Kinze 3600 Lift and Rotate Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 169)

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Model 3600 M0236-01
Rev. 7/11 7-7
Troubleshooting
SEED METER (EDGEVAC)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Low seed count. Meter RPM too high. Reduce planting rate or planting speed.
Singulator brush setting too aggressive. Adjust singulator brush.
Vacuum level too low. Increase fan speed.
Seed sensor not picking up all seeds dropped. Clean seed tube. Move meter to different row.
Seeds sticking to seed disc. Use graphite or talc to aid release.
Seed treatment buildup in seed disc recesses. Reduce amount of treatment used and or mix thoroughly. Add talc.
Seed size too large for disc used. Use appropriate disc for seed size.
Wrong transmission setting. Change transmission to desired rate.
Wrong seed disc. Use appropriate disc for seed type and size.
Drive wheel slipage. Compensate by adjusting transmission sprockets.
Low tire pressure. Adjust tire pressure to correct level.
Failed/worn drive components. Inspect and replace parts as required.
Plugged orifices in seed disc. Inspect and clean disc.
Check cleanout brush. (If Applicable)
Loss of vacuum at meter. Check for foreign material between vacuum cover and disc. Inspect parts for wear/
damage. Clean or replace as required.
Seed bridging in hopper. Add graphite to improve seed flow.
Faulty vacuum gauge reading. Repair/replace gauge.
Dirt in vacuum manifold. Check vacuum manifold for dirt and clean.
Seed baffle (If Applicable) not allowing seed flow due to
bridging of seed. Thoroughly mix talc to coat all seeds.
Remove seed baffle. See “Seed Meter” in Operation/Maintenance section.
60 cell soybean disc not filling properly due to excessive RPM. Replace with 120 cell soybean disc.
Seed disc worn. Replace.
Vacuum cover worn. Replace.
Not planting seed. Seed hoppers empty. Fill seed hopper.
Seed tube plugged/damaged. Clean or replace tube.
Meter drive damaged. Repair/replace drive components.
Low/no vacuum. Inspect vacuum system and repair as necessary.
Singulator brush setting too aggressive. Adjust singulator brush.
Faulty vacuum gauge. Repair/replace vacuum gauge.
Seed bridging in hopper. Add graphite to improve seed flow.
Loss of vacuum at meter. Check for foreign material between vacuum cover and disc. Inspect parts for wear/
damage. Clean and/or replace as required.
Wrong seed disc. Use appropriate disc for seed type and size.
Meter drive clutch not engaged. Engage drive clutch.
Fan not running. Start fan.
Dirt in vacuum manifold. Check vacuum manifold for dirt and clean.
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