Kinze 4900 User manual

4900
This manual is applicable to: Model 4900 Forward Folding Planters for Production 2013 and on
Record the model number and serial number of your planter along with 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®and the Kinze®logo are registered trademarks of Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
Vacuum Meter, Electric Drive, and Flip Axle have patents pending.
MODEL 4900
FRONT FOLD PLANTER
OPERATOR MANUAL
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Model 4900M0247-01
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Predelivery/Delivery Checklist
TO THE DEALER
Predelivery service includes assembly, lubrication, adjustment and test. This service helps ensure planter is delivered
to retail customer/end user ready for field use.
PREDELIVERY CHECKLIST
Use the following checklist after planter is completely assembled. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after
proper adjustment is made.
Row units properly spaced and optional attachments correctly assembled.
Row marker assemblies installed and adjusted at each end of the planter.
Vacuum meter and bulk fill 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 Operator 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 during shipment or assembly.
All safety lockup devices on the planter and correctly located.
Auxiliary safety chain properly installed and hardware torqued to specification.
Vacuum fan PTO-driven pump correctly attached to tractor. Oil reservoir filled to capacity and system inspected for
leaks (If applicable).
Planter has been thoroughly checked and to the best of my knowledge is ready for delivery to the customer.
(Signature of Set-Up Person/Dealer Name/Date)
OWNER REGISTER
Name Delivery Date
Street Address Model No. 4900 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 proper operation of vacuum fan, bulk fill fan, and PTO-driven pump (If applicable) with tractor 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 meter 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.
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW
To The Owner ..................................1-1
Warranty ......................................1-3
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
General Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
MACHINE OPERATION
Row Marker Safety Lockup ........................2-1
Transport Axle Cylinder Safety Lockup ...............2-2
Drawbar Hitch Lockup (Option) .....................2-3
2-Point Hitch Option. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Initial Planter Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Tractor Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Vacuum Meter Tractor Mounted PTO Pump and
Planter Mounted Hydraulics .....................2-7
Tractor Preparation and Hookup ....................2-8
Cylinder Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Hydraulic Hose Information .......................2-15
Transporting Planter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Level Planter ..................................2-26
Hydraulic Seed Rate Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Hall Effect Sensor (Hydraulic Drive Only) ............2-26
Jump Start Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Field Operation ................................2-27
Transport to Field Sequence Using ISOBUS . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Transport to Field Sequence Using Control Box .......2-33
Transport to Field Sequence Using Advanced
ISOBUS Control Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Field to Transport Sequence Using ISOBUS . . . . . . . . . . 2-42
Field to Transport Sequence Using Control Box .......2-47
Field to Transport Sequence Using Advanced
ISOBUS Control Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-51
Row Marker Operation using isobus ................2-55
Row Marker Operation using Control Box ............2-56
Row Marker Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-57
Row Marker Cable Adjustment ....................2-58
Row Marker Length And Disc Blade Adjustment.......2-59
Vacuum Meter System...........................2-60
Analog Vacuum or Pressure Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60
Bulk Fill System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61
Bulk fill Entrainer Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
Bulk Fill Tanks - Clean Out. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63
Bulk Fill Scale Package Option ....................2-64
Monitor Seed Levels ............................2-64
Master Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65
Point Row Clutches .............................2-65
Field Test .....................................2-66
Field Check Seed Population. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66
Determining Pounds Per Acre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67
Determining Bushels Per Acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67
Field Check Granular Chemical Application ..........2-68
Water Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-69
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
Covering Discs/Single Press Wheel Adjustment ........3-2
Seed Hoppers ..................................3-3
Quick Adjustable Down Force Springs Option. . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Pneumatic Down Pressure ........................3-5
Temperature Sensor Option........................3-5
Field Operation .................................3-6
Manual Run Button ..............................3-6
Vacuum Settings ................................3-7
Brush-Type Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Finger Pickup Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Additives .....................................3-13
Bayer Fluency Agent ............................3-14
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter ..................3-14
GFX Hydraulic Row Cleaners .....................3-15
Start Up ......................................3-15
Shut Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Granular Chemical Banding Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Granular Chemical Hopper and Drive ...............3-17
FERTILIZER ..............................4-1
System overview ................................4-1
Centrifugal Pump ................................4-1
Piston Pump ...................................4-4
Notched Single Disc Openers ......................4-5
Gauge Wheel Depth Adjustment ....................4-6
downforce settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Knife Adjustment ................................4-8
Liquid Fertilizer Attachment .......................4-10
Check Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Rear Trailer Hitch Option .........................4-11

