Kinze 4900 Front Folding Planter Rev. 5/14 - Manual (Page 93)

TM
Model 4900 M0247-01
Rev. 5/14 6-11
Lubrication and Maintenance
Before each planting season inspect seed discs and singulator and clean or replace as needed.
Use clean, high quality seed for maximum meter accuracy. Damaged or cracked seed, hulls, and foreign material may
become lodged in seed disc orifices and greatly reduce meter accuracy.
Inspect and clean seed discs daily checking for any buildup of foreign material and blocked orifices. If seed disc
orifices are plugged frequently with seed remnants, cleanout brush with ball-type ejector (if applicable) may need to be
replaced. Clean seed disc by washing it with soap and water. Dry thoroughly.
Inspect singulator blades and guide for wear after every 200 acres per row of operation. If adjustment of singulator
blade does not affect meter performance or if blades appear worn, singulator blade may need to be replaced.
Replace seed disc or vacuum seal if abnormally high vacuum is required or if consistent operation cannot be
achieved.
See “Preparation for Storage” on page 6-23 for additional Vacuum Seed Metering System maintenance.
NOTE: Remove seed discs from meters for annual storage and store them vertically on a dowel or pipe.
Vacuum Front
Cover
VACUUM SEED METER CLEANOUT
Thorough seed meter cleanout is important to maintain genetic purity.
1. For electric seed meter, unplug meter drive motor and remove seed hopper and meter. Lay hopper on its right
side.
2. Rotate vacuum cover clockwise to align key hole slots with bolt heads. Lift off cover.
3. Remove seed disc.
4. Empty meter and hopper by allowing seed to run out of meter.
5. Inspect meter to ensure all seed is removed.
6. Replace seed disc and install vacuum cover.
NOTE: Use of damaged seed or seed containing foreign material will cause plugging of seed cell orifices and
require more frequent seed meter cleanout to prevent underplanting.
VACUUM SEED METER MAINTENANCE
Singulator
Seed Meter with Back
Cover Removed