Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Understand Signal Words
2.3 Follow Safety Instructions
2.4 French and Spanish Safety Signs and Operator’s Manual
2.5 Wear Protective Clothing
2.6 Protect Against Noise
2.7 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.8 Avoid Backover Accidents
2.9 Park Machine Safely
2.10 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.11 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.12 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.13 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
2.14 Handle Chemical Products Safely
2.15 Use Proper Tools
2.16 Work In Ventilated Area
2.17 Handling Batteries Safely
2.18 Remove Accumulated Crop Debris
2.19 Using Compressed Air For Cleaning
2.20 Maintain a Safe Area Around the Machine
2.21 Operator Ability
2.22 Observe Road Traffic Regulations
2.23 Check Machine Safety
2.24 Working Area
2.25 Before Operating
2.26 Operate Safely
2.27 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.28 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.29 Instructional Seat
2.30 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
2.31 Use Seat Belt Properly
2.32 Use Caution On Hillsides
2.33 Transport and Operate Safely
2.34 Transporting Machine Using Trailer
2.35 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.36 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
2.37 Prepare for Emergencies
2.38 In Case of Fire
2.39 Emergency Exit
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Replace Safety Signs
3.2 Hydraulic Oil Under Pressure Decal
3.3 Cutter Blade Decal
3.4 Quad Puller Decal
3.5 Attachment Decal
4 MD4 Display
4.1 Determine Machine Specific Information
4.2 Attachment – Detasseler Tool Bar (DTB)
5 Operate the DTB
5.1 Operator Presence Switch (OPS)
5.2 Before Field Operation
5.3 Field Operation
5.4 Attachment Headlights
6 6 Row, 8-10 Row, 12-18 Row DTB
6.1 Detasseling System Components
6.2 DTB Unfold/Fold
6.3 Stagger Detasseling Heads
7 Quick-Tach
7.1 Connecting/Disconnecting the DTB Attachment
8 Lubrication and Maintenance
8.1 Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
8.2 Dispose of Waste Properly
8.3 Service Intervals
8.4 Check Hydraulic Oil Level?Daily
8.5 Check Quad Puller Tire Pressure?Daily
8.6 Check/Tighten Cutter Blade Retaining Bolts?Daily
8.7 Lubricate Quad Puller Head Grease Points?Daily
8.8 Lubricate Outrigger Fold Grease Points?50 Hours
8.9 Lubricate Lift Arm Grease Points?50 Hours
8.10 Inspect Hydraulic Hoses?As Required
8.11 Inspect DTB Structure?200 Hours
8.12 Clean DTB and Coat Exposed Surfaces?Annually
9 Lubricant Specifications
9.1 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
10 Troubleshooting
10.1 Detasseling System
11 Storage
11.1 Recommended Cleaners And Coatings
11.2 Prepare DTB for Storage
11.3 Remove DTB from Storage
12 Transporting
12.1 Transporting Machine with an Attachment
13 Specifications
13.1 Specifications
13.2 Dimensions
13.3 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
13.4 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
13.5 Face Seal Fittings Assembly and Installation?All Pressure Applications
13.6 Metric Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart?Standard Pressures
13.7 Metric Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart?High-Pressure Applications
13.8 SAE Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart?Standard Pressures
13.9 SAE Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart?High Pressure Applications
13.10 Four Bolt Flange Fittings Assembly and Installation?All Pressure Applications
13.11 SAE Four Bolt Flange Cap Screw Torque Values?Standard Pressure Applications
13.12 SAE Four Bolt Flange Cap Screw Torque Values?High Pressure Applications
13.13 External Hexagon Port Plug Torque Chart
13.14 Identification
13.15 Product Warranty
14 John Deere Service Literature Available
14.1 Technical Information
15 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
15.1 John Deere Is At Your Service
16 Index
