Digi-Star John Deere 455-1520-1530 User Manual

John Deere

455/1520/1530

Grain Drill

Scale System

Instructions

And

Repair Parts

Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin USA

Panningen, The Netherlands

www.digi-star.com

D3877-US-Rev A May 27, 2010

Table Of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Charging Battery and Welding ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1

SCALE BRACKET AND LOAD CELL MOUNTING INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 2

John Deere Grain Drill Scale Kit .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Clutch Arm Updates ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

JUNCTION BOX MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Connect Load Cell and J-Box Cable .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Installing Wires into Terminal Block ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

INDICATOR MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Power Connection: ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Load Cell Connection:.................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

How to Check the Drill Scale After Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 8

REPAIR PARTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Kit – Scale System – JD455 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Kit – Scale System – JD1520/JD1530 ......................................................................................................................................................... 10

Indicator Swivel Mount ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11

LICENSE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12

All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this manual in any form whatsoever without Digi-Star’s express written permission is forbidden. The contents of this manual are subject
to change without notice. All efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the contents of this manual. However, should any errors be detected, Digi-Star would greatly appreciate
being informed of them. The above notwithstanding, Digi-Star can assume no responsibility for errors in this manual or their consequence.

© Copyright! 2008 Digi-Star, Fort Atkinson (U.S.A.).

John Deere 750/1560/1590-15 ft Grain Drill D3859-US-Rev A

Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Digi-Star Grain Drill Scale System. This scale system is
specifically designed to weigh the seed hopper on a John Deere 455/1520/1530 Grain Drill. The scale kit can
be used to record and monitor seed weight going into or out of the seed hopper.

This scale system is covered by the following US patents: 6732667, 7059258 and 7273017. The single-use
license is included with this document (see page 12).

This

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

symbol, be alert to the possibility of

NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL COVERS, SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE. KEEP
HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Some covers and guards have been removed for illustrative/photographic purposes only in this manual.

For information on ordering repair parts, refer to Parts Section in this book.

This supersedes all previous published instructions.

indicates important safety messages in the manual. When you see this

PERSONAL INJURY

and carefully read the message that follows.

Important!

Charging Battery and Welding

Disconnect all cables from the weighing indicator before charging the battery or welding on the machine. If
cables are left connected, the weighing indicator and connected load cells could be damaged.

Important:

Do not weld near indicator, load cells or cables; remove from area to be welded. Place ground

close to area to be welded to prevent current from passing through electronic parts.

Scale Indicator

Remote Indicator

O

tional

Disconnect
all cords

J-Box

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Scale Bracket and Load Cell Mounting Installation

SCALE BRACKET AND LOAD CELL MOUNTING INSTALLATION

The John Deere 455/1520/1530 Grain Drill Scale Kit consists of mounting four load cells, J-Box and
scale indicator to support the seed hopper.

1. On the right side, as you are facing forward looking at the tractor,
the seed bin to the frame.

loosen

the four 7/16 bolts that hold

2. On the left side, remove the 7/16 bolts that hold the seed bin to the frame.

3. Use a jack to lift the left bin side up; use a 4” x 4” or 4” x 6” board. Support the 4” x 4” or 4” x 6” board
with the walkway and the front frame. Put your jack between the board and the bottom of the seed bin.

It is recommended the hopper be supported by two methods when installing the load cells and
brackets. In addition to lifting the hopper with a chain or nylon strap, the hopper should be supported in
the middle with a hydraulic jack or stands.

Important:

The lifting chains, bucket attachments, loader/skid steer or winch must be capable of lifting

and controlling 1000 lbs.

4. Jack up the bin 5”.

5. Install the bottom bracket with 7/16 x 1.5” bolt and 7/16 x 1.5” socket head cap screws.

IMPORTANT

:
The 7/16 socket head cap screws are mounted in the countersink holes in the lower bottom bracket.
Leave the bolts loose at this time.

6. Install the top bracket with 7/16 x 1.5” bolt and 7/16 x 1.5 socket head cap screw.

IMPORTANT

: The
7/16 x 1.5” socket head cap screws are mounted in the countersink holes in the upper bracket. Tighten
the 7/16 tapered bolts first and then the 7/16 standard bolts.

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Scale Bracket and Load Cell Mounting Installation

John Deere Grain Drill Scale Kit

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