Blog Category: Troubleshoot

One of the most frequently asked questions our teams receive during the planting season is how to correctly set planter downforce margin. Unfortunately, there is no straight-forward answer or a standard number to enter into the display. However, by understanding how downforce margin works and some best practices for setting it correctly, it can be successfully achieved.

Like all equipment, the John Deere ExactEmerge planter requires regular adjustments to perform at its best. Last season we experienced a problem with the ExactEmerge planter where we found seed on the surface of the ground at some fields. After digging into the problem found it was discovered that proper bowl tension is critical to avoiding this issue. To achieve consistent planting quality, regular inspection of the seed meters and bowls is necessary.

Annoyance. Frustration. Slight Panic. You know the feeling. When your planter isn’t planting correctly or your map isn’t working properly, it can certainly turn a good day sour. To avoid in-season delays, we always recommend a pre-season machine inspection. Pre-season inspections identify parts to be replaced, parts that might fail during the season, and tests to ensure proper operation. When it comes to challenges in season, try these basic troubleshooting tips to solve low-level issues. If an issue continues, give our precision ag specialist a call or contact our service departments to help you get back up and running.

Properly setting up your display is the key to collecting accurate data. It’s can be hard to remember which settings to adjust year over year. Here are nine tips and tricks to set up your John Deere 2630 display for planting. Check out our full playlist to review key information for the planting season.

Properly setting up your display is the key to collecting accurate data. A lot has changed from the 2630 to the John Deere Gen 4 displays. If you’re new to Gen 4, we’ve got you covered. You can find the basic information you need to know in our how-to playlist. We’ll walk through how to set up your display, review overall functionality, plus offer tips and tricks to make the most of your machine.

John Deere Section Control is a great tool to reduce operator fatigue, improve efficiency, and ensure accuracy when planting. Every spring, we get calls asking about planters not working correctly. Often, the reason relates back to Section Control settings.