MODEL 3110 RIGID MOUNTED PLANTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL M0244-01 This manual is applicable to: Rev.
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M0244-01 Predelivery/Delivery Checklist Model 3110 TO THE DEALER Predelivery service includes assembly, lubrication, adjustment, and test. This service makes sure planter is delivered to the retail customer/end user ready for field use. PREDELIVERY CHECKLIST Use the following checklist and inspect planter after it is completely assembled. Check off each item found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. Row units properly spaced and optional attachments correctly assembled.
Model 3110 Predelivery/Delivery Checklist M0244-01 DELIVERY CHECKLIST Use the following checklist at time planter is delivered as a reminder of very important information which should be conveyed to retail customer/end user. Check off each item as it is fully explained. Check for proper operation of vacuum fan (If applicable) with tractor to be used with planter. Life expectancy of this or any other machine is dependent on regular lubrication as directed in the Operator Manual.
M0244-01 Table of Contents Machine Operation Model 3110 Residue Wheels (for Frame Mounted Coulter). . . . . . . . . 3-14 Row Marker Lockups (Conventional Row Markers Only). 2-1 Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower (Pull Row Only) . . . . . 3-15 Initial Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler (Pull Row Only). . . . . . . 3-15 Tractor Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Model 3110 Table of Contents M0244-01 Spring Tooth Incorporator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20 Single Point Row Clutch Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Row Marker Sequencing/Flow Control Valve Inspection. 6-22 Row Marker Bearing Lubrication or Replacement . . . . . . 6-23 Wheel Bearing Repack or Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 EdgeVac Check Valve Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24 EdgeVac Relief Valve Cartridge Inspection . . . . . . . . .
To the Owner M0244-01 Model 3110 Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. would like to thank you for your patronage. We appreciate your confidence in Kinze farm machinery. Your Kinze planter has been carefully designed to provide dependable operation in return for your investment. This manual has been prepared to aid you in planter operation and maintenance. It should be considered a permanent part of the machine and remain with the machine when you sell it.
Model 3110 Warranty M0244-01 The Kinze Limited Warranty for your new machine is stated on the retail purchaser’s copy of the Warranty And Delivery Receipt form. Additional copies of the Limited Warranty can be obtained through your Kinze Dealer. Warranty, within the warranty period, is provided as part of Kinze’s support program for registered Kinze products which have been operated and maintained as described in this manual.
Specifications M0244-01 Model 3110 GENERAL INFORMATION The Model 3110 Mounted Planter is available with EdgeVac or mechanical meters, conventional hoppers, and various other options. Contact your Kinze dealer for additional options which may be available for your specific model year planter. Information in this manual was current at time of printing. However, due to Kinze’s ongoing product improvement, production changes may cause your machine to appear slightly different in detail.
Model 3110 General Safety Rules 1. Read and understand instructions provided in this manual and warning labels. Review these instructions frequently! 2. This machine is designed and built with your safety in mind. Do not make any alterations or changes to this machine. Any alteration to design or construction may create safety hazards. 3. A large portion of farm accidents happen from fatigue or carelessness. Safe and careful operation of tractor and planter will help prevent accidents. 4.
M0244-01 Safety Instructions, Signs, and Decals Model 3110 Following are some common hazard warnings associated with this equipment. Pay close attention to all safety, operating, and maintenance information in this manual and decals applied to your equipment. DANGER! Contacting or coming close to power lines or other high energy sources will cause death or serious injury. Keep away from power lines or high energy sources at all times.
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Machine Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 The following information is general in nature and was written to aid the operator in preparation of the tractor and planter for use, and to provide general operating procedures. The operator’s experience, familiarity with the machine and the following information should combine for efficient planter operation and good working habits. NOTICE Always raise planter out of ground when making sharp turns or backing up or tractor and equipment may be damaged.
Machine Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 Initial Preparation Following information is general in nature to aid in preparation of tractor and planter for use, and to provide general operating procedures. Operator experience, familiarity with the machine, and the following information should combine for efficient planter operation and good working habits. Lubricate the planter and row units per the lubrication information in this manual. Make sure all tires have been properly inflated. See “Tire Pressure”.
M0244-01 Machine Operation Model 3110 Tractor Requirements Approximate required minimum tractor horsepower (HP) required for field work is listed below: Row Sizes Horsepower 6 Row 55 - 85 HP 8 Row 75 - 110 HP NOTE: The tractor must have adequate 3 point hitch lift capacity to lift the weight of the machine, attachments, seed and dry chemicals. Shipping weights do not include seed, dry chemicals or additional optional attachments.
Model 3110 Machine Operation M0244-01 Tractor Preparation and Hookup 1. Set tractor rear wheel spacing at double the planter row spacing. For example: On a planter set for 36" rows, set the tractor wheel spacing at 72" center-to-center. On wide front end tractors set front wheel spacing equal to rear wheel spacing. Check tractor operator’s manual for correct front and rear tire pressure. 2.
Machine Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 5. Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor ports in a sequence familiar and comfortable to the operator. Before attaching hoses, move tractor control levers back and forth to relieve any pressure in the tractor hydraulic system. WARNING Pressurized hydraulic fluid can penetrate body tissue and result in death, serious infection, or other injuries. Fluid injected under skin must be IMMEDIATELY removed by a surgeon familiar with this type of injury.
Model 3110 Machine Operation M0244-01 Leveling the Planter 1. Drive the tractor and planter on level ground. 2. Lower the planter to the ground. Toolbar 3. Check to be sure toolbar height is 20"-22". See “Toolbar Height Adjustment”. Level Planting Surface 20"-22" 4. Check to be sure planter is level front-to-rear and row unit parallel arms are level. Adjust upper link on tractor accordingly.
M0244-01 Machine Operation Model 3110 Parking Stand Adjustment Two parking stands, located on front side of main frame, are standard on all Model 3110 planters. The stands must be positioned so they are not directly behind tractor tire or they will hit when planter is raised. Raise to top position and pin when planting. Lower and pin for parking and storage. On planters equipped with front mounted drive wheels, parking stands are not required. Each parking stand has six positioning holes.
Model 3110 Machine Operation M0244-01 Seed Rate Transmission Adjustment Planting population rate changes are made at the seed rate transmissions. The seed rate transmissions are designed to allow simple, rapid changes of sprockets to obtain the desired planting population. By removing lynch pins on hexagon shafts, sprockets can be interchanged with those from the sprocket storage rod bolted to each transmission. Chain tension is controlled by a spring-loaded, dual-sprocket idler.
M0244-01 Machine Operation Model 3110 Contact Wheel Spring Adjustment 1" There are two down pressure springs on each contact drive wheel. The spring tension is factory preset and should need no further adjustment. The tension is set leaving 1" between the spring plug and the mounting shaft as shown below. Shear Protection The planter driveline and seed and granular chemical drivelines are protected from damage by shear pins.
