Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 A Message to Our Customers
1.3 Identification View
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Understand Signal Words
2.3 Follow Safety Instructions
2.4 Live With Safety
2.5 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.6 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
2.7 Remote Controls
2.8 Keep Riders Off Machine
2.9 Hydraulic Hose Replacement
2.10 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.11 Service Tires Safely
2.12 Use Proper Lifting Equipment
2.13 Park Machine Safely
2.14 Prepare for Emergencies
2.15 Wear Protective Clothing
2.16 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.17 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.18 Use a Safety Chain
2.19 Follow Tire Recommendations
2.20 Service Tires Safely
2.21 Tow Loads Safely
2.22 Observe Maximum Transport Speed
2.23 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.24 Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
2.25 Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
2.26 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
2.27 Store Implement Safely
2.28 Replace Safety Signs
2.29 Stay Clear of Air System
2.30 Support Raised Equipment
2.31 Service Safely
2.32 Safety Features
3 Safety Signs
3.1 Transport Guidelines
3.2 Falling Wing
3.3 Electrical Line Contact
3.4 Falling Wing
3.5 Sudden Crushing Movement
3.6 Chemical Inhalation
3.7 Falling from Height
3.8 Hydraulic Injection
3.9 Hydraulic Injection
3.10 Hydraulic Injection
3.11 Falling Wing
3.12 Transport Guidelines
3.13 Exploding Components
3.14 Component Entanglement
3.15 Falling Frame
3.16 Avoid Runover
4 Information Decals
4.1 Information Decals
5 Preparing the Tractor
5.1 Use the Tractor, Seeding Tool, and Monitor Operator’s Manuals
5.2 Tractor Requirements
5.3 Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements
5.4 Check the Tractor Hydraulic System
5.5 Recommended Tractor Settings
6 Preparing the Machine
6.1 Before Use
6.2 Initial Use of CCS? System
6.3 Determine Tractor Drawbar and Implement Hitch Compatibility
6.4 Install Frame Suitcase Weights on Wings
6.5 Seed Opener Components and Adjustments
6.6 Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
6.7 Adjust Depth Gauge Wheel and Seeding Depth
6.8 Adjust Press and Closing Wheel Downforce
6.9 Position Seed Closing Wheel
6.10 Adjust Seed Boots
6.11 Check Opener Adjustments
6.12 Convert from Narrow to Wide Row Spacing
6.13 Convert from Wide to Narrow Row Spacing
7 Attaching and Detaching
7.1 Use the Tractor, Seeding Tool, and Monitor Operator’s Manuals
7.2 Attach Safety Chains
7.3 Blower Motor Hydraulic Requirements
7.4 Power Beyond Couplers
7.5 Hydraulic Connections Recommendations
7.6 Attach Machine to Tractor
7.7 Using Opener Lock-Up Valves
7.8 Check Rockshaft Operation
7.9 Check Hydraulic Control Functions
7.10 Monitor and Light Harness
7.11 Detach Machine from Tractor
8 Tractor Power Generation
8.1 Tractor Power Generation
8.2 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 7R John Deere Tractors
8.3 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 8R and 9R John Deere Tractors
8.4 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on 9RT and 9x30T John Deere Tractors
