Kinze 3030 User manual

OPERATOR MANUAL
MKE002-01
MODEL 3030 70 CM NARROW FOLD PLANTER
02/20

This manual applies to: Model: 3030 Narrow Fold Planters
Production Year 2020 and on
Record serial number of your planter and date purchased:
Model Number __________________________________
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 L. H. side wing, underneath the outer fertilizer tank, as shown below. The
serial number provides important information about your planter and is needed to obtain correct replacement parts.
Always provide model number and serial number to your Kinze Dealer when ordering parts or when contacting Kinze
Manufacturing, Inc.
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MODEL 3030 70 CM
NARROW FOLD PLANTER
OPERATOR MANUAL
MKE002-01 02/20
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Serial number plate

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Model 3030MKE002-01
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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.
All grease fittings in place and lubricated.
All working parts are moving freely. Bolts are tight and cotter pins are spread.
All drive chains properly tensioned and aligned.
Check for oil leaks and proper hydraulic operation.
Hydraulic hoses are routed correctly to prevent damage to hoses.
Inflate tires to specified air pressure. Tighten wheel lug bolts to specified torque.
All safety decals correctly located and legible as shown in Parts Manual. Replace if damaged.
All reflective decals and SMV sign correctly located as shown in Parts Manual 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 are on planter and correctly located.
Seed meters performance checked on test stand.
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. 3030 Serial No.
City, State/Province Dealer Name
ZIP/Postal Code Dealer No.

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DELIVERY CHECKLIST
Use the following checklist when planter is delivered as a reminder of very important information which should be conveyed
to the retail customer/end user. Check off each item as it is fully explained to the customer.
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 that reflective decals and the SMV sign are clearly visible with planter in
transport position and attached to tractor.Check safety/warning lights are in working condition.Instruct retail customer/
end user to consult 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 the customer and explain all operating adjustments.
Read warranty to customer.
Complete Warranty and Delivery Report form.
To the best of my knowledge this machine has been delivered ready for field use and retail customer/end user
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.
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 that all safety decals, reflective decals, and the SMV sign are correctly located as shown in the Parts Manual
and that decals are legible. Replace if damaged or missing.
Check that 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.
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Table of Contents
Contents
OVERVIEW
To the Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Warranty .....................................1-3
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
General Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Safety Instructions, Signs, and Decals ..............1-7
Safety Instructions, Signs, and Decals ..............1-8
MACHINE OPERATION
Initial Preparation...............................2-1
Tractor Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Tractor Preparation and Hookup ...................2-3
PTO Pump Drive and Oil Cooler Option .............2-5
OIL specification ...............................2-5
Cylinder Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Hydraulic Hose Information .......................2-7
Hydraulic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Safety lockups ................................2-11
Level Planter .................................2-11
Transporting Planter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Hydraulic Wing Fold Transport to Field Operation. . . . . 2-13
Hydraulic Wing Fold Field Operation to Transport .....2-14
Contact Drive Spring Adjustment..................2-16
Seed Rate Transmission Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Standard and Half Rate (2 to 1) Drives .............2-17
Shear Protection ..............................2-18
Wrap Spring Wrench ...........................2-19
Tire Scraper ..................................2-19
Hydraulic Row Marker Operation..................2-20
Row Marker Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Row Marker Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Digital Vacuum Readout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Vacuum Fan Motor Valve Block Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Vacuum Meter System..........................2-23
Analog Vacuum or Pressure Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Ridge Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Planting Speed ...............................2-24
Field Test ....................................2-25
Check Seed Population .........................2-25
Determining Kilograms Per Hectare (Brush-Type Meter)2-26
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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Brush-Type Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Finger Pickup Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Vacuum Settings ...............................3-5
Additives .....................................3-8
Seed Hopper .................................3-10
Seed Meter Drive Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Row Unit Extension Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Row Unit Chain Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Quick Adjustable Down Force Springs Option .......3-12
Frame Mounted Coulter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Residue Wheels (for Frame Mounted Coulter). . . . . . . . 3-13
Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel ................3-14
Spiked Closing Wheel ..........................3-15
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter .................3-16
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Granular Chemical Hopper and Drive ..............3-17
Spring Tooth Incorporator .......................3-17
Granular Chemical Banding Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Granular Chemical Bander Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
FERTILIZER
Double Disc Fertilizer Opener .....................4-1
Notched Single Disc Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Depth/Gauge Wheel Attachment for Notched Single Disc
Fertilizer Opener .............................4-3
Dry Fertilizer Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Field Check Granular Chemical Application ..........4-5
RATE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Lubrication Symbols ............................6-1
Sealed Bearings ...............................6-1
Wrap Spring Wrench Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Drive Chains ..................................6-2
Bushings .....................................6-3
Grease Fittings ................................6-4
Mounting Bolts and Hardware .....................6-7
Chain Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
Finger Pickup Seed Meter Inspection/Adjustment. . . . . 6-11
Cleaning Finger Pickup Seed Meter For Storage .....6-12
Brush-Type Seed Meter Maintenance ..............6-13
Cleaning Brush-Type Seed Meter For Storage .......6-14
Vacuum Seed Meter Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16
Gauge Wheel Adjustment .......................6-17
Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing and/or Seal Replacement 6-18
Gauge Wheel Arm Pivot Spindle Replacement . . . . . . . 6-19

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15" Seed Opener Disc Blade/Bearing Assembly ......6-20
Seed Tube Guard/Inner Scraper ..................6-22
Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel ................6-23
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter .................6-23
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-23
Spiked Closing Wheel ..........................6-24
Granular Chemical Attachment ...................6-24
Row Marker Sequencing/Flow Control Valve Inspection 6-25
Row Marker Bearing Lubrication or Replacement . . . . . 6-26
Wheel Bearing Repack or Replacement ............6-27
Vacuum Check Valve Inspection ..................6-27
Vacuum Relief Valve Cartridge Inspection ..........6-27
Preparing Planter for Storage ....................6-28
Electrical Wiring Diagram for Light Package .........6-29
Eu harness adapter Diagram (ISO 1724) ...........6-30
Hydraulic Hose Life ............................6-31
Hydraulic System Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Hydraulic Schematic - Vacuum Fan Motor System ....6-33
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 7-1
Closing Wheel Troubleshooting ....................7-1
Lift Circuit Operation Troubleshooting ...............7-2
Row Marker Operation Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
PTO Pump Drive and Oil Cooler Option .............7-3
Seed Meter (Brush-Type) Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Seed Meter (Finger Pickup) Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Vacuum Seed Meter ............................7-6

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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 atten-
tion 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.
To the Owner
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

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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
Some photos in this manual may show
safety covers, shields, or lockup devices
removed for visual clarity. NEVER
OPERATOR OR WORK ON machine
without all safety covers, shields, and
lockup device in place as required.
WARNING
NOTE: Photos in this manual may be of prototype machines. Production machines may vary in appearance.
NOTE: Some photos and illustrations in this manual show optional attachments installed. Contact your Kinze
Dealer for purchase of optional attachments.