John Deere 455 Series Two and Three Unit Folding Grain Drill Operator Manual OMN300593

Description

• Model List:
  • 455 Series Two and Three Unit Folding Grain Drill

• 1. Contents
• 1.0.1. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.0.2. Understand Signal Words
• 1.0.3. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.0.4. Hydraulic Hose Replacement
• 1.0.5. Operate Safely
• 1.0.6. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.0.7. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.0.8. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.0.9. Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
• 1.0.10. Use Safety Lights and Devices
• 1.0.11. Use a Safety Chain
• 1.0.12. Avoid TipOvers
• 1.0.13. Transport Safely
• 1.0.14. Tow Loads Safely
• 1.0.15. Observe Maximum Transport Speed
• 1.0.16. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
• 1.0.17. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
• 1.0.18. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.0.19. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.0.20. Store Attachments Safely
• 1.0.21. Dispose of Waste Properly
• 1.1. Safety Signs
• 1.1.1. Safety Signs
• 1.2. Preparing the Tractor
• 1.2.1. Use The Tractor Operators Manual
• 1.2.2. Adjust Metering ValvesTractors With Mechanical SCV (Selective C
• 1.2.3. Adjusting Metering ValvesTractors With Electro/Hydraulic SCV Co
• 1.2.4. Check Seed MonitorIf Equipped
• 1.2.5. ImplementTractor Compatibility
• 1.2.6. Preparing the Hitch
• 1.2.7. Installing Regular Drawbar Support (5560 Series Tractors)
• 1.2.8. Installing WideSwing Drawbar Support (5560 Series Tractors)
• 1.2.9. Attaching Drawbar Support on 7000 Series Tractors
• 1.2.10. Safety Chain
• 1.2.11. Lever Lock ClipTractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
• 1.2.12. Installing Lever Lock ClipTractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
• 1.3. Preparing the Machine
• 1.3.1. Checking Tire Pressure
• 1.3.2. Calibrating the Drill
• 1.3.3. Checking Wheel Bolts
• 1.3.4. Lubricate Grain Drill
• 1.4. Attaching and Detaching
• 1.4.1. Attaching Machine to Tractor
• 1.4.2. Detaching Machine From Tractor
• 1.5. Transporting
• 1.5.1. Transporting
• 1.6. Operating the Machine
• 1.6.1. Guidelines for Use
• 1.6.2. Check Seed MonitorIf Equipped
• 1.6.3. Leveling the Drill
• 1.6.4. Folding Machine
• 1.6.5. Unfolding Machine
• 1.6.6. Adjusting Opener DownPressure and Seed Depth (John Deere Tracto
• 1.6.7. Adjusting Opener DownPressure and Seed Depth (Tractors With Ope
• 1.6.8. Adjusting Depth Gauging Press Wheels
• 1.6.9. Operating Select LiftIf Equipped
• 1.6.10. Using Lever Lock Clip
• 1.6.11. Adjusting DoubleDisk Outside Scrapers
• 1.6.12. Checking Disk BladesAluminum Boot
• 1.6.13. Setting Spill Shields
• 1.6.14. Changing Partition
• 1.6.15. Changing to Grain Only Partition Position
• 1.6.16. Changing to 40 Grain and 60 Fertilizer Partition Position
• 1.6.17. Importance of Checking Quantities Drilled
• 1.6.18. Checking Quantities DrilledMethod 1
• 1.6.19. Checking Quantities DrilledMethod 2
• 1.6.20. Drilling Row Crops
• 1.7. Operating FlutedFeed Meter
• 1.7.1. Checking Grain Feeds
• 1.7.2. Setting Grain Shifter
• 1.7.3. Using Seed Mixtures
• 1.7.4. Cleaning and Setting
• 1.7.5. Using Half Speed Drive Attachment
• 1.7.6. Understanding Rate Charts
• 1.7.7. Using Kilograms of Seed Per Hectare Chart
• 1.7.8. Using Pounds of Seed Per Acre Chart
• 1.7.9. Using Density Meter and Seed Charts
• 1.7.10. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.7.11. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.7.12. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.7.13. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.7.14. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.7.15. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.8. Operating Fertilizer Meter
• 1.8.1. Fertilizer Feed Shaft Speed
• 1.8.2. Fertilizer Drive Settings
• 1.8.3. Using Density Meter and Fertilizer Charts
• 1.8.4. Fertilizer Charts
• 1.8.5. Cleaning Fertilizer Box
• 1.9. Operating Grass Seed Meter
• 1.9.1. Checking Feeds
• 1.9.2. Setting Feed Shifter
