Part of the Case IH Repair Manuals.
Every page of this factory Case IH book is aimed at one result: an Early Riser 1210, 1220 or 1230 that puts seed at depth and spacing when the ground is ready. It covers the multivalve and vacuum fan hydraulics, row units, metering drives, markers, the 1230 air clutch and frame fold, and the granular chemical and liquid fertilizer options.
Guessing gets expensive fast. You can buy a fan motor when the real problem was a swapped hose, or pull a row unit apart twice because the disc gap was never measured. Here the flow figures, gaps and torque values are printed next to the procedure.
Buy it once and it stays in the shop with this planter, so the next breakdown costs you an afternoon instead of a planting window.
What's Inside This Case IH 1210, 1220, 1230 Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 1-23 | Hydraulic Tube and Fitting Torque, SAE and Metric Fastener Torque, Electrical Testing, Special Tools |
| Primary Hydraulic Power System [10.A] | 24-129 | Multivalve, Seed Drive Motor, Vacuum Fan, Marker and Fold Valve Blocks, Hydraulic Schemas |
| Pneumatic System [20.A] | 130-141 | 1230 Pneumatic Pilot Valve, Air Clutch, Air Compressor |
| Electrical Power System [30.A], 1210 Rigid Mounted | 142-193 | Connector Diagrams, Harnesses, Electrical Schematic Frames |
| Electrical Power System [30.A], 1220 Rigid Trailing | 194-265 | Mechanical Drive and Variable Drive Electrical Schematics |
| Electrical Power System [30.A], 1230 Mounted Stacker | 266-417 | Connector Diagrams, Air Clutch Harness, Electrical Schematics |
| Lighting System [40.A] | 418-435 | Turn and Hazard Lights, Harness, Electrical Schema |
| Fault Codes [50.A], Clutch Control ECU | 436-493 | Fault Code Contents, Clutch Control ECU Power and CAN Bus Faults |
| Fault Codes [50.A], Display | 494-682 | System Type, Seed Sensor, Master Control, Seed Bin and Vacuum Display Faults |
| Fault Codes [50.A], Rate ECU | 683-1027 | Radar and Wheel Speed, Digital Input, PWM Output, NVM Setup and Power Faults |
| Electronic System [50.A] | 1028-1145 | Tractor-Side Harnesses, System Connectors, Schematics |
| Towed Vehicle Axle, Single Axle [13.B] | 1146-1163 | Dual Arm, Single Arm, Lift Assist, Endwise Transport Wheel |
| Wheels [50.C] | 1164-1189 | Carrying Wheels, Ground Speed Sensor, Lift Assist Wheel |
| Travelling, Lifting [10.B] | 1190-1231 | Lift Assist and Lift Cylinders |
| Travelling, Folding [10.E] | 1232-1263 | 1230 Frame Solenoid, Fold Cylinder, Gull Wing Cylinder |
| Seeding, Mechanical System [10.B] | 1264-1307 | Row Unit, Down Pressure, Gauge Wheel, Opener Disc, Seed Shoe, Closing Disc, Depth Control |
| Seeding, Metering System [10.F] | 1308-1363 | Master Clutch, Seed Sensor, Variable Drive Motor, Drive Sprocket, Seed Meter |
| Seeding, Vacuum System [10.H] | 1364-1397 | Vacuum Fan Motor Troubleshooting, Flow Control and Coast Down Valves, Fan Motor Reseal |
| Seeding, Marking System [10.J] | 1398-1437 | AFS Display and Marker/Fold Controller Troubleshooting, Marker Solenoid and Cylinder |
| Chemical Applicators, Granular Chemical System [40.B] | 1438-1451 | Chemical Meter, Chain and Clutch Adjustment, Tank |
| Chemical Applicators, Liquid Fertilizer System [40.C] | 1452-1469 | Hydraulic Drive Motor, Pump Overhaul, Coulter Bar Valves |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum fan motor case drain back pressure, max | 172 kPa (23 psi) | p. 32 |
| Marker pressure switch, pressure rise setting | 13100 kPa (1900 psi) | p. 53 |
| Vacuum fan motor supply line flow check | 41.6 - 49.2 L/min (11 - 13 US gpm) | p. 1367 |
| Liquid fertilizer drive motor flow, normal | 9.5 - 13.25 L/min (2.5 - 3.5 US gpm) | p. 1454 |
| Row unit parallel linkage pivot bolt nut torque | 79 - 98 Nm (58 - 72 lb ft) | p. 1268 |
| Opener disc bolts torque | 200 - 220 Nm (148 - 162 lb ft) | p. 1285 |
| Vacuum fan hydraulic motor mounting nuts torque | 61 - 68 Nm (45 - 50 lb ft) | p. 1394 |
| Vacuum fan impeller nut torque | 52 - 57 Nm (38 - 42 lb ft) | p. 1394 |
| Gauge wheel tire lip to opener disc gap, max | 3 mm (0.118 in) | p. 1280 |
| Ground speed sensor to sprocket gap | 2.5 mm (0.098 in) | p. 1178 |
