John Deere Orthman 8×2 Twin Row Planters Operator Manual OMA103925

Description

• Model List:
  • Orthman 8×2 Twin Row Planters

• 1. Contents
• 1.0.1. Safety Features
• 1.0.2. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.0.3. Understand Signal Words
• 1.0.4. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.0.5. Park Machine Safely
• 1.0.6. Prevent Machine Runaway
• 1.0.7. Operate the Machine Safely
• 1.0.8. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.0.9. Avoid TipOvers
• 1.0.10. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.0.11. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.0.12. Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
• 1.0.13. Use Safety Lights and Devices
• 1.0.14. Light Enhancement Module
• 1.0.15. Replace Safety Signs
• 1.0.16. Follow Tire Recommendations
• 1.0.17. Transport Safely
• 1.0.18. Tow Loads Safely
• 1.0.19. Observe Maximum Transport Speed
• 1.0.20. Service Machine Safely
• 1.0.21. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.0.22. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
• 1.0.23. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
• 1.0.24. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.0.25. Store Attachments Safely
• 1.0.26. Dispose of Waste Properly
• 1.1. Safety Signs
• 1.1.1. Safety Signs
• 1.2. Information Signs
• 1.2.1. Information Signs
• 1.3. Preparing Tractor
• 1.3.1. Use Your Tractor Operators Manual
• 1.3.2. Tractor Requirements
• 1.3.3. Recommended Tractor Settings
• 1.3.4. Check Tractor Hydraulic System
• 1.3.5. LowPressure Case Drain Connection
• 1.4. Preparing Machine
• 1.4.1. Support Machine Before Service
• 1.4.2. Before Use
• 1.4.3. Check Tire Inflation
• 1.4.4. Tightening Wheel Bolts
• 1.5. Attaching Machine
• 1.5.1. Use Your Tractor Operators Manual
• 1.5.2. Fan Motor Hydraulic Requirements
• 1.5.3. Hydraulic Motor Return Coupler
• 1.5.4. Warning Lights and Signaling Panel(Style A)
• 1.5.5. Attach Machine to Tractor
• 1.5.6. Attach Warning Light Harness
• 1.5.7. Connect SeedStar Monitor Harness
• 1.5.8. Check Hydraulic System
• 1.5.9. Hydraulic Connection Recommendations
• 1.5.10. Adjust Frame Height
• 1.5.11. Level the Machine
• 1.6. Detaching Machine
• 1.6.1. Roadway Transport Safety
• 1.6.2. Detach Machine From Tractor
• 1.6.3. Depressurize Pneumatic Down Force System
• 1.7. Operating Machine
• 1.7.1. General
• 1.7.2. Hydraulic Motor Operation
• 1.7.3. Raise and Lower Machine
• 1.7.4. Set Planting Depth
• 1.7.5. Setting Closing Wheel Down Force
• 1.7.6. Filling Seed Hoppers
• 1.8. Twin Row Vacuum Meter Setup
• 1.8.1. Vacuum Meter Operating Characteristics
• 1.8.2. Seed Meter Settings
• 1.8.3. Variable Rate Drive Chain Routing and Replacement
• 1.8.4. Adjust HighLow Drive Range (Variable Rate Drive Machines Only)
• 1.8.5. Access and Cleanout the Vacuum Seed Meter
• 1.8.6. Change the Vacuum Seed Meter Brush
• 1.8.7. Adjust the Vacuum Seed Meter Baffle
• 1.8.8. Install Meter Inlet Screen
• 1.8.9. Seed Knockout Wheel Operation
• 1.8.10. Install Knockout Wheel Assembly
• 1.8.11. Inspect the Seed Disk Cell
• 1.8.12. Install Seed Disk
• 1.8.13. Adjust Meter Hub
• 1.8.14. Calibrate MaxEmerge 5 Double Eliminator
• 1.8.15. Operate Double Eliminator
• 1.8.16. Seed Disk Selection Guidelines
• 1.8.17. Select The Correct Field Corn Seed Disk For Optimum Performance
• 1.8.18. Seed Disk Recommendations For Crops Other Than Field Corn
• 1.8.19. Optimize Seed Spacing
