9970 Handling/Engine/Final Drive20-Cotton Stripper
When equipped with the 748 Header, the 7460 Stripper offers cotton growers up to eight rows of harvesting power. From the row units to the cab and controls, the 9970 Cotton Picker offers many of the same features found in the big 9996.in a smaller, four or five-row configuration, perfect for small to mid-sized farms.
Pro-12 and Pro-16 Row Units 28-29 Guidance and Documentation Service and Support Specifications 30-31 32-33 34-35
Visit www.JohnDeere.com/Ag for more details on the complete line of John Deere cotton harvesters.
John Deere 7760 Cotton Harvester
Non-Stop Cotton Harvesting: Coming soon, only from John Deere.
From the worldwide leader in cotton harvesting equipment comes the next revolution in cotton production: the John Deere 7760 Cotton Picker with on-board module-building technology. The new 7760 gives you everything John Deere cotton pickers are known for: a clean, high-efficiency pick from the PRO-16 and PRO-12 VRS Row Units. Smooth, reliable power from the John Deere turbocharged diesel engine. An operator-friendly cab with easy access to major controls. But what the 7760 offers that no other cotton harvester can match is this: the ability to pick virtually non-stop. No stopping to unload. No crossing the field to get to a module builder. No waiting for boll buggies. No time wasted getting back on the row. The 7760 gives you a perfectly formed and wrapped module that you can drop in place or carry to an end-row, all while continuing to harvest. The non-stop cotton harvest.coming soon, only from John Deere. Read on for more information.

The John Deere Advantage

Whether its falling from the sky or being wicked up from the ground, water is a chief enemy of rectangular cotton modules covered with tarps. The John Deere 7760 gives you a module that not only sheds water due to its round shape, but is also covered around its entire circumference with a tough, protective wrap, giving you an exceptionally high degree of weather-ability and helping preserve the fiber quality you worked hard to achieve.
The economics of non-stop harvestin g
What can the non-stop harvesting ability of the 7760 Picker do for you? If your harvest usually takes four weeks, the 7760 could help you finish up to five days earlier.

Take a look in your equipment shed. Think about what those module builders cost. And the boll buggies. Think about the number of tractors you need to run it all. And how much fuel they use. Add labor and insurance, and you have a good idea of what your harvest costs are, just in miscellaneous equipment. Now consider the 7760. No module builders. No buggies. No tarping. A significant reduction in labor and fuel. Right there are thousands of dollars you dont have to spend. But theres this, too. A basket picker can spend 20% or more of its time unloading, waiting for boll buggies, or driving back and forth to a module builder. With its non-stop harvesting ability, the 7760 Picker gives you that time back. What is that time worth? Your John Deere dealer can help you decide.
Stage or load your round modules with the Frontier CM 1100 Round Module Handler. This loader mounts on the rear of your tractor, and makes handling the 7760s round modules easy.
In addition to its inherent water-shedding ability, the round shape of the completed modules enables the non-stop harvesting ability of the 7760 Picker. How? Once youve picked enough cotton, the module-forming system on the 7760 Cotton Picker takes over. While you continue to harvest, the 7760 automatically forms and wraps a module, then deposits the completed module onto the retractable rear handling gate. You can then carry the wrapped module to an end-row or other staging area and drop it without ever stopping the picker. The wrap magazine on the 7760 Picker holds up to four rolls, giving you enough wrap for up to 100 round modules. With only slight modifications to the conveyor chain, existing module trucks can easily pick up, haul, and unload up to four wrapped round modules.the equivalent of one full-size standard module.
Value Statement goes here Our standard lighting package is very good, too. It includes two 55/65-watt low-beam
Non-Stop Comfort for the Non-Stop Harvest.
Convenient control with the CommandCenter
Non-stop harvesting requires all-day comfort. So we gave the 7760 Cotton Picker the comfort, convenience, and control features to reduce fatigue and enhance operator environment during the longest harvest days. The pressurized cab itself features our set-and-forget ClimaTrak Automatic temperature control, as well as the plush ComfortCommand airsuspended seat. The standard training seat lifts to reveal a storage area for miscellaneous items. The cab is prewired for two-way radio, and features the Delco AM/FM satellite-ready sound system with CD. The new CommandCenter display serves as the primary operator interface, and first source for machine information. Hot-key navigation takes you through screens displaying information on settings, alarms, and diagnostic information. Just in front of the display, the multifunction control handle and CommandTouch console offer control over machine speed, row units, module builder, Row-Trak guidance and more. Finally, the CommandTouch cornerpost monitors display engine RPM, harvest information, and Value Statement goes here module-builder status. Our standard lighting package is very good, too. It includes two 55/65-watt low-beam

Information at a glance

The CommandTouch cornerpost display gives the operator an assortment of readings, including engine RPM, harvest monitor, and module-builder status.
Out of the way. Easy to see.
The GSMonitor with the HarvestDoc Cotton system handles yield monitoring and mapping functions. The monitor provides information such as total acres harvested, average yield, harvest hours, load weight, distance covered and more. Plus, the monitor and the StarFire iTC receiver can be moved to your tractor, sprayer or combine.
The standard remote allows the operator to put the machine into and out of transport and harvest modes quickly and easily.
Tethered row unit lube system is standard on every John Deere cotton picker.
The all-new CommandCenter display and CommandTouch console give the operator unprecedented control over vital machine functions, as well as easy access to information. The display offers information on alarms, diagnostics, and more. The console features controls for fan and row unit engagement, lubrication system, Row-Trak guidance, row unit height and response rate, moistener system, and more.

