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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. Replace Safety Signs
- 1.0.5. Hydraulic Hose Replacement
- 1.0.6. Operate Safely
- 1.0.7. Keep Riders Off Machine
- 1.0.8. Prepare for Emergencies
- 1.0.9. Wear Protective Clothing
- 1.0.10. Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
- 1.0.11. Use Safety Lights and Devices
- 1.0.12. Use a Safety Chain
- 1.0.13. Avoid TipOvers
- 1.0.14. Transport Safely
- 1.0.15. Tow Loads Safely
- 1.0.16. Observe Maximum Transport Speed
- 1.0.17. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
- 1.0.18. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
- 1.0.19. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 1.0.20. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 1.0.21. Store Attachments Safely
- 1.0.22. Dispose of Waste Properly
- 1.0.23. Safety Features
- 1.1. Safety Signs
- 1.1.1. Safety Signs
- 1.2. Information Signs
- 1.2.1. Information Signs
- 1.3. Preparing the Tractor
- 1.3.1. Use The Tractor Operators Manual
- 1.3.2. Adjust Metering ValvesTractors With Mechanical SCV (Selective Control Valve)
- 1.3.3. Adjusting Metering ValvesTractors With Electro/Hydraulic SCV Controls
- 1.3.4. Check Seed MonitorIf Equipped
- 1.3.5. ImplementTractor Compatibility
- 1.3.6. Preparing the Hitch
- 1.3.7. Installing Regular Drawbar Support (5560 Series Tractors)
- 1.3.8. Installing WideSwing Drawbar Support (5560 Series Tractors)
- 1.3.9. Attaching Drawbar Support on 7000 Series Tractors
- 1.3.10. Safety Chain
- 1.3.11. Lever Lock ClipTractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
- 1.3.12. Installing Lever Lock ClipTractors With Mechanical SCV Controls
- 1.4. Preparing the Machine
- 1.4.1. Checking Tire Pressure
- 1.4.2. Calibrating the Drill
- 1.4.3. Checking Wheel Bolts
- 1.4.4. Lubricate Grain Drill
- 1.5. Attaching and Detaching
- 1.5.1. Attaching Machine to Tractor
- 1.5.2. Detaching Machine From Tractor
- 1.6. Transporting
- 1.6.1. Transporting
- 1.7. Operating the Machine
- 1.7.1. Guidelines for Use
- 1.7.2. Check Seed MonitorIf Equipped
- 1.7.3. Leveling the Drill
- 1.7.4. Folding Machine
- 1.7.5. Unfolding Machine
- 1.7.6. Adjusting Opener DownPressure and Seed Depth (John Deere Tractors With Closed Center Hydraulic Systems)
- 1.7.7. Adjusting Opener DownPressure and Seed Depth (Tractors With Open Center Hydraulic Systems)
- 1.7.8. Adjust Depth Gauging Press Wheel Handle
- 1.7.9. Operating Select LiftIf Equipped
- 1.7.10. Using Lever Lock Clip
- 1.7.11. Adjusting DoubleDisk Outside Scrapers
- 1.7.12. Checking Disk BladesAluminum Boot
- 1.7.13. Setting Spill Shields
- 1.7.14. Changing Partition
- 1.7.15. Changing to Grain Only Partition Position
- 1.7.16. Changing to 40 Grain and 60 Fertilizer Partition Position
- 1.7.17. Importance of Checking Quantities Drilled
- 1.7.18. Checking Quantities DrilledMethod 1
- 1.7.19. Checking Quantities DrilledMethod 2
- 1.7.20. Drilling Row Crops
- 1.8. Operating FlutedFeed Meter
- 1.8.1. Checking Grain Feeds
- 1.8.2. Setting Grain Shifter
- 1.8.3. Using Seed Mixtures
- 1.8.4. Cleaning and Setting
- 1.8.5. Using Half Speed Drive Attachment
- 1.8.6. Understanding Rate Charts
- 1.8.7. Using Kilograms of Seed Per Hectare Chart
- 1.8.8. Using Pounds of Seed Per Acre Chart
- 1.8.9. Using Density Meter and Seed Charts
- 1.8.10. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.8.11. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.8.12. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.8.13. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.8.14. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.8.15. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.9. Operating Fertilizer Meter
- 1.9.1. Fertilizer Feed Shaft Speed
- 1.9.2. Fertilizer Drive Settings
- 1.9.3. Using Density Meter and Fertilizer Charts
- 1.9.4. Fertilizer Charts
- 1.9.5. Cleaning Fertilizer Box