8.5 Install the Tractor Power Generation System on Other Tractors
8.6 Remove the Tractor Power Generation System
9 Transporting
9.1 Transport Safely
9.2 Attach Safety Chains
9.3 Warning Light Configuration (Style A)
9.4 Light Enhancement Module
9.5 Keep Riders Off Machine
9.6 Position Tractor Drawbar for Transport
9.7 Lock Rockshaft for Transport
9.8 Position Hitch Jack for Transport
10 Initial System Configuration
10.1 Prepare to Seed
10.2 Software Manager
10.3 Update Display Software
11 System Overview and Configuration
11.1 SeedStar? Overview
11.2 Run Page Overview
11.3 How to Create Run Pages
11.4 How to Add Run Pages
11.5 How to Add Shortcut Keys
11.6 SeedStar? Application Page Overview
11.7 Fast Start Overview
11.8 Frame Setup?Implement Profile
11.9 Advanced Settings
11.10 Downforce
11.11 Basic Target Rate Setup
11.12 Frame Height Sensor?Settings
11.13 Electric Power Generation (EPG) Overview
11.14 Section Control Overview
12 SeedStar? Display Application
12.1 Access SeedStar? CCS Disk Drill
12.2 SeedStar? Main Page
12.3 Target Rate
12.4 Target Rates | Seed Type
12.5 Section Status
12.6 Setup
12.7 Setup | Seed
12.8 Setup | Rank Selection
12.9 Setup | Meter Displacement Value (MDV) Machine Section
12.10 Setup | Alarms
12.11 Setup | Alarms | Tank Alarm Trigger
12.12 Setup | Alarms | Tank Threshold
12.13 Setup | Alarms | Blockage Alarm Setup
12.14 Blockage Warning Sensitivity
12.15 Alarm Behaviors
12.16 Advanced Settings | Blockage Alarm
12.17 Utilities
12.18 Electric Power Generation (EPG)
12.19 Disk Drill, Calibrations, Diagnostics, and Procedures
12.20 Calibrations | Height Sensor
12.21 Calibrations | Height Sensor Procedure
12.22 Calibrations | Meter Calibration
12.23 Calibrations | Meter Calibration Procedure
12.24 Procedure | Meter Verification
12.25 Procedures | Meter Verification Procedure
12.26 Calibrations | ActiveCal
12.27 Calibrations | ActiveCal | Status Indicator
12.28 Calibrations | Tank Scale
12.29 Calibrations | Tank Scale Procedure
12.30 Diagnostics | Height Sensor
12.31 Diagnostics | Blockage
12.32 Diagnostics | Meters
12.33 Diagnostics | Downforce Control
12.34 Diagnostics | Power Beyond Control
12.35 Diagnostics | EPG
12.36 Diagnostics | Machine Speeds
12.37 Diagnostics | System Voltages
12.38 Diagnostics | Tank Scale
12.39 Diagnostics | Bin Level Switch
12.40 Information and Settings | SeedStar? CCS Disk Drill
12.41 Information and Settings | Fast Start
12.42 Information and Settings | Speed
12.43 Information and Settings | Seed Motor
12.44 Advanced Settings | Edit SCV Settings
12.45 Advanced Settings | Edit SCV Assignments
12.46 Advanced Settings | About
12.47 Information and Settings | Common Threshold
12.48 Information and Settings | Separate Thresholds
12.49 SeedStar? Disk Drill-Overview
12.50 Work Point
12.51 Implement Profile
12.52 Dimensions
12.53 Dimensions | Lateral Offset
12.54 Dimensions | Center of Rotation
12.55 Mechanical Delay
13 Mobile Device?SeedPlus?
13.1 Use Electronic Display Properly
13.2 Avoid Exposure to High Radio Frequency Fields
13.3 Wireless Data Server Regulatory and Compliance Information
13.4 Theory of Operation
13.5 John Deere Operations Center
13.6 Wireless Data Server?Main Softkey
13.7 Wireless Data Server?Setup Softkey
13.8 Wireless Data Server?Diagnostics Softkey
13.9 Mobile Device
13.10 Wireless Data Server
13.11 Wireless Data Server Coaxial Cable and Antenna
13.12 Download SeedPlus?
13.13 Set Up SeedPlus?
13.14 Configure Wireless Data Server
13.15 Connect Mobile Device to Wireless Data Server
13.16 Update the Software
13.17 Navigate to Wireless Data Server Page
13.18 Update Wireless Data Server
13.19 Update SeedPlus? Application
13.20 Use SeedPlus?
13.21 Reset Wireless Password
13.22 Wireless Data Server Diagnostics
13.23 Additional Support Material
13.24 Troubleshooting?Mobile Device
13.25 Preseason Checklist
13.26 Post-Season Checklist
13.27 Daily Checklist
14 Operating the Machine?General
14.1 Pre-Operational Checklist
14.2 Operational Checklist
14.3 Follow Safe Operating Procedures
15 Operating the Machine?Disk Drill
15.1 Principles of the Active Downforce System
15.2 Electro/Hydraulic SCV Controls for Active Downforce
