John Deere 1720 and 1725 Planters Installation Instructions Manual A109654I – PDF DOWNLOAD
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John Deere 1720 and 1725 Planters Installation Instructions Manual A109654I – PDF DOWNLOAD
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John Deere 1720 and 1725 Planters Installation Instructions Manual A109654I – PDF DOWNLOAD
Individual Row Hydraulic
Downforce for 1720 and
1725 Planters
- Introduction
- IMPORTANT:
- Read through this instruction thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the machine before performing the procedure. Do not skip steps or perform them out of order
- The graphics shown in this procedure have parts removed for clarity. Right-hand and left-hand sides are determined by facing in the direction of forward travel. This instruction demonstrates the proper procedure for removing the existing pneumatic downforce system and installing the supplied hydraulic downforce system on the following planters
- • 1720/1725 12-Row
• 1720/1725 16-Row
Introduction
- At the end of the performance upgrade process, install the new serial number decal from the performance upgrade kit near the original serial number decal (A) location. Install the new IRHD serial number decal (B) as close to the original serial number as possible.
- Do not conceal or cover-up the original serial number or any other decals when installing the new serial number decal. Record the new serial number in the spaces provided and give this page of information to the customer after the performance upgrade is finished.
- In a separate and secure location, maintain an up-to-date inventory of all the product and component serial numbers. Regularly verify that the identification plates have not been removed. Report any evidence of tampering to law enforcement agencies and order duplicate plates
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
John Deere 1720 and 1725 Planters Installation Instructions Manual A109654I – PDF DOWNLOAD
Contents 5
Safety 7
Recognize Safety Information 7
Understand Signal Words 7
Park Machine Safely 7
Follow Safety Instructions 7
Replace Safety Signs 8
Work in Clean Area 8
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids 8
Live With Safety 9
Support Machine Properly 9
Protect Against Noise 9
Use Proper Tools 10
Wear Protective Clothing 10
Use Proper Lifting Equipment 10
Precautions for Welding 11
Welding 11
General 13
Face-Seal-Fitting Assembly and Installation—All Pressure Applications 13
Metric Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressures 13
SAE Face Seal and O-Ring Stud End Fitting Torque Chart—Standard Pressures 14
Service Recommendations For Flare-Type Tube Fittings 15
Service Recommendations For SAE Series Four Bolt Flange Fittings 16
Service Recommendations for Metric Series Four Bolt Flange Fitting 17
Unified Inch Bolt and Screw Torque Values 18
Metric Bolt and Screw Torque Values 19
Recommendations for Hydraulic Connections 20
Row Unit Updates 23
Depressurize the Pneumatic Downforce System 23
Remove the Existing Pneumatic Downforce Springs 24
Replace the Parallel Arm Hardware 25
BA33641 — Install the Actuators 26
BA33646 — Install the ExactEmerge™ Row Unit Harness 31
BA33647 — Install the MaxEmerge™ 5e Row Unit Harness 33
BA32946 and BA33294 — Remove and Install the Downforce Sensor 36
BA33644 — Install the Safety Decals 38
Hoses and Fittings — 12-Row 39
BA33961 — Install the Combination Valve Block 39
BA33962 — Install the Hydraulic Hoses and Actuator Fittings 42
Hoses and Fittings — 16-Row 55
BA33961 — Install the Combination Valve Block 55
BA33962 and BA33964 — Install the Hydraulic Hoses and Actuator Fittings 58
System Startup 76
IRHD Configuration Setup 76
Parallel Arm Setup 78
Gauge Wheel Downforce Setup 84
Individual Row Hydraulic Downforce (IRHD) Initial Flush and Test 85
Valve Test (IRHD System Only) 88
Valve Flush Test (IRHD System Only) 88
Air Purge Test (IRHD System Only) 91
Accumulator Test (IRHD System Only) 91
Part Number Index 93
Adapters 93
Connectors 94
Elbows 94
Plugs 98
Quick Couplers 100
Reducers 101
T-Fittings 102
Unions 105
Brackets 106
Page Number 5
Section 05 7
Section 10 13
Section 15 23
Section 20 39
Section 25 55
Section 30 76
Section 35 93
S.M 8/3/2025