Kinze 3110 Mounted Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 21)

TM
Model 3110 M0244-01
9/12 2-9
Machine Operation
CONTACT wHEEL SPRING ADJUSTMENT
There are two down pressure springs on each contact drive
wheel. The spring tension is factory preset and should need
no further adjustment.
The tension is set leaving 1" between the spring plug and the
mounting shaft as shown below.
SHEAR PROTECTION
The planter driveline and seed and granular chemical drivelines
are protected from damage by shear pins.
If excessive load should cause a pin to shear, it is important to
determine where binding has occurred before replacing the pin.
Replace shear pins with same size and type.
To prevent future binding or breakage of components, check
driveline alignment and follow prescribed lubrication schedules.
wRAP SPRING wRENCH
Chain idlers use wrap spring wrenches to release and adjust transmission chain tension.
NOTE: wrap spring wrenches are L.H. and R.H. specific. L.H. styles have silver metal or grey plastic release
collars. R.H. styles have gold metal or blue plastic release collars.
Rotate wrap spring wrench knurled collar while rotating chain idler away from chain to release chain tension.
Rotate chain idler into chain while rotating handle to tension idler spring.
1"
Transmission Shaft
3/16 " Shear Pin
To add chain tension, rotate the chain idler into
the chain while rotating the handle to tension
idler spring.
The wrap spring wrenches are made in L.H. and
R.H. configurations, which can be identified by
the silver or gold release collars, respectively.