John Deere Orthman 8×2 Twin Row Planters Operator Manual OMA120358

Description

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

• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Foreword
• 1.2. A Message to Our Customers
• 1.3. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED
• 1.4. Safety Features
• 1.5. Recognize Safety Information
• 1.6. Service Accumulator Systems Safely
• 1.7. Service Pressurized Systems Safely
• 1.8. Understand Signal Words
• 1.9. Follow Safety Instructions
• 1.10. Live With Safety
• 1.11. Park Machine Safely
• 1.12. Prevent Machine Runaway
• 1.13. Operator Ability
• 1.14. Operate the Machine Safely
• 1.15. Keep Riders Off Machine
• 1.16. Avoid Tipovers
• 1.17. Prepare for Emergencies
• 1.18. Wear Protective Clothing
• 1.19. Handle Agricultural Chemicals Safely
• 1.20. Use Safety Lights and Devices
• 1.21. Light Enhancement Module
• 1.22. Replace Safety Signs
• 1.23. Follow Tire Recommendations
• 1.24. Service Tires Safely
• 1.25. Transport Safely
• 1.26. Tow Loads Safely
• 1.27. Observe Maximum Transport Speed
• 1.28. Service Machine Safely
• 1.29. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 1.30. Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
• 1.31. Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
• 1.32. Avoid HighPressure Fluids
• 1.33. Store Attachments Safely
• 1.34. Decommissioning Proper Recycling and Disposal of Fluids and Components
• 2. Safety Signs
• 2.1. Replace Safety Signs
• 2.2. Transport Guidelines
• 2.3. Sudden Crushing Movement
• 2.4. Hydraulic Injection
• 2.5. Chemical Inhalation
• 2.6. Chemical Inhalation
• 2.7. Exploding Components
• 3. Information Signs
• 3.1. Information Signs
• 4. Preparing the Tractor
• 4.1. Use Your Tractor Operators Manual
• 4.2. Tractor Requirements
• 4.3. Recommended Tractor Settings
• 4.4. Check the Tractor Hydraulic System
• 4.5. Case Drain and Hydraulic Motor Requirements
• 5. Preparing the Planter
• 5.1. Support Machine Before Service
• 5.2. Before Use
• 5.3. Check Tire Inflation
• 5.4. Tighten Wheel Bolts
• 6. Attaching the Planter
• 6.1. Use Your Tractor Operators Manual
• 6.2. Hydraulic Motor Return Coupler
• 6.3. Warning Lights and Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem(Style A)
• 6.4. Attach the Planter to the Tractor
• 6.5. Attach the Warning Light Harness
• 6.6. Connect the SeedStar Monitor Harness
• 6.7. Check Hydraulic System
• 6.8. Power Beyond Couplers
• 6.9. Recommendations for Hydraulic Connections
• 6.10. Adjust Frame Height
• 6.11. Level the Planter
• 7. Detaching the Planter
• 7.1. Roadway Transport Safety
• 7.2. Detach Machine From Tractor
• 7.3. Depressurize Pneumatic Down Force System
• 8. Operating the Planter
• 8.1. General
• 8.2. Hydraulic Motor Operation
• 8.3. Raise and Lower Machine
• 8.4. Set Planting Depth
• 8.5. Set Closing Wheel Down Force
• 8.6. Fill Seed Hoppers
• 9. Vacuum Seed Meter Settings
• 9.1. Adjust HighLow Drive Range (Variable Rate Drive Machines Only)
• 9.2. Vacuum Meter Operating Characteristics
• 9.3. Seed Meter Settings
• 9.4. Access and Cleanout the Vacuum Meter
• 9.5. Remove Seed Meter Assembly From Row Unit
• 9.6. Install Seed Meter Assembly on Row Unit
• 9.7. Change the Vacuum Seed Meter Brush
• 9.8. Adjust the Baffle in the Vacuum Seed Meter
• 9.9. Install Meter Inlet Screen
• 9.10. Seed Knockout Wheel Operation
• 9.11. Install the Knockout Wheel Assembly
• 9.12. Calibrate MaxEmerge 5 Double Eliminator
• 9.13. Operate Double Eliminator
• 9.14. Inspect the Seed Disk Cell
• 9.15. Install Seed Disk
• 9.16. Adjust Seed Meter Hub
• 9.17. Install New Vacuum Seal
• 9.18. Replace Meter Unit Shear Pin
• 9.19. Inspect and Service Twin Row Vacuum Meter
• 9.20. Seed Disk Selection Guidelines
• 9.21. Select The Correct Field Corn Seed Disk For Optimum Performance
• 9.22. Seed Disk Recommendations for Crops Other Than Field Corn
• 9.22.1. SWEET CORN
• 9.22.2. POPCORN
• 9.22.3. CONFECTIONARY SUNFLOWER
• 9.22.4. OIL SUNFLOWER