Cotton Picker

The 9996: Built to run strong, acre after acre
If you want a basket-type cotton picker, but still need the fastest harvest you can get, take a look at the 9996 Cotton Picker.the most productive, most efficient basket picker weve ever built. Start in the engine compartment. With 350 horsepower and a 9.5 percent Power Boost for unloading, the8.1-liter PowerTech engine delivers plenty of muscle for the demands of a 6-row machine in heavy-yielding cotton and tough conditions. Plus, the engine is transverse mounted, freeing up valuable space for the moistener system, lube and fuel tanks. An available factory-installed powered rear axle gives you better grip in muddy or hilly conditions, while the 200-gallon fuel tank and 345-gallon water tank keep you in the field longer. Out front, the PRO-16 Row Units offer a high-efficiency pick, even at speeds of up to 4.0 MPH, or second-gear speeds of up to 4.9 MPH. With the Row-Trak guidance system, you and your operators are picking at top speed with ease and comfort in dense, heavy-yielding cotton, all while Row-Track handles on-row steering.

An 8.1-L PowerTech engine delivers 350 acre-taming horsepower that boosts harvesting performance in high-yielding cotton and difficult fieldconditions. Plus, a 9.5 percent Power Boost (up to 383 hp) providesextra power when compacting cotton. Whats more, the frame design and transverse-mounted engine ensure efficient use of this raw power. The 9996 Pickers lower overall weight and well-balanced design allows it to perform at a higher level than heavier competitive models that require extra power. Talk about strength! With 7x7-inch row-unit lift arms and a massive all-welded chassis, the 9996 Picker offers ample backbone for six row units, big basket loads, and rough harvest conditions. Notice the transverse-mounted engine. John Deere engineers located the water, lube, and fuel tanks at the rear of the machine, greatly reducing front-axle weight. The excellent weight-tohorsepower ratio, weight distribution, and dual tires (standard on 6-row machines) result in outstanding flotation, unmatched maneuverability, and unrivaled ride quality. Six standard forward-facing lights help provide 360-degree lighting for nighttime harvesting. A light inside the basket illuminates the entire area. The optional lighting package adds two field lamps and two sidefinder lights. Large self-cleaning rotary screen saves time, labor. No need to manually clean the screen at each dump. The hydro module contains the hydrostatic, hydraulic, and water pumps, as well as batteries and onboard lube remote-fill outlets. All are easily accessed from ground level. Independent hydro systems assure full power to the picking units and ground drives. Eight-inch dual spacers offer true 38-inch centers. No more running the front tires over beds. Massive, single-reduction final drives have the muscle to handle 42-inch duals.
Get your crop from field to module builder faster and easier
High-capacity PRO-Series Row Units need a high-performance loading and unloading system. So we designed the 9996 with the air control, basket lift and unloading components you need to pick, pack and dump heavy, high-yielding cotton. High-capacity conveying. The fan rotor delivers plenty of airflow to handle the conveying load of six row units. Plus, the transverse-mounted engine design let engineers relocate the fan for improved air distribution and outstanding conveying efficiency. High-capacity basket. You also have plenty of capacity 1,400 cubic feet with standard basket lid extension. And a new, automatic compacting system packs in more of your crop to extend on-row time. Whats more, the basket screen pattern provides greater strength and improves screen-to-frame fit. High-capacity unloading. The PRO-LIFT basket also offers an innovative unloading system. The basket raises at an angle as the door lowers, giving you excellent stability and letting you put the basket right where its needed. Plus, lift frame members are stronger, for increased machine stability and operator confidence.

The moveable duct support structure extends automatically whenever the basket extension is raised. No more flipper doors or chains to manipulate, with less cotton loss to the sides. And best of all, the duct system allows a basket capacity of 1,400 cubic feet with standard basket lid extension. The basket full monitor letsthe operator know when the basket is almost full. The optical-signal system features a transmitter and receiver mounted on the upper side screens. Operators are alerted with avisual and audible alarm.
Two conveyors one on the door and one in the basket move a high volume of crop for less time at the dump site.
Three compacting augers pack a dense payload forlonger on-row time between dumps. Power Boost supplies extra horsepower when compacting. The augers activate automatically for 20 seconds when the basket is nearly full. Or, you can manually engage the augers with a foot switch. The conveyor on the door can be operated independently for fast, easy, precise topping off of modules.
Enjoy unprecedented unloading control with the PRO-LIFT basket. Notice how the basket raises at an angle as the door lowers. This unique design keeps the center of gravity close to the mid-point of the machine, providing exceptional stability especially on uneven terrain. You can vary the
unloading height from 5 feet 8 inches to as high as 13 feet 2 inches. And you canposition the door for optimum unloading control and less spillage. A door extension is standard on all 6-row machines with duals and is available as an option on 4-row machines.

Run hard. Ride easy.

