KINZE Manufacturing, Inc. 3140 User manual

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This manual is applicable to: Model 3140 Stack Fold Planter
2015 Production Year and on
Record the model number and serial number of your planter along with date purchased:
Model Number ____________ 3140_________________
Serial Number ___________________________________
Date Purchased__________________________________
Monitor Serial Number _______________________________________________
Measured Pulses Per Mile/Km (Radar Distance Sensor) ____________________
Measured Pulses Per Mile/ Km (Magnetic Distance Sensor) _________________
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number plate is located on the planter frame to be readily available. It is suggested that your serial number
and purchase date also be recorded above.
The serial number provides important information about your planter and may be required to obtain the correct
replacement part. Always provide the model number and serial number to your Kinze Dealer when ordering parts or
anytime correspondence is made with Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
MODEL 3140
STACK FOLD PLANTER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
M0256-01 Rev. 6/19
Serial number plate location - R.H. side of 3-point mount

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Model 3140M0256-01
9/14 1
Predelivery/Delivery Checklist
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.
Vacuum components properly installed (as applicable).
All grease fittings in place and lubricated.
All working parts move freely, bolts are tight, and cotter pins are spread.
Check all drive chains for proper tension and alignment.
Check for oil leaks and proper hydraulic operation.
Hydraulic hoses correctly routed to prevent damage.
Inflate tires to specified air pressure and torque wheel lug bolts and lug nuts as specified in the manual.
All safety decals correctly located and legible. Replace if damaged.
All reflective decals and SMV sign correctly located and visible when the planter is in transport position.
Safety/warning lights correctly installed and working properly.
Paint all parts scratched in shipment or assembly.
All safety lockup devices on the planter and correctly located.
Auxiliary safety chain properly installed and hardware torqued to specification.
This planter has been thoroughly checked and to the best of my knowledge is ready for delivery to the retail
customer/end user.
(Signature Of Set-Up Person/Dealer Name/Date)
RETAIL CUSTOMER/END USER
Name Delivery Date
Street Address Model No. 3140 Serial No.
City, State/Province Dealer Name
ZIP/Postal Code Dealer No.

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Predelivery/Delivery Checklist
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.
All applicable safety precautions.
Along with retail customer/end user, check reflective decals and SMV sign are clearly visible with planter in transport
position and attached to tractor. Check safety/warning lights are in working condition. Tell retail customer/end user
to check federal, state/provincial, and local regulations before towing or transporting on a road or highway.
Give Operator Manual, Parts Manual, and all Instruction Sheets to retail customer/end user and explain all operating
adjustments.
Read warranty to retail customer/end user.
Complete Warranty and Delivery Report form.
To the best of my knowledge this machine has been delivered ready for field use and customer has been fully
informed as to proper care and operation.
(Signature Of Delivery Person/Dealer Name/Date)
AFTER DELIVERY CHECKLIST
The following is a list of items we suggest to check during the first season of use of the equipment.
Check planter performance with retail customer/end user.
Check performance of vacuum or mechanical seed metering system with retail customer/end user.
Review importance of proper maintenance and adherence to all safety precautions with retail customer/end user.
Check for parts that may need to be adjusted or replaced.
Check all safety decals, reflective decals, and SMV sign are correctly located as shown in the Parts Manual and that
decals are legible. Replace if damaged or missing.
Check safety/warning lights are working properly.
(Signature Of Follow-Up Person/Dealer Name/Date)
All registrations must be submitted online at “business.kinze.com” within 5 business days of delivery.
Retain a copy of this form for auditing purposes.
Tear Along Perforation

