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How to Set Up Custom Control Buttons on John Deere S700 Combine

Optimize Your Combine Operation with Customizable Controls

The John Deere S700 Series Combine introduces a handy feature allowing operators to customize control buttons for quicker, easier access to their most-used functions. This guide walks you through how to set up and adjust custom controls, helping you tailor your combine for optimal field performance.

Getting Started: Unlocking Controls

  • Unlock the Buttons:

    • Each time you start the machine, you must unlock the control buttons.

    • Find the unlock buttons on the console for buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4.

    • There’s also an unlock button on the left side of the console for icons on the hydro handle.

    • Once unlocked, the controls will appear on your screen.

Accessing Control Settings

  • From the Home Screen:

    • Tap the control shortcut for quick access.

  • Through the Menu:

    • Go to the controls setup on the left of the screen.

Customizing Buttons

You can set up two main areas:

  • Hydro Handle Buttons: Letters E, A, B, C, D, plus a scroll wheel.

  • Console Side Buttons: Numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Hydro Handle Button Options

  • Button E: Assign to various functions, such as:

    • Residue swap – quickly switch left/right spreader settings to adapt to wind changes.

    • Swap track for AutoTrac – quickly change guidance lines as you turn or switch fields.

  • Buttons A, B, C, D: Assign header functions or other tasks.

  • Scroll Wheel:

    • Recommended for quickly scrolling through run pages.

    • Recommend “push” for closing overlays.

Console Side Buttons (1–4)

  • Button 1: Adjust Draper belt speed.

  • Button 2: Control feeder house fore/aft tilt.

  • Button 3: Use for rapid single-press header settings (e.g., Draper belt slowdown mode).

  • Button 4: Assign AutoTrac swap or center track.

Tip: If a function is assigned to a console button, it cannot also be assigned to the hydro handle. Each function can only be assigned to one spot.

Step-by-Step Setup Example

  1. Open Button Setup:
    Unlock the controls and select your button (e.g., E on the hydro handle).

  2. Choose Assignment:
    Remove an existing assignment, or select from available functions (such as “Residue swap”).

  3. Adjust as Needed:
    You can customize all available buttons for your preferred functions, optimizing based on your field and header.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can I use the same function on both the hydro handle and side console?

    • No. Each function is limited to one location—once assigned, it cannot be duplicated elsewhere.

  • What functions should I consider assigning for maximum efficiency?

    • Common choices include residue spreader swaps, AutoTrac swap track, header adjustments, and run page scrolls.

  • How do I change button assignments later?

    • Access the controls setup from the home screen shortcut or via the menu at any time.

Pro Tips from Koenig Equipment

  • Experiment with button setups to discover what streamlines your harvest most efficiently.

  • Highly recommended:

    • Set the hydro handle scroll wheel to “run page scroll.”

    • Assign push function on the scroll wheel to close overlays.

  • Contact Koenig Equipment to speak with an Optimization Specialist for tailored advice.