John Deere 900 V-Ripper Operator’s Manual Instant Download (Publication No.OMA50726)

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OPERATORS MANUAL 900 V-RIPPER OMA50726 J5 English
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JOHN DEERE PLOW PLANTER WORKS OMA50726 J5
LITHO IN THE U.S.A. ENGLISH
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INTRODUCTION This safety alert symbol identifies
important safety messages in this manual. When
you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility
of personal injury and carefully read the mes-
sage that follows. "Right-hand and left-hand
sides are determined by facing in the direction
the V-Ripper will travel when being
transported. Record the serial number in the
space provided follow- ing Specifications.
Accurately record all of the charac- ters because
(should the product be stolen) tracing is
sometimes through a computer match of letters and
numbers. Also, your dealer needs this information
when ordering parts. If you carry your operator's
manual on the machine for reference, be sure to
also record the serial number on a separate sheet
of paper and file it in a secure place not on the
machine so you will still have a record in case
the machine is stolen. This operator's manual
contains SI Metric equivalents which follow
immediately after the U.S. customary units of
measure. The warranty on this V-Ripper appears on
your copy of the purchase order which you should
have received from your dealer when you purchased
the V-Ripper.
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900 V-RIPPER
TO THE DEALER After the V-Ripper has been
assembled, inspect it thor- oughly to be sure it
is functioning properly before deli- vering it to
the customer. The following check list is a
reminder of points to check. Check off each item
as it is found satisfactory or after proper
adjustment has been made. The John Deere Delivery
Receipt, when properly filled out and signed by
the dealer and customer, verifies that the
predelivery and delivery services were
satisfactorily performed. When delivering this
machine, give the cus- tomer a copy of the
delivery receipt and the operator's manual.
Explain their purpose. Be certain to retain your
copy of the packing list for shipping bundle
information.
OWNER REGISTER
Name
Post Office
County State
Model
Serial No.
Date Sold
DELIVERY CHECK LIST The following check list is a
reminder of very important information which
should be conveyed directly to the customer, at
the time the V-Ripper is delivered. Check off
each item as it is fully explained to the
customer. Advise the customer that the life
expectancy of this or any other machine is
dependent on regular main- tenance. See bolt
torque chart on page 40. Tell the customer all
about safety precautions that must be observed
while using this V-Ripper. When the V-Ripper is
transported on a road or high- way at night or
during the day, accessory lights and devices
should be used for adequate warning to op-
erators of other vehicles. In this regard tell
the cus- tomer to check local governmental
regulations. Recommend the use of a trailer or an
implement carrier such as the John Deere 201
Implement Carri- er for transporting an 11 or 13
Standard Integral V- Ripper. Give the operator's
manual to the customer and ex- plain all
operating adjustments. To the best of my
knowledge this machine has been delivered ready
for field use and customer has been fully
informed as to proper care and operation.
PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST The following check list
is a reminder of points to in- spect. Check off
each item as it is found satisfactory or after
proper adjustment is made. 0 Inspect to be sure
nuts on all bolts have been tight- ened to the
proper torque and all cotter pins spread. See
bolt torque chart on page 40. 0 Inflate tires to
40 psi (280 kPa) (2.8 bar) of air pres- sure. 0
Paint all unpainted bolts and nuts and any other
parts scratched in shipment. 0 This V-Ripper has
been checked and, to the best of my knowledge, is
ready for delivery to the customer.
(Date Set Up)
(Signature of Set-Up Person)
(Date Delivered) (Signature of Delivery Person)
Litho in U.S.A.
OM-A50726-J5
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Page SAFETY .....................................
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2-5 SAFETY SIGNS .................................
...........................................6 IDENT
IFICATION VIEWS ..................................
...................................7 PREPARING
THE TRACTOR ......................................
........................ 8-14 PREPARING THE
V-RIPPER .........................................
.................... 15-16 ATTACHING AND
DETACHING ........................................
................... 17-23 TRANSPORTING
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..................... 24-26 OPERATING THE
V-RIPPER .........................................
.................... 27-30 ATTACHMENTS
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..................... 31-32 LUBRICATION
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....................... 33-34
ASSEMBLY .........................................