• 1.8.20. Check Meter Performance
• 1.9. Setting Vacuum Levels
• 1.9.1. Zero the Vacuum Gauge
• 1.9.2. Set Vacuum Level
• 1.9.3. Vacuum Level for Corn Using H136478, A43215, A50617 or A52391 Seed Disks
• 1.9.4. Vacuum Level for Oil Sunflower
• 1.9.5. Vacuum Level for Confectionary Sunflower
• 1.9.6. Vacuum Level for Sweet Corn
• 1.9.7. Vacuum Level Seed ChartFlat EdibleBean Disk
• 1.9.8. Vacuum Level for Peanuts
• 1.9.9. Vacuum Level for Sugar Beet Seed
• 1.10. Checking Seed Population
• 1.10.1. Check Seed Population
• 1.11. General Attachments
• 1.11.1. General
• 1.11.2. SeedStar Variable Rate Drive System
• 1.11.3. Walking Gauge Wheels
• 1.11.4. Seed Tubes
• 1.11.5. Rigid Scraper
• 1.11.6. HeavyDuty Scraper
• 1.11.7. HeavyDuty Closing Wheels
• 1.11.8. Pneumatic Down Force
• 1.12. Granular Chemical Attachment
• 1.12.1. Granular Chemical Attachment
• 1.12.2. Determining Application Rate and Initial Meter Setting
• 1.12.3. Insecticide Rate ChartSand Granules36 in. and 38 in. Rows
• 1.12.4. Insecticide Rate ChartClay Granules36 in. and 38 in. Rows
• 1.12.5. Herbicide Rate ChartClay Granules36 in. and 38 in. Rows
• 1.12.6. Align Chemical Meter Drive
• 1.12.7. Clean Insecticide and Herbicide Hoppers
• 1.12.8. Calibrating InsecticideHerbicide Meter
• 1.13. Meter Lubrication
• 1.13.1. Use of Talc Lubricant
• 1.13.2. Use of WaxBased Lubricant
• 1.14. Machine Lubrication
• 1.14.1. Lubricate and Maintain Machine Safely
• 1.14.2. Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
• 1.14.3. Lubrication Symbols
• 1.14.4. Alternative Lubricants
• 1.14.5. Lubrication Intervals
• 1.15. Service and Adjustments
• 1.15.1. Service Intervals
• 1.15.2. Using Safe Service Procedures
• 1.15.3. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.15.4. Service and Operate Chemical Sprayers Safely
• 1.15.5. Service Tires Safely
• 1.15.6. Welding Near Electronic Control Units
• 1.15.7. Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
• 1.15.8. Tightening Wheel Bolts
• 1.15.9. Checking Tire Inflation
• 1.15.10. Support Machine Before Service
• 1.15.11. Tighten Drive Chains
• 1.15.12. Replace Meter Unit Shear Pin
• 1.15.13. Install and Remove Seed Tubes
• 1.15.14. Clean Seed Tube Sensor
• 1.15.15. Adjust Meter Pro Shaft Drive
• 1.15.16. Inspect and Adjust Seed Opener Blades
• 1.15.17. Replace Seed Opener Blades and Seed Tube Guard
• 1.15.18. Adjust Gauge Wheels
• 1.15.19. Center Closing Wheels
• 1.15.20. Adjust Closing Wheel Spacing
• 1.15.21. Replace Cotter Shear Pins
• 1.15.22. Service Wheel Bearings
• 1.15.23. Disk Closing Attachment
• 1.15.24. Inspect and Service Vacuum Meter
• 1.15.25. Inspect and Clean Vacuum Impeller and Housing
• 1.15.26. Clean or Replace Electric AirCompressor Filter
• 1.15.27. Clean Vacuum System
• 1.16. Troubleshooting
• 1.16.1. Row Units
• 1.16.2. Vacuum Meter
• 1.17. Storage
• 1.17.1. Removing From Storage
• 1.17.2. Storing Machine
• 1.17.3. Pneumatic Down Force Storage Procedures
• 1.18. Specifications
• 1.18.1. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.18.2. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 1.18.3. Specifications
• 1.18.4. Record Serial Number
• 1.18.5. Keep Proof of Ownership
• 1.18.6. Keep Machines Secure
• 1.19. John Deere Service Literature
• 1.19.1. Technical Information
• 1.20. John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
• 1.20.1. 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
• 2.18. Section 90
• 2.19. Section 95