Machine Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 EdgeVac System Kinze EdgeVac seed metering system includes seed meters, seed discs, and an air system consisting of a hydraulic driven vacuum fan which draws air through manifolds, hoses, and seed meters on each row unit. WARNING Moving fan blades can cause amputation or severe injury. Never operate vacuum fan with cover removed. Digital Vacuum Gauge Operation Digital vacuum gauge The digital vacuum gauge console controls EdgeVac vacuum fan.
Machine Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 Vacuum Fan Motor Valve Block Assembly A pressure relief valve in the hydraulic circuit prevents build up of oil pressure over 35 PSI in case drain line when vacuum fan motor is operating. This valve will vent oil outside valve block through a drain hole in the aluminum valve block. This can occur whenever case drain is improperly connected or pressure in motor circuit builds. See “Hydraulic Diagram - Vacuum Fan Motor System” in Lubrication and Maintenance section.
Model 3110 Machine Operation M0244-01 Row Marker Speed Adjustment DANGER! Contacting or coming close to power lines or other high energy sources will cause death or serious injury. Keep away from power lines or high energy sources at all times. The marker hydraulic system includes two flow control valves. One flow control valve sets the lowering speed of both markers and one sets the raising speed of both markers.
Machine Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 Row Marker Adjustments 1. Multiply number of rows by the average row spacing in inches to determine total planting width. Row Marker Lengths 6 Row 30" 180" (457.2 cm) 6 Row 36" 216" (548.64 cm) 6 Row 40" 240" (609.6 cm) 8 Row 30" 240" (609.6 cm) 8 Row 36" 288" (731.52 cm) 8 Row 40" 320" (812.8 cm) 2. Lower planter and row marker assembly to ground. 3. Measure from planter center line to a point where blade contacts ground. 4.
Machine Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Point Row Clutches Point Row Clutch Control Box L.H. Side Of Planter Shown Electric-activated clutches disengage drive on either half of planter for finishing up fields or for long point row situations. Clutch selector switch is located on tractor control box. NOTICE Switch must be OFF when planter is not in use or tractor battery will be drained. NOTE: Liquid fertilizer piston pump has its own drive wheel and is not affected by point row clutch.
M0244-01 Machine Operation Model 3110 Front Mounted Drive Wheel Option R.H. Side Of Planter Shown An optional Front Mounted Drive Wheel Conversion Package is available if front-mounted drive wheels are desired. Planting Speed Planters are designed to operate within a speed range of 2 to 8 mph (3.2 - 12.8 kph). See “Rate Charts”. Variations in ground speed produce variations in rates. Finger pickup seed meter populations tend to be disproportionately higher at high ground speeds.
Machine Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Check Seed Population Chain, rubber tarp strap, or similar. 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. Planting depth adjustment handle r 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.
M0244-01 Machine Operation Model 3110 Determining Pounds Per Acre (Brush-Type Meter) Seeds per acre ÷ Seeds per pound (from label) = Pounds per acre If seeds per pound information is not available use the following averages: 2,600 seeds per pound for medium size soybeans 15,000 seeds per pound for medium size milo/grain sorghum 4,500 seeds per pound for medium size cotton Determining Bushels Per Acre Pounds per acre ÷ Seed unit weight = Bushels per acre Average Unit Weight of: 1 Bushel Soybeans = 60 Pou
Machine Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Field Check Granular Chemical Application Temperature, humidity, speed, ground conditions, flowability of different material, or meter obstructions can affect granular chemical rate of delivery. WARNING Agricultural chemicals can cause death or serious injury to persons, animals, and plants or seriously damage soil, equipment, or property. Read and follow all chemical and equipment manufacturers labels and instructions.
Row Unit Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 Planting Depth Planting depth adjustment handle Planting depth is maintained by adjustable row unit gauge wheels. Depth adjustment range is approximately ½" to 3½". 1. Raise planter to remove weight from wheels. 2. Push down on depth adjustment handle and reposition it forward to decrease or rearward to increase planting depth. Initially adjust all units to the same setting. er ow l l a 3. Lower planter and check operation and planting depth of all row units.
Row Unit Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Closing Wheel Shield (Rubber or Cast Iron “V” Closing Wheels) Optional closing wheel shield is installed on underside of closing wheel arm to help prevent root balls and stalks from clogging closing wheels. Closing wheel shield (Shown with closing wheel removed) Drag Closing Attachment Eccentric bushing Adjustment slots Blade Drag closing attachment Drag closing attachment pulls loose soil over the seed trench.
M0244-01 Row Unit Operation Model 3110 Covering Discs/Single Press Wheel Adjustment Adjusting bolt " 2½ Tab ½" Locking nut Press wheel down force adjustment Check operation of covering discs/single press wheels after adjusting planting depth. Initial press wheel down force spring setting is 2½" between mounting arm tab and locking nut. 1. Loosen ½" locking nut and turn adjusting bolt in to increase down force or out to decrease down force. 2. Tighten locking nut against spring plug.
Row Unit Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Brush-Type Seed Meter Crop Upper Seed Size Disc Color-Code Brush Range (Disc Part No.) Retainer Cells *Lubricant Soybean Black (GA5794) GD11122 60 2200 to 4000 seeds/lb. Graphite Talc Specialty Soybean Dark Blue (GA6184) GD11122 48 1400 to 2200 seeds/lb. Graphite Talc Small Milo/Grain Sorghum Red (GA5982) GD8237 30 14,000 to 20,000 seeds/lb. Talc Large Milo Grain Sorghum Light Blue (GA6187) GD8237 30 10,000 to 16,000 seeds/lb.
Row Unit Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 Turn seed disc counterclockwise when installing on meter hub while tightening two wing nuts that retain disc. Seed disc should have slight resistance when rotated counterclockwise after wing nuts are tight. Brush-type seed meter attaches to seed hopper same as finger pickup seed meter. Secure to bottom of seed hopper with two 5∕16" thumbscrews. Tighten thumbscrews slightly with pliers. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Row Unit Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 EdgeVac Seed Meters Crop Seed Size Range Singulator Brush Setting Vacuum Setting (H2O) 35-70 lbs./80k 5-7 18-20 Graphite Talc 4, 5 2210-4200 seeds/lb. 9 18 Graphite Talc 1, 4, 5 35-70 lbs./80k 5-7 18-20 Graphite Talc 4, 5 2210-4200 seeds/lb. 9 18 Graphite Talc 1, 4, 5 60 2200-4000 seeds/lb. 5 10 Graphite Talc 1 120 2200-4000 seeds/lb. 5 10 Graphite Talc - 60 10,000 - 20,000 seeds/lb.
M0244-01 Row Unit Operation Model 3110 NOTES: 1. Requires use of seed meter baffle. 2. Requires use of cleanout brush. 3. Requires use of cleanout brush w/ball-type ejector. 4. Flat seeds may require higher vacuum level. 5. Larger seeds may require lower singulator brush setting. Smaller seeds may require higher setting. NOTE: See “EdgeVac General Planting Rate Information” and “Check Seed Population” pages for more information.