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RATE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Lubrication Symbols .............................6-1
Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Grease Fittings .................................6-2
Notched Single Disc Opener ......................6-8
PTO Shaft Coupling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Liquid Fertilizer Piston Pump Crankcase Oil Level ......6-9
Liquid Fertilizer Centrifugal Pump ...................6-9
Mounting Bolts and Hardware .....................6-10
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Transport Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Inflation Specifications ...........................6-13
Finger Pickup Seed Meter Inspection/Adjustment. . . . . . 6-14
Cleaning Finger Pickup Seed Meter For Storage ......6-15
Brush-Type Seed Meter Maintenance ...............6-16
Cleaning Brush-Type Seed Meter For Storage ........6-17
Vacuum Manifold Maintenance ....................6-17
Vacuum Seed Meter Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Fertilizer Flow Sensor Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Vacuum Manifold Maintenance ....................6-21
Gauge Wheel Adjustment ........................6-21
Gauge Wheel Arm Pivot Spindle Replacement . . . . . . . . 6-21
Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing/Seal Replacement. . . . . . . . 6-22
15" Seed Opener Disc Blade/Bearing Assembly .......6-23
Seed Tube Guard/Inner Scraper ...................6-24
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter ..................6-25
Coulter or Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . 6-25
GFX Hydraulic Row Cleaners .....................6-26
Tractor Mounted Pump Drive and Oil Cooler . . . . . . . . . . 6-27
Check Valve ...................................6-28
Flow Control Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28
Pressure Relief Valves ...........................6-28
Pressure Compensated Flow Control Valves. . . . . . . . . . 6-28
Solenoid Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Pneumatic Down Pressure Air Compressor Tank ......6-29
Row Marker Bearing Lubrication or Replacement . . . . . . 6-30
Transport and Lift/Ground Drive Wheel Bearing
Repack or Replacement .......................6-31
Fertilizer Check Valve Cleaning and Repair...........6-32
Piston Pump Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Centrifugal Pump Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Preparation for Storage ..........................6-33
Control Box Electrical Schematic...................6-34
Wiring Harness Schematic Advanced ISOBUS. . . . . . . . 6-36
Electrical Wiring Diagram - Advanced ISOBUS . . . . . . . . 6-38
Electrical Wiring Diagram - KPM III .................6-39
Electrical Wiring Diagram - ISOBUS ................6-40
Base Machine Options Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42
Row Unit Harness Diagram .......................6-43
Electrical Control Console Schematic -
Advanced ISOBUS ...........................6-44
Electrical Control Console Connections - ISOBUS .....6-45
Advanced ISOBUS Extension Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47
Drawbar Hitch Cable ............................6-47
Lights Cable...................................6-48
Advanced ISO Planter Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48
ISOBUS Implement Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
ISOBUS CAN Jumper Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49
Right Auxiliary Cable ............................6-55
Left Auxiliary Cable .............................6-56
CAN Power Cable ..............................6-57
Row Unit Cable LIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
Insecticide Motor Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58
Insecticide Communication Cable ..................6-59
Motor Cable ...................................6-59
Fertilizer Control Cable ..........................6-60
Fertilizer Option Cable ...........................6-61
Temperature Sensor Cable .......................6-61
Hydraulic Hose Life .............................6-62
Hydraulic Schematic (Planter Raising) ..............6-64
Hydraulic Schematic (Options) ....................6-66
Hydraulic Schematic (Hydraulic Drive Option). . . . . . . . . 6-68
Hydraulic Valve Block Functions ...................6-69
TROUBLESHOOTING
Bulk Fill .......................................7-1
Closing Wheel ..................................7-1
Piston Pump ...................................7-2
Centrifugal Pump ................................7-2
GFX Hydraulic Row Cleaners ......................7-3
Row Marker Operation............................7-3
Vacuum Seed Meter .............................7-4
Solenoid Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
PTO Pump Drive and Oil Cooler Option ..............7-6

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Model 4900M0247-01
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To The Owner
Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. thanks 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 the operation and maintenance of the planter. 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 the Operator Manual in regards to safety, operation,
lubrication and maintenance before operation of this equipment. It is the user’s responsibility to inspect and service
the machine routinely as directed in the 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

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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: Some photos in this manual may have been taken 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 4900M0247-01
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Overview
WARRANTY
The Model 4900 Front Folding Planter is available in multiple sizes and row configurations with vacuum meter or
mechanical meters, conventional hoppers or bulk fill, liquid fertilizer, and various other options. Contact your Kinze Dealer
for additional details.
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 or hauling. 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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Model 4900 24 Row Bulk Fill Planter

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Overview
TOOLS REQUIRED
Hardware Size / Tool Required
/" = /"/" = /"
(nut for /" hardware uses /" tool)
/" = 1/" 1/" = 1/"
/" = /"/" = /"/" = 1/" 1/" = 2/"
/" = /"/" = /" 1" = 1/"
Information used in these instructions 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 direction machine
travels in use unless otherwise stated.