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Model 3140M0256-01
Rev. 6/19 1-1
MACHINE OPERATION
Initial Preparation of the Planter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Tractor Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Tractor Preparation and Hookup ....................2-2
Cylinder Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Hydraulic Hose Information ........................2-8
Leveling the Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Transporting Planter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Contact Wheel Spring Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Parking Stand Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Wheel Module Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Seed Rate Transmission Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Wrap Spring Wrench Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Contact Wheel Drive Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Shear Protection ...............................2-14
Digital Vacuum readout ..........................2-14
Vacuum Meter System...........................2-15
Analog Vacuum or Pressure Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Vacuum Fan Motor Valve Block Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Hydraulic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Row Marker Hydraulic Operation...................2-17
Row Marker Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Row Marker Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Wing Flex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Wing Down Flex Cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Point Row Clutches .............................2-22
Two-Speed Point Row Clutches ...................2-23
Dual Lift Assist Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Accumulator...................................2-24
Piston Pump Mount/Drive Spring Adjustment .........2-25
Flow Control Valve Adjustment ....................2-25
Planting Speed ................................2-25
Field Test .....................................2-26
Check Seed Population ..........................2-26
Determining Pounds Per Acre (Brush-Type Meter) .....2-28
Determining Bushels Per Acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Field Check Granular Chemical Application ..........2-29
ROW UNIT OPERATION
Planting Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
“V” Closing Wheel Adjustment (Rubber or Cast Iron) ....3-1
Closing Wheel Shield
(Rubber or Cast Iron “V” Closing Wheels) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Drag Closing Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Covering Discs/Single Press Wheel Adjustment ........3-2
Seed Hoppers ..................................3-3
Seed Meter Drive Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Row Unit Extension Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Row Unit Chain Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Quick Adjustable Down Force Springs Option
(Standard or Heavy Duty) .......................3-5
Brush-Type Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Brush-Type Seed Meter 2.0 ........................3-7
Finger Pickup Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Vacuum Settings ................................3-9
Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Additives .....................................3-14
Bayer Fluency Agent ............................3-15
Frame Mounted Coulter (Pull Row) .................3-16
Residue Wheels (Frame Mounted Coulter) ...........3-16
Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower (Pull Row) .........3-17
Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler (Pull Row) ...........3-17
Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel .................3-18
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter ..................3-19
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Spiked Closing Wheel ...........................3-20
Granular Chemical Hopper and Drive ...............3-21
Spring Tooth Incorporator ........................3-21
Granular Chemical Banding Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
Granular Chemical Bander Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22
RATE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Lubrication Symbols .............................5-1
Sealed Bearings ................................5-1
Wrap Spring Wrench Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Drive Chains ...................................5-2
Bushings ......................................5-3
Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Grease Fittings .................................5-4
Mounting Bolts and Hardware ......................5-7
Tire Servicing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Model 3140 Operating Tire Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Finger Pickup Seed Meter Inspection/Adjustment. . . . . . . 5-9
Cleaning Finger Pickup Seed Meter For Storage ......5-10
Brush-Type Seed Meter Maintenance ...............5-11
Cleaning Brush-Type Seed Meter For Storage ........5-12
Vacuum Manifold Maintenance ....................5-12
Vacuum Seed Meter Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Chain Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Drag Closing Attachment ........................5-14
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Gauge Wheel Adjustment ........................5-14
Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing/Seal Replacement . . . . . . . . 5-15
Gauge Wheel Arm Pivot Spindle Replacement . . . . . . . . 5-15
15" Seed Opener Disc Blade/Bearing Assembly .......5-16
Seed Tube Guard/Inner Scraper ...................5-18
Frame Mounted Coulter .........................5-18
Residue Wheels
(For Use With Frame Mounted Coulter) ...........5-18
Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower ..................5-19
Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter ..................5-19
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel .................5-20
Granular Chemical Attachment ....................5-21
Spring Tooth Incorporator ........................5-21
Single and Two-Speed Point Row Clutch Maintenance . . . . 5-22
Cam Follower Adjustment ........................5-23
Relief Valve Cartridge ...........................5-24
Check Valve (Vacuum Fan) .......................5-24
Flow Control Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Row Marker Sequencing/Flow Control Valve Inspection . . . . 5-25
Row Marker Bearing Lubrication or Replacement . . . . . . 5-26
Wheel Bearing Repack or Replacement .............5-27
Preparation for Storage ..........................5-28
Electrical Wiring Diagram for Light Package ..........5-29
Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Point Row Clutches .....5-30
Electrical Wiring Diagrams for
Two-Speed Point Row Clutches .................5-31
Hydraulic Hose Life .............................5-33
Hydraulic Schematic - Vacuum Fan Motor System .....5-34
Hydraulic Schematic - Fold System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Hydraulic Schematic - Row Marker System...........5-35
Hydraulic Schematic - Dual Lift Assist Wheel Package 5-36
Hydraulic Schematic - Dual Lift Assist Wheel Package
(Plumbed Into 3 Point Circuit) ...................5-36
Hydraulic Schematic - Wing Down Flex
Cylinder Package ............................5-37
Hydraulic Schematic - Wing Down Flex Cylinder Package
and Dual Lift Assist Wheel Package ..............5-37
TROUBLESHOOTING
Brush-Type Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Closing Wheel ..................................6-1
Vacuum Seed Meter .............................6-2
Finger Pickup Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Point Row Clutch ................................6-5
Row Marker Operation............................6-6