Row Unit Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 w/Ball-Type Ejector Seed baffle NOTE: Damaged seed or seed containing foreign material will cause plugging of seed disc orifices and require more frequent seed meter cleanout to prevent underplanting. SEED BAFFLE Seed baffle prevents excessive seed in meter from restricting air flow though seed. Used with 60 Cell Milo/Grain Sorghum Disc, 60 Cell Soybean Disc, 120 Cell High-Rate Soybean Disc and 39 Cell, 24 Cell Popcorn Disc, and 80 Cell Sugar Beet Discs.
M0244-01 Row Unit Operation Model 3110 4. Adjust vacuum level to initial setting according to tables on page. NOTE: Vacuum reading will be much lower when seed disc cells are empty. Load all seed cells before setting vacuum level. NOTE: Operate vacuum fan 3-5 minutes to bring oil up to normal operating temperature prior to making final vacuum level adjustment. 5. Perform optional seed disc fill check.
Model 3110 Row Unit Operation M0244-01 Additives The use of graphite is recommended to promote seed flow, provide lubrication for the seed meter and to help dissipate static charge buildup. Among the available dry seed lubricants graphite is the most effective and easiest to use and it requires no mechanical agitation Lubricant Application Rate Graphite Conventional Hoppers 1 Tbs./Hopper Fill Talc Conventional Hoppers ¼ C.
M0244-01 Row Unit Operation Model 3110 Seed Hoppers Mechanical seed hopper has a capacity of 1.9 bushels. EdgeVac seed hopper has a capacity of 1.75 bushels. Use clean seed and make certain there are no foreign objects inside when filling seed hopper. Replace hopper lids after hoppers are filled to prevent accumulation of dust or dirt in seed meter which can cause premature wear. See “Finger Pickup Seed Meter” and/or “Brush-Type Seed Meter”.
Row Unit Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Row Unit Chain Routing Row unit drive chains must be properly tensioned and aligned for proper operation and to minimize wear. Inspect and replace weak, worn or broken springs, idlers, and idler bushings. Pull row unit meter drive Push row unit meter drive Direction of travel Closed end NOTE: Install connector link with closed end facing direction of travel. NOTE: Reverse idler when worn on one side for extended use.
Row Unit Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 Quick Adjustable Down Force Springs Option Quick adjustable down force springs increase penetration in hard soil and keep row unit from bouncing in rough field conditions. Two springs per row, one on each side parallel arms, are used unless equipped with row unit mounted no till coulters. Four springs per row are used with row unit mounted no till coulters.
Row Unit Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Frame Mounted Coulter (Pull Row Only) Frame mounted coulters with 1" bubbled, 1" fluted (8 flutes) or ¾" fluted (13 flutes) blades are used on pull row units only. Spring anchor bar Springs provide down pressure on coulter for maximum penetration while exerting less shock load on row unit. Initial coulter blade location is in top hole. Relocate blade to one of lower two holes (1" increments) as wear occurs or for deeper blade operation.
M0244-01 Row Unit Operation Model 3110 Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower (Pull Row Only) Disc furrowers are used to clear crop residue, dirt clods, and dry soil from in front of row units for a clean and smooth seed bed. The disc furrower may be equipped with 12" solid blades or 12" notched blades. Notched blades are for heavier residue conditions and cut crop residue and move it aside to prevent plugging or pushing.
Row Unit Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel Row unit mounted residue wheels are used on pull and push row units. Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel Two adjustable springs on each residue wheel parallel links provide down force adjustment. Position 1 provides minimum down pressure and position 3 maximum down pressure. Position 2 Position 1 (Least) Position 3 (Most) Additional uplift or float Raise row unit and reposition springs to adjust down pressure.
M0244-01 Row Unit Operation Model 3110 Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter Row unit mounted no till coulters with 1" bubbled, 1" fluted (8 flutes) or ¾" fluted (13 flutes) blades may be used on pull row units and push row units (¾" fluted shown). Four quick adjustable down force springs are required per row when using row unit mounted no till coulters. See “Quick Adjustable Down Force Springs Options”. Align coulter blade to row unit double disc openers.
Row Unit Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels Coulter mounted residue wheels are designed for use on pull row units and push row units. Row unit extension brackets are required on the four center pull row units if the planter is equipped with coulter mounted residue wheels. Weed guard NOTE: Opening in weed guard must face down. Coulter mounted residue wheels Residue wheels attach to row unit mounted coulter with two cap screws and sleeves allowing unit to free-float.
Row Unit Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 Granular Chemical Hopper and Drive WARNING Agricultural chemicals can cause death or serious injury to persons, animals, and plants or seriously damage soil, equipment, or property. Read and follow all chemical and equipment manufacturers labels and instructions. The granular chemical hopper has a 1.4 cubic feet capacity. Make sure no foreign objects get into hopper when it is being filled.
Row Unit Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Granular Chemical Banding Options Granular chemical banding options allow 4½" slope-compensating banding, straight drop in-furrow placement or 14" rear banding. NOTE: Granular chemical rear bander is not compatible with covering discs/single press wheel option.
Rate Charts M0244-01 Model 3110 General Planting Rate Information These planting rate charts apply to KINZE Model 3600 planters. NOTICE Sprocket combinations in these charts are for average conditions. Changes in sprocket combinations may be required for desired planting population. ALWAYS MAKE FIELD CHECKS TO BE SURE YOU ARE PLANTING AT DESIRED RATE. NOTICE Seed additives added in the hopper may affect finger pickup seed meter performance and accelerate wear.
Model 3110 Rate Charts M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR FINGER PICKUP SEED METERS (STANDARD DRIVE) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) Drive Driven 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows 16,186 13,488 12,778 12,139 17 28 4 to 6 12.9 16,785 13,988 13,251 12,589 17 27 4 to 6 12.5 17,431 14,526 13,761 13,073 17 26 4 to 6 12.0 18,090 15,075 14,281 13,567 19 28 4 to 6 11.6 18,128 15,107 14,312 13,596 17 25 4 to 6 11.
Rate Charts M0244-01 Model 3110 PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (STANDARD DRIVE) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Transmission Sprockets 60 Cell Soybean Or High-Rate Milo/Grain Sorghum Drive Driven 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Average Seed Spacing In Inches 48 Cell Specialty Soybean Or High-Rate Acid-Delinted Cotton 17 28 80,928 67,440 63,891 60,696 2.6 64,742 53,952 51,113 48,557 3.2 2 to 8 17 27 83,926 69,938 66,257 62,944 2.
Rate Charts Model 3110 M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (STANDARD DRIVE) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Transmission Sprockets Drive Driven 36 Cell Acid-Delinted Large Cotton 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Average Seed Spacing In Inches 30 Cell Milo/Grain Sorghum Or Acid-Delinted Cotton 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Average Seed Spacing In Inches Speed Range (MPH) 17 28 48,557 40,464 38,335 36,418 4.3 40,464 33,720 31,945 30,348 5.
