360 Yield 360 Y-DROP JOHN DEERE R SERIES User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS
360 YDROP
JOHN DEERE RSERIES
INTRODUCTION
Before beginning, it’s important to know where each mounting bracket fits relative
to the row spacing involved. The 360 Y-DROP unit should be precisely centered
on the machine, as this is critical to the assembly of the system to the sprayer and
for mounting the system to your sprayer boom. There are, however, many boom
variations among all sprayer models. Your sprayer may not be identical to the model
in the following steps of the guide, and the pictures may not exactly reflect your
model. While these steps will help you install most of your 360 Y-DROP system,
you may need to custom-fit some components with your particular boom.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Ratchet wrench with 1/2" and 9/16" deep well sockets
3/8" 12-point socket
1/2" and 9/16" combination wrenches
#2 Phillips screwdriver (for the shield installation)
TORQUE VALUES
Refer to these torque values when tightening all fasteners
5/16" stainless U-bolt 15 ft/lbs
5/16" stainless Set screw 15 ft/lbs
3/8" carbon U-bolt 35 ft/lbs
5/16" carbon U-bolt 30 ft/lbs
5/16" carbon Stop bolt 30 ft/lbs
QUESTIONS
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ESTABLISH
DROP LOCATIONS
Figures 1 and 2
Step 1 Locate the center of the machine and
identify the location of all the drops. On
the sprayer boom, mark where each riser
mount will be located. This will ensure
that the extension tubes will not interfere
with the riser mounts.
Figure 3
Step 2 Starting at the wing fold pivot pin on
the primary boom, measure and mark
points at 23", 68", 140"; 201" and 257"
(all measurements are ±5"). Repeat for
the other primary boom.
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INSTALL PRIMARY BOOM SPRAYER
MOUNT PACKAGE
Figure 4
Step 1 With the thread pointing down, install
square U-bolt (1) on the top of the OEM
primary boom.
Bag AG
Step 2 Install bracket assembly (2) and flange
lock nut (3).
Hardware Kit D
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other OEM
mount bracket.
Step 3 Install extension tube (4).
Repeat Steps 1-3 for the remaining mounting
positions on the primary booms.
Figure 5
Step 4 Install boom bracket (1) onto extension
tube (2).
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Figure 4
Figure 5
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INSTALL CENTER SECTION
EXTENSION TUBE
Figures 6 and 7
Step 1 Set front and rear extension tube brackets
(1) on top of OEM center section boom
support.
Step 2 Install 6" plate (3) using 3 1/2" x 3/8"
flange bolt (4) and flange nut (5).
Step 3 Install extension tube (2).
Repeat Steps 1-3 for the other center section
extension tube assembly.
Figure 8
Step 4 Install stainless steel set screw and jam
nut assembly (1).
Step 5 Install boom bracket (2).
Step 6 Install stop bolts (3) at both the front and
the rear of the extension tube.
Hardware Kit D
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Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
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INSTALL 360 YDROP
BOOM
Figure 9
Step 1 Assemble 5' boom sections (1) utilizing
8" boom connectors (2) and the supplied
hardware.
Hardware Bag CC
Step 2 Repeat Step 1 as needed in order to
assemble the entire 360 Y-DROP boom.
Step 3 Set the 360 Y-DROP boom assembly
onto boom bracket (3).
Repeat Steps 1 -3 for the remaining boom assemblies.
CAUTION: The 360 Y-DROP boom assembly may
weigh up to 150 lbs. (68 kg). Exercise caution and
enlist help for this process.
Figure 10
Step 4 In order to span the full length of the
center section 360 Y-DROP boom, you
will need to cut and drill one of the 5'
boom sections to 1'. Mount this 1' section
between two full 5' boom sections. Drill a
7/16" through hole centered 2" from the
outside edge.
Figures 11 and 12
Step 5 Install square U-bolt (1), the 5/16" extra
thick washers, and the 5/16" nuts over
the 360 Y-DROP boom (2).
Hardware Kit A
Step 6 Install stop bolt (3) at the both the front
and the rear of the extension tube.
Repeat for remaining stop bolts.
Hardware Kit B
Step 7 Install stainless steel set screw and
jam nut assembly (4). See Figure 12 for
detail. Repeat for the remaining mount
assemblies on the primary boom.
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INSTALL BREAKAWAY ASSEMBLY 
ONE PIECE
Figure 13
Step 1 Install breakaway assembly - one piece (1)
using the square U-bolts (2) and the extra
thick washer and Nylock nut. Repeat for
the remaining breakaway assemblies -
one piece.
Hardware Kit C
Figure 14
Figure 14 may show more or fewer mounts than
your installation. The alignment and quantity of the
mounts will depend on your row spacing.
Figure 15
Step 2 Install riser tube assembly (1) into the
breakaway assembly - one piece (2).
Step 3 Install pin (3).
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the remaining riser tube
assemblies.
NOTE: Included in most sprayer mount packages
are standard riser mounts to be used when primary
booms are folded and in transport mode. These
standard riser mounts should be mounted in
locations that allow you to relocate the drops away
from potential tire interference. See “Install Riser
Mounts Without Breakaway Assemblies” section on
next page for more instructions.
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Figure 14
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INSTALL RISER MOUNTS WITHOUT
BREAKAWAY ASSEMBLIES (OPTIONAL)
Figure 16
Step 1 Install riser mount (1) using the square
U-bolts (2) and the extra thick washer
and nylock nut. Repeat for the remaining
riser mounts.
Hardware Kit C
Figure 17
Figure 17 may show more or fewer riser mounts
than your installation. The alignment and quantity
of the riser mounts will depend on your row spacing.
Figure 18
Step 2 Install riser tube assembly (1) into the
riser mount (2).
Step 3 Install pin (3).
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the remaining riser tube
assemblies.
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INSTALL SHIELDS AND
RISER HOSES
Figure 19
Step 1 Install shield (1) onto riser tube (2).
Figure 20
Step 2 Install base unit (1) onto riser tube (2).
Figure 21
Step 3 Assemble drag hoses (1) to 360 Y-DROP
base and secure with hose clamps (2).
Figure 22
Step 4 Note the orientation of the drag hose
clamps. The tails should point inward.
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Figure 22
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Figure 24
Figure 25
INSTALL SHIELDS AND
RISER HOSES (CONTINUED)
Figure 23
CAUTION: Do NOT use a drill or impact driver
for Steps 5 and 6.
Step 5 Install two ½" screws (1).
Step 6 Install two ¾" screws (2).
Step 7 Install rubber washer (3) into the “Y”.
Figure 24
Step 8 Install riser hose assembly (1) into the “Y”.
Figure 25
Step 9 Route riser hose assembly (1) as shown
in Figure 25.
Step 10 Install the riser hose assembly to the
OEM nozzle body.
Step 11 Use 3 equally spaced plastic ties to
secure the riser hose assembly.
Repeat Steps 1-11 for the remaining
360 Y-DROP Shields.
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INSTALLATION COMPLETE.
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