Kinze 3000 Rigid Frame Planter Rev. 6/14 - Manual (Page 157)

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Model 3000 M0188-01
Rev. 1/14 7-27
Lubrication and Maintenance
PISTON PUMP STORAGE
NOTICE
Entrance of air into pump will cause rapid and severe corrosion.
KEEP AIR OUT OF PUMP!
NOTE: SUSPENSION FERTILIZER must be flushed from pump for ANY storage period.
1. Flush pump with 5 to 10 gallons (19 to 38 liters) of fresh water and circulate until all corrosive salts are dissolved in pump.
2. Set pump on 10. Draw in a mixture of half diesel fuel and 10 weight oil until discharge is clean. Plug inlet and
outlet.
Liquid fertilizer piston pump
PREPARING PLANTER FOR STORAGE
• Store planter in a dry sheltered area if possible. Refer to “Safety Lockups” in Machine Operation section for
proper safety lockup installation during storage.
• Remove all trash that may be wrapped on sprockets or shafts and remove dirt that can draw and hold
moisture.
• Clean all drive chains and coat with a rust preventative spray, or remove chains and submerge in oil.
• Lubricate planter and row units at all lubrication points.
• Inspect planter for parts that are in need of replacement and order during “off” season.
• Make sure seed and granular chemical hoppers are empty and clean.
• Clean seed meters and store in a dry, rodent-free area.
• Remove seed discs from brush-type seed meters, clean and store meters with discs removed.
• Grease or paint disc openers/blades and row marker disc blades to prevent rust.
• Flush liquid fertilizer tanks, hoses and metering pump with clean water. See “Piston Pump Storage” if
applicable.
• Empty and clean dry fertilizer hoppers. Disassemble and clean metering augers. Reassemble and coat all
metal parts with rust preventative.