Kinze 3110 Mounted Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 41)

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Model 3110 M0244-01
9/12 3-11
Row Unit Operation
A clutch release mechanism disengages seed meter drive
from seed meter to remove seed hopper. Disconnecting drive
allows operator to check granular chemical application rates
without dropping seed. It also allows one or more rows to be
disconnected when finishing fields.
Turn knob ¼ turn counterclockwise to disengage or ¼ turn
clockwise to engage.
Row unit extension brackets extend row units rearward 4" to
provide clearance for coulter mounted residue wheels and HD
single disc fertilizer openers.
SEED METER DRIVE RELEASE
ROw UNIT ExTENSION BRACKETS
Seed meter drive release
Row unit extension brackets
Extension
bracket
Extension
bracket
Engage
Disengage
Mechanical seed hopper has a capacity of 1.9 bushels.
EdgeVac seed hopper has a capacity of 1.75 bushels.
Use clean seed and make certain there are no foreign objects
inside when filling seed hopper.
Replace hopper lids after
hoppers are filled to prevent accumulation of dust or
dirt in seed meter which can cause premature wear. See
“Finger Pickup Seed Meter” and/or “Brush-Type Seed Meter”.
Periodically empty hoppers completely to remove any foreign
objects and to ensure proper seed meter operation.
SEED HOPPERS
Mechanical seed hopper
Disengage meter drive and hopper latch and lift hopper off hopper support. See “Seed Meter Drive Release”.