• 9.22.5. DRILLED COTTON
• 9.22.6. CELL HILLDROP COTTON
• 9.22.7. CELL HILLDROP COTTON
• 9.22.8. COTTON USING EDIBLE BEAN Flat Disk A52903 Small
• 9.22.9. SOYBEANS
• 9.22.10. LOWRATE SORGHUM
• 9.22.11. HIGHRATE SORGHUM
• 9.22.12. MONOGERM SUGAR BEETS
• 9.22.13. PELLETED SUGAR BEETS
• 9.22.14. SMALL EDIBLE BEAN Cell Disk H136468
• 9.22.15. MEDIUM EDIBLE BEAN Cell Disk A51696
• 9.22.16. LARGE EDIBLE BEAN Cell Disk H136092
• 9.22.17. EDIBLE BEAN Flat Disk A52903 Small
• 9.22.18. EDIBLE BEAN Flat Disk A52904 Medium
• 9.22.19. EDIBLE BEAN Flat Disk A52878 Large
• 9.22.20. VIRGINIA PEANUT
• 9.22.21. BLANK SEED DISK
• 9.23. Optimize Seed Spacing
• 9.24. Check Meter Performance
• 10. Vacuum Blower Settings
• 10.1. Use of Talc Lubricant
• 10.2. Zero the Vacuum Gauge
• 10.3. Set the Vacuum Level
• 10.4. Vacuum Level for Corn Using H136478, A43215, A50617, or A52391 Seed Disks
• 10.5. Vacuum Level for Oil Sunflower
• 10.6. Vacuum Level for Confectionary Sunflower
• 10.7. Vacuum Level for Sweet Corn
• 10.8. Vacuum Level for the EdibleBean (Flat Type) Disk
• 10.9. Vacuum Level for Peanuts
• 10.10. Vacuum Level for Sugar Beet
• 11. Checking Seed Population
• 11.1. Check the Seed Population
• 12. General Attachments
• 12.1. General
• 12.2. SeedStar Variable Rate Drive System
• 12.3. Walking Gauge Wheels
• 12.4. Seed Tubes
• 12.5. Rigid Scraper
• 12.6. HeavyDuty Scraper
• 12.7. HeavyDuty Closing Wheels
• 12.8. Pneumatic Downforce
• 13. Granular Chemical Attachment
• 13.1. Granular Chemical Attachment
• 13.2. Determine Application Rate and Initial Meter Setting
• 13.3. Insecticide Rate ChartSand Granules36 in. and 38 in. Rows
• 13.4. Insecticide Rate ChartClay Granules36 in. and 38 in. Rows
• 13.5. Herbicide Rate ChartClay Granules36 in. and 38 in. Rows
• 13.6. Align Chemical Meter Drive
• 13.7. Clean Insecticide and Herbicide Hoppers
• 13.8. Calibrate InsecticideHerbicide Meter
• 14. Lubricating the Seed Meter
• 14.1. Use of Talc Lubricant
• 14.2. Use of WaxBased Lubricant
• 15. Lubricating the Planter
• 15.1. Lubricate and Maintain the Machine Safely
• 15.2. Perform Lubrication and Maintenance Procedures
• 15.3. Multipurpose Extreme Pressure (EP) Grease
• 15.4. Alternative Lubricants
• 15.5. Lubrication Intervals
• 16. Servicing and Adjusting
• 16.1. Safety Before Service
• 16.2. Service Intervals
• 16.3. Use Safe Service Procedures
• 16.4. Support Machine Before Service
• 16.5. Relieve the Hydraulic Pressure
• 16.6. Welding Near Electronic Control Units
• 16.7. Keep Electronic Control Unit Connectors Clean
• 16.8. Tighten Wheel Bolts
• 16.9. Check Tire Inflation
• 16.10. Tighten the Drive Chains
• 16.11. Replace Meter Unit Shear Pin
• 16.12. Install and Remove the Seed Tube
• 16.13. Clean Seed Tube Sensor
• 16.14. Adjust the Meter ProShaft Drive
• 16.15. Inspect and Adjust the Furrow Opener Disks
• 16.16. Replace the Furrow Opener Disks and the Seed Tube Guard
• 16.17. Adjust the Gauge Wheels
• 16.18. Center the Closing Wheels
• 16.19. Adjust the Closing Wheel Spacing
• 16.20. Replace Cotter Shear Pins
• 16.21. Service the Wheel Bearings
• 16.22. Remove and Install the Wheel Motion Sensor
• 16.23. Disk Closing Attachment
• 16.24. Inspect and Service the Seed Meter
• 16.25. Inspect and Clean the Vacuum Impeller and Housing
• 16.26. Clean or Replace the Electric AirCompressor Filter
• 16.27. Clean the Vacuum System
• 17. Troubleshooting
• 17.1. Row Units
• 17.2. Vacuum Seed Meter
• 18. Storage
• 18.1. Remove from Storage
• 18.2. Store Machine
• 18.3. Pneumatic Down Force Storage Procedures
• 19. Specifications
• 19.1. Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 19.2. Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values
• 19.3. Specifications
• 19.4. Record Serial Number
• 19.5. Keep Proof of Ownership
• 19.6. Keep Machines Secure
• 20. John Deere Service Literature
• 20.1. Technical Information
• 21. John Deere Service Keeps You on the Job
• 21.1. John Deere Is At Your Service