KINZE Manufacturing, Inc. 3110 Operator's Manual

MODEL 3110

RIGID MOUNTED PLANTER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

M0255-01 Rev. 6/19

This manual is applicable to: Model 3110 Mounted Planter
2015 Production Year and on

Record the model number and serial number of your planter along with date purchased:

Model Number ____________ 3110 _________________

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.

Serial number plate location - R.H. side of 3-point mount

Kinze® and the Kinze® logo are registered trademarks of Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.

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Predelivery/Delivery Checklist

Model 3110M0255-01

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. 3110 Serial No.

City, State/Province Dealer Name

ZIP/Postal Code Dealer No.

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Predelivery/Delivery Checklist

M0255-01Model 3110

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.

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Table of Contents

Model 3110M0255-01

MACHINE OPERATION

Row Marker Lockups

(Conventional Row Markers Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Initial Preparation ................................2-2

Tractor Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Tractor Preparation and Hookup ....................2-4

Cylinder Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Hydraulic Hose Information ........................2-8

Leveling the Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Toolbar Height Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Parking Stand Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-11

Seed Rate Transmission Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Contact Wheel Drive Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12

Contact Wheel Spring Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Shear Protection ...............................2-13

Wrap Spring Wrench ............................2-13

Vacuum System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Digital Vacuum Readout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Analog Vacuum Gauge ..........................2-14

Vacuum Fan Motor Valve Block Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Row Marker Operation ...........................2-15

Row Marker Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Row Marker Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Point Row Clutches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Front Mounted Drive Wheel Option .................2-19

Planting Speed ................................2-19

Field Test .....................................2-19

Check Seed Population ..........................2-20

Determining Pounds Per Acre (Brush-Type Meter) .....2-21

Determining Bushels Per Acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Field Check Granular Chemical Application ..........2-22

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

Brush-Type Seed Meter 2.0 ........................3-5

Finger Pickup Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Vacuum Settings ................................3-7

Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Additives .....................................3-12

Bayer Fluency Agent ............................3-13

Seed Hoppers .................................3-14

Seed Meter Drive Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

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Row Unit Extension Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Row Unit Chain Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Quick Adjustable Down Force Springs Option ........3-16

Frame Mounted Coulter (Pull Row Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Residue Wheels (for Frame Mounted Coulter). . . . . . . . . 3-17

Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower (Pull Row Only) .....3-18

Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler (Pull Row Only) .......3-18

Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel .................3-19

Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter ..................3-20

Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Dual Gauge Wheels ............................3-21

Spiked Closing Wheel ...........................3-21

Granular Chemical Hopper and Drive ...............3-22

Spring Tooth Incorporator ........................3-22

Granular Chemical Banding Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

Granular Chemical Bander Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

RATE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Sealed Bearings ................................5-1

Drive Chains ...................................5-2

Bushings ......................................5-4

Wrap Spring Wrench Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Grease Fittings .................................5-6

Mounting Bolts and Hardware ......................5-8

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Model 3110 Operating Tire Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Chain Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Finger Pickup Seed Meter Inspection/Adjustment. . . . . . 5-12

Cleaning Finger Pickup Seed Meter For Storage ......5-13

Brush-Type Seed Meter Maintenance ...............5-14

Cleaning Brush-Type Seed Meter For Storage ........5-15

Vacuum Manifold Maintenance ....................5-15

Vacuum Seed Meter Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Drag Closing Attachment ........................5-17

Gauge Wheel Adjustment ........................5-17

Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing/Seal Replacement. . . . . . . . 5-18

Gauge Wheel Arm Pivot Spindle Replacement . . . . . . . . 5-18

15" Seed Opener Disc Blade/Bearing Assembly .......5-19

Seed Tube Guard/Inner Scraper ...................5-21

Frame Mounted Coulter .........................5-21

Residue Wheels

(For Use With Frame Mounted Coulter) ...........5-21

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Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower ..................5-22

Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter ..................5-22

Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23

Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel .................5-23

Granular Chemical Attachment ....................5-23

Spring Tooth Incorporator ........................5-24

Spiked Closing Wheel ...........................5-24

Single Point Row Clutch Maintenance ...............5-25

Row Marker Sequencing/Flow Control Valve Inspection

Row Marker Bearing Lubrication or Replacement . . . . . . 5-27

Wheel Bearing Repack or Replacement .............5-28

Vacuum Check Valve Inspection ...................5-29

Vacuum Relief Valve Cartridge Inspection ...........5-29

Preparing Planter for Storage .....................5-29

Electrical Wiring Diagram for Light Package ..........5-30

Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Point Row Clutches .....5-31

Hydraulic Hose Life .............................5-32

Hydraulic Diagram - Vacuum Fan Motor System .......5-33

. . . . 5-26

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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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To the Owner

Model 3110M0255-01

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:

Indicates an imminently hazardous

DANGER

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.

Indicates a potentially hazardous

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

NOTE: Special point of information or machine adjustment instructions.

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.

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.

Used to address safety practices not
related to personal injury.

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M0255-01Model 3110

Improperly operating or working on

WARNING

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.

this equipment could result in death
or serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions in Operator Manual before
operating or working on this equipment.

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.

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Warranty

Model 3110M0255-01

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.

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Specifications

M0255-01Model 3110

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.

TOOLS REQUIRED

Hardware Size / Tool Required

/" = /" /" = /"

(nut for /" hardware uses /" tool)

/" = /" /" = /" /" = 1/" 1/" = 2/"

/" = /" /" = /" 1" = 1/"

/" = 1/" 1/" = 1/"

SPECIFICATIONS

Planter Size 6 Row 30" 6 Row 36"/40" 8 Row 30" 8 Row 36"/40"

Width - Transport
(Includes Markers)

Width - Planting 17'-8" (5.4M) 21'-0" (6.4M) 21'-10" (6.7M) 27'-8" (8.4M)
Weight (Mechanical) 2483 lb. (1105.86 kg) 2560 lb. (1161.2 kg) 3092 lb. (1402.5 kg) 3494 lb. (1584.85 kg)
Weight (Vacuum) 2763 lb. (1253.28 kg) 2854 lb. (1294.55 kg) 3407 lb. (1545.4 kg) 3830 lb. (1737.26 kg)
Toolbar 7" x 7" x ¼" wall 7" x 7" x ¼" wall 7" x 7" x ¼" wall 7" x 7" x ¼" wall
Seed Capacity 1.75 bu. (62 liters) (Vacuum/Hopper); 1.90 bu. (67 liters) (Mechanical/Hopper)
Tires
Drive System
Seed Transmission
Drive/Drill Shafts

17'-8" (5.4M) 21'-0" (6.4M) 21'-10" (6.7M) 27'-8" (8.4M)

Two 7.60" x 15" 8 ply - adjustable height
Two 4.10" x 6" spring-loaded contact drive tires with no. 40 chain
Two wheel module-mounted, quick-adjust with machined sprockets and no. 40 chain
' hex drive/drill shafts

TRACTOR HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS

Configuration Requirements Description

Base machine with mechanical meters

Base machine with mechanical meters
and optional row marker package

Base machine with vacuum meters
(external case drain required for
vacuum hydraulic circuit)

Base machine with vacuum meters
and optional row marker option
(external case drain required for
vacuum hydralulic circuit)

0 SCV

1 SCV

1 SCV

2 SCV

0 gpm

(0 L/min)

10 gpm

(38 L/min)

15 gpm

(57 L/min)

25 gpm

(95 L/min)

No hydraulic requirements

#1 SCV: row markers with sequencing/flow
control valve

#1 SCV: Vacuum metering

#1 SCV: Vacuum metering

#2 SCV: row markers with sequencing/flow
control valve

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General Safety Rules

Model 3110M0255-01

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.

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.

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

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 3110 planter consists of 85% recyclable metals,
10% recyclable plastic and rubber, and 5% waste.

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Safety Instructions, Signs, and Decals

M0255-01Model 3110

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

DANGER

WARNING

lines or other high energy sources will
cause death or serious injury.

Keep away from power lines or high
energy sources at all times.

