John Deere 455 Grain Drill Operator Manual OMKK52876

Description

• Model List:
  • 455 Grain Drill

• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Foreword
• 1.2. A Message to Our Customers
• 1.3. Grain Drill
• 1.4. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.5. Understand Signal Words
• 1.6. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.7. Replace Safety Signs
• 1.8. Hydraulic Hose Replacement
• 1.9. Prevent Machine Runaway
• 1.10. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.11. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.12. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.13. Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
• 1.14. Use Safety Lights and Devices
• 1.15. Use a Safety Chain
• 1.16. Avoid Tipovers
• 1.17. Follow Tire Recommendations
• 1.18. Operator Ability
• 1.19. Operate Safely
• 1.20. Transport Safely
• 1.21. Tow Loads Safely
• 1.22. Observe Maximum Transport Speed
• 1.23. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
• 1.24. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
• 1.25. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.26. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.27. Store Attachments Safely
• 1.28. Decommissioning Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
• 1.29. Safety FeaturesTwoUnit Drill
• 1.30. Safety FeaturesThreeUnit Drill
• 2. Safety Signs
• 2.1. Sudden Hitch Movement
• 2.2. Transport Guidelines
• 2.3. Hydraulic Injection
• 2.4. Tow Safely
• 2.5. Falling from Height
• 2.6. Sudden Crushing Movement
• 2.7. Sudden Crushing Movement
• 2.8. Avoid Runover
• 2.9. Sudden Crushing Movement
• 2.10. Chemical Contact
• 2.11. Falling from Height
• 3. Information Decals
• 3.1. Information Decals
• 4. Preparing the Tractor
• 4.1. Use the Tractor Operators Manual
• 4.2. Adjust Metering ValvesTractors with Mechanical SCV
• 4.3. Adjust Metering ValvesTractors with Electro/Hydraulic SCV Controls
• 4.4. Check Seed MonitorIf Equipped
• 4.5. ImplementTractor Compatibility
• 4.6. Prepare the Hitch
• 4.7. Install Regular Drawbar Support (5560 Series Tractors)
• 4.8. Install WideSwing Drawbar Support (5560 Series Tractors)
• 4.9. Attach Drawbar Support on 7000 Series Tractors
• 4.10. Safety Chain
• 4.11. Lever Lock ClipTractors with Mechanical SCV Controls
• 4.12. Install Lever Lock ClipTractors with Mechanical SCV Controls
• 5. Preparing the Machine
• 5.1. Check Tire Pressure
• 5.2. Calibrate Drill
• 5.3. Tighten Wheel Bolts
• 5.4. Lubricate Grain Drill
• 6. Attaching and Detaching
• 6.1. Attach Implement to the Tractor
• 6.2. Detach the Implement from the Tractor
• 6.2.1. Detaching from a Folded Implement
• 6.2.2. Detaching from an Unfolded Implement
• 7. Transporting
• 7.1. Transporting
• 7.2. Warning Light Configuration (Style A)
• 7.3. Light Enhancement Module
• 8. Operating the Machine
• 8.1. Guidelines for Use
• 8.2. Check Seed MonitorIf Equipped
• 8.3. Level Implement
• 8.4. Fold Implement
• 8.5. Unfold Implement
• 8.6. Adjust Hydraulic Downforce (Tractors with Closed Center Hydraulic Systems)
• 8.7. Adjust Hydraulic Downforce (Tractors with Open Center Hydraulic Systems)
• 8.8. Adjust Depth Gauging Press Wheels
• 8.9. Adjust Depth Gauging Press Wheel Handle
• 8.10. Operate Select LiftIf Equipped
• 8.11. Use Lever Lock Clip
• 8.12. Adjust DoubleDisk Outside Scrapers
• 8.13. Check Disk BladesAluminum Boot
• 8.14. Set Spill Shields
• 8.15. Change Partition
• 8.16. Change Partition Position
• 8.17. Change to 40 Grain and 60 Fertilizer Partition Position
• 8.18. Importance of Checking Quantities Drilled
• 8.19. Checking Quantities DrilledMethod 1
• 8.20. Checking Quantities DrilledMethod 2
• 8.21. Drilling Row Crops
• 9. Operating the FlutedFeed Meter
• 9.1. Inspect Grain Feeds
• 9.2. Set Grain Shifter
• 9.3. Using Seed Mixtures
• 9.4. Cleaning and Setting
• 9.5. Using Half Speed Drive Attachment
• 9.6. Understand Rate Charts
• 9.7. Using Kilograms of Seed Per Hectare Chart
• 9.8. Using Pounds of Seed Per Acre Chart
• 9.9. Use Density Meter and Seed Charts
• 9.10. Grain Seed Rate Chart15 cm Rows
• 9.11. Grain Seed Rate Chart6 Inch Rows