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40-62 SPECIFICATIONS ............................
.......................................... 63-65
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Safety
TRANSPORTING SAFELY Use a trailer or an
implement carrier such as the John Deere 201
Implement Carrier when transporting an 11 or 13
standard integral V-Ripper. Because of
insuñicient transport clearance, do not use 33
in. (840 mm) standards when V-Ripper is used with
tractor with rear tires smaller than 18.4 x
38. Use required tractor front end weights for
optimum trac- tor stability. See pages 11-13
under FRONT BALLAST INFORMATION". Transport the
V-Ripper at a maximum speed of 10 mph (16 km/h).
Reduce speed when traveling over rough
ground. Never travel at any speed which does not
permit ade- quate control of steering and
stopping. When transporting the V-Ripper on a
road or highway at night or during the day, use
accessory lights and devices for adequate warning
to operators of other vehicles. In this regard,
check local governmental regulations for proper
use. Various safety lights and devices are avail-
able from your John Deere dealer. Before
transporting a V-Ripper equipped with a Drawn
Hitch Attachment, fully extend the hydraulic
cylinders and install transport safety
locks. USE A SAFETY CHAIN (Drawn Hitch
Attachment) A safety chain will help control
drawn equipment (B) should it accidentally
separate from the drawbar (A) while transporting.
Using the appropriate adapter parts, attach the
chain to the tractor drawbar support or other
specified anchor location. Provide only enough
slack in the chain to permit turning. See your
John Deere dealer for a chain with a strength
rating greater than the gross weight of the towed
machine.
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Safety 3
USE IMPLEMENT WARNING LIGHTS When transporting
the equipment on a road or highway at night or
during the day, use accessory lights and devices
for adequate warning to operators of other vehi-
cles. In this regard, check local governmental
regula- tions. Various safety devices are
available from your John Deere dealer. OPERATE
THE V-RIPPER SAFELY When attaching the V-Ripper
to the tractor, be sure no one is standing
between the V-Ripper and the tractor or directly
behind the V-Ripper. Never ride or permit others
to ride on the V-Ripper. Never permit any person
other than the operator on the tractor. When the
V-Ripper is in a raised position, be sure rock-
shaft lever or remote cylinder operating lever is
not bumped or touched by anyone. Do not leave the
V- Ripper in a raised position. Always lower it
to the ground. On 5 and 7 standard V-Rippers,
always lower the sup- port stands to support the
V-Ripper before unhitching from the tractor.
Also, when outside standards are less than 144
in. (3655 mm) apart, use a stand on each end of
the frame for support when detaching from the
trac- tor. Support stands are available from your
John Deere dealer. LUBRICATE THE V-RIPPER
SAFELY Do not grease, oil or adjust V-Ripper
while it is in motion. DISPOSE OF SPRAY CANS
SAFELY If spray can paint is used for protecting
the standards to be put in storage, be careful
when discarding empty cans. Do not incinerate or
puncture can.
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4 Safety
AVOID HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS Escaping fluid under
pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Relieve pressure before discon- necting
hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections
before applying pressure. Keep hands and body
away from pinholes and nozzles which eject fluids
under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard or
paper to search for leaks. Do not use your
hand. If ANY fluid is injected into the skin, it
must be surgically removed within a few hours by
a doctor familiar with this type of injury or
gangrene may result.
SERVICE TIRES SAFELY Failure to follow proper
procedures when mounting a tire.on a wheel or rim
can produce an explosion which may result in
serious injury or death. Do not attempt to mount
a tire unless you have the proper equipment and
experience to perform the job. Have it done by
your John Deere dealer or a qualified repair
service. When sealing tire beads on rims, never
exceed 35 psi (241 kPa) (2.4 bar) or maximum
inflation pressures specified by tire
manufacturers for mounting tires. Infla- tion
beyond this maximum pressure may break the bead,
or even the rim, with dangerous explosive force.
If both beads are not seated when the maximum
recom- mended pressure is reached deflate,
reposition tire, re- lubricate bead, and
reinflate. Detailed tire mounting instructions,
including necessary safety precautions, are
contained in John Deere Funda- mentals of Service
(FOS) Manual 55, Tires and Tracks, available
through your John Deere dealer. Such infor-
mation is also available from the Rubber
Manufacturers Association and from tire
manufacturers.
