Kinze 4900 Front Folding Planter Rev. 5/14 - Manual (Page 56)

M0247-01 Model 4900
2-44 Rev. 5/14
TM
Machine Operation
Chain,
rubber tarp
strap, or
similar.
FIELD TEST
Perform a field test with any change of field and/or planting conditions, seed size or planter adjustment to ensure
proper seed placement and operation of row units.
 Check planter for front to rear and lateral level operation. See “Level Planter” on page 2-8 .
 Check all row units to be certain they are running level. Row unit parallel arms should be approximately parallel to
the ground when planting.
 Check row markers for proper operation and adjustment. See “Row Marker Speed Adjustment” on page 2-35 ,
“Row Marker Cable Adjustment” on page 2-36 , and “Row Marker Length And Disc Blade Adjustment” on page
2-37 .
 Check for proper application rates and placement of granular chemicals on all rows. See “Field Check Granular
Chemical Application” on page 2-46 .
 Check for desired depth placement and seed population on all rows. See “Field Check Seed Population” on page
2-44 .
 Check for proper application rates of fertilizer on all rows. See “Rate Charts” on page 5-1 .
Reinspect machine after field testing.
 Hoses And Fittings
 Bolts And Nuts
 Cotter Pins And Spring Pins
 Drive Chain Alignment
1. Tie up one or more sets of closing wheels by running
a chain or rubber tarp strap between the hopper support
panel and closing wheels. It may be necessary to decrease
closing wheel arm spring tension.
2. Plant a short distance and check to see if seed is
visible in the seed trench. Adjust planting depth to a
shallower setting if seed is not visible and recheck.
FIELD CHECK SEED POPULATION
Planting depth
adjustment handle
Planting Depth Adjustment
Deeper Shallo
wer