Kinze 3110 Mounted Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 28)

M0244-01 Model 3110
2-16 9/12
TM
Machine Operation
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
3. Measure 1∕1000 of an acre. See chart for correct distance for row width being planted. For example, if planting 30"
rows 1∕1000 of an acre would be 17' 5".
NOTE: Seeds may bounce or roll when planting with closing wheels raised and planting depth set shallow
affecting seed spacing accuracy.
4. Count seeds in measured distance.
5. Multiply number of seeds placed in 1∕1000 of an acre by 1000. This gives total population.
Seed count can be affected by drive wheel and seed meter drive ratio, tire pressure, and/or seed meter malfunction.
1. If seed check shows average distance between seeds in inches is significantly different than seed rate chart
indicates, first check drive ratio between drive wheel and seed meter. Check drive wheel air pressure, check for
incorrect sprocket(s) in driveline and check drive and driven sprockets on transmission(s) for proper selection.
2. Check for seed meter malfunction. For example, if spacing between kernels of corn at the transmission setting
being used is 8" and a gap of 16" is observed, a finger has lost its seed and not functioned properly. If two seeds
are found within a short distance of each other, the finger has metered two seeds instead of one.
3. See “Finger Pickup Seed Meter” and/or “Brush-Type Seed Meter” in the Troubleshooting Section of this manual.
EXAMPLE: 30" row spacing 17' 5" equals 1∕1000 acre.
26 seeds counted x 1000 = 26,000 seeds per acre
1 ∕1000 Acre Seed Population Count Row width/Distance
Row Width 30" 36" 38" 40"
Distance 17'5" 14'6" 13'10" 13' 1"