AUee o eafety cage if avollabTe. BDo not etand
over the. Uee a cIipon chuck and extension hose.
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Safety 5
PROTECT AGAINST NOISE Prolonged exposure to loud
noise can cause impairment or loss of
hearing. Wear a suitable hearing protective
device such as ear- mulls(A) or earplugs(B) to
protect against objectionable or uncomfortable
loud noises.
AEamufts BEar Pluge
DO NOT MODIFY V-RIPPER Unauthorized
modifications to the machine may impair the
function and/or safety and affect machlne life.
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Safety Signs
READ SAFETY SIGNS CAREFULLY Carefully read and
follow all CAUTION, DANGER, and WARNING safety
signs. Keep safety signs in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety signs. SAFETY
SIGN LOCATION
Safety Signs on Drawn Hitch
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Identification Views
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AReplaceable SIIpOn Point BHitch Pin
CStandard D5 x ' Tn. 1g8 x 180 mm) Main Frame
E Maet F Reflector GGeuge Wheel
900 Integra/ V-Ripper with 9 Standards on
Non-Expandable Frame
CSupport stand DY x 7 Tn. (J80 x J80 mm) Main
frame EDrawn Hitch Attachment
F Reflectors
AReplaceable SIipOn Palm BStandard
GTransport Wheele (Dual)
900 Drawn V-Ripper with 7 Standards an Expandable
Frame
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Preparing the Tractor

• TIRE INFLATION
• Inflate the tractor tires as recommended in the
  tractor operator's manual.
• TRACTOR DRAWBAR
• Integral V-Ripper
• Remove the tractor drawbar or place it in the
  short, high position and set to the extreme right
  or left side of the support.
• NOTE The heavier the trash, the more important
  it is to remove the drawbar.
• Drawn V-Ripper
• If V-Ripper is equipped with a drawn hitch, set
  tractor drawbar in the short, high position.
  Allow drawbar to swing at least one hole on each
  side of the drawar for working position. When
  transporting, pin drawbar so it will not swing.
• ROCKSHAFT HEIGHT STOP LOCK
• Drawn V-Ripper

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Preparing the Tractor 8
WHEEL SETTINGS IMPORTANT Check tractor wheel
and hub bolts for tightness. Loose bolte can
result in damaged wheele when pulling a heavy
draft implement. See your trac- tor operator's
manual for torque specifications. Rear
Wheels Dimension A" in illustration at right and
in chart on page 10 shows the proper distance at
which to set your rear tractor wheels. Set the
rear wheels so they are at an equal distance from
the tractor center line. IMPORTANT It may be
possible in certain tractor and V-Ripper
combinations to en counter interference
between the point of the standards and the
tractor tires. Be sure to set rear wheels to
avoid interference. Raiae V-Ripper slowly to
check for possible interfer- ence. ADimeneion "A'
For adequate clearance between the rear tractor
tires and the V-Ripper gauge wheels on 5 x 7 in.
(125 x 180 mm), five and seven standard frames,
the rear tractor tires must not be adjusted to a
greater maximum width than indicated in the chart
on page 10. No interference will occur on the 9
standard non-ex- pandable or the 7 x 7 in. (180 x
180 mm) 7, 9, 11 or 13 standard expandable frames
with the gauge wheels as- sembled as illustrated
on pages 52 and 53. Limitations 1. On tractors
equipped with a quick-coupler and dual wheels
using 42 in. (1065 mm) tires, do not adjust wheel
spacing to more than 132 in. (3350 mm) total
tread width on 5 and 7 standard frames set at 20
in. (510 mm) spacing and equipped with gauge
wheels.
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10 Preparing the Tractor

1. (See chart below) Gauge wheel supports are at-
   tached at extreme ends of the frame. With 5
   stan- dards at 18, 19 and 20 in. (455, 480 and
   510 mm) spacings and single gauge wheels with
   the tire at- tached outside the gauge wheel arm,
   the gauge wheel will run in the tilled soil.