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

WARNING

Falling equipment can cause death or
serious injury. Install all lockup devices
or lower planter to ground before
working on equipment.

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.

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Model 3110M0255-01

SAFETY SIGNS AND DECALS

All safety/warning lights, reflective

WARNING

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.

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.

• 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.

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Machine Operation

Model 3110M0255-01

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.

Always raise planter out of ground when

NOTICE

making sharp turns or backing up or
tractor and equipment may be damaged.

ROW MARKER LOCKUPS (CONVENTIONAL ROW MARKERS ONLY)

When lockups are not in use, store lockup pin in raised position with hair pin clip on upper side of tab. Install marker
lockups when transporting the planter or working around the planter.

Pin Stored In Raised
Position For Marker
Operation

WARNING

Row Marker Locked
Up For Transport Or
Working Around The
Machine

Row marker can lower at any time and
could cause death or serious injury. Stay
away from row markers! Install safety
lockup device when not in use.

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INITIAL PREPARATION

Following information is general in nature to aid in preparation of tractor and planter for use, and to provide general
operating procedures. Operator experience, familiarity with the machine, and the following information should combine
for efficient planter operation and good working habits.

Lubricate the planter and row units per the lubrication information in this manual. Make sure all tires have been properly
inflated. See “Tire Pressure”. Check all drive chains for proper tension, alignment and lubrication.

Improperly operating or working on

WARNING

WARNING

this equipment could result in death
or serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions in Operator Manual before
operating or working on this equipment.

Loose transport wheel lug bolts can
result in wheel separation from planter
and cause death, serious injury, and
damage to property and equipment.
Torque transport wheel "- 18 lug bolts
to 90 ft-lb (122 N-m) before operating
planter for the first time and periodically
after.

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.

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1. Torque transport wheel "- 18 lug bolts to 90 ft-lb (122 N-m).

2. Inflate transport/ground drive tires to 40 psi (275.7 kPa).

3. Inflate contact drive tires to 50 psi (344.7 kPa).

TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

All Hydraulic Requirements: Minimum

NOTICE

Pressure 2350 PSI (16202.6 kPa); Maximum
Pressure 3000 PSI (20684.2 kPa). Check
tractor hydraulics to ensure that maximum
pressure cannot be exceeded.

Contact drive

Transport/ground drive

Approximate required minimum tractor horsepower (HP) required for field work is listed below:

Row Sizes Horsepower

6 Row 55 - 85 HP

8 Row 75 - 110 HP

NOTE: The tractor must have adequate 3 point hitch lift capacity to lift the weight of the 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 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.

A quick-attaching coupler (quick hitch) is recommended for safe and easy attaching and detaching.

A 12 volt DC electrical system is required for operate planter safety/warning lights, digital vacuum gauge.

One SCV remote hydraulic outlet is required to operate optional row markers and one SCV 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 vacuum fan motor.

IMPORTANT: Connect hydraulic motor case drain to a case drain return line with zero PSI (kPa) on the tractor.
Failure to connect to a return with zero PSI (kPa) will cause damage to the hydraulic motor shaft seal. Warranty
will not apply on damaged motors resulting from improper hydraulic line connection. DO NOT connect hydraulic
motor case drain to a SCV outlet or motor return circuit connection. Contact tractor manufacturer for specific
details on “zero pressure return”.

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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 36" rows, set
the tractor wheel spacing at 72" (183 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 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.

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 tractor upper link with the adjusting
handle.

NOTE: When using a quick-attaching coupler (customer supplied),
match pin location to pin spacing in quick-attaching coupler.

Lower Hitch Pins

32" - Category 2 & 3N
38" - Category 3

Category 2 Bushing Position

Category 2 Requires Pin Only
Category 3 And 3N Requires Pin And Bushing

Upper Hitch Pin

The upper hitch point has two sets of holes. The hitch pin
must be positioned in lower set of holes for use with tractors
equipped with Category 2 quick-attaching coupler. The hitch pin
must be positioned in upper set of holes for use with tractors
equipped with Category 3N and 3 quick-attaching coupler.

