John Deere 9500, 9600, 9700 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester Operator Manual OMDXE12760

• Model List:
  • 9500 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester
  • 9600 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester
  • 9700 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester

Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Foreword
1.2 Emissions Performance and Tampering
1.3 Trademarks
1.4 A Message to Our Customers
1.5 John Deere Technical Information Bookstore
1.6 Download Instructions
2 Safety
2.1 Recognize Safety Information
2.2 Follow Safety Instructions
2.3 Understand Signal Words
2.4 Observe Road Traffic Regulations
2.5 Parking and Leaving the Machine
2.6 Prevent Machine Runaway
2.7 Use Safety Lights and Devices
2.8 Prepare for Emergencies
2.9 Wear Protective Clothing
2.10 Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
2.11 Handle Fuel Safely?Avoid Fires
2.12 Store Attachments Safely
2.13 Check Machine Safety
2.14 Use Steps and Handholds Correctly
2.15 Handle Electronic Components and Brackets Safely
2.16 Use Electronic Display Properly
2.17 Operate Guidance Systems Safely
2.18 Read the Guidance Manual
2.19 Cutterhead Access Foot Step
2.20 Engine Compartment Access Ladder
2.21 Keep Riders and Children off Machine
2.22 Instructional Seat
2.23 Use Seat Belts
2.24 Road Safety Mode Button
2.25 Drive the Machine
2.26 Avoid Backover Accidents
2.27 Guards and Shields
2.28 Handle Knives
2.29 Stay Clear of Harvesting Units
2.30 Keep Hands Away From Knives
2.31 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
2.32 Avoid Entanglement
2.33 Transport with Header Installed
2.34 Emergency Exit
2.35 Radio Aerial
2.36 Work In Ventilated Area
2.37 Avoid Hot Exhaust
2.38 Avoid Static Electricity Risk When Refueling
2.39 Practice Safe Maintenance
2.40 Service Machines Safely
2.41 Support Machine Properly
2.42 Service Accumulator Systems Safely
2.43 Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
2.44 Prevent Battery Explosions
2.45 Prevent Acid Burns
2.46 Follow Tire Recommendations
2.47 Retorque Wheel Bolts and Nuts
2.48 Service Tires Safely
2.49 Service Cooling System Safely
2.50 Decommissioning ? Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
2.51 Avoid High-Pressure Jet on Safety Decals
2.52 Machine Safety Features
2.53 Safety Decals
2.54 Quick Response (QR) Code
2.55 Remove Accumulated Crop Debris
2.56 Cleaning and Inspection – Instructions
2.57 Fire Extinguisher Recommendations
2.58 Fire Prevention – Instructions
2.59 Operate a Fire Extinguisher
2.60 Fire Extinguisher?Charging
2.61 In Case of Fire
2.62 Automatic Guidance System Detected
2.63 Use Electronic Display Properly
2.64 Prevent Electrical Shock and Fires
2.65 Avoid Exposure to High Radio Frequency Fields
3 Operating the Controls and Displays
3.1 Generation 4 Display
3.2 Cab Access
3.3 Cab Doors
3.4 Emergency Exit Cab Hammer
3.5 Steering Column
3.6 Windshield Wiper/Washer Selector Switch
3.7 ComfortCommand? Operator’s Seat (Premium Cloth Seat)
3.8 ComfortCommand? Operator’s Seat (Premium Leather Seat)
3.9 Left-Hand Armrest and Seat Back (Premium Cloth/Leather Seat)
3.10 Heated/Ventilated Seat Switch (Premium Cloth/Leather Seat)
3.11 Lumbar Support Switch (Premium Leather Seat)
3.12 Instructional Seat
3.13 Seat Belts
3.14 CommandTouch? Armrest and CommandARM? Control Consoles
3.15 CommandCenter? Display
3.16 Overhead Control Panel
3.17 Rear-View Mirror and Outside Mirrors
3.18 Cab Roof
3.19 Brake Pedals
3.20 Cab Interior Lights
3.21 Power Outlet Socket Strip
3.22 Cab 12-V Sockets
3.23 GreenStar? 4640 Display and Video Signal Socket
3.24 Images Collected From Camera Devices
