Kinze 3000 Rigid Frame Planter Rev. 6/14 - Manual (Page 39)

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Model 3000 M0188-01
Rev. 6/11 3-9
Row Unit Operation
qUICK ADJUSTABLE DOwN FORCE SPRINGS OPTION
Quick adjustable down force springs increase penetration in hard soil and keep row unit from bouncing in rough field
conditions. Two springs per row, one on each side parallel arms, are used unless equipped with row unit mounted no
till coulters. Four springs per row are used with row unit mounted no till coulters.
NOTICE
Springs must be installed with open side of spring hooks toward
seed hoppers to prevent binding on spring mount adjustment pins.
1. Raise planter and remove spring mount pin at top of spring.
2. Slide mount to desired position and install pin.
NOTE: Adjust springs for field conditions. Too much down pressure in hard field conditions
can cause row units to lift planter and keep drive wheels from making contact. Too much down
pressure in soft field conditions can cause row unit to run too deep.
There are four positions for spring tension adjustment. Position 1 sets minimum down pressure and position 4 sets
maximum down pressure.
Four Springs Per Row (quad)
(Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulters Only)
Two Springs Per Row (Dual)
Position 2 Position 3 Position 1 (Least) Position 4 (Most)
Pin Pin
Pin
Pin