Troubleshooting, Bulk fill, Closing wheel – Kinze 4900 Front Folding Planter Rev. 5/14 User Manual
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TM
Model 4900
M0247-01
Rev. 5/14
7-1
Troubleshooting
bULK FILL
PRObLEM
POSSIbLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Seed does not travel through
delivery tubes.
System pressure set too low.
Increase system pressure.
Seed stops flowing to row unit
during planting.
Seed surging.
Shut down air seed delivery system and
restart system from idle; seed should start
flowing.
Debris in system.
Insert shutoff door, open cleanout door.
remove plug.
Seed does not move from
entrainer at startup after
exposure to water.
Seed swelled in entrainer.
Insert shutoff door, open cleanout door.
remove swelled seed.
CLOSING WHEEL
PRObLEM
POSSIbLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Closing wheel(s) leave severe
imprint in soil.
Too much closing wheel down pressure.
Adjust closing wheel pressure.
Closing wheel(s) not firming soil
around seed.
Not enough closing wheel down pressure.
Adjust closing wheel pressure. Severe no
till conditions may require use of cast iron
closing wheels.
“V” closing wheel running on top
of seed furrow.
Improper centering.
Align. See
(Rubber or Cast Iron)" on page 3-1
.
Single closing wheel not directly
over seed.
Improper centering.
Align. See
.