3.25 Service ADVISOR? Diagnostic Socket
3.26 USB Port
3.27 Refrigerator (If Equipped)
3.28 Storage Locations
3.29 CommandTouch? Armrest Console
3.30 Road Safety Mode Button
3.31 Engine Speed Buttons
3.32 Main Clutch Switch
3.33 Park Brake Button
3.34 Differential Lock Button
3.35 Four-Wheel Drive Button
3.36 Traction Control Button
3.37 Left, Right, and Rear Wiper Buttons (If Equipped)
3.38 Air Compressor Button (If Equipped)
3.39 Row Guidance Offset Control Dial (If Equipped)
3.40 Header Height/Ground Pressure Control Dial
3.41 ProTouch Functions Button (If Equipped)
3.42 CommandARM? Controls
3.43 Menu Button
3.44 Home Button
3.45 Header Settings Button
3.46 Cutterhead Assembly Settings Button
3.47 Additive Dosing System Settings Button (If Equipped)
3.48 Spout Settings Button
3.49 Engine Settings Button
3.50 Vehicle Settings Button
3.51 Operator Settings Button
3.52 Statistics Button
3.53 ClimaTrak? Automatic Temperature Control
3.54 Radio Controls (If Equipped)
3.55 Machine Lights (Depending on Machine Equipment)
3.56 Machine Hydraulic Functions
3.57 Spout Raise/Lower Switch
3.58 SCV I Switch
3.59 SCV II Switch
3.60 Wagon Dump Switch (If Equipped)
3.61 CommandCenter? Display
3.62 CommandCenter? Display Navigation
3.63 CommandCenter? Display Startup Sequence
3.64 CommandCenter? Display Functions Icons
3.65 Corner Post Display
3.66 GreenStar? 4640 Display
3.67 Multi-Function Lever
3.68 Quick Stop Button
3.69 Header Engage/Reverse Switch
3.70 Activation Buttons
3.71 Header Raise/Lower Switch
3.72 Header Tilt Switch (With AHC Option Only)
3.73 Spout Turn Switch
3.74 Spout Flap Raise/Lower Switch
3.75 Spout Return to Home Position Button (If Equipped with Automatic Spout Control Option)
3.76 Active Fill Control Button (If Equipped with Active Fill Control Option)
3.77 AutoTrac? Button
3.78 Configurable Switches
3.79 Configurable Switch R?T (Assigned to SCV I)
3.80 Configurable Switch P (Assigned to Horn)
3.81 Configurable Switch M?N (Assigned to Spout Raise/Lower)
3.82 Configurable Switch K?L (Assigned to SCV II)
3.83 Message Center Page
3.84 Display Main Page
3.85 Display Advanced Settings Page
3.86 Layout Manager Page
3.87 Access Manager Page
3.88 Home Page
3.89 Header Page
3.90 Header Drive Speed Control?Auto Mode
3.91 Header Drive Speed Control?Manual Mode
3.92 Header Setup Page
3.93 Header Advanced Settings Page
3.94 Selective Control Valve (SCV) Tab
3.95 Automatic Header Control
3.96 Header Height Resume (Return to Position) – Operation
3.97 Active Header Float (Return to Pressure) – Operation
3.98 Header Height Sensing (Machines with AHC Option Only) – Operation
3.99 Cutterhead Assembly Setup Page
3.100 Cutterhead Assembly Advanced Settings Tab (1)
3.101 Stone/Metal Detector and Kernel Processor Settings Tab (2)
3.102 XStream KP? Kernel Processor Bearing Temperatures Tab (3)
3.103 Knife Sharpening/Stationary Knife Adjustment
3.104 AutoLoc? Page
3.105 Metal/Stone Detector Operation
3.106 Additive Dosing System Page (Option)
3.107 Additive Dosing System Page?High Volume (Option)
3.108 Additive Dosing System Page?High and Low Volume (Option)
3.109 Additive Dosing System?Water Injection Bar
3.110 Operate High and Low Volume Dosing System with Water Injection Bar
3.111 Operate Water Injection Bar
3.112 Spout Speeds Page
3.113 Spout Setup Page
3.114 Auto Spout Positioning Page
3.115 Spout Fold/Unfold Timeout
3.116 Automatic Spout Control (Option)
3.117 Store and Assign Spout Position
3.118 Active Fill Control (Option)
3.119 Engine Page
3.120 Engine Speed Management?Field Mode
3.121 Engine Speed Limit
3.122 Engine Settings Page
3.123 Vehicle Settings Page
3.124 Vehicle Lubrication
3.125 Header Lubrication
3.126 Tow Mode Page
