Kinze 3000 Rigid Frame Planter Rev. 6/14 - Manual (Page 18)

M0188-01 Model 3000
TM
Machine Operation
2-6 Rev. 6/11
The planter lift system consists of a master cylinder on outer R.H side of planter and a slave cylinder on outer L.H.
side of planter. Lift assist cylinders are used on inner wheel modules of 6 and 8 row sizes.
With a master/slave hydraulic lift system, oil is forced into the butt end of master and lift assist cylinders when the
hydraulic lever on the tractor is moved to the raise position. As the master cylinder extends, oil from the master
cylinder rod end is forced into the slave cylinder butt end. Displacement on the master cylinder rod end is equal to
displacement on the slave cylinder butt end. This causes the two cylinders to move at the same rate so the planter
raises and lowers evenly.
Assist cylinders on 6 and 8 row planters are plumbed in parallel in the lift circuit with master/slave cylinders to provide
additional lift capacity.
Hydraulic schematics are located in the maintenance section of this manual.
Note: Planter lifts unevenly if lift cylinders are out of phase. A valve in the piston of each master
and slave cylinder allows system to rephase when cylinders are cycled by lowering planter to
ground and holding hydraulic lever for 5-10 seconds. Cycle system until planter lifts and lowers
evenly.
wARNING
Uncontrolled machine movement can crush or cause loss of control
resulting in death, serious injury, or damage to property and equipment.
Install all safety lockup devices before working under or transporting
this equipment.
HYDRAULIC LIFT OPERATION
Lift cylinder locations (6 row shown)
Master cylinder Slave cylinder
Assist cylinder
(6 & 8 row only)
Safety lockup