Kinze 3500 Lift and Rotate Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 99)

TM
Model 3500 M0240-01
6/11 6-3
Lubrication and Maintenance
CENTER POST
The enter post is clad with stainless steel. Keep
stainless steel surface clean and free of any
lubrication to prolong service life.
NOTICE
Any oil or grease on center post and poly wear
pads will attract dirt and accelerate wear. Do not
lubricate center post and poly wear pads.
See “Wear Pad Adjustment/Replacement” for more
information.
Components may require occasional lubrication
to operate correctly. Disassembly is required to
lubricate.
1. Remove ¼ "-20 x ½" cap screw that secures idler
assembly to wrap spring wrench tightener shaft.
2. Remove wrap spring wrench from planter.
3. Tip wrap spring wrench on its side and lubricate
with a high quality spray lubricant. Lubricant
must be absorbed into wrap spring area.
4. Reinstall wrap spring wrench on planter.
WRAP SPRING WRENCH ASSEMbLY
Wrap Spring Wrench Lubrication Center post
WHEEL bEARINGS
All drive, transport, and marker hub wheel bearings
should be repacked annually and checked for wear.
1. Raise wheel off ground.
2. Check for bearing endplay by moving wheel side
to side.
3. Rotate wheel to check for bearing roughness.
If bearings sound rough, remove hub and
inspect bearings.
NOTE: To repack wheel hubs, follow procedure
outlined for wheel bearing replacement with
exception that bearings and bearing cups are
reused.