The worlds best basket picker comes equipped with one of the industrys plushest cabs a quiet, comfortable environment that reduces fatigue, enhances efficiency, and lets you take full control of tight harvest schedules. Climb up and take a look. Thanks to the spacious cab and sensible arrangement of the seat and controls, getting in and out of thecab is easy. Buckle yourself into the ComfortCommand seat, which adjusts five ways to keep you and your operators more comfortable. With the air-suspension seat youll experience the ultimate in operator comfort. Theres even a training seat to keep you comfortable while you teach inexperienced operators. And what a view! You get an unobstructed panorama of the entire width of the row-unit toolbar, even in a 6-row configuration. No need to lean forward or crane your neck.
You wont find a more comfortable ride in your fields or on the road. The cab design puts you right on top of the action with a clear view of the crop, row units, and the space in front of your machine.
The ComfortCommandseat with deluxe suspension adjusts perfectly to the driver, relieving fatigue and improving efficiency. The air suspension seat provides a truly luxurious ride. Both seats have a standard operator-presence system.

The overhead console provides easy access to the standard heating and airconditioning controls. An AM/FM radio with CD and weatherband is also standard equipment.
A dual digital readout provides engine and fan speed, moistenersystem pressure, and oil temperature. Anyproblem with thepicking units, suchas plugging, isidentified quickly with Harvest System monitors. Additional monitors alert you toproblems with hydraulic/hydrostatic oil temperature, air filterrestriction, engineoil pressure, and engine coolant temperature. Theres even an indicator that tells youwhen all the conditions have been met for operating the remote tether.
A tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel fits the way you like to drive. And a PersonalPosture seat provides all-day support and comfort, so you work more alertly.
The hydrostatic lever gives you smooth control of ground speed. Electrohydraulic controls provide push-button operation of raising and lowering row units, starting and stopping unloading conveyor, and engaging height-sensing system.
Big capacity, fast unloading
Three augers distribute and pack cotton into the 9970 Pickers large basket. The auger in the lid helps meter cotton for easier control of unloading. Notice how the basket extends well over the module for faster unloading, less spillage. An optional dump extension is available for even more control.

Robust PowerTech engine

9970 Cotton Picker
High-capacity conveying, largepayload basket, plus fast dump cycles. Getting your crop from the picking units to the basket rests on the shoulders of the proven JohnDeere Jet-Air-Trol conveying system. A high-capacity fan delivers strong, constant airflow for moving a large volume of cotton, with less chance of plugging. (A proven doffer-zone monitor alerts operators instantly of any problems with cotton flow, helping prevent downtime.) With a standard 1,173-cubicfoot-capacity basket and JohnDeere three-auger compactor system, the basket provides a large payload for longer on-row time. It also provides extra-fast dumping cycles and good unloading control. You can lower the basket for transport, or raise it up to one of twoworking positions, in just a fewminutes.
With the Row-Trak Guidance System, youll see an increase in efficiency. Not only will there be more cotton in the basket, but the system also helps keep operator stress and fatigue at a minimum.
Dependable John Deere 6.8-L PowerTech engine, loadconquering final drives. A 415cubic-inch powerplant delivers 250 turbocharged horsepower, plenty for the bigpower demands of five picking units, high-yielding crop, heavy basket loads, and soft soil. Plus, this emissions-certified engine offers fuel economy that stretches every drop from the big 120-gallon fueltank, so you can pick all day without refueling. For smooth speed control, the9970 Picker features a 3-speed transmission with hydrostatic drive. It offers a 3.8mph first-gear picking speed, 4.5mph second-gear scrapping speed, anda 15.5-mph transport speed.

The lighting and mirror package, featuring HID lights, puts more hours in your harvest day with six additional lights. It also includes mirror extensions and two additional mirrors to increase visibility to the sides and rear.
Bigger is better. The basket augers on the 7460 are 25 percent larger in diameter than augers on our previous model Plus, dual auger drives give each auger more packing power. So more cotton goes into the basket and you spend more time harvesting with less time unloading.
Exclusive doffer design uses longer brushes, relocated brush protectors, and easy-off brush mounts for increased life and less maintenance hassle.
Grab that stray cotton with our new lower-saw reclamation brush. Cotton is caught by the lower saw before it reaches the burr trail, so you get more in the basket and less left in the row.
28 John Deere Pro-Series Units
PRO-Series Row Units give you a top-quality harvest.
Nothing picks a field of highyielding cotton faster or cleaner than inline PRO-16 row units. With 20-spindlehigh, and 16-bar front and 12bar rear drums, a 4-mph firstgear picking speed opens up a whole new level of cottonharvesting productivity. A heavy-duty gearcase features large gears and bearings for extra durability. The units are lubricated with hydraulic oil, rather than cornhead grease, so theyre easier to fill. A high-speed rear drum gear increases rear drum spindle speed, improving picking efficiency. PRO-XL spindles were specially engineered with John Deeres PROSERIES cotton pickers in mind. They provide superior performance in harsh picking conditions and deliver a long wear life.
John Deere Pro-Series Units 29
No matter what row spacing youre planting now (or might be planting in the future), youll be ready for just about anything with the PRO-Series Row Units. With a wide variety of available row-spacing configurations, you get unmatched cotton picking flexibility. Start with the patented John Deere roller and crank system changing unit spacing is an easy, one-person job, and makes maintenance and service easier and more convenient. If a lack of suitable harvesting equipment has kept you from planting 15-inch rows, youll appreciate the new PRO-12 VRSSystem these spindle-pick units adjust easily from 15 to 40 inches. Wide or narrow, skip or solid no other manufacturer offers as many picking configurations or pickers as John Deere.
John Deere PRO-12 VRS Picking Units: How They Work We added an inline cutting unit to the standard right-side picking unit. As the plant enters the cutting unit, rotary knives cut the stems. The feeder, synchronized with forward picking speed, holds the cut plant upright and gently passes it into the standing row as it enters the front picking zone. Crop passes through the front picking zone, and is then fed to the rear drum for harvesting of any remaining open bolls.

