Kinze 3700 Front Folding Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 69)

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Model 3700 M0233-01
Rev. 12/12 4-1
Rate Charts
generaL pLanTing raTe infOrMaTiOn
These planting rate charts apply to KINZE Model 3700 planters.
NOTICE
Sprocket combinations in these charts are for average conditions.
Changes in sprocket combinations may be required for desired
planting population. aLwayS MaKe fieLd CheCKS TO be SUre
yOU are pLanTing aT deSired raTe.
NOTICE
Seed additives added in the hopper may affect finger pickup seed
meter performance and accelerate wear.
nOTe: Seed size and shape may affect planting rate.
nOTe: not all row spacings listed apply to all size planters.
nOTe: Speeds above 5.5 Mph (8.8 Kph) can adversely affect seed spacing.
MeChaniCaL
Finger Pickup Corn Meter
Larger grades generally plant more accurately at the high end of the ground speed range than smaller grades. Higher than
optimum speeds may result in population rate increase or higher incidence of doubles, particularly with small seed. Medium round
corn seed is most desirable for planting accuracy at optimum speed.
Finger Pickup Oil Sunflower Meter
Larger grades generally plant more accurately at the high end of the ground speed range than smaller grades. Higher than
optimum speeds may result in population rate increase or higher incidence of doubles, particularly with small seed. No. 3 and/or No.
4 size oil sunflower seeds are recommended for use in finger pickup seed meters equipped with oil sunflower fingers. No. 1 and/or
No. 2 size confectionery sunflower seeds are recommended for use in finger pickup seed meters equipped with corn fingers.
Brush-Type Seed Meter (Soybean, Milo/Grain Sorghum, Acid-Delinted Cotton)
Rate charts are given in seeds per acre as well as seed spacing in inches rounded to nearest tenth of an inch. Because of large range in
seed size, pounds per acre is not a suggested method of selecting transmission settings. Smaller size seed pounds per acre may be below
what was expected and large seed pounds per acre may appear above expectations. To determine pounds per acre, use formula given in
“Determining Pounds Per Acre (Brush-Type Seed Meter)” in “Check Seed Population” in Machine Operation section of this manual.
nOTe: planting speed can affect actual seeding rate. Make a field check and adjust transmission setting to obtain desired
seed drop.
nOTe: Seed population per acre with 15" rows double rate for 30" rows, as well as 18" rows versus 36" rows and 19" rows
versus 38" rows, at listed sprocket combination. See following pages.
nOTe: half rate (2 to 1) drive reduction package may be required to obtain desired population and seed spacing when
planting 15" row soybeans or other crops. half rate drive with brush-type seed meters reduces planter transmission
speed. Seeding rate will be approximately 50% of chart reading when using half rate
(2 To 1) drive reduction package.
eXaMpLe: 30" row spacing using 60 cell seed discs in brush-type seed meters.
80,928 ÷ 2 = 40,464 population (2.6" Seed Spacing x 2 = 5.2" Seed Spacing)
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nOTe: 22, 28 and 44 tooth drive sprockets are nOT applicable to all rate charts. Check chart titles to ensure proper
rate chart is selected. 22 tooth sprockets require use of 148 pitch no. 40 chains, 28 tooth sprockets require use
of 150 pitch no. 40 chains and 44 tooth sprockets require use of 158 pitch no. 40 chains.
nOTe: when using 54 cell sunflower disc, use 15 tooth drive sprocket at contact wheels and replace 28 tooth
drive sprocket at wheel module reverser plates with 19 tooth sprocket. 15 tooth sprockets require use of 144 pitch
no. 40 chains. applicable sprockets, chains, and instructions supplied in g1K469 Sunflower rate reduction Kit.