NOTE: Always use top hole when not using quick­attaching coupler.

Bushing

Category 3 And 3N
Bushing Position

Category 3N & 3

Category 2

Connect ASAE Standards 7 terminal connector for safety/warning lights on planter to ASAE Standards receptacle on

4.

tractor. If your tractor is not equipped with an ASAE Standards receptacle, check with your tractor manufacturer for
availability. Check to be sure safety/warning lights on planter are working in conjunction with safety/warning lights on
tractor.

Connect harness on planter to digital vacuum gauge console on tractor. Connect power lead to power source. A

power lead adapter may be required.

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5. Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor ports in a sequence familiar and comfortable to the operator.
hoses, move tractor control levers back and forth to relieve any pressure in the tractor hydraulic system.

Pressurized hydraulic fluid can penetrate

WARNING

NOTICE

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.

Wipe hose ends to remove any dirt
before connecting couplers to tractor
ports or contamination may cause
equipment failure.

Before attaching

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Vacuum fan motor hydraulic hoses and

NOTICE

The vacuum fan motor operation hydraulic hoses are as follows:

" hose from motor - Case Drain (CD - Orange or CD - Green)
¾" hose from motor - Return
½" hose to motor - Pressure

Return

Case Drain

Pressure

case drain must be installed correctly.
Motor can be damaged or equipment will
not operate properly.

M0255-01Model 3110

G1K426 Needle Valve Kit

NOTE: A Flow Control Needle Valve Kit, to provide a flow control option for tractors that are not
equipped with a method for fine adjustment of hydraulic flow, is available from Kinze Repair Parts
through your Kinze Dealer.

6. Raise planter slowly and watch for any interference. Remove pin from each parking stand and raise each to the
transport position. Secure stands in raised position with pin in lowest hole.

7. For proper operation of the planter and row units, it is important that the planter frame and row unit parallel arms be
level side-to-side and front-to-rear. The toolbar should operate at a 20"-22" (51-56 cm) height from planting surface.
Tire pressure must be maintained at pressures specified and toolbar height must be adjusted equally. Check to be
sure planter toolbar is level and at correct operating height. See “Leveling The Planter”.

NOTE: As a general safety practice and to avoid damage to the tractor hydraulic system, always lower the
planter when not in use.

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Intended Use

Piston

Gland

Tube

Rod

End Mounts

Tube Seal

Rod Seal

Rod Wiper

Piston Seal

Product

Category

Maximum

Stroke

Working

Pressure

Bore Size

Shaft

Diameter

Cylinder

Configuration

Cylinder

Action

Material

Mounting

Method

Mount

Location

Cylinder

Style

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Model 3110M0255-01

CYLINDER INFORMATION

Row Marker Cylinder,

6 Row 30" (A21167)

Double Acting Applications Double Acting Applications

Ductile Iron Ductile Iron

Ductile Iron Ductile Iron

ST 52 DOM Tubing ST 52 DOM Tubing

1045 Nitro Rod 1045 Nitro Rod

U-Brackets Sleeve End Mount

Buna O-Ring with Polytemp Back-up Buna O-Ring with Polytemp Back-up

Polyester Alloy U-cup Polyester Alloy U-cup

Polyester Alloy Snap In Polyester Alloy Snap In

T-Seal HNBR T-seal HNBR

6 Row 36"/38"/40" and 8 Row 36"/38"/40" (A21158)

Specifications

Hydraulic Cylinder Hydraulic Cylinder

8" (20.32 cm) 20.062" (50.96 cm)

2350-3000 PSI

(16202.68-20684.27 KPa)

2" (5.08 cm) 2" (5.08 cm)

1" (2.54 cm) 1" (2.54 cm)

Simple Simple

Double Double

Steel, Ductile Iron Steel, Ductile Iron

U-Bracket Sleeve

End Cap End Cap

Welded Welded

Row Marker Cylinder,

2350-3000 PSI

(16202.68-20684.27 KPa)

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Part Number

Description

Product

Category

Product Form

I.D.