Electronic height sensing (standard on the 9996 and the 7760) lets you adjust both height and sensitivity on-the-go from the comfort of your cab. You can pick more low-hanging bolls because row-unit height automatically adjusts to the terrain. In fact, the units can be adjusted to run virtually flat to pick bolls other machines would leave behind.
Sight glasses on each row unit make it easy to ensure proper oil level.
Adjusting the unit spacing on a John Deere picker is a fast, easy, one-person job. Simply pull a pin and crank the unit into place. And with the narrow profile of the PRO-SERIES inline row units, you have plenty of elbow room for accessing the doffers and moistener padsfor cleanout.
30 Documentation and Guidance
GreenStar 2: One powerful package.

Harvest Doc Cotton

Harvest Doc Cotton is John Deeres first yield mapping system for this globally important crop. As with other high-yielding crops, the ability to collect harvest information is nearly as important as the crop itself. With Harvest Doc Cotton, you can document cotton yields with your GreenStar system and your John Deere 9986 and 9996 Cotton Pickers. Using Harvest Doc as the foundation, Harvest Doc Cotton enables you to generate detailed cotton yield maps that can help you make the best informed management decisions possible. Harvest Doc Cotton uses the GreenStar components in the machine. Once the data is collected you can use Apex software to generate detailed reports and maps of the captured yield data. Talk with your John Deere dealer for more details.
Get accurate yield maps with Harvest Doc Cotton. The ability to collect map-based yield information can help you make the most of expensive chemical inputs. Until now, however, the lack of an accurate yield monitoring system prevented precision technology from being widely used in cotton. But with the introduction of Harvest Doc Cotton, you now have an accurate, easy-to-use system to document cotton yields. Harvest Doc Cotton allows you to record yield information as the picker moves through the field. At the end of the day, you can download data into Apex to generate a variety of reports and maps. Use the data to help make better management decisions and increase your efficiency.

Row-Trak Guidance

You can imagine how difficult it canbe to stay on-row in this bushy, heavy-yielding irrigated cotton. Its just one of many conditions where Row-Trak guidance can make a tremendous difference in your productivity. Simply line up withthe rows, then activate the guidance system with a switch on the hydro handle. Its that easy.

GreenStar 2 System

Nobody gives you precision options like John Deere. Our portfolio of Ag Management Solutions puts the power of GPS-based mapping and documentation into one easy-to-use package. The heart of the system is the GSMonitor, our full-color, reconfigurable touchscreen display. Up top, the StarFire iTC receiver automatically compensates for sloping ground, so you always get accurate readings. Best of all, the entire system can be easily transferred to your GreenStarready combine, tractor, or sprayer.

32 Service and Maintenance
John Deere cotton harvesters: easy to use, easy to maintain.
Whether youre talking daily maintenance, routine service, or emergency repairs, youll appreciate doing business with John Deere and your cotton country John Deere dealer. To start, we made daily items quick and convenient. Remote tethers control rowunit lubrication, while quick-fill connections allow fast filling of the water tank and on-board lube system. When its time for larger service or repair items, nobody responds like your John Deere dealer. With a complete inventory of replacement parts, as well as trained technicians, your John Deere dealer can get you back on the row with minimal disruption to your harvest.
Trust Genuine John Deere parts
Wide cab platform. The cab design features a large access platform that makes it easy to inspect ducts or perform routine daily maintenance. Thanks to the new duct support structure, getting in and out of the cab is a breeze. A water-filled fire extinguisher is mounted at the deck of the platform; a second ABC-type extinguisher is located at the rear of the machine.
Solution strainer. Because you check it every day, we located the solution strainer at the forefront, where its easy to reach. Just another small example of how John Deere builds machines with your convenience in mind.
Quik-Fill speeds refills. A standard Quik-Fill lets you refill the moistener system much faster to get back on row sooner.
Quick remote lube fill. The hydro module cover provides easy access to the remote lube fill. Theres enough grease capacity to keep a 6-row machine lubed for a week.
From our PRO-XL spindles to our specially formulated lubes to highquality air and oil filters, your John Deere dealer offers the most complete line of maintenance and replacement parts for your John Deere cotton harvester.
A unique PROSERIES camtrack design gives you much easier access to the cam rollers.
The inline units narrow profile with swing-out moistener columns allows faster, easier service. Inspecting the nozzles is easier, too.
Easy-access fuses. Automotive-type fuses are located behind the training seat; easy to reach, easy to change.