3.127 Wiper Interval Page
3.128 Mass Flow Calibration
3.129 Diagnostics Information
3.130 Spout Fold Hydraulic Pressure Relief Function
3.131 Lighting Setup Page
3.132 Machine Lighting
3.133 Machine Lighting?Lower Front Location
3.134 Machine Lighting?Upper Front Location
3.135 Machine Lighting?Rear and Side Location
3.136 Operator Settings Page
3.137 Programmable Switch Function Assignment
3.138 ProTouch Page
3.139 ProTouch?Field Transition Status Page
3.140 ProTouch?Road Transition Status Page
3.141 Harvest Statistics Page
3.142 Machine Performances Page
3.143 Statistics Settings Page
3.144 Diagnostic Trouble Code Priorities
3.145 Access Diagnostic Trouble Codes Menu
3.146 AutoTrac? RowSense? Guidance (Option)
3.147 GreenStar? Settings Page
3.148 GreenStar? Guidance Page
3.149 GreenStar? Machine/Implement Pages
3.150 Enable/Activate/Operate AutoTrac? RowSense?
3.151 Calibrate the Row Sensor
3.152 Video Interface (Option)
3.153 Video Trigger Setup Page
3.154 Phone Interface (Option)
3.155 Audio Interface (Option)
3.156 Acoustic Alarm System
4 Field Operation
4.1 General
4.2 Quick Response (QR) Code
4.3 Prestarting Checks
4.4 Break in the Engine
4.5 Operate the Engine
4.6 Start the Engine With a Battery Booster or Charger
4.7 Battery Disconnect Switch
4.8 Transport Information
4.9 Tow the Machine
4.10 Ballast the Machine
4.11 Attach Weight Plates
4.12 Lateral Tilt Frame Locking Device (Machine without Lateral Tilt Float Option Only)
4.13 Machine Road Transport Deflectors
4.14 Attach and Detach Header
4.15 Basic Settings of Machine
4.16 Operate Machine in Grass or Alfalfa Harvest
4.17 Operate Machine in Corn (Maize) Harvest
4.18 Operate Machine in Ear Corn Silage
4.19 Operate Machine in Whole Plant Silage
4.20 Operate Machine in Sorghum (Milo) Harvest
4.21 Operate the Air Compressor System (Option)
4.22 Operate the Grass Chute
4.23 Operate the Kernel Processor (Option)
4.24 Remove Kernel Processor
4.25 Install Kernel Processor
4.26 Adjust Premium KP? Kernel Processor Gap (Manual Adjustment)
4.27 Adjust XStream KP? Kernel Processor Gap (Manual Adjustment)
4.28 XStream KP? Kernel Processor Lubrication System Air Supply (If Equipped)
4.29 Adjust Lateral Tilt Frame Balance Springs
4.30 Open/Close Discharge Chute
4.31 Adjust Spiral/Recutter Floor
4.32 Adjust Smooth Roll Scraper
4.33 Adjust Feed Roll Springs
4.34 Adjust Feed Roll Bars
4.35 Cutterhead Knives
4.36 Stationary Knife
4.37 Kernel Processor Rolls
4.38 Feed Roll Paddles
4.39 Grass and Whole-Crop Machine Adaptation
4.40 Spiral Upper Front Feed Roll Option
4.41 Ear Corn Silage Machine Adaptation
4.42 Grain Panels (Corn)
4.43 Feed Roll Stone Deflector
4.44 Transfer Stereo Camera from Machine-to-Machine (If Equipped)
5 Lubrication and Maintenance
5.1 Required Emission-Related Information
5.2 Quick Response (QR) Code
5.3 General Maintenance Guidelines
5.4 Cutterhead Access Foot Step
5.5 Engine Compartment Access Ladder
5.6 Central Service Compartment Access
5.7 Tool Box Compartment
5.8 Service Lights (If Equipped)
5.9 12 V Power Outlets
5.10 Secure Cutterhead Lift Lock
5.11 Interactive Calibration Procedures
5.12 Break-in Service
5.13 After the First 10 Operating Hours
5.14 During the First 50 Operating Hours
5.15 After the First 100 Operating Hours
5.16 John Deere Break-In? Plus Engine Oil
5.17 Diesel Engine Oil
5.18 Engine Oil and Filter Service Intervals
5.19 Transmission Oil
5.20 Hydraulic Oil
5.21 XStream KP? Kernel Processor Lubrication System Oil
5.22 Multipurpose Extreme Pressure Grease
5.23 General Multipurpose Grease
5.24 Grease for Automated Lubrication Systems
5.25 Capacities
5.26 Important Lubrication Instructions
5.27 Central Lubrication System
