Case Early Riser 2160 Large Front Fold Planter Operator Manual

Running a Case Early Riser 2160 front-fold planter, you’re usually in tight planting windows, working long days in dusty fields and marginal conditions. This operator manual is what I keep handy to make sure the controls, fold system, and seed systems are run the way they were designed, so we don’t bend frames or cook hydraulics. When, for example, the planter won’t finish folding after you swap tractors, this is the book I use to verify the correct startup sequence, SCV settings, and safety interlocks before I ever grab a wrench.

Applications & Use Cases

• Confirm proper startup and shutdown steps so you don’t dead-head hydraulics or stress the toolbar.
• Walk a new operator through the cab controls to prevent misrouting seed, fertilizer, or markers.
• Perform daily inspections on hoses, wiring, and row units to catch problems before they sideline you mid-field.
• Verify fold/unfold procedures to avoid pinching hoses, damaging cylinders, or twisting the frame.
• Check recommended operating habits that protect meters, drive components, and tires over the season.

FAQ

Q: Can I keep this manual on a tablet in the cab?

A: Yes, a digital copy works well; you can zoom diagrams and search terms quickly while you’re parked.

Q: Is it worth printing certain pages?

A: I’d print the startup, fold/unfold, and daily check pages, laminate them, and keep them right in the tractor.

Safety Note

Always follow the lockout and support instructions in this manual before working under a raised planter frame.