Wheel Speed Sensor (DB Only)
23.17 Individual Row Hydraulic Downforce (IRHD) Flush and Test
23.18 Bleeding Frame Weight Distribution Cylinders
23.19 Adjust Marker Disk
23.20 Adjust the Marker Rod
23.21 Replace the Marker Breakaway Bolt
23.22 Adjust the Marker Length
23.23 Clean the CCS™ Tank Level Sensors
23.24 Zero the CCS™ Blower Pressure Gauge
23.25 Inspect the Vacuum Sensor Vent
23.26 Clean the Vacuum System
23.27 Vacuum Gauge Filter
23.28 Change the Hydraulic Filter on Implement Power Generation System
23.29 Battery Safety
23.30 Access and Inspect the Batteries
23.31 Check, Charge, or Replace the Batteries
23.32 Clean the Batteries
23.33 Cable Installation and Terminal Torque
23.34 Set the Row Unit Switch
23.35 Fertilizer Distribution Tube
23.36 Clean Carrier Tank Strainer
23.37 Tighten the Drive Chains
23.38 Coulter Maintenance
23.39 Disk Closing Attachment
23.40 Inspect and Replace the Vacuum Motor
23.41 CCS™ Blower Gauge Filter
23.42 Drain Air Storage Tank
23.43 Clean or Replace Pneumatic-Compressor Air Filter
23.44 Check the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
23.45 Fill or Change the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
23.46 Inspect the Pneumatic System Air Tank
23.47 Individual Row Hydraulic Downforce (IRHD) Flush and Test
24 Servicing and Adjusting—ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
24.1 Service Intervals
24.2 Component Wear Guidelines
24.3 Remove the ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
24.4 Install the ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
24.5 Replace or Clean the BrushBelt™ Cartridge Components
24.6 Change the Meter Strip (Agitation or Smooth)
24.7 Replace the Wear Pads
24.8 Replace or Clean the Segue
24.9 Install A New Vacuum Seal
24.10 Install the Cartridge Seal
24.11 Change the Double Eliminator and the Baffle Brush
24.12 Tighten the Meter Latch
24.13 Inspect and Adjust the Furrow Opener Disks
24.14 Replace the Furrow Opener Disks
24.15 Adjust the Depth Gauge Wheels
24.16 Inspect and Service the Meter
25 Servicing and Adjusting—MaxEmerge™ 5e Seed Meter
25.1 Service Intervals
25.2 Install and Remove the Seed Tube
25.3 Clean the Seed Tube Sensor
25.4 Clean the Row Unit Hopper Screen
25.5 Disengage the MaxEmerge™ 5e Drive
25.6 Engage the MaxEmerge™ 5e Drive
25.7 Clean the Meter Drive and Drive Coupler
25.8 Replace Meter Handle
25.9 Install a New Vacuum Meter Seal
25.10 Change the Vacuum Seed Meter Brush
25.11 Adjust the Baffle in the Vacuum Seed Meter
25.12 Install the Knockout Wheel Assembly
25.13 Inspect the Seed Disk Cell
25.14 Install Seed Disk
25.15 Adjust Seed Meter Hub
25.16 Calibrate the Double Eliminator
25.17 Operate Double Eliminator
25.18 Install The Hopper Extension (Mini-Hopper Only)
25.19 Inspect and Adjust the Furrow Opener Disks
25.20 Replace the Furrow Opener Disks
25.21 Adjust the Depth Gauge Wheels
25.22 Inspect and Service the Seed Meter
26 Servicing and Adjusting—Liquid Fertilizer, Piston Pump
26.1 Safety Before Service
26.2 Piston Pump Fertilizer Service Intervals
26.3 Install Service Locks—DB Series
26.4 Clean Liquid Fertilizer Tank
26.5 Clean the Liquid Fertilizer Tank Lid Fitting and Drip Line Hose
26.6 Fertilizer Distribution Tube
26.7 Clean Strainer Screen
27 Servicing and Adjusting—Liquid Fertilizer, ExactRate™
27.1 Safety Before Service
27.2 ExactRate™ Service Intervals
27.3 Install Service Locks—DB Series
27.4 Remove Valve Body
27.5 Install Valve Body
27.6 Repair Valve Body Components
27.7 Assemble Valve Body Components
27.8 Repair Valve Body Solenoid
27.9 Assemble Valve Body Solenoid
27.10 Repair the Half Clamp
27.11 Clean Liquid Fertilizer Tank
27.12 Clean the Liquid Fertilizer Tank Lid Fitting and Drip Line Hose
27.13 Fertilizer Distribution Tube
27.14 Clean Strainer Screen
27.15 Chamber Fluid Maintenance
28 Troubleshooting
28.1 Electric Drive System
28.2 Row Units
28.3 ExactEmerge™ Seed Meter
28.4 MaxEmerge™ 5e Seed Meter
28.5 CCS™ Blower Assembly
28.6 CCS™ Product Delivery
28.7 Liquid Fertilizer System
28.8 Liquid Fertilizer—Piston Pump System
28.9 ExactRate™ Liquid Fertilizer System
29 Storage
29.1 Removing from Storage
29.2 Store the Planter
29.3 Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures with John Blue™ Pumps
29.4 Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures with ExactRate™ Pumps
29.5 Liquid Fertilizer Sensor (If Equipped)
30 Specifications
30.1 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
30.2 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
30.3 Specifications
30.4 Liquid Fertilizer Specifications
30.5 Record Serial Number
30.6 Keep Proof of Ownership
30.7 Keep Machines Secure
31 Index
32 John Deere Service Literature
32.1 Technical Information
33 John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
33.1 John Deere Is At Your Service