| Opener disc minimum outside diameter | 343 mm (13.5 in) | p. 1283 |
| Opener disc total deflection, max | 3.2 mm (0.125 in) | p. 1283 |
| Depth control zero, discs and firming point above level surface | 0.79 mm (0.030 in) | p. 1301 |
| Marker solenoid coil resistance, 1210 and 1220 | 3 - 10 ohms | p. 1402 |
| Marker solenoid coil resistance, 1230 | 4 - 7 ohms | p. 1404 |
Case IH 1210, 1220, 1230 Common Problems This Manual Covers
Vacuum fan won't come up to speed, or fan speed fluctuates
Start at the tractor. Check the couplers and the in-cab remote settings, then put a flowmeter on the remote. On a PTO pump setup, the PTO control must be at 1000 RPM or greater and the reservoir full. Next, push the manual plunger on the spool valve and clean the valve if it sticks. Check the solenoid coil with a multimeter and flow test the input line for a blockage.
Manual Section: Seeding, vacuum system [10.H] - Vacuum fan not up to speed or fan speed fluctuates p. 1367Hydraulic motor not driving the vacuum fan
Check the tractor reservoir level first, then make sure the tractor auxiliary valve is set to maximum flow. Flush or replace a blocked supply or return line. If measured flow reads 45 - 49 L/min (12 - 13 US gpm) and the fan still won't turn, the motor is at fault and gets replaced. The same section covers the flow control valve and the fan motor reseal.
Manual Section: Seeding, vacuum system [10.H] - Motor not driving the vacuum fan p. 1369No vacuum or low vacuum at the meters
Go over the delivery system first: shroud, manifold, tubes and hoses. Reseal or replace whatever leaks. Then pull the fan, check the impeller for damage and check for a missing or broken drive key. Confirm rotation too, because a motor mounted upside down or swapped supply and return lines spin the fan the wrong way. The impeller nut goes back on at 52 - 57 Nm (38 - 42 lb ft).
Manual Section: Seeding, vacuum system [10.H] - No vacuum or low vacuum p. 1370Marker does not extend or retract
Check the marker setup and switch settings, and make sure the transport lock pins are out. Verify tractor remote flow. Then check the electrics: there should be 12 volts at the solenoid, and coil resistance should be 3 - 10 ohms on the 1210 and 1220, or 4 - 7 ohms on the 1230. If those check out, suspect a damaged spool valve or a contaminated valve block.
Manual Section: Seeding, marking system [10.J] - Marker does not extend or retract p. 1401Frequently Asked Questions
What oil flow should the vacuum fan motor supply line show on the Early Riser 1220?
Put a flowmeter between multivalve port M1 and the right hand motor port. If it reads 41.6 - 49.2 L/min (11 - 13 US gpm), the supply side is fine, so test the output line from the motor next. If the reading is outside that range, check the multivalve block and the supply line before you blame the motor. p. 1367
What is the maximum back pressure on the Case IH 1220 vacuum fan case drain?
Back pressure on the vacuum fan motor case drain can't go over 172 kPa (23 psi). The case drain has to go to a low pressure return port on the tractor. p. 32
How do I set the gauge wheel to opener disc gap on the Early Riser row unit?
The gauge wheel tire lip should just touch the opener disc, with no more than 3 mm (0.118 in) between the lip and the disc. Set it by adding or removing washers. After you replace gauge wheels or gauge wheel arms, recheck planting depth. p. 1280
What is the ground speed sensor gap on the Early Riser planter?
Set 2.5 mm (0.098 in) between the ground speed sensor and the sprocket. It must never be closer than 1.0 mm or farther than 4.0 mm. Loosen the tensioning nut, set the gap with the adjusting nut, then lock it back down. p. 1178
What torque do the vacuum fan motor hoses take on the Case IH Early Riser 1210, 1220 and 1230?
Each hose takes a different value. The supply hose gets 47 - 54 Nm (35 - 40 lb ft), the return hose 104 - 111 Nm (77 - 82 lb ft), and the case drain hose 20 - 27 Nm (15 - 20 lb ft). The motor mounting nuts take 61 - 68 Nm (45 - 50 lb ft). p. 1394
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