John Deere DB Series Planters with MaxEmerge 5 Operator Manual OMA133387

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Trademarks
1.2 Foreword
1.3 A Message to Our Customers
1.4 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 Verify Orifice in Load Sense for Power Beyond on 9030, and 9R Series Tractors
5.7 Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements
5.8 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 the Marker Length
6.13 Adjust the Marker Rod
6.14 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 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 Wheat
10.7 Vacuum Level for Cotton Using a ProMax Disk
10.8 Vacuum Level for Common Edible Beans and Peas Using a ProMax 50 Disk
10.9 Vacuum Level for Peanuts
10.10 Vacuum Level for Sugar Beet
11 Operating the Planter
11.1 General
11.2 Hydraulic Motor Operation
11.3 Frame Weight Distribution (FWD)
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 the 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 Set the CCS™ Tank Pressure
12.10 Operate the CCS™ System with Heavily Treated Seed or Very Large Seed Corn
12.11 Operate the CCS™ System When Planting Small Seed
12.12 Operate the CCS™ System When Planting Standard Seed Sizes
12.13 Plant Seed Plots with the CCS™ System
12.14 Partially Cleaning Out a CCS™ Tank
12.15 Clean Out the CCS™ Tanks
12.16 Clean Out the CCS™ Delivery Hoses and the Seed Meter (Planters with Frame Control Box)
12.17 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—20 in. Rows
15.4 Insecticide Rate Chart—Sand Granules—56 cm Rows
15.5 Insecticide Rate Chart—Sand Granules—30 in. to 38 in. Rows
15.6 Insecticide Rate Chart—Sand Granules—76 cm to 97 cm Rows
15.7 Insecticide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—20 in. Rows
15.8 Insecticide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—56 cm Rows
15.9 Insecticide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—30 in. to 38 in. Rows
15.10 Insecticide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—76 cm to 97 cm Rows
15.11 Herbicide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—20 in. Rows
15.12 Herbicide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—56 cm Rows
15.13 Herbicide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—30 in. to 38 in. Rows
15.14 Herbicide Rate Chart—Clay Granules—76 cm to 97 cm Rows
15.15 Calibrate the Granular Chemical Meter
15.16 Idler Options
15.17 Insecticide Seed-Furrow Placement Bracket
15.18 Insecticide Band Spreader (Front Mounted)
15.19 Insecticide Band Spreader (Rear Mounted)
15.20 Herbicide Diffuser
15.21 Windshield
15.22 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 Yetter Twister™ Closing Wheels
16.11 Unit-Mounted Coulter
16.12 Unit Mounted Row Cleaners (Manual Adjust)
16.13 Ballast Attachment
16.14 Row Cleaner for Unit Mounted Coulter
17 Liquid Fertilizer System
17.1 Liquid Fertilizer without John Deere™ Openers
17.2 Fertilizer Distribution
17.3 Prime and Start the Pump
17.4 Adjust the Pump to the 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—ExactRate™ Fertilizer Transfer System
18.1 Front Fill and Fertilizer Tank Overview
18.2 Rear Fill and Fertilizer Tank Overview
18.3 Tank Clean Out or Pump Hose Overview
18.4 Valve Position Guide
18.5 Connect or Disconnect the Implement or Fill Hose
18.6 Fill Liquid Fertilizer Tanks from Tractor
18.7 Fill Liquid Fertilizer Tanks from Rear of Implement
18.8 Drain ExactRate™ Fertilizer Transfer System
18.9 Rinse ExactRate™ Fertilizer Transfer System
18.10 Ready System to Apply Fertilizer
19 Liquid Fertilizer Rate Charts
19.1 DB60 24-Row 76cm (30 in) Rate Chart
19.2 DB60 47-Row 38 cm (15 in) Rate Chart