2. (See chart below) There are no restrictions with
   these rear tractor tire sizes.

Quantity of Standards Dimension "A" Maxmum Overall Trwtor Tire Width Dimension "A" Maxmum Overall Trwtor Tire Width Dimension "A" Maxmum Overall Trwtor Tire Width Dimension "A" Maxmum Overall Trwtor Tire Width Dimension "A" Maxmum Overall Trwtor Tire Width Dimension "A" Maxmum Overall Trwtor Tire Width
Quantity of Standards Standard Spacing Standard Spacing Standard Spacing Standard Spacing Standard Spacing Standard Spacing
5 455, 480, 510. 760 mm) 455, 480, 510. 760 mm)
7 2o ls1o mml 2o ls1o mml 19 4so mm 19 4so mm 1s l4ss mm 1s l4ss mm
Single Rear Tractor 32. 34, 38" 42 3Z". 34". 38 42" 32, 34, 38 42
Tire Size i81s, e6S, æ5 mm l106s mml I815. gss, æs mml l106s mml 1815, 865, 965 mm 1065 mml
Sin9le Gmi9e ttieefs with Tire to
Without Quick CoupIer - 120" 1 J0" 114 T04 MOB" 98
No Sway 13050 mm) 12795 mml 12895 mml 12640 mml 12745 mml 12490 mm)
Without Quick-Coupler J02" 92" 96" 86 90" 80"
With Sway (2590 mml (2335 mm) 12440 mml ZT 85 mml (2285 mml 12030 mm)
With Quick-Coupler - 120 114" " 108"
No Sway (3050 mm (2895 mml 12745 mml
Witfii Quick-Coupler - With Sway ' 102 12590 mm) 96 (2440 mm) 90" (2285 mml
Dual Rear Tractor 32", 34", 38 42" 32", 34", 38 42 32, 34, 38 42
Tire Size \s15, e65, s gtI (1acs mml Is15, 865. 965 m 1os5 ltmI 81s.86s 5 mlt 1065 gtl
Single Gage Wheals with Tire to
Outside of Gasge Wheel Arm
Without Qu ick CoupIer 132 122" 126" 116 120" 110
No Sway (3350 mml l309o mmI \320O mm1 12945 mm1 13050 mmI (2795 mmI
Without Quick-Coupler 1T4" 104" 108" 98" 102 92
With Sway (2895 mm) 12640 mml 12745 mml 12490 mml (2590 mml 12335 mm)
With Quick Coupler " 132" " t 26" 120"
No Sway l335O mm) 13200 mml 13050 mm)
With Ctuick Coup1er - 114 108 102"
With way i2895 mm 12745 mm (2590 mm)
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Preparing the Tractor 11
Front Wheels On wide-front-axle tractors, set
front wheels to conform to rear wheel
setting. REAR WHEEL WEIGHTING Rear wheel
weights may be necessary to eliminate ex- cessive
wheel slippage or add stability in rough or hill-
side fields. Do not add weights until all
slippage is eliminated. This would hinder the
performance of your tractor. Observe the tracks
of the rear wheels. When the tractor is pulling
its rated load, the soil between the tire lugs
should be broken or shifted. If too much weight
has been added, the tread marks will be clear and
distinct. If too little weight has been added,
the tread marks will be entirely obliterated. See
your tractor operator's manual. FRONT BALLAST
INFORMATION Two Wheel Drive Tractors and
Mechanical Front Wheel Drive Tractors Tractor
front end stability is necessary for safe and
effi- cient operation. It is important that the
proper amount of weight be installed on the front
of the tractor as recom- mended in your tractor
operator's manual. CAUTION Ballast
recommendations provide adequate transport
stability. When operating the tractor in lower
gears under 4 mph (6.5 km/hT. add front end
weight to the maximum permissible for
satisfactory field performance of the 3-point
hitch draft sensing system. See your tractor
operator's manual. NOTE For tractors equipped
with mechanical front wheel drive, the implement
codes in the chart on the next page will not
change.
