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Model List:
- 684 Rotary Harvesting Unit
- 686 Rotary Harvesting Unit
- 688 Rotary Harvesting Unit
- 710 Rotary Harvesting Unit
- 1. Contents
- 1.1. Identification View
- 1.1.1. Identification Views
- 1.1.2. Recognize Safety Information
- 1.1.3. Follow Safety Instructions
- 1.1.4. Understand Signal Words
- 1.1.5. Observe Road Traffic Regulations
- 1.1.6. Use Safety Lights and Devices
- 1.1.7. Prepare for Emergencies
- 1.1.8. Wear Protective Clothing
- 1.1.9. Check Machine Safety
- 1.1.10. Avoid Entanglement
- 1.1.11. Guards and Shields
- 1.1.12. Stay Clear of Harvesting Unit
- 1.1.13. Keep Hands Away from Knives
- 1.1.14. Store Attachments Safely
- 1.1.15. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 1.1.16. Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
- 1.1.17. Service Machines Safely
- 1.1.18. Support Machine Properly
- 1.1.19. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
- 1.1.20. Transport with Harvesting Unit Installed
- 1.1.21. Ballasting for Safe Ground Contact
- 1.1.22. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
- 1.1.23. Dispose of Waste Properly
- 1.2. Safety Decals
- 1.2.1. Safety Decals
- 1.3. Preparing the 6000/7000 Series Harvester
- 1.3.1. Compatibility Chart (6000/7000 Series Harvester)
- 1.3.2. Ballasting Harvester
- 1.3.3. Before Attaching the Harvesting Unit
- 1.4. Preparing the 5000 Series Harvester
- 1.4.1. Compatibility Chart
- 1.4.2. Ballasting Harvester
- 1.4.3. Rear Weight Chart (684A)
- 1.4.4. Rear Weight Chart (686A)
- 1.4.5. Installing Extra HeavyDuty Float Springs on Harvester
- 1.4.6. Choice of Drive Sprocket Used on the Harvester
- 1.5. Attaching and Detaching
- 1.5.1. Attaching the Harvesting Unit on 6000/7000 Series Harvester
- 1.5.2. Attaching the Harvesting Unit on 5000 Series Harvester
- 1.5.3. Adjusting Channel Width
- 1.5.4. Hydraulic Connections (686, 688 and 710)
- 1.5.5. Detaching the Harvesting Unit (6000/7000 Series Harvester)
- 1.5.6. Detaching the Harvesting Unit (5000 Series Harvester)
- 1.5.7. Storing Hydraulic Hoses (686, 688 and 710)
- 1.6. Transporting
- 1.6.1. Special Road Regulations
- 1.6.2. Locking/Unlocking Oscillating Frame
- 1.6.3. Folding the Harvesting Unit (686, 688 and 710)
- 1.7. Operating the Rotary Harvesting Unit
- 1.7.1. Harvesting Unit Method of Operation
- 1.7.2. Harvesting Unit Method of OperationHigher Yields Through Narrow Corn Row Spacing
- 1.7.3. Operating the Harvesting UnitGeneral Use
- 1.7.4. Harvesting Corn Normal Crop Conditions (7000 Series Harvester)
- 1.7.5. Harvesting Corn Normal Crop Conditions (6000 Series Harvester)
- 1.7.6. Harvesting Corn Normal Crop Conditions (5000 Series Harvester)
- 1.7.7. Harvesting Corn Down Crop (7000 Series Harvester)
- 1.7.8. Harvesting Corn Down Crop (6000 Series Harvester)
- 1.7.9. Harvesting Corn Down Crop (5000 Series Harvester)
- 1.7.10. Harvesting ShortStemmed Corn
- 1.7.11. Harvesting WholeCrop Silage (7000 Series Harvester)
- 1.7.12. Harvesting WholeCrop Silage (6000 Series Harvester)
- 1.7.13. Harvesting WholeCrop Silage (5000 Series Harvester)
- 1.7.14. Harvesting Crop with Very Close or Wide Row Spacing (686, 688 and 710)
