John Deere DB60T 72-Row 20 Inch Twin Row Planter Operator Manual OMA120693

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 Live With Safety
2.6 Park Machine Safely
2.7 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.8 Operator Ability
2.9 Operate the Machine Safely
2.10 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.11 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
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 Use
3.10 Chemical Inhalation
3.11 Do Not Ride
3.12 Falling Frame
3.13 Exploding Components
3.14 Eye Impact
3.15 Pressurized Gas
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 Check the Tractor Hydraulic System
5.4 Tractor Requirements
5.5 Recommended Tractor Settings
5.6 Calculate the Minimum Tractor Weight for Safe Transport
5.7 Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements
6 Preparing the Planter
6.1 Initial Use of CCS™ System
6.2 Before Use
6.3 Determine the Tractor Drawbar—Planter Hitch Ring Compatibility
6.4 Check the Tire Pressure
6.5 Tighten the Wheel Bolts
6.6 Adjust the Marker Length
6.7 Adjust Marker Disk
6.8 Adjust the Marker Cable
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 Use a Safety Chain
7.7 Attach the Warning Light Harness
7.8 Warning Lights and Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem—(Style A)
7.9 Connect the SeedStar™ Monitor Harness
7.10 Connect the Frame Control Harness
7.11 Recommendations for Hydraulic Connections
8 Detaching the Planter
8.1 Detach the Machine
9 Vacuum Meter Setup
9.1 Vacuum Meter Operating Characteristics
9.2 Seed Meter Settings
9.3 Access and Cleanout the Seed Meter for Twin Rows
9.4 Install the Vacuum Gauge Hose for Twin Row
9.5 Change the Vacuum Seed Meter Brush
9.6 Adjust the Baffle in the Vacuum Seed Meter
9.7 Seed Knockout Wheel Operation
9.8 Install the Knockout Wheel Assembly
9.9 Inspect the Seed Disk Cell
9.10 Install Seed Disk
9.11 Adjust Meter Hub
9.12 Calibrate MaxEmerge™ 5 Double Eliminator
9.13 Operate Double Eliminator
9.14 Seed Disk Selection Guidelines
9.15 Select The Correct Field Corn Seed Disk For Optimum Performance
9.16 Seed Disk Recommendations for Crops Other Than Field Corn
9.17 Use of Talc Lubricant
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 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 the Edible-Bean (Flat Type) Disk
10.7 Vacuum Level for Peanuts
10.8 Vacuum Level for Sugar Beet
11 Operating the Planter
11.1 General
11.2 VacuMeter™ Hydraulic System Operation
11.3 Level the Hitch
11.4 Unfold and Fold the Planter
11.5 Adjust the Planting Depth
11.6 Set the Closing Wheel Downforce
11.7 Center the Closing Wheels
11.8 Adjust the Closing Wheel Spacing
11.9 Disengage the Meter Drive
11.10 Engage the Meter Drive
11.11 Remove Seed Meter Assembly from Row Unit
11.12 Install Seed Meter Assembly on Row Unit
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 Level the CCS™ Tanks
12.6 Fill the Row Unit Hoppers
12.7 Operate the CCS™ System with Heavily Treated Seed or Very Large Seed Corn
12.8 Operate the Mini-Hopper Lids
12.9 Fill a CCS™ Tank
12.10 Set the CCS™ Tank Pressure
12.11 Operate the CCS™ System When Planting Sorghum and Sugar Beets
12.12 Operate the CCS™ System When Planting Standard Seed Sizes
12.13 Plant Seed Plots with the CCS™ System
12.14 Partially Clean Out the CCS Tanks
12.15 Clean Out the CCS™ Tanks
12.16 Clean Out the CCS™ Delivery Hoses and the Seed Meter
12.17 Bridged and Blocked CCS™ System
13 Checking the Seed Population
13.1 Check the Seed Population
14 General Attachments
14.1 General
14.2 SeedStar™ Integrated Pneumatic Down Force System
14.3 SeedStar™ Variable Rate Drive System
14.4 RowCommand Attachment
14.5 Walking Gauge Wheels
14.6 Seed Tubes
14.7 Pneumatic Down Force
15 Lubricating the Seed Meter
15.1 Use of Talc Lubricant
15.2 Use of Wax-Based Lubricant
16 Lubricating the Planter
16.1 Lubricate and Maintain the Machine Safely
16.2 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
16.3 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
16.4 Lubrication Symbols
16.5 Alternative Lubricants
16.6 Lubrication Intervals
16.7 Roller Chain Lubrication
17 Servicing and Adjusting
17.1 Safety Before Service
17.2 Service Intervals
17.3 Use Safe Service Procedures
17.4 Service Pressurized Systems Safely
17.5 Practice Safe Maintenance
17.6 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
17.7 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
17.8 Tighten the Drive Chains
17.9 Service Tires Safely
17.10 Tighten the Wheel Bolts
17.11 Remove and Install the Wheel Speed Sensor (DB Only)
17.12 Adjust the Main Frame Height
17.13 Adjust the Wing Frame Height
17.14 Adjust the Marker Length
17.15 Adjust Marker Disk
17.16 Adjust the Marker Cable
17.17 Marker Float Range
17.18 Replace the Marker Breakaway Bolt
17.19 Clean the CCS™ Tank Level Sensors
17.20 Zero the CCS™ Blower Pressure Gauge
17.21 Zero the Vacuum Sensor
17.22 Clean the Row Unit Hopper Screen
17.23 Install and Remove the Seed Tube
17.24 Clean the Seed Tube Sensor
17.25 Clean the Vacuum System
17.26 Install New Vacuum Seal
17.27 Replacing Meter Shear Handle
17.28 Replace the Furrow Opener Disks and the Seed Tube Guard
17.29 Inspect and Adjust the Furrow Opener Disks
17.30 Adjust the Gauge Wheels
17.31 Calibrate MaxEmerge™ 5 Double Eliminator
17.32 Set the Row Unit Switch
17.33 Bridged and Blocked CCS™ System
17.34 Inspect and Replace the Vacuum Motor
17.35 CCS Blower Gauge Filter
17.36 Remove Seed Meter Assembly from Twin Row
17.37 Install Seed Meter Assembly on Twin Row
17.38 Inspect and Service the Vacuum Meter
17.39 Inspect the Pneumatic System Air Tank
17.40 Drain Air Storage Tank
17.41 Clean or Replace the Pneumatic-Compressor Air Filter
17.42 Check the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
17.43 Fill or Change the Hydraulic Air-Compressor Oil
17.44 Change the Variable Rate Drive Hydraulic Filter
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Drives
18.2 Row Units
18.3 Vacuum Seed Meter
18.4 CCS™ Blower Assembly
18.5 CCS™ Product Delivery
19 Storage
19.1 Remove from Storage
19.2 Store the Machine
19.3 Pneumatic Down Force Storage Procedures
20 Specifications
20.1 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
20.2 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
20.3 Specifications
20.4 Record Serial Number
20.5 Keep Proof of Ownership
20.6 Keep Machines Secure
21 John Deere Service Literature
21.1 Technical Information
22 John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
22.1 John Deere Is At Your Service