Kinze 3600 Lift and Rotate Planter (70 CM) Rev. 5/14 - Manual (Page 48)

M0249-01 Model 3600
2-36 Rev. 7/13
TM
Machine Operation
1. Fill insecticide and/or herbicide hoppers.
2. Attach a calibrated vial to each granular chemical meter.
NOTE: Disengage clutch to avoid dropping seed during test.
3. Lower planter and drive 400 meters at planting speed.
4. Weigh chemical in grams caught in one vial.
5. Multiply that amount by factor shown to determine pounds per hectare.
EXAMPLE: You are planting 70 cm rows. You have planted for 400 meters at desired planting speed. You caught 337
grams of chemical in one vial. 337 grams times 0.0375 equals 12 kilograms per hectare.
NOTE: Check calibration of all rows.
METERING GATE
Use metering gate setting as a starting point for distributing insecticide or herbicide. Charts are based on 8 km/h
planting speed. Use a higher gate setting for speeds faster than 8 km/h and a lower setting for speeds slower than 8
km/h.
FIELD CHECK GRANULAR CHEMICAL APPLICATION
Temperature, humidity, speed, ground conditions, flowability of different material, or meter obstructions can affect
granular chemical rate of delivery.
WARNING
Agricultural chemicals can cause death or serious injury to persons,
animals, and plants or seriously damage soil, equipment, or property.
Read and follow all chemical and equipment manufacturers labels
and instructions.
Perform a field check to determine application rates.
Granular chemical field check
Calibrated vial
Kilograms Per Hectare
Row Width Factor
30" .0357