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

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Model 3500

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Lubrication and Maintenance

CENTER POST

The enter post is clad with stainless steel. Keep
stainless steel surface clean and free of any
lubrication to prolong service life.

NOTICE

Any oil or grease on center post and poly wear
pads will attract dirt and accelerate wear. Do not
lubricate center post and poly wear pads.

See “Wear Pad Adjustment/Replacement” for more
information.

Components may require occasional lubrication
to operate correctly. Disassembly is required to
lubricate.

1. Remove

"-20 x ½" cap screw that secures idler

assembly to wrap spring wrench tightener shaft.

2. Remove wrap spring wrench from planter.

3. Tip wrap spring wrench on its side and lubricate

with a high quality spray lubricant. Lubricant

must be absorbed into wrap spring area.

4. Reinstall wrap spring wrench on planter.

WRAP SPRING WRENCH ASSEMbLY

Wrap Spring Wrench Lubrication

Center post

WHEEL bEARINGS

All drive, transport, and marker hub wheel bearings
should be repacked annually and checked for wear.

1. Raise wheel off ground.

2. Check for bearing endplay by moving wheel side

to side.

3. Rotate wheel to check for bearing roughness.

If bearings sound rough, remove hub and

inspect bearings.

NOTE: To repack wheel hubs, follow procedure
outlined for wheel bearing replacement with
exception that bearings and bearing cups are
reused.