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Model 3140M0256-01
Rev. 1/18 1-3
To the Owner
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.
It is the responsibility of the user to read and understand this Operator Manual before operating this equipment. It
is the user’s responsibility to inspect and service the machine routinely as directed in this Operator Manual. We have
attempted to cover all areas of safety, operation, lubrication and maintenance; however, there may be times when special
care must be taken to fit your conditions.
Throughout this manual the symbol and the words DANGER,WARNING, and CAUTION are used to call attention
to safety information that if not followed, will or could result in death or injury. NOTICE and NOTE are used to call your
attention to important information. The definition of each of these terms follows:
NOTE: Special point of information or machine adjustment instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for machine
components which, for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury, and includes
hazards that are exposed when guards
are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Used to address safety practices not
related to personal injury.
NOTICE

M0256-01Model 3140
1-4 Rev. 1/18
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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. Evidence of equipment abuse or modification beyond
original factory specifications will void the warranty. Normal maintenance, service and repair is not covered by Kinze
warranty.
To register your Kinze product for warranty, a Warranty And Delivery Receipt form must be completed by the Kinze
Dealer and signed by the retail purchaser, with copies to the Dealer, and to the retail purchaser. Registration must be
completed and submitted to Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. within 5 business days of delivery of the Kinze product to the retail
purchaser. Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to refuse warranty on serial numbered products which have not
been properly registered.
If service or replacement of failed parts which are covered by the Limited Warranty are required, it is the user’s responsibility
to deliver the machine along with the retail purchaser’s copy of the Warranty And Delivery Receipt to the Kinze Dealer
for service. Kinze warranty does not include cost of travel time, mileage, hauling or labor. Any prior arrangement made
between the Dealer and the retail purchaser in which the Dealer agrees to absorb all or part of this expense should be
considered a courtesy to the retail purchaser.
Kinze warranty does not include cost of travel time, mileage, hauling or labor.
Warranty
Model 3140 12 Row 38" Vacuum Planter (Less Optional Row Markers) Shown In Transport Positon
Model 3140 12 Row 30" Mechanical Planter (With Optional Row Markers) Shown In Planting Positon

