Kinze 3700 Front Folding Planter Rev. 7/14 - Manual (Page 45)

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Model 3700 M0233-01
Rev. 10/11 2-35
Machine Operation
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Perform a field test with any change of field and/or planting conditions, seed size or planter adjustment to ensure
proper seed placement and operation of row units.
 Check planter for front to rear and lateral level operation. See “Level Planter”.
 Check all row units to be certain they are running level. Row unit parallel arms should be approximately parallel to
the ground when planting.
 Check row markers for proper operation and adjustment. See “Row Marker Speed Adjustment”, "Row Marker
Chain Adjustment", and “Row Marker Length and Disc Blade Adjustment”.
 Check for proper application rates and placement of granular chemicals on all rows. See “Field Check Granular
Chemical Application”.
 Check for desired depth placement and seed population on all rows. See “Field Check Seed Population”.
 Check for proper application rates of fertilizer on all rows. See “Fertilizer Application Rate Chart”.
Reinspect machine after field testing.
 Hoses And Fittings
 Bolts And Nuts
 Cotter Pins And Spring Pins
 Drive Chain Alignment
1. Tie up one or more sets of closing wheels by running
a chain or rubber tarp strap between the hopper support
panel and closing wheels. It may be necessary to decrease
closing wheel arm spring tension.
2. Plant a short distance and check to see if seed is
visible in the seed trench. Adjust planting depth to a
shallower setting if seed is not visible and recheck.
fieLd CheCK Seed pOpULaTiOn
Chain, rubber tarp
strap, or similar.
Planting depth
adjustment handle
planting depth adjustment
deeper Shallo
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