Kinze 3700 Front Folding Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 110)

M0233-01 Model 3700
5-14 Rev. 10/11
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Lubrication and Maintenance
4. Remove springs from fingers and remove finger from holder by lifting it out of friction fit slot. Life expectancy of
these parts is about 600-900 acres per row of operation under average conditions.
5. Reassemble meter in reverse order after cleaning and replacing defective parts. Make sure open end of spring
loop is toward inside of finger holder when replacing fingers.
6. Install fingers in holder so holder is flush with carrier plate when assembled. A cam projection aligns with a mating
notch in bearing housing to ensure proper operation when assembled.
7. Check indentations on carrier plate for wear before
installing finger holder on carrier plate. Excessive wear
of carrier plate at indentations will cause over planting
especially with small sizes of seed. Inspect carrier plate
annually. Life expectancy should be 250-300 acres per row
of operation under average conditions.
8. Install wave washer and adjusting nut with finger holder
flush against carrier. Tighten adjusting nut to fully compress
wave washer. Back off nut ½ to 2 flats to obtain rolling
torque of 22 to 25 inch pounds.
9. Turn finger holder by hand to make sure it is firmly against
carrier plate, but can be rotated with moderate force.
10. Install cover nut and cotter pin. Reinstall baffle.
Indentations
worn carrier plate
nOTe: Check adjusting nut tightness on each unit after first day of use and periodically thereafter.