5.28 Refill/Bleed Central Lubrication System Reservoir
5.29 XStream KP? Kernel Processor Lubrication System Reservoir (If Equipped)
5.30 Greasing Points (Manually Lubricated)
5.31 Every 10 Operating Hours
5.32 Every 50 Operating Hours
5.33 Every 100 Operating Hours
5.34 Every 250 Operating Hours
5.35 Every 500 Operating Hours
5.36 Every 750 Operating Hours
5.37 Every 1000 Operating Hours
5.38 Every 1500 Operating Hours
5.39 Every 2000 Operating Hours
5.40 At 4500 Operating Hours
5.41 As Required
5.42 Annually
5.43 Every 2 Years
5.44 Every 6 Years or 6000 Operating Hours
5.45 Hydraulic Hose Replacement
5.46 Hydraulic System Cleanliness
5.47 Change Hydraulic System Oil
5.48 Replace Hydraulic System Reservoir Filter
5.49 Change Power Distribution Gear Case Oil
5.50 Replace Power Distribution Gear Case Oil Filter
5.51 Change ProDrive? Transmission Oil
5.52 Replace ProDrive? Transmission Hydraulic Oil Filter
5.53 Change Final Drive Oil
5.54 Change Header Gear Case Oil
5.55 Change Left Feed Roll Gear Case Oil
5.56 Change Right Feed Roll Gear Case Oil
5.57 Change Rear Axle Oil
5.58 Diesel Fuel
5.59 Handling and Storing Diesel Fuel
5.60 Lubricity of Diesel Fuel
5.61 Testing Diesel Fuel
5.62 Biodiesel Fuel
5.63 Fill the Fuel Tank
5.64 Minimizing the Effect of Cold Weather on Diesel Engines
5.65 Mixing of Lubricants
5.66 Oilscan? and CoolScan?
5.67 Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants
5.68 Lubricant Storage
5.69 Oil Filters
5.70 Diesel Engine Coolant (engine with wet sleeve cylinder liners)
5.71 Supplemental Coolant Additives
5.72 Drain Intervals for Diesel Engine Coolant
5.73 Additional Information About Diesel Engine Coolants and John Deere LIQUID COOLANT CONDITIONER
5.74 Testing Diesel Engine Coolant
5.75 Operating in Warm Temperature Climates
5.76 Check Engine Oil Level
5.77 Change Engine Oil and Filter
5.78 Check Engine Coolant Pump Weep Hole
5.79 Do Not Open High-Pressure Fuel System
5.80 Do Not Modify Fuel System
5.81 Fuel Tank Breather
5.82 Drain Water Separator
5.83 Replace Fuel Filter Elements
5.84 Check Fuel Injection Nozzles
5.85 Check Cooling Elements
5.86 Check the Rotary Screen
5.87 Engine Coolant
5.88 Engine Coolant Drain Valves
5.89 Drain, Flush, and Refill Cooling System
5.90 Check Alternator and Compressor Drive Belt Wear
5.91 Check Fan Drive Belt Wear
5.92 Check Suction Fan Drive Belt Wear
5.93 Air Cleaner Elements
5.94 Air Intake and Water Cooling Lines
5.95 Turbocharger
5.96 Open/Close Feed Roll Housing
5.97 Cutterhead Knives?General
5.98 Replace Cutterhead Knives
5.99 Replace Individual Knives
5.100 Replace Complete Set of Knives
5.101 Stationary Knife?General
5.102 Replace Stationary Knife
5.103 Knife Sharpening Device?General
5.104 Replace Sharpening Stone
5.105 Replace Spiral/Recutter Floor
5.106 Replace Recutter Floor Knives
5.107 Replace Feed Roll Stone Deflector
5.108 Replace Cutterhead Wear Plate
5.109 Replace Feed Roll Housing Wear Plate
5.110 Weld Near Electronic Control Units
5.111 Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
5.112 Observe Electrical Precautions
5.113 Basic Electrical Component Handling – Precautions for Machines Equipped with Computer Controlled Systems
5.114 Battery Disconnect Switch
5.115 Fuse Box
5.116 Inline Fuses
5.117 Master Fuses
5.118 Cab Fuse (Diode Module Fuse)
5.119 Kernel Processor Winch Relay (If Equipped)
5.120 Starter Relay (24 V)
5.121 Safety Rules When Replacing Halogen Bulbs
5.122 Replace Cab Headlight Bulb (Non-Light Emitting Diode [LED] Lights)
5.123 Adjust Cab Headlights (Non-Light Emitting Diode [LED] Lights)
5.124 Replace Cab Headlights (Light Emitting Diode [LED] Lights?If Equipped)
5.125 Adjust Cab Headlights (Light Emitting Diode [LED] Lights?If Equipped)