15.3 Adjust Opener Downforce?30 Series or Newer John Deere Tractors
15.4 Adjust Opener Downforce?Older John Deere Tractors and Non-John Deere Tractors
15.5 Prepare for Field Operation
15.6 Operation in Wet Conditions
16 Operating the Machine?Meters
16.1 Position the Metering Gates
16.2 Determine Manifold Pressure
16.3 Select Meter Rollers
16.4 Meter Settings
16.5 Meter Calibration, Manual
16.6 Meter Verification
16.7 Meter Cleanout Procedure
16.8 Remove Venturi Blockage
17 Operating the Machine?Tanks and Platform
17.1 Operate Tank Lid
17.2 Tank-Low Sensor
17.3 Use Auxiliary Hydraulics
17.4 Fill Tank
17.5 Use the Work Lights
17.6 Tank Cleanout
18 Meter Lubrication
18.1 Use of Talc Lubricant
18.2 Use of Wax-Based Lubricant
19 Machine Lubrication and Maintenance
19.1 Lubricate and Maintain the Machine Safely
19.2 Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
19.3 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
19.4 Molybdenum Grease as Noted
19.5 Gear Case Oil
19.6 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
19.7 Lubrication Symbols
19.8 Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
19.9 Hydraulic Hose Replacement
19.10 Lubrication Intervals
19.11 Lubricate Seed Opener
19.12 Clean the Air Plenum
19.13 Check Wheel Bearings
19.14 Change the Hydraulic Filter
19.15 Tractor Power Generator
20 Troubleshooting
20.1 Troubleshooting Air Tool
20.2 Opener Downforce System
20.3 Troubleshooting Blower Assembly
20.4 Troubleshooting Air System
20.5 Troubleshooting Product Metering System
21 Servicing
21.1 Detailed Service Information?Use TM152719
21.2 Practice Safe Maintenance
21.3 Inspect Lift Circuit Hoses
21.4 Using Safe Service Procedures
21.5 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
21.6 Prevent Machine Runaway
21.7 Replacing Ground Engaging Tools
21.8 Relieve the Hydraulic Pressure
21.9 Lock-Up Rockshafts and Openers
21.10 Service Tires Safely
21.11 Welding Near Electronic Control Units
21.12 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
21.13 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
21.14 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
21.15 Face-Seal-Fitting Assembly and Installation?All Pressure Applications
21.16 Metric Face-Seal-Fitting Torque Chart?Standard Pressure Applications
21.17 Metric Face-Seal-Fitting Torque Chart?High-Pressure Applications
21.18 SAE Face-Seal-Fitting Torque Chart?Standard Pressure Applications
21.19 SAE Face-Seal-Fitting Torque Chart?High-Pressure Applications
21.20 Service Recommendations For Flare-Type Tube Fittings
21.21 Check Wheel Bolts
21.22 Check Wheel Bearings
21.23 Check Tire Pressure and Position
21.24 Prevent Hydraulic System Contamination
21.25 Remove Hydraulic Cylinders
21.26 Bleed and Attach Wing Fold Cylinders
21.27 Hydraulic Hose Replacement
21.28 Repair Closing Wheel Assembly
21.29 Repair Press Wheel Assembly
21.30 Repair Steel Depth Gauge Wheel Assembly
21.31 Repair Smooth-Sided Depth Gauge Wheel Assembly
21.32 Repair Spoked Depth Gauge Wheel Assembly
21.33 Check Depth Gauge Wheel Clearance?All Depth Gauge Wheels
21.34 Replace Disk and Hub Assembly
21.35 Inspect Boots and Disk
21.36 Replace Seed Boots and Deflectors
21.37 Replace Opener Arm Pivot Bushings
21.38 Remove and Install Meter Wheel Assembly
21.39 Remove and Install Meter Wheels
21.40 Replace Feed Gates
21.41 Replace Feed Cups
21.42 Clean Blower Intake Screen
21.43 Replace the Venturi
21.44 Replace Tank Level Sensor
21.45 Adjust Wing Fold Operation
21.46 Replace Caster Wear Pad
21.47 Electric Drive Fuse Box Location
21.48 Blockage Fuse Box Location
21.49 Tank Fuse Box Location
22 Storing
22.1 Prepare for Storage
22.2 Remove from Storage
23 Specifications
23.1 Single-Rank Specifications
23.2 Dual-Rank Specifications
23.3 Opener Specifications
23.4 Width, Height, and Weight?Single-Rank Machine
23.5 Width, Height, and Weight?Dual-Rank Machine
23.6 Tractor Hydraulic System Requirements
23.7 Record Serial Number
23.8 Keep Proof of Ownership
23.9 Keep Machines Secure
24 John Deere Service Literature
24.1 Technical Information
25 John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
25.1 John Deere Is At Your Service