Rate Charts M0244-01 Model 3110 PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (STANDARD DRIVE) APPROXIMATE HILLS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Due to variations in cotton seed size, meters equipped with 12 cell acid-delinted hill-drop cotton discs will plant from 3 to 6 seeds per cell. Select proper disc for seed size range to be planted. To determine planter transmission setting, determine desired hill spacing and select the transmission ratio closest to the hill spacing in inches on the chart.
Model 3110 Rate Charts M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) CORN/POPCORN 39 CELL DISC 15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) Drive Driven 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows 23,207 19,339 18,321 17,405 15 28 4 to 6 9.0 24,066 20,055 19,000 18,050 15 27 4 to 6 8.7 24,992 20,827 19,730 18,744 15 26 4 to 6 8.4 25,992 21,660 20,520 19,494 15 25 4 to 6 8.0 26,301 21,918 20,764 19,726 17 28 4 to 6 7.
M0244-01 Rate Charts Model 3110 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) CORN/POPCORN 39 CELL DISC 19 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) Drive Driven 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows 29,395 24,496 23,207 22,046 15 28 4 to 6 7.1 30,484 25,403 24,066 22,863 15 27 4 to 6 6.9 31,656 26,380 24,992 23,742 15 26 4 to 6 6.6 32,923 27,436 25,992 24,692 15 25 4 to 6 6.
Model 3110 Rate Charts M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) LOW-RATE CORN/POPCORN 24 CELL DISC 15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) Drive Driven 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows 14,281 11,901 11,275 10,711 15 28 4 to 6 14.6 14,810 12,342 11,692 11,108 15 27 4 to 6 14.1 15,380 12,816 12,142 11,535 15 26 4 to 6 13.6 15,995 13,329 12,628 11,996 15 25 4 to 6 13.1 16,185 13,488 12,778 12,139 17 28 4 to 6 12.
M0244-01 Rate Charts Model 3110 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) LOW-RATE CORN/POPCORN 24 CELL DISC 19 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE HILLS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Drive Driven 18,089 15,074 14,281 13,567 15 28 4 to 6 11.6 18,759 15,633 14,810 14,070 15 27 4 to 6 11.1 19,481 16,234 15,380 14,611 15 26 4 to 6 10.7 20,260 16,883 15,995 15,195 15 25 4 to 6 10.3 20,501 17,084 16,185 15,376 17 28 4 to 6 10.
Model 3110 Rate Charts M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) SOYBEAN AND MILO/GRAIN SORGHUM 60 CELL DISCS 15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Drive Driven 35,703 29,752 28,186 26,777 15 28 4 to 6 5.9 37,025 30,854 29,230 27,769 15 27 4 to 6 5.6 38,449 32,041 30,355 28,837 15 26 4 to 6 5.4 39,987 33,323 31,569 29,990 15 25 4 to 6 5.2 40,463 33,719 31,945 30,347 17 28 4 to 6 5.
M0244-01 Rate Charts Model 3110 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) SOYBEAN AND MILO/GRAIN SORGHUM 60 CELL DISCS 19 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Speed (MPH) Average Spacing In Inches 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Drive Driven 45,223 37,686 35,703 33,918 15 28 4 to 6 4.6 46,898 39,082 37,025 35,174 15 27 4 to 6 4.5 48,702 40,585 38,449 36,527 15 26 4 to 6 4.3 50,650 42,209 39,987 37,988 15 25 4 to 6 4.
Model 3110 Rate Charts M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) SOYBEAN 60 CELL DISC 30 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) Drive Driven 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows 96,608 80,507 76,270 72,456 15 28 4 to 6 2.2 100,186 83,489 79,095 75,140 15 27 4 to 6 2.1 104,040 86,700 82,137 78,030 15 26 4 to 6 2.0 108,201 90,168 85,422 81,151 15 25 4 to 6 1.9 109,489 91,241 86,439 82,117 17 28 4 to 6 1.
M0244-01 Rate Charts Model 3110 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) HIGH-RATE SOYBEAN 120 CELL DISC 15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) Drive Driven 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows 71,406 59,505 56,373 53,554 15 28 4 to 6 2.9 74,050 61,708 58,461 55,538 15 27 4 to 6 2.8 76,898 64,082 60,709 57,674 15 26 4 to 6 2.7 79,974 66,645 63,138 59,981 15 25 4 to 6 2.6 80,926 67,439 63,889 60,695 17 28 4 to 6 2.
Model 3110 Rate Charts M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) HIGH-RATE SOYBEAN 120 CELL DISC 19 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Drive Driven 90,447 75,372 71,406 67,835 15 28 4 to 6 2.3 93,797 78,164 74,050 70,348 15 27 4 to 6 2.2 97,404 81,170 76,898 73,053 15 26 4 to 6 2.1 101,301 84,417 79,974 75,975 15 25 4 to 6 2.1 102,507 85,422 80,926 76,880 17 28 4 to 6 2.
M0244-01 Rate Charts Model 3110 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) ACID-DELINTED HILL-DROP COTTON (3 SEEDS PER CELL), 20 CELL DISC 15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE HILLS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Drive Driven 11,901 9,917 9,395 8,926 15 28 4 to 6 17.6 12,342 10,285 9,743 9,256 15 27 4 to 6 16.9 12,816 10,680 10,118 9,612 15 26 4 to 6 16.3 13,329 11,108 10,523 9,997 15 25 4 to 6 15.
Model 3110 Rate Charts M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) ACID-DELINTED HILL-DROP COTTON (3 SEEDS PER CELL), 20 CELL DISC 19 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE HILLS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) Drive Driven 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows 15,074 12,562 11,901 11,306 15 28 4 to 6 13.9 15,633 13,027 12,342 11,725 15 27 4 to 6 13.4 16,234 13,528 12,816 12,176 15 26 4 to 6 12.9 16,883 14,070 13,329 12,663 15 25 4 to 6 12.
M0244-01 Rate Charts Model 3110 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) ACID-DELINTED COTTON/SMALL DRY EDIBLE BEAN 54 CELL DISC 15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) Drive Driven 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows 32,132 26,777 25,368 24,099 15 28 4 to 6 6.5 33,323 27,769 26,307 24,992 15 27 4 to 6 6.3 34,604 28,837 27,319 25,953 15 26 4 to 6 6.0 35,988 29,990 28,412 26,991 15 25 4 to 6 5.
Model 3110 Rate Charts M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) ACID-DELINTED COTTON/SMALL DRY EDIBLE BEAN 54 CELL DISC 19 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Drive Driven 40,701 33,918 32,132 30,526 15 28 4 to 6 5.1 42,209 35,174 33,323 31,656 15 27 4 to 6 5.0 43,832 36,527 34,604 32,874 15 26 4 to 6 4.8 45,585 37,988 35,988 34,189 15 25 4 to 6 4.
