Hydraulic row marker operation, Hydraulic row marker operation -12 – Kinze 3000 Rigid Frame Planter Rev. 6/14 User Manual
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Model 3000
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Machine Operation
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Rev. 6/11
Row markers have a safety lockup pin and hairpin clip located behind each arm. Keep pin in place whenever row
markers are not used.
Model 3000 planters are equipped with a single or optional dual valve hydraulic system to control row markers.
A single valve system lifts a row marker when the planter is raised. Row markers lower on alternate sides each time
planter is lowered. If a planter is raised to cross a waterway, the row marker on opposite side of the one just raised
lowers when planter is lowered back to ground. Stop, raise, and lower planter again to lower marker on side raised
when crossing waterway.
NOTE: Install safety lockup pins If row markers are not used during planting to prevent markers
from lowering.
An optional dual valve hydraulic system allows planter to be raised and lowered without operating row markers. Row
markers are controlled on alternating sides through a tractor SCV. The sequencing valve directs flow to marker on
opposite side each time a row marker is raised. When lower row marker is selected, row marker on opposite side of
row marker last raised is lowered. When raising planter for a waterway the row marker stays down, clears the ground,
does not disturb the waterway, and continues to mark when planter is lowered.
Both row markers can be down at the same time. Lower planter and row marker. Move tractor lift control (single valve)
or marker control (dual valve) to raise and immediately return it to lower. This shifts the row marker control valve and
lowers remaining row marker.
HYDRAULIC ROw MARKER OPERATION
wARNING
Row marker can lower at any time and could cause death or
serious injury. Stay away from row markers! Install safety lockup
device when not in use.
DANGER!
Contacting or coming close to power lines or other high energy
sources will cause death or serious injury. Keep away from power
lines or high energy sources at all times.
Marker arm safety lockup pin location