- 1.10. Operating Grass Seed Meter
- 1.10.1. Checking Feeds
- 1.10.2. Setting Feed Shifter
- 1.10.3. Using Seed Mixtures
- 1.10.4. Using Seed Charts
- 1.10.5. Using Density Meter and Grass Seed Charts
- 1.10.6. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.10.7. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.10.8. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.10.9. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.10.10. cm Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.10.11. in. Row Spacing Rate Chart
- 1.11. Attachments
- 1.11.1. Select Lift
- 1.11.2. Grass Seed Attachment
- 1.11.3. Seed Agitator
- 1.11.4. DrillShaft Turn Indicator
- 1.11.5. HalfSpeed Drive for FlutedFeed
- 1.11.6. Grain Feed StopFluted Feeds
- 1.11.7. Fertilizer Feed Stop
- 1.11.8. Grass Seed Feed Stop
- 1.11.9. Installing Press Wheels
- 1.11.10. Dual Press Wheel Placement 19 cm and 25 cm (7.5 in. and 10 in. Spacing)
- 1.11.11. Install Marker Disk to Arm
- 1.11.12. Additional Selector Valve for Two Outlet Tractor Systems
- 1.11.13. Row Marker Sequencer Control
- 1.11.14. Row Marker Selector Valve
- 1.12. Lubrication
- 1.12.1. Gear Oil
- 1.12.2. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
- 1.12.3. Lubrication Symbols
- 1.12.4. Lubricant Storage
- 1.12.5. Lubrication
- 1.12.6. Every 100 Hours
- 1.13. Troubleshooting
- 1.13.1. TroubleshootingGeneral
- 1.13.2. TroubleshootingHydraulic Down Pressure
- 1.13.3. TroubleshootingHydraulic Down Pressure on Tractors with Open Center Hydraulics Using Attachment for Field Conversion
- 1.14. Service
- 1.14.1. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 1.14.2. Prevent Machine Runaway
- 1.14.3. Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
- 1.14.4. LockUp Rockshafts and Openers
- 1.14.5. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 1.14.6. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 1.14.7. Service Tires Safely
- 1.14.8. Checking Tire Pressure
- 1.14.9. Checking Hitch Wheel Bolts and Wheel Bearings
- 1.14.10. Securing Machine for Safe Servicing
- 1.14.11. Hydraulic Hose Replacement
- 1.14.12. Removing and Repairing Cylinders
- 1.14.13. Bleeding Trapped Air From Cylinders
- 1.14.14. Reset FlutedFeed Cups
- 1.14.15. Checking Feed Shaft Rolling Torque
- 1.14.16. Tighten Fertilizer Feed Shaft Drive Chains
- 1.14.17. Tighten Fertilizer Drive Chains
- 1.14.18. Replace Fertilizer Feed Wheels
- 1.14.19. Determining When to Replace DoubleDisk Blades
- 1.14.20. Reversing DoubleDisk Blades to Maintain Offset
- 1.14.21. Replace and Adjust DoubleDisk Blades on Aluminum Boots
- 1.14.22. Replacing Inside Scrapers
- 1.14.23. Replacing Seed TubesDoubleDisk Opener
- 1.14.24. Replace Single Wheel Wing Drive Shear Pin
- 1.14.25. Hydraulic DiagramOpener Lift Cylinders 7.6 m (25 ft)
- 1.14.26. Hydraulic DiagramOpener Lift Cylinders 9.1 m (30 ft)
- 1.14.27. Hydraulic DiagramOpener Lift Cylinders 10.7 m (35 ft)
- 1.14.28. Hydraulic DiagramCart Lift Cylinders 7.6 m (25 ft)
- 1.14.29. Hydraulic DiagramCart Lift Cylinders 9.1 m and 10.7 m (30 and 35 ft)
- 1.14.30. Hydraulic DiagramWing Fold Cylinders
- 1.14.31. Hydraulic DiagramSelector Valve (2 Outlet Conversion)
- 1.14.32. Hydraulic DiagramSingle (LeftHand) Row Markers
- 1.14.33. Hydraulic DiagramLeftHand and RightHand Dual Row Markers
- 1.15. Storage
- 1.15.1. Preparing Drill for Storage
- 1.15.2. Removing Drill From Storage
- 1.16. Specifications
- 1.16.1. Tractor Requirements
- 1.16.2. Drawbar Hitch Loads
- 1.16.3. Specifications
- 1.16.4. EC Declaration of Conformity
- 1.16.5. Locate and Record Your Drill Identification Number
- 1.16.6. Keep Proof of Ownership
- 1.16.7. Keep Machines Secure
- 1.17. John Deere Service Literature
- 1.17.1. Technical Information
- 1.18. John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
- 1.18.1. 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
- 2.17. Section 85






