Kinze 3000 User manual

This manual applies to: Model: 3000 Rigid Frame Planters
Serial Number: 643579 and later
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 planter frame 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.
Kinze
®, the Kinze®logo, Double Frame ®, and Interplant ®are registered trademarks of Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
MODEL 3000
RIGID FRAME PLANTER
(Mechanical Seed Metering)
OPERATOR MANUAL
M0188-01 Rev. 9/17
Prior to 2009 production 2009 production and later
Serial number plate
Serial number plate
3000
2013 production and later
Serial number plate

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Model 3000M0188-01
Rev. 4/14
Predelivery/Delivery Checklist

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Model 3000M0188-01
Rev. 6/11
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. 3000 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 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 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 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 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.
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Model 3000M0188-01
Rev. 9/17 i
Table of 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
MACHINE OPERATION
Initial Preparation...............................2-1
Tractor Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Tractor Preparation and Hookup ...................2-2
Cylinder Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Hydraulic Hose Information .......................2-5
Hydraulic Lift Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Safety lockups .................................2-8
Level Planter ..................................2-8
Interplant Self-Leveling Hitch Extension .............2-8
Transporting Planter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Contact Drive Spring Adjustment...................2-9
Seed Rate Transmission Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Standard and Half Rate (2 to 1) Drives .............2-10
Shear Protection ..............................2-11
Wrap Spring Wrench ...........................2-12
Tire Scraper ..................................2-12
Hydraulic Row Marker Operation..................2-13
Row Marker Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Row Marker Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Ridge Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Planting Speed ...............................2-16
Field Test ....................................2-17
Check Seed Population .........................2-17
Determining Pounds Per Acre (Brush-Type Meter) ....2-18
Determining Bushels Per Acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Water Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
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
Drag Closing Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Covering Discs/Single Press Wheel Adjustment .......3-3
Brush-Type Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Finger Pickup Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Additives .....................................3-6
Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Seed Hopper ..................................3-7
Seed Meter Drive Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Row Unit Extension Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Row Unit Chain Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Quick Adjustable Down Force Springs Option ........3-9
Frame Mounted Coulter (Pull Row Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Residue Wheels (for Frame Mounted Coulter). . . . . . . . 3-10
Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower (Pull Row Only) ....3-11
Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler (Pull Row Only) ......3-11
Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel ................3-12
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter .................3-14
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Granular Chemical Hopper and Drive ..............3-15
Spring Tooth Incorporator .......................3-15
Granular Chemical Banding Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Granular Chemical Bander Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Interplant Push Row Unit Lockups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Interplant Push Row Unit Clutch Sprocket. . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
FERTILIZER
Double Disc Fertilizer Opener .....................4-1
Notched Single Disc Openers (Style A & B) ..........4-2
Residue Wheel Attachment for Notched Single Disc
Fertilizer Opener .............................4-4
Depth/Gauge Wheel Attachment for Notched Single Disc
Fertilizer Opener .............................4-4
HD Single Disc Fertilizer Opener...................4-5
Dry Fertilizer Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Granular Chemical Application Field Check ..........4-8
Liquid Fertilizer Attachment ......................4-10
RATE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
MONITOR OPERATION
KPM I Electronic Seed Monitor ....................6-1
KPM II Stack-Mode Electronic Seed Monitor. . . . . . . . . . 6-7
KPM III Electronic Seed MonItor Ver. 3.01. . . . . . . . . . . 6-35
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Lubrication Symbols ............................7-1
Sealed Bearings ...............................7-1
Wrap Spring Wrench Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Drive Chains ..................................7-2
Bushings .....................................7-4
Interplant Push Row Unit Lockups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Liquid Fertilizer Piston Pump .....................7-5

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Crankcase Oil Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Grease Fittings ................................7-6
Mounting Bolts and Hardware ....................7-10
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Model 3000 Operating Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Chain Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Finger Pickup Seed Meter Inspection/Adjustment. . . . . 7-14
Finger Pickup Seed Meter Cleaning ...............7-15
Brush-Type Seed Meter Maintenance ..............7-16
Drag Closing Attachment .......................7-19
Gauge Wheel Adjustment .......................7-19
Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing and/or
Seal Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-20
Gauge Wheel Arm Pivot Spindle Replacement . . . . . . . 7-20
15" Seed Opener Disc Blade/Bearing Assembly ......7-21
Seed Tube Guard/Inner Scraper ..................7-22
Frame Mounted Coulter ........................7-23
Residue Wheels
(For Use With Frame Mounted Coulter) ..........7-23
Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower .................7-24
Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel ................7-25
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter .................7-26
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26
Granular Chemical Attachment ...................7-27
Spring Tooth Incorporator .......................7-27
Row Marker Sequencing/Flow Control
Valve Inspection ............................7-28
Row Marker Bearing Lubrication or Replacement . . . . . 7-29
Wheel Bearing Repack or Replacement ............7-30
Fertilizer Check Valve Cleaning and Repair..........7-30
Piston Pump Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-31
Preparing Planter for Storage ....................7-31
Electrical Wiring Diagram for Light Package .........7-32
Hydraulic Hose Life ............................7-33
Hydraulic System Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Hydraulic System Schematic
(with Interplant Self-Leveling Hitch)..............7-35
TROUBLESHOOTING
Closing Wheel Troubleshooting ....................8-1
KPM I/KPM II Stack-Mode Electronic Seed Monitors
Troubleshooting .......................8-1
Lift Circuit Operation Troubleshooting ...............8-2
Piston Pump Troubleshooting .....................8-3
Row Marker Operation Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Seed Meter (Brush-Type) Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Seed Meter (Finger Pickup) Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . 8-6

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Model 3000M0188-01
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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:
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.

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Model 3000M0188-01
Rev. 6/11 1-3
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
3000 Double Frame with Interplant, liquid fertilizer, and dry chemical options

M0188-01Model 3000
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Specifications
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual covers all production years of the Model 3000 planter. 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.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Hardware Size / Tool Required
/" = /"/" = /"
(nut for /" hardware uses /" tool)
/" = 1/" 1/" = 1/"
/" = /"/" = /"/" = 1/" 1/" = 2/"
/" = /"/" = /" 1" = 1/"