Kinze 3700 Front Folding Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 129)

TM
Model 3700 M0233-01
Rev. 10/11 5-33
Lubrication and Maintenance
air CLUTCh CLeaning
(Yearly at end of planting season)
nOTe: if system is equipped with pneumatic down pressure, air clutches must be removed from planter for
cleaning. if system is not equipped with pneumatic down pressure, air clutches can be disassembled and
cleaned on planter.
at each row unit:
1. Remove meter assembly.
2. Press down collar on air fitting and remove air hose.
3. Loosen tension from chain and remove from air clutch sprocket.
4. Loosen lock clamp and slide clamp, washer, and air clutch away from chain.
5. Use a 5⁄16" wrench and remove sprocket from air clutch assembly.
6. Remove small Phillips-head screw from side of air clutch housing and remove housing cover.
7. Expand retaining ring and remove from assembly.
8. Remove and separate sprocket hub, ratchet gear, clutch spring, and hex bushing from air clutch housing.
9. Remove debris and dirt from clutch components. Clean parts with brake cleaner or equivalent cleaner.
10. Make sure parts are completely dry. Lubricate sprocket hub, ratchet gear, clutch spring, and hex bushing with
silicone spray.
11. Reverse procedure to assemble air clutch assembly.
12. Place one drop of pneumatic or light-duty hydraulic oil in air cylinder fitting before attaching air line.
13. Install meter assembly.