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Model 3140M0256-01
Rev. 1/18 1-5
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Planter Size 12 Row 30" 12 Row 36"/38" 12 Row 38"/40" 16 Row 30"
Width - Transport
(Without Markers)
16'-1" (4.9M) 18'-5" (5.6M) 21'-1" (6.4M) 21'-1" (6.4M)
Width - Transport
(Includes Markers)
17'-9" (5.4M) 19'-6" (5.9M) 22'-2" (6.8M) 23'-0" (7.0M)
Width - Planting 30'-0" (9.1M) 37'-4" (11.4M) 40'-0" (12.2M) 40'-0" (12.2M)
Height - Transport
(Without Markers)
12'-6" (3.8M) 12'-6" (3.8M) 12'-6" (3.8M) 12'-6" (3.8M)
Height - Transport
(With Markers)
15'-6" (4.7M) 15'-6" (4.7M) 15'-6" (4.7M) 15'-6" (4.7M)
Weight (Mechanical) 6236 lb. (2828.6 kg) 6541 lb. (2966.9 kg) 6621 lb. (3003.2 kg) 7480 lb. (3392.9 kg)
Weight (Vacuum) 6794 lb. (3081.7 kg) 7127 lb. (3232.7 kg) 7214 lb. (3272.2 kg) 8109 lb. (3678.2 kg)
Toolbar (Mechanical) 7" x 7" x ¼" wall 7" x 7" x ¼" wall 7" x 7" x " wall 7" x 7" x " wall
Toolbar (Vacuum) 7" x 7" x " wall 7" x 7" x " wall 7" x 7" x " wall 7" x 7" x " wall
Seed Capacity 1.75 bu. (62 liters) (Vacuum/Hopper); 1.90 bu. (67 liters) (Mechanical/Hopper)
Tires Four 7.60" x 15" 8 ply - adjustable height
Drive System Two 4.10" x 6" spring-loaded contact drive tires with no. 40 chain
Seed Transmission Two wheel module-mounted, quick-adjust with machined sprockets and no. 40 chain
Drive/Drill Shafts " hex drive/drill shafts
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Model 3110 Mounted Planter is available with vacuum 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. Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to
change specifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation to install the same on machines previously
manufactured. To obtain the most recent version of your publication, please contact your Kinze dealer.
Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.), as used throughout this manual, are determined by facing in the direction the
machine will travel when in use, unless otherwise stated.

M0256-01Model 3140
1-6 Rev. 1/18
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TRACTOR HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS - MECHANICAL
Configuration Requirements Description
Base machine with mechanical
meters 1 SCV 10 gpm (38 L/min) #1 SCV: Planter fold
Base machine with mechanical
meters and optional row marker
package
2 SCV 20 gpm
(76 L/min)
#1 SCV: Planter fold
#2 SCV: Row markers with sequencing/flow control valve
Base machine with mechanical
meters, optional row markers and
dual lift assist package 3 SCV* 20 gpm
(76 L/min)
#1 SCV: Planter fold
#2 SCV: Row markers with sequencing/flow control valve
#3 SCV: Dual lift assist
Base machine with mechanical
meters, optional row markers,
dual lift assist package, and wing
down flex package
4 SCV* 20 gpm
(76 L/min)
#1 SCV: Planter fold
#2 SCV: Row markers with sequencing/flow control valve
#3 SCV: Dual lift assist
#4 SCV: wing down flex
*Some options may be combined to reduce the number of SCV outlets required.
TRACTOR HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS - VACUUM
Configuration Requirements Description
Base machine with vacuum
meters (external case drain
required for vacuum hydraulic
circuit)
2 SCV 25 gpm
(95 L/min)
#1 SCV: Vacuum meters
#2 SCV: Planter fold
Base machine with vacuum
meters and optional row marker
package (external case drain
required for vacuum hydralulic
circuit)
3 SCV 35 gpm
(132 L/min)
#1 SCV: Vacuum metering
#2 SCV: Planter fold
#3 SCV: Row markers with sequencing/flow control valve
Base machine with vacuum
meters, optional row marker
package, and dual lift assist
package option (external case
drain required for vacuum
hydralulic circuit)
3 SCV* 35 gpm
(132 L/min)
#1 SCV: Vacuum meters
#2 SCV: Planter fold
#3 SCV: Row markers with sequencing/flow control valve
#4 SCV: Dual lift assist package
#5 SCV: Wing down flex package
Base machine with vacuum
meters, optional row marker
package, dual lift assist package
option and wing down flex
package
5 SCV*
35 gpm
(132 L/
min)
#1 SCV: Vacuum meters
#2 SCV: Planter fold
#3 SCV: Row markers with sequencing/flow control valve
#4 SCV: Dual lift assist package
*Some options may be combined to reduce the number of SCV outlets required.
Specifications

