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How to Set Up Fields, Variety Locator, Mapping & Guidance Lines on a John Deere S700 Combine

Step-by-Step Guide for John Deere S700 Setup

Setting up your John Deere S700 Combine for a new field is crucial for accurate precision agriculture operations. Follow these clear steps to ensure your machine is ready for efficient harvesting and data tracking.

1. Selecting and Setting Up Your Field

  • Press the Setup button (bottom left of the display).

  • Navigate to Location (top left).

  • Choose the correct Client, Farm, and Field for your work.

  • Example: Select “39 West” and press OK.

  • Ensure the crop type is accurately set for this field.

2. Using Variety Locator Files

  • Tap the Variety Box on the setup screen.

  • If using a variety locator:

    • Choose the map for your field from the dropdown list.

    • Preview your field’s map to identify where each crop variety is planted.

  • Optional alerts:

    • Enable audible tones and visible notifications to alert when you enter a new variety in the field.

  • Press OK to save your settings.

3. Confirming Machine & Header Settings

  • For most S700 combines, the machine auto-recognizes its serial number.

    • This pre-populates offset measurements automatically.

  • Access header settings via the physical header menu on the machine for fine-tuning (see future tutorials for detailed header setup).

  • After finishing the work setup, press OK to return to the main screen.

4. Yield Mapping Setup

  • Open a page on your display that features a map.

  • Select the map and use the layer toggle to set “Dry Yield” as the displayed data.

  • Press the Menu button.

  • Select Legend and enter the yield ranges for your crop.

  • Press OK and close out to finalize mapping setup.

    • This enables real-time yield monitoring.

5. Setting Up Guidance Lines

  • To set up or select guidance lines:

    • Navigate through the guidance options, or tap Set Track Zero from a run page.

  • If tracks are already established for your field:

    • They will appear in the locations list (e.g., “39 West” field includes “North Forty 2014” line).

  • Select your preferred guidance line and press OK for it to become active.

    • The Generation Four display retains previous guidance lines for easy recall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a variety locator?
A variety locator map helps you track different crop varieties planted in one field. It ensures your combine applies correct settings and records accurate data.

How can I receive notifications when crossing variety boundaries?
Enable both audible and visual alerts in the variety locator setup to be notified during work.

Do I need manual measurement entry?
No. Most S700 combines automatically recognize their serial number and set offset measurements, reducing manual data entry.

Contact Support

For advanced setup help or troubleshooting, contact your nearest Koenig Equipment location and speak with an Optimization Specialist.