Kinze 3500 Lift and Rotate Planter Rev. 7/14 User Manual

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Model 3500

M0240-01

6/11

6-14

Lubrication and Maintenance

If belt is replaced, make sure paddles are correctly
oriented as shown. A diagram molded into the drive
sprocket also shows correct orientation.

Reinstall housing cover. DO NOT TIGHTEN
hardware. Wedge a screwdriver between sprocket
hub and housing cover as shown below. Pry cover
down until centered on belt housing and tighten
hardware. Check idler alignment by rotating meter
drive shaft. Seed belt should “run” centered on idler
or with only slight contact with belt housing or cover.

NOTICE

Do not over-tighten hardware or components may
be damaged.

FINGER PICKUP SEED METER
CLEANING

Worn Carrier Plate

7. Before installing finger holder on carrier

plate, check indentations on carrier plate
for wear. Excessive wear of carrier plate at
indentations will cause over planting especially
when using small sizes of seed. Inspect carrier
plate annually. Life expectancy should be 250-
300 acres per row of operation under average
conditions.

8. With finger holder flush against carrier, install

wave washer and adjusting nut. Tighten adjusting
nut to fully compress wave washer. Back off nut
½

to 2 flats (1∕12 to ⅓ turn) to obtain rolling torque

of 22 to 25 inch pounds.

9. Turn finger holder by hand to make sure it is

positioned firmly against carrier plate, but can be

rotated with moderate force.

10. Install cover nut and cotter pin and reinstall
baffle.

NOTE: Check adjusting nut tightness on each
unit after first day of use and periodically
thereafter.

Remove four cap screws around edge of housing cover

and nut from belt idler mounting bolt.

1. Disassemble meter.
2. Blow out any foreign material.
3. Wash in mild soap and water. DO NOT USE
GASOLINE, KEROSENE OR ANY OTHER
PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCT.
4. Dry thoroughly.
5. Coat lightly with a rust inhibiter.
6. Rotate finger assembly so finger does not touch
brush.
7. Reassemble and store in a dry rodent-free place.

Belt housing cover

Idler
mounting
bolt

Cap screw

Rotation

Indentations