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
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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
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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
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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