Kinze 3000 Rigid Frame Planter Rev. 6/14 - Manual (Page 144)

M0188-01 Model 3000
7-14 Rev. 1/14
TM
Lubrication and Maintenance
NOTICE
Replace hopper lids after hoppers are filled to
prevent accumulation of dust or dirt in seed meter
which will cause premature wear.
Cleaning brush-type seed meter for storage:
1. Remove meter from seed hopper by removing two
thumbscrews securing meter to hopper.
2. Remove seed disc and wash with soap and water
and dry thoroughly.
3. Remove upper brush by removing three hex head
screws from brush retainer and removing brush
retainer and upper brush.
4. Remove three hex head screws from lower brush
and remove lower brush and stainless steel wear
band.
5. Wash all parts and meter housing with soap and
water and dry thoroughly.
6. Inspect all parts and replace worn parts.
7. Reassemble meter except for seed disc. Store
Meter in a dry, rodent-free space with seed
disc removed.
Seed Disc wear
Most seed disc wear is found in the agitation groove area
(area between seed loading slots). Wear affects planting
accuracy at high RPM. Lay a straight edge across disc
surface at agitation groove area and measure gap
between disc and straight edge. If agitation groove areas
are worn in excess of .030" (7.6 mm) and accuracy starts
to drop off at higher meter RPM, replace seed disc.
Estimated seed disc life expectancy under normal
operating conditions is approximately 200 acres (81
hectares) per row. Severe operating conditions such as
dust, lack of lubrication or abrasive seed coating could
reduce seed disc life expectancy to under 100 acres
(40.5 hectares) per row.
BRUSH-TYPE SEED METER
MAINTENANCE
Use clean, high quality seed. Damaged or cracked
seed, hulls, or foreign materials can become lodged
in upper brush and greatly reduce meter accuracy.
Remove seed disc daily and check for buildup of
foreign material on seed disc, particularly in seed
loading slots. Clean disc by washing it with soap and
water. Check for cracked seed, hulls, etc. lodged
between brush retainer and stainless steel wear
band which can greatly reduce accuracy of the meter
because upper brush will not be able to retain seed
in seed disc pocket. Thoroughly clean brush areas of
meter housing.
Upper brush area where foreign materials may
become lodged and reduce meter accuracy.
Seed disc
Stainless Steel
Wear Band
Upper brush
retainer
Agitation
groove area
(Shaded area)-
where most
wear
occurs
Seed loading slots
Seed pocket
Meter housing
Lower brush
Upper brush