34 Specifications

7760, 9996, 9970 Cotton Pickers and 7460 Stripper
On-Board Module Builder.. Module Shape..Round/Cylindrical Module Dimensions.Up to 90-in. diameter X 96-in. wide Module Weight..4500-5000 lbs. Unload on-the-go..yes Wrap system carrying capacity..100 portions Row Units... Number of Rows...6 Spacings..15-in. and 30-40-in. Picking Units...--Style... In-line Units Available.. PRO-16 or PRO-12 VRS Drums...2 Bars Front and Rear 6-12 (PRO-16), 12-12 (PRO-12 VRS) 1 Spindles per Bar.20 (PRO-16), 18 (PRO-12 VRS) Doffer Pads...Urethane Moistener Pads...Urethane Unit Drive Protection... Slip clutch Unit Movement..Crank and Roller Lubrication..--Bars...On-board Upper Gears.. Standard Row Guidance...Standard Tank Capacities (US Gallons).. Fuel Tank...300 Moistener System...--. Quick Fill.. Standard Lube...--Hydraulic System... Pump Type..Pressure compensated Pressure...3000 psi Flow...54 gpm Dimensions... Lengths...--Overall Length.440-in. (operating); 470-in. (transport) Wheel Base..170-in. Heights...--Transport Position...170-in. Transport Position with Extension.N/A Intermediate Position...N/A Full Height Position..210-in. Full Height Position with Extension..N/A Weights...--4-Row...N/A 5-Row...N/A 6-Row...67677 lbs.
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Engine..John Deere PowerTech Plus Horsepower...500 Power Boost...Yes Displacement...13.5L Cylinders...6 Turbocharged/Aftercooled..Yes Alternator...200 Amp Cooling System...--Rotary Screen...Yes Ground Level Access to Coolers..Yes. Fuel System...--Type...Direct injection Governor... Electronic On Board Diagnostics...Yes Transmission.ProDrive automatic-shift (AST) Gears...4-speed Unit Configuration..PRO-16, PRO-12 VRS 1st gear (speeds in mph) (2WD)..N/A 2nd gear (2WD)..N/A 3rd gear (2WD)..N/A 1st gear (4WD)..0-4.2 mph 2nd gear (4WD)..0-5 mph 3rd gear (4WD)...0-9 mph 4th gear (4WD)...0-17 mph Hydrostatic System..--Type...Dual Brakes...--Type...Multi-disk, wet Tires...--Standard Drive Tire.520/85R42 R1 (20.8R42 R1) Optional Drive Tires.520/85R42 R2 (20.8R42 R2) Dual Wheels..Yes Dual Tire Size (Standard).520/85R42 R1 (20.8R42 R1) Dual Tire Size (Optional).520/85R42 R2 (20.8R42 R2) Standard Steering Tire.520/85R34 R1 (20.8R34 R1) Optional Steering Tire.520/85R34 R2 (20.8R34 R2) Rear Wheel Drive... Yes Tire Size..520/85R34 R1 (20.8R34 R1) Capacity....--Intermediate Height...--Full Height...--Full Height with Extension..--Dump Height...--Type...--Height...--Conveyor...--Type...--Compaction...--Type...---

Transport speeds... 3rd gear..0 to 9.0 mph (0 to 14.5 km/h) Reverse..0 to 5.0 mph (0 to 8.0 km/h) Capacities:.... Cotton basket:... Intermediate height..1065 cu. ft. (28.8 m3) Full height..1173 cu. ft. (32.8m3) Fuel tank..120 U.S. gal. (454 L) Water solution tank. 275 U.S. gal. (1040.8 L) Lubrication system..67 U.S. gal. (227 L) Cooling system..44 U.S. qt. (42 L) Engine crankcase (includes filter). 33.3 U.S. qt. (31.5 L) Hydraulic/hydrostatic reservoir.11.3 U.S.gal. (42.7 L) Transmission.. 8 U.S. qt. (7.6 L) Final drive..8.2 U.S. qt. (7.8L) Tires:.... Front drive wheels.520/85D38 (R1) Standard, (R2 optional) Standard guide wheel14.9-24 8PR (R4) Standard, (14.924 12PR R2 optional) (9.00-24 8PR I1 optional) Powered rear axle.14.9-PR (R2) PRO-12 Picking Units:.. Row configurations.Available in 4 or 5-row configurations (see Picking Unit Ordering Guide for row spacings) Two 12-bar drums per unit, high-strength aluminum bars. Standard equipment 18 spindles per bar (432 spindles per unit).. Standard equipment Stalklifter extensions and tunnel grates. Optional guide rods and scrapping plates Automatic row-unit height control. Standard equipment Transport Width:.. 4-Row, 30-, 32-, 34-, 36-in.. 150-in. (3810 mm) 4-Row, 36-, 38-, 40-in..173-in. (4394 mm) 4-Row, 60-in. skip..173-in. (4394 mm) 4-Row, 64-in. skip.. 186-in. (4750 mm) 5-Row, 30- or 32-in..173-in. (4394 mm) 5-Row, 34- or 36-in.187-in. (4750 mm) Transport Height:... Basket down..148-in. (3759 mm) Intermediate position.. 178-in. (4521 mm) Full-up position..190-in. (4824 mm) Weight: (In-Line Units)... 4-Row, 30-in..29050 lb. (13177 kg) 4-Row, 40-in..29050 lb. (13177 kg) 5-Row, 30-in..32000 lb. (14057 kg)
Engine... Manufacturer.. John Deere Model..6068T Turbocharged No. of Cylinders...6 Displacement... 6.8L (414 cu in.) Rated Power (@ 2200 rpm, no fan).129 kW (173 hp) Engine Speeds... Fast Idle (No Load). 23602400 rpm Rated (Under Field Load)..2275 rpm Slow Idle...rpm Fuel System... Type...Direct Injection Fuel Filters..Primary Water Separator and Final Engine Air System.. Air Cleaner.Dry-Type with Safety Element and Dump Valve Capacities.... Cotton Basket.22.88 m3 (808 cu. ft) Fuel Tank.. 454L (120 U.S. gal) Cooling System.. 33.1L (35 U.S. qt) Engine Crankcase (Includes Filter).20L (21 U.S. qt) Hydraulic/Hydrostatic Reservoir.68L (18 U.S. gal) Hydraulic/Hydrostatic System..79.5L (21 U.S. gal) Transmission 13.6L..(14.4 U.S. qt) Final Drive (each).. 1.9L (2 U.S. qt) Cleaner Gear Case..1 L (1 U.S. qt) Weight (4-Row)...17,000 lb. Number of Units..4, 5, 6 or 8 Number of Rolls. 8, 10, 12 or 16(2 per unit) Roll Type.. Alternate brush and rubber flap Brush Diameter..152 mm (6 In.) Roll Length.. 1016 mm (40 In.) Unit Auger Diameter. 146 mm (5.75 In.) Cross Auger Diameter..305 mm (12 In.) Stripping Unit Controls.Electronic, adjustable response rate, individual row height control and individual raise/lower Cleaner Speeds (Engine at rated 2275 rpm). Top Saw...630 rpm Doffer... 1310 rpm Bottom Saw... 550 rpm Forward Ground Speeds (Full Throttle).. 1st Gear.. 05.95 km/h (03.7 mph) 2nd Gear.014.09 km/h (08.8 mph) 3rd Gear..029.6 km/h (018.4 mph) Reverse Ground Speeds (Full Throttle).. 1st Gear.. 02.9 km/h (01.8 mph) 2nd Gear.. 07.8 km/h (04.4 mph) 3rd Gear..014.8 km/h (09.2 mph)

