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 Passenger Seat
2.30 Vibration
2.31 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
2.32 Use Seat Belt Properly
2.33 Use Caution On Hillsides
2.34 Transport and Operate Safely
2.35 Transporting Machine Using Trailer
2.36 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.37 Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires
2.38 Prepare for Emergencies
2.39 In Case of Fire
2.40 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.41 Avoid Exposure To Chemicals
2.42 Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Chemicals, Including Pesticides
2.43 Non-Permissible Use
2.44 Emergency Exit
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Replace Safety Signs
3.2 Chemical Exposure Decal
3.3 Agricultural Chemicals Decal
3.4 Tank Decal
3.5 Hydraulic Oil Under Pressure Decal
3.6 Attachment Decal
4 MD4 Display
4.1 Determine Machine Specific Information
4.2 Attachment – Nitrogen Tool Bar (NTB)
5 Operate the NTB
5.1 Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
5.2 Avoid Exposure To Chemicals
5.3 Before Field Operation
5.4 Field Operation
5.5 Float Operation
5.6 Attachment Headlights
6 9.1 and 12.2 m (30 and 40 ft) NTB
6.1 NTB Unfold/Fold
6.2 Gauge Wheel Adjustment
6.3 Coulter Adjustment
6.4 Lift Arm Pin Adjustment
7 Quick-Tach
7.1 Connecting/Disconnecting the NTB Attachment
8 Lubrication and Maintenance
8.1 Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Chemicals, Including Pesticides
8.2 Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
8.3 Dispose of Waste Properly
8.4 Service Intervals
8.5 Check Hydraulic Oil Level—Daily
8.6 Lubricate Fold Points—Weekly
8.7 Lubricate Lift Arm/Lift Cylinder Pin Grease Points—As Required
8.8 Inspect Hydraulic Hoses—As Required
8.9 Inspect NTB Structure—200 Hours
8.10 Clean NTB and Coat Exposed Surfaces—Annually
9 Lubricant Specifications
9.1 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
10 Storage
10.1 Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
10.2 Avoid Exposure To Chemicals
10.3 Clean Vehicle of Hazardous Chemicals, Including Pesticides
10.4 Recommended Cleaners And Coatings
10.5 Prepare NTB for Storage
10.6 Remove NTB from Storage
11 Transporting
11.1 Transporting Machine with an Attachment
12 Specifications
12.1 Specifications
12.2 Dimensions
12.3 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
12.4 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
12.5 Face Seal Fittings Assembly and Installation—All Pressure Applications
12.6 Metric Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressures
12.7 Metric Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—High-Pressure Applications
12.8 SAE Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressures
12.9 SAE Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—High Pressure Applications
12.10 Four Bolt Flange Fittings Assembly and Installation—All Pressure Applications
12.11 SAE Four Bolt Flange Cap Screw Torque Values—Standard Pressure Applications
12.12 SAE Four Bolt Flange Cap Screw Torque Values—High Pressure Applications
12.13 External Hexagon Port Plug Torque Chart
12.14 Eurasian Economic Union
12.15 Identification
12.16 Product Warranty
13 John Deere Service Literature Available
13.1 Technical Information
14 John Deere Service Keeps You On The Job
14.1 John Deere Parts
14.2 The Right Tools
14.3 Well-Trained Technicians
14.4 Prompt Service
15 Index