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Model 3140M0256-01
Rev. 1/18 1-7
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. Never allow planter to be operated by anyone unfamiliar
with operation of all functions of the unit. Operators must
read and thoroughly understand all instructions given in this
manual before operating or working on equipment.
5. Be aware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look
around to make sure it is safe to start tow vehicle engine or
move planter. This is particularly important with higher noise
levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
6. Make sure planter weight does not exceed towing capacity
of tractor, or bridge and road limits. This is critical to maintain
safe control and prevent death or injury, or property and
equipment damage.
7. Never ride or allow others to ride on planter.
8. Store planter in an area away from human activity. DO
NOT permit children to play on or around the stored unit.
9. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving
parts.
10. Always wear protective clothing, shoes, gloves, hearing,
and eye protection applicable for the situation.
11. Do not allow anyone to stand between tongue or hitch
and towing vehicle when backing up to planter.
13. Prevent electrocution, other injuries, or property and
equipment damage. Watch for obstructions such as wires,
tree limbs, etc. when operating machine. Be aware of
clearances during turns and when folding/unfolding planter.
14. Reinstall all guards removed for maintenance activities.
Never leave guards off during operation.
15. Use of aftermarket hydraulic, electric, or PTO drives
may create serious safety hazards to you and people
nearby. If you install such drives, follow all appropriate safety
standards and practices to protect you and others near this
planter from injury.
16. Follow all federal, state/provincial, and local regulations
when towing farm equipment on a public highway. Use
safety chain (not an elastic or nylon/plastic tow strap) to
retain connection between towing and towed machines in
the event of primary attaching system separation.
17. Make sure all safety/warning lights, SMV sign, and
reflective decals are in place and working properly before
transporting the machine on public roads.
18. Limit towing speed to 15 MPH. Tow only with farm tractor
of a minimum 90 HP. Allow for unit length when making turns.
19. Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of
overturning. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local
conditions and ensure your speed is slow enough for a safe
emergency stop.
20. Chemical application is often an integral part of planting.
Follow label instructions for proper chemical mixing, handling
and container disposal methods.
21. Be familiar with safety procedures for immediate first aid
should you accidentally contact chemical substances.
22. Use the proper protective clothing and safety equipment
when handling chemicals.
23. Chemicals are supplied with Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) that provide full information about the chemical, its
effects on exposure, and first aid needs in the event of an
emergency. Keep your MSDS file up-to-date and available for
first responders in case of emergency.
24. When servicing ground engaging components such as
opening disks and firming points, use special care to avoid
points and edges worn sharp during use.
25. Use professional help if you are unfamiliar with working
on hydraulic systems. Pressurized hydraulic fluid can
penetrate body tissue and result in death, serious infection,
or other injuries.
26. Disposing of waste improperly can threaten the
enviroment. To dispose of your equipment properly contact
your local environmental or recyling center.
Never pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any
water source.
When disposing of waste such as oil, use leakproof
containers. Be sure to use containers that do not resemble
food or beverage which may mislead someone into
consuming them. Dispose of oil per your local, regional
requirements.
When disposing of any fertilizer chemicals used, contact the
supplier of the chemicals.
Model 3140 planter consists of 85% recyclable metals, 10%
recyclable plastic and rubber, and 5% waste.
General Safety Rules

M0256-01Model 3140
1-8 Rev. 1/18
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Safety Instructions, Signs, and Decals
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.
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.
DANGER
Improperly operating or working on
this equipment could result in death
or serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions in Operator Manual before
operating or working on this equipment.
WARNING
Falling equipment can cause death or
serious injury. Install all lockup devices
or lower planter to ground before
working on equipment.
WARNING
Explosive separation of rim and tire
parts can cause death or serious injury.
Overinflation, rim and tire servicing,
improper use of rims and tires, or worn
or improperly maintained tires could
result in a tire explosion.
WARNING