M0244-01 Rate Charts Model 3110 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) LARGE DRY EDIBLE BEAN 54 CELL DISC 15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Drive Driven 32,132 26,777 25,368 24,099 15 28 4 to 6 6.5 33,323 27,769 26,307 24,992 15 27 4 to 6 6.3 34,604 28,837 27,319 25,953 15 26 4 to 6 6.0 35,988 29,990 28,412 26,991 15 25 4 to 6 5.8 36,417 30,347 28,750 27,313 17 28 4 to 6 5.
Model 3110 Rate Charts M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) LARGE DRY EDIBLE BEAN 54 CELL DISC 19 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Average Recomm. Spacing In Speed Inches (MPH) 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows Drive Driven 40,701 33,918 32,132 30,526 15 28 4 to 6 5.1 42,209 35,174 33,323 31,656 15 27 4 to 6 5.0 43,832 36,527 34,604 32,874 15 26 4 to 6 4.8 45,585 37,988 35,988 34,189 15 25 4 to 6 4.6 46,128 38,440 36,417 34,596 17 28 4 to 6 4.
M0244-01 Rate Charts Model 3110 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) SUGAR BEETS 80 CELL DISC 22 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Speed Average Seed Drive Driven 30" Rows Range (MPH) Spacing In Inches 15 28 47,608 4 to 6 4.4 15 27 49,370 4 to 6 4.2 15 26 51,270 4 to 6 4.1 15 25 53,321 4 to 6 3.9 17 28 53,955 4 to 6 3.9 15 24 55,543 4 to 6 3.8 17 27 55,953 4 to 6 3.8 15 23 57,957 4 to 6 3.6 17 26 58,105 4 to 6 3.
Model 3110 Rate Charts M0244-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (EDGEVAC) SUGAR BEETS 80 CELL DISC 15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET/19 TOOTH REVERSER DRIVEN SPROCKETS APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Speed Average Seed Drive Driven 30" Rows Range (MPH) Spacing In Inches 15 28 22,006 4 to 6 9.5 15 27 22,821 4 to 6 9.2 15 26 23,699 4 to 6 8.9 15 25 24,647 4 to 6 8.4 17 28 24,940 4 to 6 8.3 15 24 25,674 4 to 6 8.1 17 27 25,863 4 to 6 8.1 15 23 26,790 4 to 6 7.
Rate Charts M0244-01 Model 3110 DRY INSECTICIDE APPLICATION RATES APPROXIMATE POUNDS/ACRE AT 5 MPH FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS Meter Setting 30" Rows 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4.9 5.4 6.1 6.9 7.7 8.5 9.6 10.7 11.4 13.1 14.2 15.5 16.4 17.2 18.8 20.9 23.0 24.1 25.4 27.8 29.6 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 2.9 4.9 5.3 6.3 7.8 8.9 10.2 11.2 12.6 14.1 15.5 17.5 19.4 21.8 24.3 25.7 27.6 29.6 32.0 34.4 36.9 36" Rows CLAY GRANULES 4.1 4.5 5.1 5.
Rate Charts Model 3110 M0244-01 DRY HERBICIDE APPLICATION RATES APPROXIMATE POUNDS/ACRE AT 5 MPH FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS CLAY GRANULES Meter Setting 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows 10 4.7 3.9 3.7 3.5 11 5.2 4.4 4.1 3.9 12 5.8 4.9 4.6 4.4 13 6.5 5.4 5.1 4.9 14 7.3 6.1 5.7 5.5 15 8.2 6.9 6.5 6.2 16 9.0 7.5 7.1 6.8 17 9.9 8.2 7.8 7.4 18 10.7 8.9 8.4 8.0 19 11.6 9.7 9.2 8.7 20 12.6 10.5 10.0 9.5 21 13.6 11.3 10.7 10.2 22 14.6 12.1 11.
M0244-01 KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 KPM III Electronic Seed MonItor Ver. 3.1 INTRODUCTION KINZE ESC ACK The KPM III electronic seed monitor system consists of: • A tractor mounted KPM III console powered by tractor 12 VDC battery receives and displays information from planter mounted sensors. • Seed tube and sensor installed in each planter row unit. • A magnetic distance sensor installed on planter or a radar distance sensor installed on tractor.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 Monitor Key Functions Push keys select or change operating mode, active displays, or the current configuration. Depending on operating mode or current display selected, some keys may not be active. Each valid key press is acknowledged by a short beep and an action is taken. If a key press has no action associated, it is considered invalid, and there is no feedback.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 Changing Volume, Contrast, and Backlighting with AV Key Alarm, volume, LCD screen contrast, and backlighting may be adjusted at any time, regardless of what is displayed on screen. STEP 1 STEP 2 Configuring Planter Monitor When the KPM III is powered on for the first time it will go directly into the Planter Configuration screen (STEP 4). Press AV key. Contrast adjustment dialog box Status appears in center of display.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 STEP 3 Select ‘‘5. Configure Planter Monitor’’ by turning the knob or using the arrow keys. Press the knob or the Enter key to display the highlighted item. STEP 5 NOTE: Press F2 key next to Plant any time Plant option is available to return to Planter Configuration screen. Press knob or Enter key to select “Rear Rows” field. A drop down number pad appears. Turn knob or use arrow keys to highlight correct value then press knob to select number.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 STEP 8 STEP 9 STEP 10 STEP 11 STEP 12 If applicable, turn knob or use arrow keys to advance to “Vacuum”. Press knob or Enter key and a drop down menu will appear. Select correct number of vacuum sensors by turning knob or using arrow keys. Confirm selection by pressing knob or Enter key.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 Seed Meter Settings STEP 1 STEP 3 Scroll to ‘‘2. Seed Meter Settings” by turning rotary encoder knob or using arrow keys. Press knob or Enter key to display highlighted item. Configuration: STEP 4 Seed Meter Settings Meter Type Status Setup Mode Vacuum Mechanical Mechanical 19 / Rear teeth Meter Sprocket Front Plant Soybeans Configuration: Vacuum Corn Crop Type 1. General Settings 2. Seed Meter Seeds perSettings rev 12 Logdata 3.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 STEP 9 (If Applicable) Turn knob or use arrow keys to highlight “Interplant”. Press knob or Enter key to display Interplant drop down menu.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 STEP 3 Data Logging Mode STEP 1 Scroll to ‘‘4. Setup Data Logging” by turning the rotary encoder knob or using the arrow keys. Press the knob or Enter key to display the highlighted item. Setup Mode Configuration: Front / Rear 1. General Settings 2. Seed Meter Settings 3. Row Unit Alarm Levels 4. Setup Data Logging 5. Configure Planter Monitor 6. Add New Muxbus Sensors 7. Add Single Interplant Row 8. Select Speed Sensor 9. Sensor Setup 10.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 STEP 7 STEP 8 Use knob or arrow keys to scroll to Temperature box. Press knob or Enter key to display drop down keyboard. Use keyboard to enter temperature then press Enter key. Use knob or arrow keys to scroll to Humidity box. Press knob or Enter key to display drop down keyboard. Use keyboard to enter humidity then press Enter key.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 Kinze Planter Configuration Front Rows 11 Speed Rear Rows 12 Vacuum 0 SDS 0 Shafts 2 Setup Mode Sensors Installed Planter Type There should be one sensor for each Row and each Shaft. Coil Pick-Up Configuration: Front / Rear 1. General Settings 2. Seed Meter Settings 3. Row Unit Alarm Levels 4. Setup Data Logging 5. Configure Planter Monitor 6. Add New Muxbus Sensors 7. Add Single Interplant Row 8. Select Speed Sensor 9. Sensor Setup 10.