• 9.12. Grain Seed Rate Chart19 cm Rows
• 9.13. Grain Seed Rate Chart7.5 Inch Rows
• 9.14. Grain Seed Rate Chart25 cm Rows
• 9.15. Grain Seed Rate Chart10 Inch Rows
• 10. Operating the Fertilizer Meter
• 10.1. Fertilizer Feed Shaft Speed
• 10.2. Fertilizer Drive Settings
• 10.3. Use Density Meter and Fertilizer Charts
• 10.4. Fertilizer Charts
• 10.5. Clean the Fertilizer Box
• 11. Operating the Grass Seed Meter
• 11.1. Half Speed Grass Drive (If Equipped)
• 11.2. Checking Feeds
• 11.3. Set Feed Shifter
• 11.4. Use Seed Mixtures
• 11.5. Use Seed Charts
• 11.6. Use Density Meter and Grass Seed Charts
• 11.7. Grass Seed Rate Chart15 cm Rows
• 11.8. Grass Seed Rate Chart6 Inch Rows
• 11.9. Grass Seed Rate Chart19 cm Rows
• 11.10. Grass Seed Rate Chart7.5 Inch Rows
• 11.11. Grass Seed Rate Chart25 cm Rows
• 11.12. Grass Seed Rate Chart10 Inch Rows
• 12. Attachments
• 12.1. Select Lift
• 12.2. Grass Seed Attachment
• 12.3. HalfRate Drive for Grass Seed Attachment
• 12.4. Seed Agitator
• 12.5. Drillshaft Turn Indicator
• 12.6. HalfSpeed Drive for FlutedFeed
• 12.7. Grain Feed StopFluted Feeds
• 12.8. Fertilizer Feed Stop
• 12.9. Grass Seed Feed Stop
• 12.10. Install Press Wheels
• 12.11. Dual Press Wheel Placement 19 cm (7.5 in) and 25 cm (10 in) Row Spacing
• 12.12. Attach Marker Disk to Marker Arm
• 12.13. Additional Selector Valve for Two Outlet Tractor Systems
• 12.14. Row Marker Sequencer Control
• 12.15. Row Marker Selector Valve
• 13. Lubrication and Maintenance
• 13.1. Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
• 13.2. Gear Oil
• 13.3. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
• 13.4. Lubrication Symbols
• 13.5. Lubricant Storage
• 13.6. Lubrication
• 13.7. Lubricate Wheel Bearings100 Hours
• 13.8. Check Wheel Bearings500 Hours
• 14. Troubleshooting
• 14.1. TroubleshootingGeneral
• 14.2. TroubleshootingHydraulic Downforce
• 14.3. TroubleshootingHydraulic Downforce on Tractors with Open Center Hydraulics (Using Attachment for Field Conversion)
• 15. Servicing
• 15.1. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 15.2. Prevent Machine Runaway
• 15.3. Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
• 15.4. LockUp Rockshafts and Openers
• 15.5. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 15.6. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 15.7. Service Tires Safely
• 15.8. Check Tire Pressure
• 15.9. Check Wheel Bolts
• 15.10. Check Wheel Bearings
• 15.11. Secure Machine for Safe Servicing
• 15.12. Hydraulic Hose Replacement
• 15.13. Remove and Repair Cylinders
• 15.14. Bleed Trapped Air from Cylinders
• 15.15. Reset FlutedFeed Cups
• 15.16. Check Feed Shaft Rolling Torque
• 15.17. Tighten Fertilizer Feed Shaft Drive Chains
• 15.18. Tighten Fertilizer Drive Chains
• 15.19. Replace Fertilizer Feed Wheels
• 15.20. Determine When to Replace DoubleDisk Blades
• 15.21. Reverse DoubleDisk Blades to Maintain Offset
• 15.22. Replace and Adjust DoubleDisk Blades on Aluminum Boots
• 15.23. Replace Inside Scrapers
• 15.24. Replace Seed TubesDoubleDisk Opener
• 15.25. Replace Single Wheel Wing Drive Shear Pin
• 15.26. Hydraulic DiagramOpener Lift Cylinders 7.6 m (25 ft)
• 15.27. Hydraulic DiagramOpener Lift Cylinders 9.1 m (30 ft)
• 15.28. Hydraulic DiagramOpener Lift Cylinders 10.7 m (35 ft)
• 15.29. Hydraulic DiagramCart Lift Cylinders 7.6 m (25 ft)
• 15.30. Hydraulic DiagramCart Lift Cylinders 9.1 m and 10.7 m (30 and 35 ft)
• 15.31. Hydraulic DiagramWing Fold Cylinders
• 15.32. Hydraulic DiagramSelector Valve (Two Outlet Conversion)
• 15.33. Hydraulic DiagramSingle Row Markers (LeftHand)
• 15.34. Hydraulic DiagramLeftHand and RightHand Dual Row Markers
• 16. Storing
• 16.1. Prepare Drill for Storage
• 16.2. Remove Drill from Storage
• 17. Specifications
• 17.1. Tractor Requirements
• 17.2. Drawbar Hitch Loads
• 17.3. Specifications
• 17.4. Locate and Record Your Drill Identification Number
• 17.5. Keep Proof of Ownership
• 17.6. Keep Machines Secure
• 18. John Deere Service Literature
• 18.1. Technical Information
• 19. John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
• 19.1. John Deere Is At Your Service