20 Lubricating the Seed Meter
20.1 Use of Talc Lubricant
20.2 Use of Wax-Based Lubricant
20.3 Use of Powdered Graphite Lubricant
21 Lubricating the Planter
21.1 Lubricate and Maintain the Machine Safely
21.2 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
21.3 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
21.4 Lubrication Symbols
21.5 Alternative Lubricants
21.6 Lubrication Intervals
21.7 Roller Chain and Pesticide Sprocket Lubrication
22 Servicing and Adjusting
22.1 Planter Inspection
22.2 Safety Before Service
22.3 Service Intervals
22.4 Use Safe Service Procedures
22.5 Service Pressurized Systems Safely
22.6 Practice Safe Maintenance
22.7 Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
22.8 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
22.9 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
22.10 Service Tires Safely
22.11 Tighten the Drive Chains
22.12 Remove and Install the Wheel Speed Sensor (DB Only)
22.13 Tighten the Wheel Bolts
22.14 Clean the CCS™ Tank Level Sensors
22.15 Zero the CCS™ Blower Pressure Gauge
22.16 Clean the Row Unit Hopper Screen
22.17 Install and Remove the Seed Tube
22.18 Clean the Seed Tube Sensor
22.19 Inspect the Vacuum Sensor Vent
22.20 Clean the Vacuum System
22.21 Vacuum Gauge Filter
22.22 Inspect Row Command™ Drive Chains and Sprockets
22.23 Adjusting Seed Chain Drive Mechanism
22.24 Adjusting Seed Cable Drive Mechanism
22.25 Aligning Chemical Meter Drive
22.26 High-Residue Chain Idler
22.27 Install a New Vacuum Meter Seal
22.28 Replace the Furrow Opener Disks and the Seed Tube Guard
22.29 Inspect and Adjust the Furrow Opener Disks
22.30 Adjust the Twister Closing Wheels for Wear
22.31 Adjust the Depth Gauge Wheels
22.32 Bleeding Frame Weight Distribution Cylinders
22.33 Adjust Marker Disk
22.34 Adjust the Marker Length
22.35 Adjust the Marker Rod
22.36 Marker Float Range
22.37 Replace the Marker Breakaway Bolt
22.38 Set the Row Unit Switch
22.39 Fertilizer Distribution Tube
22.40 Clean Carrier Tank Strainer
22.41 Calibrating Insecticide/Herbicide Meter
22.42 Bridged and Blocked CCS™ System
22.43 Clean the Meter Drive
22.44 Coulter Maintenance
22.45 Chemical Meter Maintenance
22.46 Inspect and Replace the Vacuum Motor
22.47 Clean Insecticide and Herbicide Hoppers
22.48 106 L (3.0 bu.) Hopper Latch
22.49 CCS™ Blower Gauge Filter
22.50 Inspect and Service the Seed Meter
22.51 Change the Vacuum Seed Meter Brush
22.52 Clean or Replace Pneumatic-Compressor Air Filter
22.53 Check the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
22.54 Fill or Change the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
22.55 Change the Variable Rate Drive Hydraulic Filter
22.56 Relay and Fuse Location for Compressor Power Harness
23 Troubleshooting
23.1 Drives
23.2 Row Units
23.3 Mini-Hopper Vacuum Meter
23.4 1.6, 2, and 3 Bushel Hopper Vacuum Meter
23.5 CCS™ Blower Assembly
23.6 CCS™ Product Delivery
23.7 Liquid Fertilizer System
23.8 Liquid Fertilizer—Piston Pump System
24 Storage
24.1 Remove from Storage
24.2 Store the Planter
24.3 Pneumatic Downforce Storage Procedures
24.4 Liquid Fertilizer Sensor (If Equipped)
24.5 Liquid Fertilizer System Storage Procedures with John Blue™ Pumps
25 Specifications
25.1 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
25.2 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
25.3 Specifications
25.4 Liquid Fertilizer Specifications—Ground-Driven Pump
25.5 Record Serial Number
25.6 Keep Proof of Ownership
25.7 Keep Machines Secure
26 Index
27 John Deere Service Literature
27.1 Technical Information
28 John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
28.1 John Deere Is At Your Service