How to Adjust Moisture Correction & View Field/Load Totals on the John Deere S700 Combine

This article explains how to view field and load totals, calibrate grain tank levels, and adjust moisture correction on your John Deere S700 Combine using the Generation 4 display. Follow these steps to optimize your harvest data and grain handling.

Viewing Totals: Fields and Loads

You have multiple ways to see your harvest statistics:

• Shortcut Menu:

  • Press the "Totals" button from the shortcut menu.

  • Displays field name, area, moisture, dry yield, throughput, and variety summary.

  • Switch to "Load Totals" to view the running load totals for the field.

• Extended Display Setup (if applicable):

  • Recommended to set up a second run page.

  • Display load totals (left side): shows load number, moisture, yield, wet weight bushels.

  • Display field totals (right side): shows total wet/dry bushels, average moisture, acres worked.

  • Both field and load data can be viewed simultaneously for real-time monitoring.

Calibrating and Monitoring Grain Tank Level

Optimize your grain tank alerts:

• Grain Handling Area Navigation:

  • Access by pressing the grain handling icon or via the menu.

  • Calibrate using two steps:

    • Set "Empty Level" when tank is empty (0%).

    • Set "Full Level" when tank is full.

  • As you harvest, monitor the grain tank percentage fill; it counts down as the tank empties.

Adjusting Moisture Correction

Ensure your combine reports accurate moisture readings:

• Accessing Moisture Correction:

  • In "Grain Handling", select the moisture correction icon at the bottom.

  • Enter the correction value (not the actual moisture).

  • Example:

    • Combine reads 13.2% moisture, elevator reads 14.1% moisture.

    • Enter 0.9 (add 0.9% to the combine).

    • Use "+" for positive correction, "-" for negative correction.

• Do Not Use Fixed Moisture:

  • Fixed moisture disables the moisture sensor; use this only if sensor is faulty.

Moisture Alarms

Set up notifications for moisture levels:

• Turn on moisture alarm and set maximum/minimum values.

• Useful for keeping your crop within a desired moisture range, e.g., for soybeans.

Advanced Grain Tank Features

Customize your alerts and tank readings:

• Grain Level Beacon Lights:

  • S700 Combine lights activate at ¾ or full tank.

  • Toggle auto beacon on/off in advanced settings.

• Custom Grain Tank Alerts:

  • Set alerts for a specific fill percentage (0-100%).

  • Example: At 50%, receive a notification.

• Tank Unloading Offset Adjustment:

  • If tank percentage reading is incorrect at empty (e.g., shows grain leftover at 0%),

    • Decrease offset value (enter a negative number).

  • If tank shows non-zero when truly empty,

    • Increase offset value (enter a positive number).

  • Use the built-in help feature on the display for guidance.

Example Scenario

If your combine shows 13.2% moisture, but the elevator reads 14.1%, adjust the moisture correction on the display by adding 0.9. This ensures your combine's readings align with the elevator, resulting in more accurate reporting and payment.

Common Questions

• What should I do if my moisture sensor fails?
  Use the "Fixed Moisture" setting only when the sensor is not working.

• How do I set a moisture alarm?
  Turn on the feature in Grain Handling, then set your desired moisture limits.

• Why isn’t my tank level reading zero when empty?
  Adjust the tank unloading offset as described above.