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Safety signs and decals are placed on the machine to warn of hazards and provide important operating and maintenance
instructions. Information on these signs are for your personal safety and the safety of those around you. FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
• Keep signs clean so they can be easily seen. Wash with soap and water or cleaning solution as required.
• Replace safety signs if damaged, painted over, or missing.
• Check reflective decals and SMV sign periodically. Replace if they show any loss of of reflective properties.
• When replacing decals, clean machine surface thoroughly with soap and water or cleaning solution to
remove all dirt and grease.
NOTE: Safety sign and decal locations are shown in the Parts Manual for this machine.
NOTE: Style and locations of SMV sign, reflective decals, and safety/warning lights conform to
ANSI/ASABE S279.14 JUL 2008 and ANSI/ASABE S276.6 JAN 2005.
SAFETY SIGNS AND DECALS
All safety/warning lights, reflective
decals, and SMV sign must be in place
and visible before transporting machine
on public roads or death, serious injury,
and damage to property and equipment
may result. Check federal, state/
provincial, and local regulations before
transporting equipment on public roads.
WARNING

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Model 3140M0256-01
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Machine Operation
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.
The Kinze Vacuum Seed Metering System includes seed meters, seed discs and an air system consisting of a
hydraulic driven vacuum fan which draws air through manifolds and hoses and the seed meters on each row unit.
The dual lift assist wheel option requires a customer-supplied quick hitch to operate without the center link pin. 8 row
wide planters require removal of the center section gauge wheels to accommodate dual lift assist wheels.
INITIAL PREPARATION OF THE PLANTER
Lubricate the planter and row units per the lubrication information in this manual. Make sure all tires have been
properly inflated. See “Tire Servicing”. Check all drive chains for proper tension, alignment and lubrication.
Always raise planter out of ground when
making sharp turns or backing up or
tractor and equipment may be damaged.
NOTICE
Moving fan blades can cause amputation
or severe injury. Never operate vacuum
fan with cover removed.
WARNING

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TRACTOR PREPARATION AND HOOKUP
1. Set tractor rear wheel spacing at double the planter row spacing. For example: On a planter set for 38" rows, set the
tractor wheel spacing at 76" (193 cm) 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. Adjust lift links on tractor so the planter will lift level from side to side and raise high enough for planter transport
clearance. Set the sway blocks on the tractor in position to prevent side sway. Be sure the individual lift link arms are
in the float position.
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Approximate minimum tractor horsepower (HP) required for field work is listed below:
12 Row Narrow - 150 HP And Up
12 Row Wide And 16 Row Narrow - 180 HP And Up
NOTE: Tractor must have adequate 3 point hitch lift capacity to lift weight of machine, attachments, seed and
dry chemicals. Shipping weights do not include seed, dry chemicals or additional optional attachments.
Tractor front end stability is necessary for safe and efficient operation. Therefore, it may be necessary to add front
ballast to your tractor for satisfactory field operation, as well as adequate transport stability. Refer to your tractor
operator’s manual for front ballast recommendations.
Vacuum
A 12 volt DC electrical system is required on all sizes to operate planter safety/warning lights.
One SCV remote hydraulic outlet is required to operate the row markers, one to operate planter fold and one plus a
zero pressure case drain is required to operate the seed metering system vacuum fan.
Maximum hydraulic flow rate of 13 GPM (49 L/min) @ 2000 PSI (13789.5 kPa) is required to operate the seed
metering system vacuum fan.
NOTE: A Flow Control Needle Valve Kit, to provide a flow
control option for tractors that are not equipped with a
method for finite adjustment of hydraulic flow, is available
from Kinze Repair Parts through your Kinze Dealer.
G1K426 Needle Valve Kit
All Hydraulic Requirements: Minimum
Pressure 2350 PSI (16202.6 kPa); Maximum
Pressure 3000 PSI (20684.2 kPa). Check
tractor hydraulics to ensure that maximum
pressure cannot be exceeded.
NOTICE

