Kinze 3700 Front Folding Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 24)

M0233-01 Model 3700
2-14 Rev. 10/11
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Machine Operation
TranSpOrT TO fieLd SeqUenCe
Position planter in a relatively flat open area without furrows, etc.
SUMMariZed TranSpOrT TO fieLd SeqUenCe
1. Remove hitch parallel linkage lock pin or lockup.
2. Lower hitch parallel linkage to release wing hooks.
NOTICE
Unfolding planter without using tractor to assist may cause equipment
damage especially in soft conditions or when loaded with seed or fertilizer.
Use tractor to reduce stress on frame, drive, and transport components.
3. Place tractor in reverse and hold in clutch. Start unfolding planter and slowly
back up tractor as planter unfolds.
4. Raise planter to remove weight from center (slave) lift cylinder lockups and
remove lockups.
5. Lower planter.
6. Remove row marker lockups.
7. Lower catwalk ladder (36 row 20" ASD only)
nOTe: read following information for detailed instructions.
1. Fully extend hitch parallel linkage cylinder located on hitch. Remove hitch parallel linkage lock pin from hitch
parallel linkage or cylinder lockup from cylinder rod. Store in location provided.
hitch parallel linkage pin stored hitch parallel linkage pin installed
warning
planter hitch may raise uncontrollably during folding/unfolding and
can cause death, serious injury, or damage property and equipment.
dO nOT fold or unfold planter without planter attached to a tractor.
dO nOT unhitch planter from tractor unless fully folded for transport
or fully unfolded with planting units lowered to ground.
NOTICE
dO nOT LOwer planter frame onto transport axle in folded transport
position or transport tires and row units will be damaged.