Kinze 3000 Rigid Frame Planter Rev. 6/14 - Manual (Page 58)

M0188-01 Model 3000
4-10 Rev. 6/11
TM
Fertilizer
Loosen ⅜" lock nut that secures arm with pointer and rotate scale flange with adjustment wrench until pointer is over
desired scale setting. Tighten ⅜" lock nut. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
NOTE: Periodically check flow to all rows. Set rate is delivered to remaining rows if one or more
lines are plugged.
OPTIONAL PISTON PUMP
NOTICE
Avoid excessive pressure using quick fill attachment or rubber
plugs installed in manifold may be forced out.
If either end pump hoses run off back plate, loosen hose clamps
on intake manifold and rotate hose as follows:
1. For right hand hose (facing pump from front of planter as
shown) twist hose ¼ turn to right.
2. For left hand hose (facing front of pump) twist hose ¼ turn
to left.
3. Retighten hose clamps.
Turn ¼ right
Hose clamp
Turn ¼ left
Adjusting squeeze pump end hoses
NOTE: Delivery rate chart in Rate Chart section of this manual provides approximate application
rate only. Delivery varies with temperature and fertilizer.
Piston pump Adjusting delivery rate
NOTE: Keep manuals shipped with pump and flow divider with this manual.
CLEANING
Clean tanks, hoses, and metering pump thoroughly with water at end of planting
season or prior to an extended period of non-use. Do not allow fertilizer to
crystallize from cold temperature or evaporation.
On machines equipped with piston pump, take apart and clean strainer located
between piston pump and ball valve daily. Remove the end cap to clean the
screen. See Piston Pump Storage in Maintenance Section of this manual.
Screen
End cap