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How to Adjust John Deere Easy Adjust Row Cleaners with SeedStar 3HP

Understanding and Using Easy Adjust Row Cleaners

Easy Adjust Row Cleaners, available on John Deere planters with the SeedStar 3HP system, bring convenient control directly to your cab. With these row cleaners, you can fine-tune residue management and row cleaning from your tractor seat, helping achieve optimal seed placement and reducing the risk of residue interference.

What Are Easy Adjust Row Cleaners?

  • Easy Adjust Row Cleaners use an air system controlled via the SeedStar 3HP interface.

  • You can manage row cleaner positions and pressure settings right from your tractor's cab.

  • Designed for efficiency and safety: adjustments can be made quickly, and the system features safety warnings to prevent accidents during movement.

Step-by-Step: Adjusting Row Cleaners in SeedStar 3HP

  1. Access the Row Cleaner Controls

    • From the main menu on your SeedStar 3HP monitor, select "Row Cleaner."

    • If the system is disabled, go to the quick setup screen and turn on the "Air Lock."

  2. Set the Target Step Size

    • The step size determines how much pressure changes when you adjust (+ or -) the row cleaners.

    • Default is 3PSI, but you can set it to your preference (e.g., 5PSI).

  3. Managing Center and Wing Pressures

    • You can adjust down pressure independently for the center of the planter and each wing, or sync them together.

    • Leave syn box unchecked to adjust individually.

  4. Factory Presets and Resets

    • Easily reset row cleaner pressure presets (light, medium, heavy) to factory settings as needed.

  5. Enable and Operate the Row Cleaner

    • Tap the row cleaner icon to activate. You'll receive a safety warning; always ensure no one is near moving parts before accepting.

    • Monitor actual PSI (pressure) and target PSI for all zones: center, wings, all rows.

Adjusting Down Pressure and Up Pressure

  • Down Pressure: To run cleaners closer to the ground, increase down pressure. This pushes the cleaner downward and is useful for heavy residue.

  • Up Pressure: To raise the cleaner from the ground (for lighter residue), increase up pressure.

  • Indicators: A downward triangle means air is being let out (decreasing pressure), upward triangle means air is added (increasing pressure).

Adjusting Stiffness for Floating or Firm Action

  • Stiffness is controlled by increasing both up and down pressure simultaneously.

    • Higher stiffness = row cleaner is firmer, less "float."

    • Lower stiffness = row cleaner floats more easily, adapting better to uneven terrain.

Quick Adjust Button

  • Use the plus (+) or minus (–) icons to make quick 3PSI adjustments, or set incremental changes for finer control.

Common Questions

Why should I adjust row cleaner pressure?

  • Adjusting pressure helps maximize seed-to-soil contact by managing residue. Proper adjustment prevents hairpinning of trash and keeps rows clean for planting.

Can I safely make adjustments from the cab?

  • Yes! The SeedStar 3HP system allows fully remote adjustments. Always observe warning prompts to keep everyone safe.

What does resetting presets do?

  • Resets the pressure levels for light, medium, and heavy settings back to factory recommendations.

What if row cleaners aren’t moving evenly?

  • Adjust center and wing pressures independently or sync them for uniform movement.