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 STEP 2 To confirm note below turn knob or use arrow keys to highlight “OK” button, then press knob or Enter key to confirm. If single Interplant row is not to be added select “Cancel” key and press knob or Enter key to cancel or press ESC key. Status Setup Mode Reprogramming Speed Sensor This setting must be specified when monitor is first configured. It must be reprogrammed to use an alternate speed sensor. NOTE: Speed sensors may not be changed while planting.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 STEP 6 Plug in Magnetic Distance Sensor (MDS) and press F1 key next to Install. Press knob or Enter key to save information. Sensor Setup screen will appear.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 Programming/Connecting Seed Tubes, Shaft Rotation Sensors, and/or Radar/Magnetic Distance Sensors Connect shaft rotation sensors or speed sensors the same way seed sensors were connected, making sure to work from left to right across planter. NOTE: Sensor Setup screen automatically displays after Planter Monitor is configured in Configure Planter Monitor selection in Setup Mode screen.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 Speed Sensor Calibration/Programming STEP 1 Turn knob or use arrow keys to highlight ‘’10. Calibrate Speed Sensor” and press knob or Enter key. Setup Mode Configuration: Front / Rear 1. General Settings 2. Seed Meter Settings 3. Row Unit Alarm Levels 4. Setup Data Logging 5. Configure Planter Monitor 6. Add New Muxbus Sensors 7. Add Single Interplant Row 8. Select Speed Sensor 9. Sensor Setup 10.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 When correct distance pulse count is known, calibration is not needed and the following steps may be used. STEP 1 Turn knob or use arrow keys to highlight ‘’10. Calibrate Speed Sensor” and press knob or Enter key Setup Mode Configuration: Front / Rear 1. General Settings 2. Seed Meter Settings 3. Row Unit Alarm Levels 4. Setup Data Logging 5. Configure Planter Monitor 6. Add New Muxbus Sensors 7. Add Single Interplant Row 8. Select Speed Sensor 9. Sensor Setup 10.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 STEP 5 Acre Count Mode NOTE: When a tractor is equipped with a radar distance sensor, accumulating area without a planter attached is possible. STEP 1 Install an “Acre Count Switch Kit”. STEP 2 Enter into “Acre Count Mode”. 0.00 Implement Width Total Area With monitor OFF, attach an Acre Count Switch Kit to Muxbus connector, then turn monitor “ON”. STEP 2 Press F6 key until Mode Selection screen appears.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 Test Mode Enabling/Disabling Interplant Rows To Enable or Disable Interplant STEP 1 Press F6 key until Mode Selection screen appears. STEP 1 Return to “Planter Configuration” screen by pressing F2 key next to “Plant”. STEP 2 STEP 2 Press F6 key until “Kinze Planter Monitor III” screen appears. Select ‘‘5. Test Mode’’ by turning rotary encoder knob or using arrow keys. Press knob or Enter key to display highlighted item.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 STEP 5 TEST MODE screen displays test run data (seed count) for each row. Start *** TEST MODE *** STEP 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 out out out out out out out out out out out out of of of of of of of of of of of of 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Help 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 % 1 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 % 1 Done Begin test with tractor stopped. For EdgeVac planters, ensure vacuum is on and seed discs are full. STEP 7 Press F1 key next to Start and plant a test strip.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 ROW SPACING • Press F2 key next to Spacing to display seed spacing keys. “Average Spacing” will appear in bottom L.H. corner of display. RowPop 2 3 4 NOTE: Soybeans will not show Skips/Multiples. • Press F3 key next to Accuracy to display drop down menu. Select either “Skips/Multiples” or “Accuracy” 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 RowPop Accuracy Spacing 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 % 1 Area 2 3 4 6.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Speed/Shaft Rotation Average Spacing Spacing 2 3 4 0 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Accuracy Area 2 3 4 6.7 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 % 1 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 % 1 Avg Pop RowPop 5 6 7 8 AC1 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 % 1 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 % 1 9 10 11 12 Other 8.03 RowPop Spacing Spacing Choose Item to Display Shaft RPM Ground Speed Area Battery Vacuum Seed Delivery Shaft RPM Other 2 3 4 5 6 7 Downpressure 8 MPH 2 3 4 5 6 7 0.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 Row can be removed by pressing F2 key next to Remove. A box appears asking for confirmation to remove row. “OK” box is highlighted in box. Warnings and Alarms STEP 1 Seed Rate Alarm - A seed rate alarm is activated whenever row average seed population drops below threshold set for that row.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 STEP 3 Counting Sensors Not Communicatining With Monitor - If monitor detects a communication error between sensor and monitor, monitor beeps twice. NOTE: If a sensor has been ignored, sensor configuration screen displays as shown below. • Try to reestablish communication with sensor(s) by pressing F2. Avg Pop 0 MPH F2 STEP 4 0.0 Message below shows multiple sensors with lost contact.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 STEP 6 Add Interplant Row Error – Planter monitor configuration must contain an odd number of front rows before single Interplant row unit can be added. 0 If monitor has been configured, it will show Planter Configuration screen and attempt to communicate with seed sensors. Status Normal 2 3 4 5 6 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 % 1 120 110 100 90 80 70 60 % 1 Freeze 7 Average 2 3 4 5 6 7 Section 8 0.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 M0244-01 Area Management Enable Area Counter There are 42 area counters: Total Area, Field Area and Area Counters 1 through 40. Total Area is always active but may be cleared. If cleared, Field Area is also cleared. Field Area and Area Counters 1 through 40 may be cleared, started or stopped separate from each other. • Highlight desired ‘‘Area Counter’’ by turning rotary encoder knob or using arrow keys. • Press knob or Enter key.
KPM III Monitor Operation M0244-01 Model 3110 NOTE: If “Total area” is highlighted and F3 key next to Clear is pressed the following request for confirmation displays. Clear Total Area Area Confirm Management Area Counters STEP 1 Status Total Area and Field Area will be cleared! Total Area 31.3 K 488.37 Rename SelectArea and press OK to 31.3 cleare area counters. Field K both488.37 Area Counter 1 31.3 K 486.02 Select and press Cancel to retain the values Clear Area Counter 2 0.0 K 0.