• 1.9.3. Using Seed Mixtures
• 1.9.4. Using Seed Charts
• 1.9.5. Using Density Meter and Grass Seed Charts
• 1.9.6. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.9.7. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.9.8. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.9.9. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.9.10. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.9.11. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.9.12. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.9.13. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
• 1.10. Attachments
• 1.10.1. Select Lift
• 1.10.2. Grass Seed Attachment
• 1.10.3. Seed Agitator
• 1.10.4. DrillShaft Turn Indicator
• 1.10.5. HalfSpeed Drive for FlutedFeed
• 1.10.6. Grain Feed StopFluted Feeds
• 1.10.7. Fertilizer Feed Stop
• 1.10.8. Grass Seed Feed Stop
• 1.10.9. Installing Press Wheels
• 1.10.10. Dual Press Wheel Placement 19 cm and 25 cm (7.5 in. and 10 in. S
• 1.10.11. Install Marker Disk to Arm
• 1.10.12. Additional Selector Valve for Two Outlet Tractor Systems
• 1.10.13. Row Marker Sequencer Control
• 1.10.14. Row Marker Selector Valve
• 1.11. Lubrication
• 1.11.1. Gear Oil
• 1.11.2. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
• 1.11.3. Lubrication Symbols
• 1.11.4. Lubricant Storage
• 1.11.5. Lubrication
• 1.11.6. Every 100 Hours
• 1.12. Troubleshooting
• 1.12.1. TroubleshootingGeneral
• 1.12.2. TroubleshootingHydraulic Down Pressure
• 1.12.3. TroubleshootingHydraulic Down Pressure on Tractors with Open Ce
• 1.13. Service
• 1.13.1. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.13.2. Prevent Machine Runaway
• 1.13.3. Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
• 1.13.4. LockUp Rockshafts and Openers
• 1.13.5. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.13.6. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.13.7. Service Tires Safely
• 1.13.8. Checking Tire Pressure
• 1.13.9. Checking Hitch Wheel Bolts and Wheel Bearings
• 1.13.10. Securing Machine for Safe Servicing
• 1.13.11. Hydraulic Hose Replacement
• 1.13.12. Removing and Repairing Cylinders
• 1.13.13. Bleeding Trapped Air From Cylinders
• 1.13.14. Reset FlutedFeed Cups
• 1.13.15. Checking Feed Shaft Rolling Torque
• 1.13.16. Tighten Fertilizer Feed Shaft Drive Chains
• 1.13.17. Tighten Fertilizer Drive Chains
• 1.13.18. Replace Fertilizer Feed Wheels
• 1.13.19. Determining When to Replace DoubleDisk Blades
• 1.13.20. Reversing DoubleDisk Blades to Maintain Offset
• 1.13.21. Replace and Adjust DoubleDisk Blades on Aluminum Boots
• 1.13.22. Replacing Inside Scrapers
• 1.13.23. Replacing Seed TubesDoubleDisk Opener
• 1.13.24. Replace Single Wheel Wing Drive Shear Pin
• 1.13.25. Hydraulic DiagramOpener Lift Cylinders 7.6 m (25 ft)
• 1.13.26. Hydraulic DiagramOpener Lift Cylinders 9.1 m (30 ft)
• 1.13.27. Hydraulic DiagramOpener Lift Cylinders 10.7 m (35 ft)
• 1.13.28. Hydraulic DiagramCart Lift Cylinders 7.6 m (25 ft)
• 1.13.29. Hydraulic DiagramCart Lift Cylinders 9.1 m and 10.7 m (30 and 3
• 1.13.30. Hydraulic DiagramWing Fold Cylinders
• 1.13.31. Hydraulic DiagramSelector Valve (2 Outlet Conversion)
• 1.13.32. Hydraulic DiagramSingle (LeftHand) Row Markers
• 1.13.33. Hydraulic DiagramLeftHand and RightHand Dual Row Markers
• 1.14. Storage
• 1.14.1. Preparing Drill for Storage
• 1.14.2. Removing Drill From Storage
• 1.15. Specifications
• 1.15.1. Tractor Requirements
• 1.15.2. Drawbar Hitch Loads
• 1.15.3. Specifications
• 1.15.4. Declaration of Conformity
• 1.15.5. Locate and Record Your Drill Identification Number
• 1.15.6. Keep Proof of Ownership
• 1.15.7. Keep Machines Secure
• 1.16. John Deere Service Literature
• 1.16.1. Technical Information
• 1.17. John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
• 1.17.1. John Deere Is At Your Service
• 2. Page Number
• 2.1. Section 05
• 2.2. Section 10
• 2.3. Section 15
• 2.4. Section 20
• 2.5. Section 25
• 2.6. Section 30
• 2.7. Section 35
• 2.8. Section 40
• 2.9. Section 45
• 2.10. Section 50
• 2.11. Section 55
• 2.12. Section 60
• 2.13. Section 65
• 2.14. Section 70
• 2.15. Section 75
• 2.16. Section 80