Tires... Front Drive Wheels.. 23.126 14PR Rear Guide Wheels.9.00 x 24 8PR Ribbed (Standard) Rear Guide Wheels..14.9 x 24 8PR Cleated (Optional) Brakes.... Type..Hydraulically-Actuated Shoe-Type Hydraulic System... Type..Closed-Center, Constant Pressure Stand-By Pressure 24902590 psi (17,17017,860 kPa Oil Filter..Spin-On, Full Flow Suction Oil Cooler...Air-Cooled Machine Weight..7945 kg (17,000 lb)

HARVEST DOC Cotton

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Harvest Doc Cotton
PC20423 08APR05 (ENGLISH)
9986 and 9996 Cotton Picker
John Deere Ag Management Solutions PC20423 (08APR05)
COPYRIGHT 2005 DEERE & COMPANY Moline, Illinois All rights reserved A John Deere ILLUSTRUCTION Manual PC20423-19-08APR05
Installation Instructions

Introduction

IMPORTANT: Read through instruction thoroughly and familiarize yourself with machine before performing procedure. Instruction covers the installation of Harvest Doc Cotton components on 9986 and 9996 Cotton Picker.
OUO6050,00009BA 1908MAR051/1

Parts Listing

NOTE: GreenStar components are required but sold separate from sensor bundle.
GreenStar Components Display Mobile Processor KeyCard, Harvest Doc Cotton Data Storage Card JD Office 1.4 StarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver BN272476 4-row Bundle AH211594 StarFire Receiver Bracket PF10607 Display Bracket AN278784 Sensor Harness AN278523 Outer Sensor Bracket N375056 Outer Sensor Support N375057 Inner Sensor Bracket N375058 LH Inner Sensor Support N375717 RH Inner Sensor Support AN278822 Hardware Kit AN278232 Y-Harness PF80799 Cotton Mass Flow Sensor (CMFS) PF80607 Sensor Combiner Module (SCM) Operators Manual PC20427 (or higher) English PC204278 (or higher) Portuguese PC20429 (or higher) Spanish PF11740 Quick Reference Guide AN27822 Hardware Kit E63525 Lock Nut, Flange, 8 X 1.25 mm (36 Used) E63526 Nut, 10 X 1.5 mm (10 Used) H77698 Strap, Self-locking (30 Used) N275620 Cap Screw, Flange, 10 X 1.5 X 2 mm (10 Used) N275830 Cap Screw, Flange, 8 X 25 mm (36 Used) T27550 Clamp, Pressure Line (6 Used)
BN272475 6-row Bundle AH211594 StarFire Receiver Bracket PF10607 Display Bracket AN277750 Sensor Harness AN278523 Outer Sensor Bracket N375056 Outer Sensor Support N375057 Inner Sensor Bracket N375058 LH Inner Sensor Support N375717 RH Inner Sensor Support AN278822 Hardware Kit AN278232 Y-Harness PF80799 Cotton Mass Flow Sensor (CMFS) PF80607 Sensor Combiner Module (SCM) Operators Manual PC20427 (or higher) English PC204278 (or higher) Portuguese PC20429 (or higher) Spanish PF11740 Quick Reference Guide
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PC20423 (08APR05)

040805
StarFire Receiver Bracket
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Display Bracket

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PC8308

UN24AUG04

PC8315

UN06AUG04

Sensor Harness

CMFS Connector and Ground
Terminator Replacement Connector
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PC8318

PC8306

PC8307

Outer Sensor Bracket and Support

PC8311

Sensor Bracket

Sensor Support

NOTE: This bracket configuration will be used to mount the CMFS on outer ducts located on both sides of cab. This configuration will not be used for ducts directly behind the cab.