KPM III Monitor Operation Model 3110 Clearing Field Area STEP 1 STEP 4 Display Plant screen to reset counter. Avg Pop Spacing 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Accuracy Area 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Other 30618 8.03 NOTE: If “Area” is not displayed next to F4, press F2 next to “Normal”. STEP 2 STEP 5 Press F4 key next to Area then press F4 key next to Clear. A dialog box displays requesting confirmation to clear. 1 Area Total AreaCounter 1 31.3 K0.0 488.37 Rename Field 488.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Model 3110 Lubrication Drive Chains Following pages show locations of all lubrication points. Proper lubrication of moving parts helps ensure efficient operation of your Kinze planter and prolongs the life of friction producing parts. Lubricate all transmission and drive chains daily with a high quality chain lubricant. Extreme operating conditions such as dirt, temperature, or speed may require more frequent lubrication.
Model 3110 Lubrication and Maintenance Seed Rate Transmission Drive Chains (With Front Mounted Drive Wheel Option) M0244-01 Contact Wheel Drive Chains (With Optional Point Row Clutches) Contact Wheel Drive Chains Wheel Module Drive Chains Contact Wheel Drive Chains (With Front Mounted Drive Wheel Option) Wheel Module Drive Chains (With Front Mounted Drive Wheel Option) 6-2 9/12 TM
M0244-01 Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 Bushings Lubricate bushings at frequency indicated. Check each bolt for proper torque. If bolt is loose, removed it and inspect bushing for cracks and wear. Replace bushing if necessary. Use only hardened flat washers. Replace damaged flat washers with proper part. Torque hardware to 130 ft-lb (176.2 N-m).
Model 3110 Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Wrap Spring Wrench Assembly Components may require occasional lubrication to operate correctly. Disassembly is required to lubricate. 1. Remove ¼"-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.
M0244-01 Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 Grease Fittings Those parts equipped with grease fittings should be lubricated at the frequency indicated with an SAE multipurpose grease. Be sure to clean the fitting thoroughly before using grease gun. The frequency of lubrication recommended is based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent attention. NOTE: Numbers on illustration below correspond to photos on following pages showing lubrication frequencies.
Model 3110 Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Row Unit Gauge Wheel Arms - 1 Zerk Per Arm (Seals in gauge wheel arm are installed with lip facing out to allow grease to purge dirt away from seal. Pump grease into arm until fresh grease appears between washers and arm.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Model 3110 Mounting Bolts and Hardware Before operating the planter for the first time, check to be sure all hardware is tight. Check all hardware again after the first 50 hours of operation and beginning of each planting season. All hardware used on the Kinze planter is Grade 5 (high strength) unless otherwise noted. Grade 5 cap screws are marked with three radial lines on the head. Hardware must be replaced with equal size, strength, and thread type.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 M0244-01 Tire Pressure WARNING Explosive separation of rim and tire parts can result in death or serious injury. Overinflation, rim and tire servicing, improper use of rims and tires, worn, or improperly maintained tires could result in a tire explosion and separation of tire and rim. To prevent tire explosion: • Maintain proper tire pressure. Inflating a tire above or below the recommended pressure can cause tire damage.
M0244-01 Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 Chain Tension Adjustment The drive chains have spring loaded idlers and therefore are selfadjusting. The only adjustment needed is to shorten the chain if wear stretches the chain and reduces spring tension. The pivot point of these idlers should be checked periodically to ensure they rotate freely. See “Wrap Spring Wrench Assembly” in Lubrication Section for additional information.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 M0244-01 Finger Pickup Seed Meter Inspection/Adjustment Brush attachment screw Baffle attachment to meter. Finger tabs should contact carrier plate in this area. Finger tabs should raise in this area. Meter attachment to hopper. Removing meter and baffle Proper finger operation 1. Remove two thumbscrews and meter from seed hopper and remove three cap screws and baffle from meter assembly. 2.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Model 3110 7. Check indentations on carrier plate for wear before installing finger holder on carrier plate. Excessive wear of carrier plate at indentations will cause over planting especially with small sizes of seed. Inspect carrier plate annually. Life expectancy should be 250-300 acres per row of operation under average conditions. 8. Install wave washer and adjusting nut with finger holder flush against carrier.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 M0244-01 Brush-Type Seed Meter Maintenance Meter housing Stainless steel wear band Seed disc Upper brush Lower brush Brush-type seed meter seed disc installed Upper brush retainer Brush-type seed meter parts Use clean, high quality seed. Damaged or cracked seed, hulls, or foreign materials can become lodged in upper brush and greatly reduce meter accuracy.
M0244-01 Lubrication and Maintenance UPPER BRUSH Model 3110 Upper brush Upper brush holds seed in seed disc pocket in seed retention area. Brush must apply enough pressure against seed in seed disc pocket as disc rotates through seed retention area to prevent seed from dropping out of disc pocket. A damaged spot, excessive brush wear, or foreign material lodged in brush may greatly reduce meter performance.
Model 3110 Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 EdgeVac Seed Meter Maintenance Singulator brush Air inlet screens Vacuum cover Crowder brush Wall brush Before each planting season inspect seed discs, singulator brush, crowder brush, wall brush, and air inlet screens and clean or replace as needed. Use clean, high quality seed for maximum meter accuracy. Damaged or cracked seed, hulls, and foreign material may become lodged in seed disc orifices and greatly reduce meter accuracy.
M0244-01 Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 Drag Closing Attachment Inspect each drag closing attachment and replace any worn or broken parts before storing planter. Check for loose hardware and tighten as needed. Drag Closing Attachment Gauge Wheel Adjustment Machine bushings Shim gauge wheel to lightly contact opener disc blade. Check adjustment in field position. Gauge wheel adjustment Gauge wheels should lightly contact opener blades to prevent accumulation of dirt or trash.
Model 3110 Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing/Seal Replacement Gauge wheel arm bushings/seals Seal Seal Bushing Bushing NOTE: Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing and Seal Driver Kit (G1K296) is available through your Kinze Dealer. 1. Remove gauge wheel from arm. 2. Remove gauge wheel arm from shank assembly. 3. Remove seal and bushing and discard. Clean and dry inner bore. 4. Drive/press replacement bushing inside bore of arm to a depth of .125" below flush. 5.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Model 3110 15" Seed Opener Disc Blade/Bearing Assembly NOTICE Excessive blade contact may result in premature disc opener bearing/hub failures and excessive wear on seed tube guard/inner scraper. When properly adjusted, if one blade is held in fixed position, opposite blade should rotate with less than 5 pounds force at outer edge of blade. Maintain approximately 1" ± ½" of blade-to-blade contact to properly open and form seed trench.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 M0244-01 Seed Tube Guard/Inner Scraper Seed tube guard protects seed tube and acts as inner scraper for seed opener disc blades. Remove seed tube and check for wear. Excessive wear on seed tube indicates a worn seed tube guard. Replace seed tube guard if it measures ⅝" or less at lower end. A new seed tube guard measures approximately ⅞".
M0244-01 Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower Lubricate bushings in support arm mounting bracket at frequency indicated in Lubrication of this section. Check each bolt for proper torque. If bolt is loose, it should be removed and bushing inspected for cracks and wear. Replace bushings as necessary. NOTE: Use only hardened flat washers. Replace damaged flat washers with proper part. Torque bolts to 130 ft-lb (176.2 N-m). Blade hubs are equipped with sealed bearings.
