Kinze 3500 Lift and Rotate Planter Rev. 7/14 User Manual
Operator’s manual, Model 3500 twin-line planter

This manual applies to:
Model: 3500 Twin-Line Planters
Serial Number: 902498 to 2014 Production (EdgeVac)
902911 to 2014 Production (Mechanical)
Record the model number and serial number of your planter along with date purchased:
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________
Date Purchased __________________________________
Monitor Serial Number _______________________________________________
Measured Pulses Per Mile/Km (Radar Distance Sensor) ____________________
Measured Pulses Per Mile/ Km (Magnetic Distance Sensor) _________________
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number plate is located on the planter frame as shown below. The serial number provides important information
about your planter and is needed to obtain correct replacement parts. Always provide model number and serial number
to your Kinze Dealer when ordering parts or when contacting Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
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MODEL 3500
TWIN-LINE PLANTER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
M0240-01
Rev. 7/14
Prior to 2009 production
2009 production to 2012 production
2013 production and on
3500
Document Outline
- Table of Contents
- Overview
- Machine Operation
- Row Marker Safety Lockup
- Safety Lockup and Stroke Limiter Pin
- Transport Latch Locking Pin
- Hitch Length Adjustment
- Jack Stand
- Hydraulic Operation
- PTO Pump Drive And Oil Cooler Option
- Tractor Preparation and Hookup
- Level Planter
- Towing Planter
- Planting Speed
- Contact Drive Spring Adjustment
- Seed Rate Transmission Adjustment
- Standard and Half Rate (2 to 1) Drives
- Shear Protection
- Wrap Spring Wrench
- Contact Wheel Drive Sprockets
- Row Marker Speed Adjustment
- Even-Row Push Row Unit
- Row Marker Adjustments
- Row Marker Even-Row Length Adjustment
- Offset Hitch Adjustment
- Digital Vacuum Gauge Operation
- Analog Vacuum Gauge
- Ridge Planting
- Tire Scraper
- Rock Guards
- Auxiliary Work Lights Package
- Rear Trailer Hitch
- Field Test
- Check Seed Population
- Determining Pounds Per Acre (Brush-Type Meter)
- Determining Bushels Per Acre
- Granular Chemical Application Field Check
- Row Unit Operation
- Planting Depth
- “V” Closing Wheel Adjustment (Rubber or Cast Iron)
- Closing Wheel Shield (Rubber or Cast Iron “V” Closing Wheels)
- Drag Closing Attachment
- Covering Discs/Single Press Wheel Adjustment
- Seed Hoppers
- Seed Meter Drive Release
- Row Unit Extension Brackets
- Row Unit Chain Routing
- Quick Adjustable Down Force Springs Option (Standard or Heavy Duty)
- Interplant Push Row Unit Lockups
- Interplant Push Row Unit Clutch Sprocket
- Interplant Push Row Unit Vacuum Hose Shutoff
- Brush-Type Seed Meter
- Finger Pickup Seed Meter
- EdgeVac Seed Meters
- Seed Meter Cleanout
- Additives
- Frame Mounted Coulter (Pull Row Only)
- Residue Wheels (for Frame Mounted Coulter)
- Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower (Pull Row Only)
- Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler (Pull Row Only)
- Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel
- Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter
- Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels
- Granular Chemical Hopper and Drive
- Spring Tooth Incorporator
- Granular Chemical Banding Options
- Granular Chemical Bander Shield
- Interplant Push Row Unit Lockups
- Fertilizer
- Rate Charts
- Lubrication and Maintenance
- Lubrication
- Lubrication Symbols
- Sealed Bearings
- Drive Chains
- Center Post
- Wheel Bearings
- Wrap Spring Wrench Assembly
- Liquid Fertilizer Piston Pump Crankcase Oil Level
- PTO Pump Shaft Coupling (PTO Pump Drive and Oil Cooler Option)
- Bushings
- Grease Fittings
- Mounting Bolts and Hardware
- Tire Pressure
- Model 3500 Operating Tire Pressure
- Chain Tension Adjustment
- Finger Pickup Seed Meter Inspection/Adjustment
- Finger Pickup Seed Meter Cleaning
- Brush-Type Seed Meter Maintenance
- EdgeVac Seed Meter Maintenance
- Drag Closing Attachment
- Gauge Wheel Adjustment
- Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing and/or Seal Replacement
- Gauge Wheel Arm Pivot Spindle Replacement
- 15" Seed Opener Disc Blade/Bearing Assembly
- Seed Tube Guard/Inner Scraper
- Frame Mounted Coulter
- Residue Wheels (For Use With Frame Mounted Coulter)
- Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower
- Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler
- Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel
- Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter
- Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels
- Granular Chemical Attachment
- Spring Tooth Incorporator
- Wear Pad Adjustment/Replacement
- Row Marker Sequencing/Flow Control Valve Inspection
- PTO Pump Drive and Oil Cooler Option
- Check Valve Inspection
- Relief Valve Cartridge Inspection
- Row Marker Bearing Lubrication or Replacement
- Wheel Bearing Repack or Replacement
- Fertilizer Check Valve Cleaning and Repair
- Piston Pump Storage
- Preparing Planter for Storage
- Electrical Wiring Diagram for Light Package
- Hydraulic Diagram - Planter
- Hydraulic Diagram - Vacuum Fan Motor System
- Hydraulic Diagram - Optional PTO Pump Drive and Oil Cooler System
- Troubleshooting