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12 Preparing the Tractor
Instructions Step 1 - Find your V-Ripper size in
the IMPLEMENT CODE TABLE and enter its code on
line 1 below. Step 2 - Enter an Implement Code
for each attachment on line 2. Step 3 - Add these
codes to obtain Total Implement Code. Step 4 -
Select additions or subtractions from tractor
operator's manual. Step 5 - Refer to tractor
operator's manual to determine required tractor
front ballast. IMPLEMENT CODE TABLES 9tandardu
Non- Expandable Expandable Framea Framea
Implement or Attachment
5 7 9 7 9 11 13
V-Ripper w/o Gauge Wheels 58 75 97 118 - -
V-Ripper w/Single Gauge Wheels 80 92 118 146 157 - -
V-Ripper w/Dual Gauge Wheels Add for 33 In. (840
mm) Standards Add Knife Attachment
88 99 128 156 167 212 261
4 6 8 6 8 10 13 5 7 10 7 10 14 18
EXAMPLE Step1 157 Step 2 10 Step 3 167 (sub,)
Step 4 Step 5 (total)
YOUR CODE Step1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5

• Our example is a 9 standard expandable frame
  V-Ripper with single gauge wheels (157) and knife
  attachment
• (10) 167 which is your implement code. Refer to
  your tractor operator's manual for steps 4 and 5
  and for your recommended front end ballast.
• IMPORTANT Refer to your tractor operator's man-
  ual if
• The total implement code exceeds the maximum
  implement code listed for a specific tractor
  model, the imple- ment-attachment is not
  recommended for that tractor.
• The total load on any tractor wheel due to the
  weight of the implement- attachment combination
  and tractor equipment should not exceed the car-
  rying capacity of the tractor tires.

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Preparing the Tractor \ 3
Four Wheel Drive Tractors Four-wheel drive
tractors do not require any front end ballast for
stability. Add front wheel weights as required in
the same manner as described in Rear Wheel
Weighting. 3-POINT HITCH AND HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM Once the V-Ripper is attached to the
tractor 3-point hitch, the depth or load is
maintained by the tractor hydraulic system
according to the setting of the rock- shaft
selector lever. See your tractor operator's
manual for complete explanation of the hydraulic
system. SWAY BLOCKS The tractor sway blocks
may be used to permit or pre- vent implement side
sway while the V-Ripper is working. They are used
to eliminate side sway when the V-Ripper is being
transported. The sway blocks (A), attached in the
down position, eliminate all side sway whether
the V-Ripper is in work- ing position or in
transport position.
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Setting the sway blocks (B) in the up position
eliminates side sway when the implement is raised
for transport, but permits side sway when the
implement is working. When using the V-Ripper
with a four-wheel drive tractor with a category 3
hitch, it may be desired to place the sway blocks
and bumpers in the 3N position for some side
sway, so minor steering corrections do not affect
the V-Rippers performance. Refer to your tractor
operator's manual.
Sway Blocks in Up Position
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14 Preparing the Tractor LINK LENGTHS FOR
INTEGRAL V-RIPPERS Set the lift links and center
link as shown in the illustra- tion and in the
chart below. Measure from center to center of
pins as shown. IMPORTANT When V-Ripper is
equipped with 33 in. (840 mm) standards, shorten
tractor lift links to minimum length to allow
maximum transport height. DIMENSIONS
Left ana Right Lift Link Dimension "A' 32-1/4"
(820 mm)
Center Link Dimension B" 27-7/8 (710
mm) 27-1/2 (700 mm) 29-3/4" (755 mm) 29-3/4
(755 mm) 29-3/4 (755 mm) 29-3/4 (755
mm) 31-1/2 (805 mm)
4250 4450 4650 4850 8450 8650 8850
32 (810 mm)
35-1/2 (900 mm) 35-1/2 (900 mm)
35-1/2" (900 mm) 35-1/2 (900 mm)
39 (990 mm)
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ADJUSTING LIFT LINKS FOR LATERAL FLOAT On
V-Rippers equipped with gauge wheels, set the
lift links for lateral float so either side of
the V-Ripper can follow ground contours without
aflecting the opposite side. On V-Rippers not
equipped with gau9e wheels, set the lih links for
no float". See illustrations at left.
Float
No float
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