Kinze 3000 Rigid Frame Planter Rev. 6/14 - Manual (Page 28)

M0188-01 Model 3000
TM
Machine Operation
2-16 Rev. 6/11
FIELD TEST
Perform a field test with any change of field and/or planting conditions, seed size or planter adjustment to ensure
proper seed placement and operation of row units. See “Rate Charts”, “Checking Seed Population” and “Checking
Granular Chemical Application Rate”.
 Check planter for front to rear and lateral level operation. See “Level Planter”.
 Check all row units to be certain they are running level. Row unit parallel arms should be approximately parallel to
the ground when planting.
 Check row markers for proper operation and adjustment. See “Row Marker Adjustment” and “Row Marker Speed
Adjustment”.
 Check for proper application rates and placement of granular chemicals on all rows. See “Checking Granular
Chemical Application Field Check”.
 Check for desired depth placement and seed population on all rows. See “Check Seed Population”.
 Check for proper application rates of fertilizer on all rows. See proper “Fertilizer Application Rate Chart”.
Reinspect machine after field testing.
 Hoses And Fittings
 Bolts And Nuts
 Cotter Pins And Spring Pins
 Drive Chain Alignment
1. Tie up one or more sets of closing wheels by running a chain or
rubber tarp strap between the hopper support panel and closing
wheels. It may be necessary to decrease closing wheel arm
spring tension.
2. Plant a short distance and check to see if seed is visible
in the seed trench. Adjust planting depth to a shallower
setting if seed is not visible and recheck.
CHECK SEED POPULATION
Chain, rubber tarp
strap, or similar.
Planting depth
adjustment handle
Planting depth adjustment
Deeper Shallo
wer