PC8305

Sensor Bracket, Support, and CMFS
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PC8321B

UN17MAR05
Inner Sensor Bracket and Supports

PC8310

LH and RH Inner Sensor Support

Inner Sensor Bracket

NOTE: This bracket configuration will be used to attach the CMFS on the inner ducts which are located directly behind the cab. Machines set to narrow row spacings require the use of two inner bracket assemblies. Machines set to wide row spacings only require one inner bracket assembly.
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PC8488B

UN21MAR05

PC8309

UN10JAN05

Y-harness

(A) SCM Connector

PC8313

Y-harness AN278232 (B) Terminator Replacement Connector
ASCM Connector BTerminator Replacement Connector CStarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver Connector
(C) StarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver Connector
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PC8319

PC8312
Cotton Mass Flow Sensor (CMFS)
Cotton Mass Flow Sensor (CMFS) PF80799
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Sensor Combiner Module (SCM)

PC8320 UN06AUG04

PC8314
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Setup Time

Average installation time for bundle is: 3 hours for SN16,001 and above 5 hours for SN16,00 and below
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PC8231B

Prepare Machine

Remove ignition key.

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Initial Machine Configuration

UN24MAY89

ATerminator

BDisplay Connector

CCotton Picker Devices and Controllers
DMobile Processor Connector
Diagram shows cab harness with no Harvest Doc Cotton components installed. The cab harness is standard equipment and installed at the factory. Harness includes connectors for display and mobile
processor. When display and processor are not present, connectors are hidden up under right front corner of cab headliner.
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PC8081

UN19FEB04
Harvest Doc Configuration
AACab Harness BBY-harness (AN278232) CCSensor Harness
ATerminator BDisplay CCotton Picker Devices and Controllers
DMobile Processor ESCM (PF80607) FSensor (PF80799)
GStarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver

Continued on next page

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PC8228

Diagram shows Cab harness (AA) (in shaded box), Y-harness (BB), and Sensor harness (CC). New harnesses (BB) and (CC) are installed by removing terminators from Cab harness and plugging new harnesses into connection point. Y-harness and Sensor harness have built-in terminators so removed terminator can be discarded.
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1. Remove front of cab headliner, exposing front terminator of cab harness and a short length of harness with plugs for display and mobile processor. 2. Unplug terminator from cab harness located above right-hand side front corner post.

Terminator

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SCM PF80607

NOTE: 8-pin connector on SCM is NOT used.
3. Attach SCM to Y-harness using 10-pin connection.

PC8085

4. Attach Y-harness to connector on cab harness where terminator was removed. Discard terminator.
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PC8083

UN18FEB04

PC8089

5. Insert SCM and Y-harness above headliner and right front corner post of cab.
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Display and Mobile Processor
1. Install washer (A) and cap screw (B) on top display mounting hole.
AFlat Washer BPhillips Head Cap Screw
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2. Raise cover (A), and align points (B and C).

ACover BPoint CPoint

UN03FEB00
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H62540

H62529

PC8090

H62541

ACover

BPhillips Head Cap Screw
3. Put two halves together and close top cover (A).
4. Install cap screw (B).
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H64439B

ADisplay Bracket PF10607

BScrew (2 Used)

5. Install display (A) as shown, retain with existing hardware (B).
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PC8489

H62542
6. Retain display/processor to bracket with cap screws (A). IMPORTANT: Grey connector (B) plugs into mobile processor. Black connector (C) plugs into display. 7. Plug wiring harness connectors (B) into back of display/processor. 8. Install front headliner and overhead control panel.
ACap Screw (2 used) BGrey Mobile Processor Connector CBlack Display Connector
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9. Insert KeyCard and PC Data Storage Card into mobile processor. Cards maybe inserted with either one in the front.
AKeyCard BPC Data Storage Card

UN01JUL03

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PC7749

H64440

UN26JUL00

StarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver
2001, 2002, and 2003 Machines (SN16,000 and below) 1. Place a piece of tape along windshield wiper blade on window to aid in reassembly of wiper arm. Remove wiper arm (A). 2. Remove rubber boot, nut (B), cap screws (C), handle and bracket. CAUTION: Avoid serious injury or death from electric shock or lamp explosion if equipped with HID-Xenon lights. This lamp is powered by 25,000 volts. Be sure lights are turned off, engine is turned off, key is removed and appropriate eye protection is worn before working around or with HID-Xenon lights. 3. Remove cap screws (D) and lower fascia to disconnect light connectors and windshield washer hose connections. Remove fascia.

AWiper Arm BNut CCap Screw (3 used) DScrew (8 used)
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4. Drill a 8 mm hole into handle brace, centered vertically with existing hole, using dimension (A).
ADimension11 mm (0.43 in.)
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H80657

UN28APR04

H80744

5. Drill a 68 mm hole (A) using dimensions (B and C) in cab roof.
AHole BDimension89 mm (3.5 in.) CDimension76 mm (3 in.)
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6. Drill a 42 mm hole in upper right-hand corner of pocket by wiper arm assembly hole using dimensions (A and B) in fascia. 7. Route Y-harness (A) over rib through hole drilled in cab roof.
ADimension35 mm (1.38 in.) BDimension35 mm (1.38 in.)
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H80730

H80656

UN29APR04

H80748
8. Install rubber boot (A). 9. Connect cab lights and windshield washer hoses to cab fascia. 10. Route StarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver connector (B) through hole in cab fascia and install rubber grommet. 11. Install fascia, handle, and wiper assembly. Use piece of tape as reference point when reinstalling wiper arm. Adjust as required. Tighten main arm lock nut to specification.
Specification Windshield Wiper Main Arm Lock NutTorque... 18 Nm (159 lb-in.) ARubber Boot BConnector
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12. Attach receiver bracket with previously removed hardware and self-tapping screw.
AExisting Hardware BScrew, Self-tapping

