Kinze 3500 Lift and Rotate Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 113)

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Model 3500 M0240-01
6/11 6-17
Lubrication and Maintenance
EDGEVAC SEED METER MAINTENANCE
Use clean, high quality seed for maximum meter
accuracy. Damaged or cracked seed, hulls, and
foreign material may become lodged in seed disc
orifices and greatly reduce meter accuracy.
Inspect and clean seed discs daily Checking for
any buildup of foreign material and blocked orifices.
Clean seed disc by washing it with soap and water.
Dry thoroughly.
Inspect singulator brush for wear after every 200
acres per row of operation and replace if necessary
Replace seed disc or vacuum cover if abnormally
high vacuum is required or if consistent operation
can not be achieved.
If adjustment of singulator brush does not affect
meter performance or if brushes appear frayed,
singulator brush may need to be replaced.
If seed disc orifices are plugged frequently with
seed remnants, cleanout brush or cleanout brush
with ball-type ejector (if applicable) may need to be
replaced. High quality seed should be used for best
performance.
Before each planting season inspect seed discs,
singulator brush, crowder brush, wall brush, and air inlet
screens and clean or replace as needed.
See “Preparation For Storage” for more EdgeVac Seed
Metering System maintenance.
NOTE: Close hopper lids after hoppers are filled
to prevent accumulation of dust or dirt in the seed
meter which will cause premature wear.
NOTE: Remove seed discs from meters for annual
storage and store them vertically on a dowel or pipe.
VACUUM MANIFOLD MAINTENANCE
Dust accumulates in manifolds and hoses during normal
operation. Clean manifolds annually. Abnormally dusty
planting conditions may require more frequent cleaning.
1. Remove vacuum hose from each seed meter.
2. Operate vacuum fan at full hydraulic flow from
tractor for two minutes to clear manifolds, hoses,
and fittings of dust and debris.
3. Shut down fan and replace hoses
Vacuum cover
Crowder
brush
Air inlet
screens
Singulator brush
Wall brush