5.126 Replace Cab Headlights Halogen Light Bulb (High- and Low-Beam)
5.127 Adjust Cab Headlights Halogen Light Bulb (High- and Low-Beam)
5.128 Replace Cab Headlights (High- and Low-Beam – Light Emitting Diode [LED] Lights?If Equipped)
5.129 Adjust Cab Headlights (High- and Low-Beam – Light Emitting Diode [LED] Lights?If Equipped)
5.130 Replace Fascia or Side Finder Light Bulb (If Equipped)
5.131 Replace Lower Driving or Lower Work Light Bulb (If Equipped)
5.132 Adjust Lower Driving or Lower Work Lights (If Equipped)
5.133 Replace Beacon Light (Light Emitting Diode [LED] Lights)
5.134 Replace Worklights (If Equipped)
5.135 Replace Service Lights
5.136 Replace Tail, Stop or Turn Lights
5.137 Replace Cab Interior Light
5.138 Replace Map Light
5.139 Replace Toolbox Compartment Light
5.140 Replace Access Ladder Light
5.141 Replace License Plate Light
5.142 Rear Axle Toe-In
5.143 Brake System
5.144 Active Fill Control System (Option)
5.145 AutoTrac? RowSense? System (Option)
5.146 Additive Dosing System (Option)
5.147 Change Additive Dosing System Nozzle
5.148 Replace XStream KP? Kernel Processor Air Filter Element (If Equipped)
5.149 Replace Fresh Air Filter
5.150 Replace Recirculation Air Filter
5.151 Check Refrigerant Level
5.152 Replace Blower Rear Wear Plates
5.153 Replace Blower Side Wear Liner
5.154 Replace Discharge Tower Wear Plates
5.155 Replace and Adjust Blower Paddles
5.156 Replace Blower Inlet Seal (Machine with 11 in XStream KP? Kernel Processor Only)
5.157 Spout Service Opening and Wear Plates
5.158 Swap Discharge Spout Extensions (If Equipped)
5.159 Adjust Spout Motor Gear and Ring Gear
5.160 Jacking Points
5.161 Service Tires Safely
5.162 Care and Service of Tires
5.163 Wheel Bolts and Nuts
5.164 Mounting Tires
5.165 Changing Tires
5.166 Tire Sizes
5.167 Required Tire Load Indexes
5.168 Tire Pressures
5.169 Use Genuine John Deere Parts
5.170 Engine Storage Guidelines for Long Term Storage
5.171 Prepare Machine for Storage
5.172 Premium KP? Kernel Processor End-of-Season Maintenance
5.173 XStream KP? Kernel Processor End-of-Season Maintenance
5.174 Remove Machine from Storage
6 Specifications
6.1 9500 Forage Harvester
6.2 9600 Forage Harvester
6.3 9700 Forage Harvester
6.4 9500?9700 Forage Harvesters
6.5 Dimensions (Machine with High Arch Discharge Spout)
6.6 Dimensions (Machine with Low Arch Discharge Spout)
6.7 Type Plates
6.8 Identify Date Code
6.9 Forage Harvester (Product Identification) Type Plate
6.10 Product Identification Number
6.11 Machine Component Serial Numbers
6.12 Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
6.13 Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
6.14 John Deere Active Fill Control?Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notifications to User
6.15 United States?Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notifications to User
6.16 Safety Note Regarding the Subsequent Installation of Electrical and Electronic Appliances and/or Components
6.17 Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas
6.18 Limited Battery Warranty
6.19 Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO?)
6.20 CARB Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement?Compression Ignition
6.21 EPA Non-road Emissions Control Warranty Statement?Compression Ignition
7 Crime Prevention Tips
7.1 Help Prevent Crime
7.2 Record Ag Identification Numbers
7.3 Keep Proof of Ownership
7.4 Park Indoors Out of Sight
7.5 When Parking Outdoors
7.6 Reduce Vandalism
7.7 Report Thefts Immediately
8 John Deere Service Literature Available
8.1 Technical Information
9 Index
10 John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
10.1 John Deere Is At Your Service