UN03JUN04

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13. Install StarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver (A) on front of cab by aligning pin (B) (both sides) on quick coupler with slots in receiver bracket. 14. Push down on StarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver to engage latch (C).
AStarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver BPin CLatch

UN05NOV03

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H78886

PC8233

H80733

15. Plug Y-harness (A) into StarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver harness (B). 16. Install front headliner and overhead control panel.
AY-harness BStarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver Harness
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2004 and Newer Machines (SN 16,001 and above) 1. Place a piece of tape along windshield wiper blade on window to aid in reassembly of wiper arm. Remove wiper arm (A). 2. Remove rubber boot, nut (B), cap screws (C), handle and bracket. CAUTION: Avoid serious injury or death from electric shock or lamp explosion if equipped with HID-Xenon lights. This lamp is powered by 25,000 volts. Be sure lights are turned off, engine is turned off, key is removed and appropriate eye protection is worn before working around or with HID-Xenon lights. 3. Remove cap screws (D) and lower fascia to disconnect light connectors and windshield washer hose connections. Remove fascia. 4. Route Y-harness over rib through hole in cab roof.

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H78890

5. Install rubber boot (A). 6. Connect cab lights and windshield washer hoses to cab fascia. 7. Route Y-harness connector (B) through hole in cab fascia and install rubber grommet. 8. Install fascia, handle, and wiper assembly. Use piece of tape as reference point when reinstalling wiper arm. Adjust as required. Tighten main arm lock nut to specification.
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9. Attach StarFire Receiver bracket with previously removed hardware and self-tapping screw.
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10. Install StarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver (A) on front of cab by aligning pin (B) (both sides) on quick coupler with slots in StarFire Receiver bracket. 11. Push down on position StarFire or StarFire iTC Receiver to engage latch (C).
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12. Plug Y-harness (A) into StarFire receiver harness (B).
AY-harness BStarFire Receiver Harness
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Sensors

1. Locate controller pan under the cab. 2. Remove screws attaching pan. 3. Route terminator and stub harness out of pan. 4. Reinstall pan with terminator exposed.
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5. Remove terminator from cab harness and discard. The sensor harness has a built in terminator.
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PC8093

UN23FEB04

PC8105

6. Sensor harness must have a solid chassis ground connection (A). Ground connection is provided by a separate wire from harness. Separate wire is connected directly to each sensor to control electrostatic discharge.

AGround Connection

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7. Sensor harness is routed up to sensors using U-channel on right rear of cab.
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PC8095

PC8094

UN02JUN04

NOTE: Four-Row Machinessensor harness will be connected in the same way with left unit being #1.
8. Sensor harness is channeled to each sensor by routing along basket lift bar. There is a breakout stub harness for each sensor. Connectors with be labeled 1-6 corresponding to the row sensor they should be attached to. 9. Sensors are mounted to each cotton picker row using two styles of metal mounting brackets:

Basket Lift Bar

Outer Sensor Bracket (AN278523) and Support (N375056) Used to attach sensors to out ducts on each side of cab. Bracket is bolted to plate that secures duct to lift bar. Support is attached from bracket to plate to provide rigidity.
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PC8104

PC8229
Inner Sensor Bracket (N375057) and Supports (N375058)(N375717) A three piece bracket consisting of inner sensor bracket connected to right and left supports. Supports are secured to basket lift bar. Bracket is attached to supports.
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10. Outer Sensor Bracket (AN278523) and Support (N375056):Attach sensor bracket (A) and sensor support (B) to plate that secures duct to raise bar using existing hardware. 11. Attach bracket and support together with 10 x 1.5 mm cap screws (C) and nuts.

ASensor Bracket BSensor Support CCap Screw, 10 x 1.5 mm (2 Used Per Unit)
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PC8326B

12. Inner Senor Bracket (N375057) and Supports (N375058(N375717): Narrow Row Machine Spacing: Require two inner sensor bracket assemblies. Wide Row Machine Spacing: Require only one inner sensor bracket assembly. Spare set of inner sensor brackets is not used. The inner sensor bracket is used to attach sensors to inner ducts directly behind cab. It is a three piece bracket that includes inner sensor bracket and two sensor supports. Attach inner sensor bracket (A) to the inner sensor supports (B) with four 8 x 25 mm cap screws and flange nuts. Attach inner sensor support to basket lift bar (C).
AInner Sensor Bracket BInner Sensor Supports CBasket Lift Bar
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PC8490B

ASensor Harness AN277750 BP-Clamp T27550
CCMFS PF80799 DSensor Bracket
ECap Screws, 8 x 25 mm (4 Used Per Unit)

FConnector GGround Wire

13. Route sensor harness (A) through P-clamp (B). 14. Attach CMFS (C) to P-clamp (B) to sensor bracket (D) with 8 x 25 mm cap screws (E) and flange locknuts. Attach sensors on both outer sensor brackets and inner sensor brackets. 15. Attach connector (F) to CMFS. IMPORTANT: Each sensor must be solidly grounded to chassis to prevent electrostatic discharge problems due to cotton flowing through plastic
duct. Electrostatic discharge can quickly destroy sensors circuitry if ground connection is done improperly. To ensure proper grounding always mount the CMFS with the nut on the sensor-side of the bracket. 16. Attach ground wire (G) to the top right bolt that attaches sensor to bracket. 17. Make sure full length of harness is securely attach to machine.
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PC8303B

PC8304