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Question 1

What is ACTIVE OPENER DOWN PRESSURE?

Answer 1

A system that maintains contact of the opener gauge wheels with the soil surface to follow ground contours over uneven terrain.

Question 2

What type of hydraulic system is required for the Active Down Pressure System?

Answer 2

Closed centre or pressure/flow compensated hydraulic system.

Question 3

What should be done if the tractor has open centre hydraulics?

Answer 3

Consult your John Deere dealer for installation of an open centre hydraulic kit.

Question 4

What does the active hydraulic system NOT set?

Answer 4

Seed depth.

Question 5

What determines disk blade penetration and seed depth in the Active Down Pressure System?

Answer 5

Mechanical setting at the gauge wheel.

Question 6

True or False: The active hydraulic down pressure system is designed to adjust seed depth.

Answer 6

False.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: The active hydraulic system keeps the opener gauge wheels in contact with the soil surface to follow ground contours over _______.

Answer 7

uneven terrain.