Row unit operation, Planting depth, V” closing wheel adjustment (rubber or cast iron) – Kinze 3200 Wing-Fold Planter Rev. 7/14 User Manual

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Model 3200

M0241-01

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Row Unit Operation

Planting depth is maintained by adjustable row unit gauge wheels.
Depth adjustment range is approximately ½" to 3½".

1. Raise planter to remove weight from wheels.

2. Push down on depth adjustment handle and reposition it forward

to decrease or rearward to increase planting depth. Initially adjust

all units to the same setting.

3. Lower planter and check operation and planting depth of all row

units. Readjust individual rows as needed for uniform operation.

“V” closing wheels should have enough down pressure to close the seed trench and ensure good soil to seed contact.
Move 5-position quick adjustable down force lever on the top of closing wheel arm to the rear to increase closing
wheel spring pressure. Move lever forward to decrease pressure. Adjust all row units to a similar setting. Light soil
usually requires less down force at average depth (approximately 2") while heavy soil requires increased down force.

Eccentric bushings in the wheel arm stop allow for lateral adjustment of the “V” closing wheel assembly. Use a ¾"
wrench to loosen hardware attaching closing wheel arm to wheel arm stop. Use another ¾" wrench to turn eccentric
bushings until

closing wheels are aligned with seed trench. Tighten hardware.

Closing wheels can be installed “offset” (to improve residue flow) or “directly” opposite. Use forward installation holes If
set “directly” opposite.

Planting depth adjustment handle

Planting depth adjustment

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PLANTING DEPTH

“V” CLOSING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (RUbbER OR CAST IRON)

Increase Decrease

Lever

“V” Closing wheels installed offset

Eccentric bushing

Set closing wheels in
this hole for directly
opposite installation.

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