Seed hoppers, Seed meter drive release, Row unit extension brackets – Kinze 3660 Lift and Rotate Planter Rev. 7/14 User Manual

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Model 3660

M0217-01

Rev. 7/11

3-3

Row Unit Operation

Row unit extension brackets extend row units rearward 4" to
provide clearance for coulter mounted residue wheels and HD
single disc fertilizer openers.

ROW UNIT EXTENSION bRACKETS

Row unit extension brackets

Extension
bracket

Extension
bracket

A clutch release mechanism disengages seed meter drive
from seed meter to remove seed hopper or prevent meter from
operatiing. Releasing drive allows operator to check granular
chemical application rates without dropping seed. It also allows
one or more rows to be disconnected when finishing fields.

Turn knob ¼ turn counterclockwise to release or ¼ turn
clockwise to engage drive.

SEED METER DRIVE RELEASE

Seed meter drive release

Mechanical seed hopper has a capacity of 1.9 bushels.

EdgeVac seed hopper has a capacity of 1.75 bushels.

Use clean seed and make certain there are no foreign objects
inside when filling seed hopper.

Replace hopper lids after

hoppers are filled to prevent accumulation of dust or
dirt in seed meter which can cause premature wear.
See
“Finger Pickup Seed Meter” and/or “Brush-Type Seed Meter”.

Periodically empty hoppers completely to remove any foreign
objects and to ensure proper seed meter operation.

SEED HOPPERS

Mechanical seed hopper

Disengage meter drive and hopper latch and lift hopper off hopper support. See “Seed Meter Drive Release”.

Release

Drive

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