Kinze 3700 Front Folding Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 28)

M0233-01 Model 3700
2-18 Rev. 10/12
TM
Machine Operation
warning
planter hitch may raise uncontrollably during folding/unfolding and
can cause death, serious injury, or damage property and equipment.
dO nOT fold or unfold planter without planter attached to a tractor.
dO nOT unhitch planter from tractor unless fully folded for transport
or fully unfolded with planting units lowered to ground.
fieLd TO TranSpOrT SeqUenCe
Position planter in a relatively flat open area without furrows, etc.
SUMMariZed fieLd TO TranSpOrT SeqUenCe
1. Raise and stow catwalk ladder (36 Row 20" ASD only).
2. Install marker lockups.
3. Raise planter to fully extend master/slave cylinders.
4. Install center (slave) lift cylinder lockups.
5. Lower planter onto center lift cylinder lockups.
NOTICE
folding planter without using tractor to assist may cause
equipment damage especially in soft conditions or when
loaded with seed or fertilizer. Use tractor to reduce stress
on frame, drive, and transport components.
6. Place tractor in low forward gear and hold in clutch. Start folding
planter and move tractor slowly forward as planter folds to keep wing
wheel side pressure to a minimum.
7. Raise hitch parallel linkage to engage wing hooks.
8. Install hitch parallel linkage lock pin or lockup bracket.
9. Lower hitch parallel linkage cylinder.
nOTe: read following information for detailed instructions.
1. (36 Row 20" only) Lift and swing over ladder onto top of catwalk extension. Pull on catwalk release lever and
swing extension to right until it locks into position.
Catwalk and ladder folded Catwalk and ladder unfolded
Catwalk release lever