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Machine Operation
Upper Hitch Pin
Category 3N And 3 Pin And Hardware
USE TOP
SET OF
HOLES
TOP VIEW
⁄" Lynch Pin
1¼" x 4½" Upper Hitch Pin
Optional Category 2 Pin And Hardware
TOP VIEW
1"-8 Lock Nut
USE
BOTTOM
SET OF
HOLES Top Link Bushings (D10419)
1"-8 x 6" Upper Hitch Pin (Cap Screw)
3. Back tractor up to planter. Position lower hitch pins and bushings as shown in the following diagrams for your type of
tractor hitch. Line up holes and insert hitch pins and lock in place with pins provided. It may be necessary to change
the length of the upper link with the adjusting handle.
The upper hitch point has two holes. The hitch pin must be positioned in the lower hole for use with tractors equipped
with Category 2 quick hitch. The lower hole is also recommended for use on tractors without a quick hitch. Some
Category 2 tractors without a quick hitch are designed to accommodate the upper attaching holes. Consult tractor
manufacturer.
The hitch pin must be positioned in the upper hole for use with tractors equipped with Category 3N and 3 hitches.
When using a quick hitch (customer-supplied), match pin location to pin spacing in the quick hitch. Adjust the tractor
upper link until the quick hitch is vertical when in the planting position.
Dual lift assist wheel equipped machines require use of
a quick hitch (customer-supplied) and the top link pin is
not used.
Lower Hitch Pins
1¼" x 8¾"
Lower Hitch Pin
/" Lynch Pins
TOP VIEW TOP VIEW
Lower Link
Bushing (D10418)
" Lynch Pin
11¾" Lower Hitch Pin
" x 2" Cap Screw
and Lock Nut
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4. The planter is equipped with safety/warning lights which should be used whenever the planter is being transported.
The connector is a 7 terminal breakaway connector conforming to ASAE standards. If your tractor is not equipped
for safety/warning lights, check with your tractor dealer.
Vacuum
Connect harness on planter to digital vacuum gauge console on tractor. Connect power lead from digital vacuum
gauge console to power source. A power lead adapter may be required.
5. Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor ports in a sequence that is both familiar and comfortable to the operator. See
“Hydraulic Operation”.
Before attaching hoses, move tractor SCV levers back and forth to relieve any pressure in the tractor hydraulic system.
The vacuum seed metering system vacuum fan operation hydraulic hoses are as follows:
" Hose From Motor -
Case Drain
¾" Hose From Motor -
Return
½" Hose From Motor -
Pressure
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. Relieve
pressure before searching for leaks or
performing any system maintenance.
WARNING
Wipe hose ends to remove any dirt
before connecting couplers to tractor
ports or contamination may cause
equipment failure.
NOTICE
Never transport machine with lift assist
wheels without quick hitch. If this type
of hitch is not in place, a sudden stop
could allow the toolbar to rotate forward
causing personal injury or damage to the
equipment.
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Before the markers are operated, make
sure all marker lockups are in working
position.
NOTICE
Before applying pressure to the hydraulic
system, make sure all connections are
tight and that hoses and fittings have not
been damaged. Hydraulic fluid escaping
under pressure can have sufficient
force to penetrate skin causing injury or
infection.
DANGER

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6. With planter on a level surface, raise the planter slowly and watch for any interference.
When raising a planter equipped with dual lift assist wheels, the front of the planter should raise and then the
back using the lift assist wheels to raise the rear of the planter. When lowering the planter, the lift assist wheels
should begin to lower the rear of the planter before lowering the front of the planter. If the dual lift assist wheels
are plumbed into the 3 point hitch lift circuit, adjust the flow control valve so the rear of the planter lowers before
the front of the planter and the front of the planter raises before the rear of the planter. See “Flow Control Valve
Adjustment”. With planter lowered to planting position, adjust tractor linkage to level the toolbar. See “Leveling The
Planter”.
With planter (equipped with dual lift assist wheels) raised for transport, maintain a minimum of 3" (7.6 cm)
clearance between planter and quick hitch.
On planters equipped with the optional Dual Lift Assist Wheel Package, adjustment holes on the lift assist cylinder
mounts allow for adjustment of lift height.
7. Remove pin from each parking stand and raise each to the transport position. Secure stands in raised position with
pin in lowest hole.
8. Lower the planter so the drive wheels rest on the ground and check to be sure planter is level. Readjust top link as
required to level row units. See “Leveling The Planter”.