Great Plains CTA4000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

08/03/2010 160-269M-A
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information ....................................1
Safety Decals ...............................................................6
Introduction ..............................................................10
Document Family .......................................................10
Models Covered by this Manual .................................10
Description of Unit ......................................................10
Intended Usage ......................................................10
Definitions...............................................................10
Using This Manual......................................................11
Owner Assistance ......................................................11
Preparation and Setup .............................................12
Pre-Setup Checklist....................................................12
Hitching ......................................................................12
Hitch Link................................................................13
Make Seed Hose Connections...................................13
Make Electrical Connections ......................................14
Make Hydraulic Connections......................................14
Hydraulic Circuit Connections ................................15
Bleeding Hydraulics....................................................15
Bleeding Lift Hydraulics ..........................................16
Bleeding Fold Hydraulics........................................18
Load Sensing Setup ...............................................19
Eyebolt Adjustment ....................................................20
Operating Instructions.............................................21
General Description....................................................21
Planting Operation..................................................21
Pre-Start Checklist .....................................................21
Transport ....................................................................22
Pre-Transport Checklist..........................................23
Folding and Unfolding ................................................24
Folding the Implement ............................................24
Unfolding the Implement.........................................26
Opener Operation.......................................................27
Tractor-Specific Circuit Operation ..........................27
John Deere tractors with Sound-Gard ® Body ...27
John Deere 7000 Series tractors........................27
John Deere 8000 Series tractors........................27
Case-IH Magnum tractors ..................................27
Other Tractors ....................................................27
Initial Frame Down-Pressure ..................................27
Initial Seeding Depth ..............................................28
Fan Speed.............................................................. 29
Weight Transfer ......................................................... 29
Marker Operation ....................................................... 30
Field Operations......................................................... 31
Final Field Checklist ............................................... 31
Planting Sequence ................................................. 31
Planting .................................................................. 31
Seed Monitor.......................................................... 31
Parking....................................................................... 32
Storage ...................................................................... 32
Adjustments ............................................................. 33
Planting Depth.................................................... 33
Frame Level ............................................................... 34
Implement Lift Switch Adjustment .............................. 34
Frame Weight ............................................................ 35
Adjusting Weight Transfer.......................................... 36
Sub-Frame Down-Force ............................................ 37
Hydraulic Down Pressure....................................... 37
Opener Down Force ........................................... 38
Opener-Subframe Adjustment ................................... 39
Row Unit Adjustments................................................ 40
Opener Height........................................................ 41
Row Unit Down Pressure (Spring) ......................... 41
Disk Blade Adjustments ......................................... 42
Adjusting Disc Contact ....................................... 42
Disk Scraper Adjustments...................................... 42
Seed Firmer Adjustments....................................... 43
Keeton Seed Firmer Adjustment ........................ 43
Seed-Lok™ Seed Firmer Lock-Up ..................... 43
Opener Depth (Press Wheel Height) ..................... 44
Troubleshooting....................................................... 45
Maintenance and Lubrication ................................. 49
Seed Flap Replacement (s/n EE1169-) ..................... 50
Seed Flap Replacement (s/n EE1170+) .................... 50
Lubrication ................................................................. 51
Options ..................................................................... 53
Blockage Detector...................................................... 53
Hydraulic Bypass Kit .................................................. 53
Markers ...................................................................... 53
Press Wheels ............................................................. 53
Seed Firmers ............................................................. 54