- 1.7.15. Adjusting Harvesting Unit Lateral Float (Optional on 686 and 688, Standard on 710)
- 1.7.16. Adjusting the Feed Bars (684, 686 and 688)
- 1.7.17. Adjusting the Feed Bars (710 Only)
- 1.7.18. Adjusting the Large Dividers
- 1.7.19. Rotary Cutter Brake
- 1.8. Attachments
- 1.8.1. Special Kit for WholeCrop Silage
- 1.8.2. Kit for Crops with Very Close or Wide Row Spacing (686, 688 and 710)
- 1.8.3. Kit for Quality of Cut
- 1.8.4. French and Spanish Kits
- 1.9. Troubleshooting
- 1.9.1. Harvesting Unit General Difficulties
- 1.10. Lubrication and Maintenance
- 1.10.1. Service Intervals
- 1.10.2. Observe Lubrication Symbols
- 1.10.3. Transmission Oil
- 1.10.4. Use of Transmission Oil
- 1.10.5. Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
- 1.10.6. Use of Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
- 1.10.7. Checking Oil Level and Changing Oil
- 1.10.8. Main Drive Friction Clutch Coolant (Optional on 686 and 688, Standard on 710)
- 1.10.9. Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
- 1.10.10. Mixing of Lubricants
- 1.10.11. Lubricant Storage
- 1.10.12. Use Genuine John Deere Parts
- 1.10.13. Every 10 HoursDrive Chains (5000 Series Harvester)
- 1.10.14. Every 10 HoursUniversally Jointed Shaft
- 1.10.15. Every 10 HoursRotating Crop Divider
- 1.10.16. Every 10 HoursOscillating Frame Lower Rollers (If Equipped, Standard on 710)
- 1.10.17. Every 50 HoursHydraulic Cylinder Lower Pin and Frame Hinge Clutch
- 1.10.18. Every 50 HoursOuter Unit Hinges
- 1.10.19. Every YearGathering Drum RadialPin Clutch
- 1.10.20. Every YearOscillating Frame Upper Rollers (If Equipped, Standard on 710)
- 1.10.21. Every 2 or 3 YearsMain Drive Friction Clutch Coolant (If Equipped, Standard on 710)
- 1.10.22. At the Start of the Harvesting Season
- 1.10.23. Daily Maintenance (Or More Often if Necessary)
- 1.10.24. Weekly Maintenance
- 1.10.25. EndofSeason Maintenance
- 1.11. Service
- 1.11.1. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
- 1.11.2. Adjusting Drive Chain (5000 Series Harvester)
- 1.11.3. Main Drive Friction ClutchesWater Cooled (Optional on 686 and 688, Standard on 710)
- 1.11.4. Main Drive Friction Clutches (684, 686 and 688 on 6000/7000 Series Harvester)
- 1.11.5. Main Drive Friction Clutches (684 and 686 on 5000 Series Harvester)
- 1.11.6. Gathering, Cross and Feed Drum RadialPin Clutches
- 1.11.7. Intake and Cutting Area
- 1.11.8. Crop Feed Area
- 1.11.9. Drive for DownCrop Auger
- 1.12. Storage
- 1.12.1. After the Season
- 1.12.2. Removing Harvesting Unit From Storage
- 1.13. Specifications
- 1.13.1. Rotary Harvesting Unit
- 1.13.2. Rotary Harvesting Unit
- 1.13.3. Rotary Harvesting Unit
- 1.13.4. Rotary Harvesting Unit
- 1.14. Serial Number
- 1.14.1. Harvesting Unit Type Plate
- 1.14.2. Serial Number
- 1.15. Crime Prevention
- 1.15.1. Help Prevent Crime
- 1.15.2. Record Ag Identification Numbers
- 1.15.3. Keep Proof of Ownership
- 1.15.4. Park Indoors Out of Sight
- 1.15.5. When Parking Outdoors
- 1.15.6. Reduce Vandalism
- 1.15.7. Report Thefts Immediately
- 1.16. John Deere Service Literature Available
- 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 Numbers
- 2.1. Section 00
- 2.2. Section 05






