Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
Running a CTS or CTS Rice combine puts you in range of TM1543, John Deere's 585-page Repair, Operation and Test manual written for the tine separator machines. This John Deere CTS repair, operation and test PDF carries wiring diagrams through the electrical diagnostics section, the longest in the book, where warning display panel, low shaft speed monitor, HarvesTrak, Combine Data Center, and Contour Master tilt circuits each get their own test routine and code list. Gearbox work runs deep too: tine separator module removal, crank-out system service, and gear backlash adjustment are laid out to the reassembly spec. Torque the bolt through the front of the feederhouse to 610 N·m (450 lb-ft), the tilt frame hardware to 315 N·m (230 lb-ft), and the cleaning fan drive sheave set screws to 48 N·m (35 lb-ft). Nobody is around at midnight to ask. Bookmarked and text-searchable, it gets the combine threshing again.
What's Inside This John Deere CTS, CTS Rice Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General | 8-27 | Safety, Identification Number Location, Specifications |
| Power Train Repair | 28-37 | Hydrostatic System |
| Hydraulic Repair | 38-43 | Hydraulic Valve Stack |
| Operator Station Repair | 44-61 | Cab |
| Counter Master Feederhouse Repair | 62-95 | Platform Driveshafts, Tilt Cylinder, Tilt Frame, Contour Master Feederhouse |
| Beaters | 96-169 | Serated Beater, Stripper Beater, Module Feed Assembly, Straw Chopper Doors |
| Shoe Supply Augers, Cleaning Fan and Chaffer and Sieve Frame | 170-225 | Shoe Supply Augers, Cleaning Fan Drive, Shaker Pan, Chaffer Frame, Sieve Frame, Shoe Pitman Arms |
| Tine Separator Module | 226-263 | Module Removal, Module Frame and Covers, Module Grate Assembly, Crank-Out System |
| Tine Separators | 264-287 | Tine Separator Tubes, Tine Separator Front Bearings, Tine Replacement, Discharge Paddles |
| Engine Gearcase to Module Drives | 288-305 | Module Drive Gearbox, Drive Belt Tension, Straw Spreader Drive |
| Tine Separator Gearboxes | 306-343 | Module Drive Gearbox, Gearbox Disassembly, Gearbox Assembly, Gear Backlash Adjustment |
| Grain Tank and Unloading System Repair | 344-361 | Upper Clean Grain Elevator |
| Electrical Diagnostics and Tests | 362-585 | How to Use This Diagnostic Information, Warning Display Panel Diagnostics, Low Shaft Speed Monitor Diagnostics, HarvesTrak Diagnostics, Lighting System Diagnostics |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Nut, Lock, M6 torque | 11 N·m (8.5 lb-ft) | p. 26 |
| Hex nuts torque | 15 N·m (11 lb-ft) | p. 61 |
| Cleaning Fan Drive Sheave Set Screws Torque | 48 N·m (35 lb-ft) | p. 170 |
| Bolt through front of feederhouse | 610 N·m (450 lb-ft) | p. 74 |
| Tilt frame mounting hardware | 315 N·m (230 lb-ft) | p. 74 |
| Serrated Beater End Shaft Bolt Torque | 100 N·m (74 lb-ft) | p. 100 |
| Beater Shaft Bearing Bolts Torque | 135 N·m (100 lb-ft) | p. 100 |
| Cleaning Fan Drive Sheave Set Screw Jam Nuts Torque | 24 N·m (18 lb-ft) | p. 170 |
| Engine Brake Horsepower | 194 rated with 213 kW boost (260 with 285 hp boost) | p. 22 |
| Engine Displacement | 7.6L (466 cu. in.) | p. 22 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 530L (140 gal.) | p. 23 |
| Engine Crankcase Capacity (with filter) | 25L (26-1/2 U.S. qts.) | p. 23 |
John Deere CTS, CTS Rice Common Problems This Manual Covers
John Deere CTS rotor area plugs in green or damp crop, gearstick vibrates hard
Back the ground speed down and feed thinner before the tine separators load up. After clearing the slug, inspect the separator tubes and discharge paddles for wear starting on page 264, then retorque the tine separator shaft retaining bolt to 318 plus or minus 64 N·m (234 lb-ft). Wet material grabs worn tines first.
Manual Section: Tine Separators p. 264Severe vibration through the whole machine after clearing a blockage
Pull the drive cover and dial indicate the beater shaft before you run it again. Acceptable run out per page 131 is 0.05 mm (0.002 in.); anything past that means a bent shaft and you replace it. Set shaft location at 148 mm (5-13/16 in.) and torque the bearing bolts to 135 N·m (100 lb-ft).
Manual Section: Beaters p. 131Front rotor bearing running hot, smoking, straw wrapped tight on the shaft
Shut down and clear the wrap by hand before it lights off. Inspect the front bearings and seals in the tine separator section beginning on page 264, replace anything blued or rough, and torque the end shaft bolt to 100 N·m (74 lb-ft) as listed on page 100. Check wrap every fill of the 530L (140 gal.) fuel tank in beans.
Manual Section: Tine Separators p. 264Engine overheats or loses power on long afternoon passes in the field
Blow the rotary screen, oil cooler, and radiator core clean from the fan side first, then check fan belt tension and the hydraulic oil filter. Confirm crankcase level against the 25L (26-1/2 U.S. qts.) capacity on page 23. If the hydraulic oil temp warning still trips, work the display diagnostics starting on page 362.
Manual Section: Electrical Diagnostics and Tests p. 362Combine will not move forward or reverse, hydro feels dead at the lever
Check the hydrostatic reservoir first against the 34L (36 U.S. qts.) capacity listed on page 23, then hunt for a suction air leak or plugged filter. Inspect the shift linkage for loose or broken hardware and torque the hex nuts to 15 N·m (11 lb-ft). Hydrostatic service procedures start on page 28.
Manual Section: Power Train Repair p. 28Ground speed surges or creeps back toward neutral while harvesting
Warm the oil, then verify charge pressure through the warning display panel diagnostics beginning on page 362 before you condemn the pump. Top the hydrostatic reservoir to 34L (36 U.S. qts.), check every hose and fitting for weeping, and tighten loose linkage nuts to 15 N·m (11 lb-ft) so the lever holds where you set it.
Manual Section: Power Train Repair p. 28Frequently Asked Questions
What are the M10 bolt torque specs for the gearcase housing on a John Deere CTS, CTS Rice combine?
The torque specification for the M10 bolts on the gearcase housing is 50 N·m (37 lb-ft). p. 100
What is the procedure to clear stored error codes from the Bosch Engine Control Unit?
To clear stored error codes without the JT05829 tester, locate diagnostic connector C728 J4. With the key switch OFF, install a jumper wire between pins B, C, and F. Turn the key switch to the IGN position for at least five seconds, then turn it OFF to clear the codes. p. 509
What is the capacity of the engine crankcase including the filter?
The engine crankcase capacity, including the filter, is 25 L (26-1/2 U.S. qts.). p. 23
What is the correct torque for the tilt frame mounting hardware on a John Deere CTS, CTS Rice combine?
The tilt frame mounting hardware should be torqued to 315 N·m (230 lb-ft). p. 74
What is the acceptable shaft run out for the serrated beater shaft?
The acceptable shaft run out for the serrated beater shaft is 0.05 mm (0.002 in.). p. 131
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