Field test, Check seed population, Field test -23 – Kinze 3200 Wing-Fold Planter Rev. 7/14 User Manual

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Machine Operation

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 “Granular
Chemical Application Field Check”.

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 “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

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