Model 3110 Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels Wheel hubs are equipped with sealed bearings. If bearings sound or feel rough when wheel is rotated, replace them. Coulter mounted residue wheels Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel Wheel hub is equipped with sealed bearings. If a bearing sounds or feels rough when wheel is rotated, replace them.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Model 3110 Single Point Row Clutch Maintenance Point row clutch is permanently lubricated and sealed and requires no periodic maintenance. Two-speed point row clutch is similar in design and operation to standard point row clutch except for two-speed function.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 M0244-01 Row Marker Sequencing/Flow Control Valve Inspection WARNING Pressurized hydraulic fluid can penetrate body tissue and result in death, serious infection, or other injuries. Fluid injected under skin must be IMMEDIATELY removed by a surgeon familiar with this type of injury. Make sure connections are tight and hoses and fittings are not damaged before applying system pressure. Leaks can be invisible. Keep away from suspected leaks.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Model 3110 Row Marker Bearing Lubrication or Replacement Grease seal Outer cup Bearing Flat washer Hub Spindle Slotted hex nut Dust cap Inner cup Marker blade Hub shield Bearing Cotter pin Retainer 1. Remove retainer and marker blade. 2. Remove dust cap from hub. 3. Remove hub shield. Note direction of installation. 4. Remove cotter pin, slotted hex nut, and washer. 5. Slide hub from spindle. 6.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 M0244-01 Wheel Bearing Repack or Replacement Hub Jam nuts Bearing cup Inner bearing Outer bearing Spindle Bearing cup 1. Raise tire clear of ground and remove wheel. 2. Remove double jam nuts and slide hub from spindle. 3. Remove bearings and cups and discard if bearings are being replaced. Clean hub and dry. Remove bearings only and not cups if repacking. 4. Press in new bearing cups with thickest edge facing in. (Bearing replacement procedure only.
M0244-01 Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 Preparing Planter for Storage • Store planter in a dry sheltered area if possible. • Remove all trash that may be wrapped on sprockets or shafts and remove dirt that can draw and hold moisture. • Clean all drive chains and coat with a rust preventative spray, or remove chains and submerge in oil. • Lubricate planter and row units at all lubrication points. • Inspect planter for parts that are in need of replacement and order during “off” season.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 M0244-01 Electrical Wiring Diagram for Light Package * Optional customer-supplied auxiliary lights and wires may be wired into existing plug terminals. A B C White MONITOR +12V A Black MONITOR GROUND Green MONITOR DATA 3-Pin Connector B C 3-Pin Connector Light package meets ASABE Standards. Check with your tractor manufacturer for correct wiring harness connection to lights on your tractor.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0244-01 Model 3110 Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Point Row Clutches 12 Amp Circuit Breaker CONTROL BOX ON TRACTOR 1 2 1 3 2 3 TRACTOR HARNESS Black Blue Orange Red (+) PLANTER HARNESS TO BATTERY Black (-) Ground Black (-) Blue (+) Red (+) (-) (-) TO BATTERY Orange (-) Ground Black (-) * Red ** Blue * Red - R.H. Point Row Clutch ** Blue - L.H. Point Row Clutch Red (+) Red (+) Red (+) Black (-) POINT ROW CLUTCH FOR R.H.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 3110 M0244-01 Hydraulic Diagram - Vacuum Fan Motor System Case Drain (⅜" Hose) Pressure (½" Hose) Return (¾" Hose) NOTICE Connect hydraulic motor case drain to a case drain return line with zero pressure on tractor or hydraulic motor will be damaged. DO NOT connect hydraulic motor case drain to SCV outlet. Contact tractor manufacturer for specific details on “zero pressure return”.
Troubleshooting M0244-01 Model 3110 Brush-Type Seed Meter PROBLEM Low count. POSSIBLE CAUSE Meter RPM too high. Misalignment between drive clutch and meter. Seed sensor not picking up all seeds dropped. SOLUTION Reduce planting speed. See “Seed Meter Drive Adjustment”. Clean seed tube. Switch meter to different row. If problem stays with same row, replace sensor. Lack of lubrication causing seeds not to Use graphite or talc as recommended. release from disc properly.
Model 3110 Troubleshooting M0244-01 EdgeVac Seed Meter PROBLEM Low seed count. Not planting seed. POSSIBLE CAUSE Meter RPM too high. Singulator brush setting too aggressive. Vacuum level too low. Seed sensor not picking up all seeds dropped. Seeds sticking to seed disc. Seed treatment buildup in seed disc recesses. Seed size too large for disc used. Wrong transmission setting. Wrong seed disc. Drive wheel slipage. SOLUTION Reduce planting rate or planting speed. Adjust singulator brush.
M0244-01 Troubleshooting Model 3110 EdgeVac Seed Meter PROBLEM High seed count. POSSIBLE CAUSE Wrong transmission setting. High vacuum. Wrong seed disc. Singulator brush setting not aggressive enough. Worn singulator brush. Seed leaking past wall brush. SOLUTION Change transmission to desired rate. Adjust vacuum level to appropriate level. Replace seed disc. Adjust singulator brush. Faulty vacuum gauge. Poor seed spacing. Obstruction in seed tube. Dirty/damaged seed disc. Wrong vacuum setting.
Troubleshooting Model 3110 M0244-01 Finger Pickup Seed Meter PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE One row not planting seed. Drive release not engaged. Foreign material in hopper. Seed hopper empty. Row unit drive chain off of sprocket or broken. Unit is skipping. Foreign material or obstruction in meter. Finger holder improperly adjusted. SOLUTION Engage drive release mechanism. Clean hopper and finger carrier mechanism. Fill seed hopper. Check drive chain. Clean and inspect. Adjust to specifications. (22 to 25 in.
Troubleshooting M0244-01 Model 3110 KPM III Electronic Seed Monitor PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Single sensor communication alarm comes on. Faulty seed tube sensor. Replace sensor. Break in the harness just before the seed tube sensor. Inspect for break in harness and repair. If break can’t be found, replace harness section. Dirty or corroded connector. Clean connector. Faulty monitor. Repair/Replace monitor. Break in the harness just after the monitor.
Model 3110 Troubleshooting M0244-01 Point Row Clutch PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION None of the clutches will disengage. Main fuse blown in control console. Replace defective fuse. Poor terminal connection in wiring harness. Repair or replace. Wiring damage in wiring harness. Repair or replace. Low voltage at coil. (12 volts required) Check battery connections. One section of planter will not reengage. Shear pin at seed drive transmission(s) sheared.
Troubleshooting M0244-01 Model 3110 Row Marker Operation PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Both markers lowering and only one raising at a time. Hoses from cylinders to valve connected backwards. Check to ensure proper hose routing. (See illustration below.) Same marker always operating. Spool in sequencing valve not shifting. Remove spool, inspect for foreign material, making sure all ports in spool are open. Clean and re-install.
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