Kinze 3500 Lift and Rotate Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 111)

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Model 3500 M0240-01
6/11 6-15
Lubrication and Maintenance
NOTICE
Replace hopper lids after hoppers are filled to
prevent accumulation of dust or dirt in seed
meter which will cause premature wear.
Cleaning brush-type seed meter for storage:
1. Remove meter from seed hopper by removing
two thumbscrews securing meter to hopper.
2. Remove seed disc and wash with soap and
water and dry thoroughly.
3. Remove upper brush by removing three hex
head screws from brush retainer and removing
brush retainer and upper brush.
4. Remove three hex head screws from lower
brush and remove lower brush and stainless
steel wear band.
5. Wash all parts and meter housing with soap
and water and dry thoroughly.
6. Inspect all parts and replace worn parts.
7. Reassemble meter except for seed disc. Store
Meter in a dry, rodent-free space with seed
disc removed.
Seed Disc Wear
Most seed disc wear is found in the agitation groove
area (area between seed loading slots). Wear
affects planting accuracy at high RPM. Lay a straight
edge across disc surface at agitation groove area
and measure gap between disc and straight edge. If
agitation groove areas are worn in excess of .030"
and accuracy starts to drop off at higher meter RPM,
replace seed disc.
Estimated seed disc life expectancy under normal
operating conditions is approximately 200 acres per
row. Severe operating conditions such as dust, lack
of lubrication or abrasive seed coating could reduce
seed disc life expectancy to under 100 acres per row.
bRUSH-TYPE SEED METER
MAINTENANCE
Use clean, high quality seed. Damaged or cracked
seed, hulls, or foreign materials can become lodged
in upper brush and greatly reduce meter accuracy.
Remove seed disc daily and check for buildup of
foreign material on seed disc, particularly in seed
loading slots. Clean disc by washing it with soap and
water. Check for cracked seed, hulls, etc. lodged
between brush retainer and stainless steel wear
band which can greatly reduce accuracy of the
meter because upper brush will not be able to retain
seed in seed disc pocket. Thoroughly clean brush
areas of meter housing.
Upper brush area where foreign materials may
become lodged and reduce meter accuracy.
Seed disc
Stainless Steel
Wear Band
Upper brush
retainer
Agitation
groove area
(Shaded area)-
where most
wear
occurs
Seed loading slots
Seed pocket
Meter housing
Lower brush
Upper brush