O.D.

Minimum Bend

Radius

Working

Pressure

Temperature

Range

Material

Specialized

Construction

Media

Application

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HYDRAULIC HOSE INFORMATION

A3337 A8247 A3266 A3367 A3292 A8273

Hose Assembly,

/" x 60"

(8M-12F)

Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose

Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly

.750" (19 mm) .500" (12.7 mm) .375" (9.5 mm) .750" (19 mm) .375" (9.5 mm) .500" (12.7 mm)

1.110" (28 mm) .800" (20.3 mm) .630" (16 mm) 1.110" (28 mm) .630" (16 mm) .800" (20.3 mm)

3.8"

(9.65 cm)

3500 PSI

(24131.65 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

½" x 60"

(8M-10F)

2.8"

(7.1 cm)

3250 PSI

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

/" x 60"

(8M-6F)

2"

(5.08 cm)

3250 PSI

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

/" x 21"

(12F-12F)

3.8"

(9.65 cm)

3500 PSI

(24131.65 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

" X 22"

(6F-6F)

2"

(5.08 cm)

3250 PSI

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

½" x 21"

(10F-10F)

2.8"

(7.1 cm)

3250 PSI

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

Part Number

Description

Product

Category

Product Form

I.D.

O.D.

Minimum Bend

Radius

Working

Pressure

Temperature

Range

Material

Specialized

Construction

Media

Application

A1106 A3114 A1049 A3154 A1168 A3115

Hose Assembly,

¼" X 130"

(6F-6F)

Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose

Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly

.250" (6.3 mm) .375" (9.5 mm) .375" (9.5 mm) .375" (9.5 mm) .250" (6.3 mm) .375" (9.5 mm)

.530" (13.5 mm) .630" (16 mm) .630" (16 mm) .630" (16 mm) .530" (13.5 mm) .630" (16 mm)

4"

(10.1 cm)

3275 psi

(22580.33 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

" x 156"

(8F-8F)

2"

(5.08 cm)

3250 psi

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

" x 160"

(8F-8F)

2"

(5.08 cm)

3250 psi

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

" x 196"

(8F-8F)

2"

(5.08 cm)

3250 psi

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

¼" x 120"

(6F-6F)

4"

(10.1 cm)

3275 psi

(22580.33 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

" x 146"

(8F-8F)

2"

(5.08 cm)

3250 psi

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

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Part Number

Description

Product

Category

Product Form

I.D.

O.D.

Minimum Bend

Radius

Working

Pressure

Temperature

Range

Material

Specialized

Construction

Media

Application

Machine Operation

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HYDRAULIC HOSE INFORMATION

A1013 A1028 A3186 --- --- ---

Hose Assembly,

" x 150"

(8F-8F)

Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose Hydraulic Hose --- --- ---

Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly Hose; Assembly --- --- ---

.375" .375" .375" --- --- ---

.630" (16 mm) .630" (16 mm) .630" (16 mm) --- --- ---

2"

(5.08 cm)

3250 psi

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulic Fluid --- --- ---

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

" x 186"

(8F-8F)

2"

(5.08 cm)

3250 psi

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

Hose Assembly,

" x 56"

(8M-6F)

2"

(5.08 cm)

3250 psi

(22407.96 kPa)

-40°F - +212°F

(-40°C - +100°C)

Modified Nitrile

Type C2

High tensile

steel wire

Agricultural;

Construction

--- --- ---

--- --- ---

--- --- ---

--- --- ---

--- --- ---

--- --- ---

--- --- ---

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LEVELING THE PLANTER

1. Drive the tractor and planter on level ground.

2. Lower the planter to the ground.

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3. Check to be sure toolbar height is 20"-22" (51-56 cm).

See “Toolbar Height Adjustment”.

4. Check to be sure planter is level front-to-rear and row

unit parallel arms are level. Adjust upper link on tractor
accordingly.

TOOLBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Toolbar

Level
Planting

20"-22" (51-56 cm)

Surface

Upper Link

Shown With Customer-Supplied Quick Hitch

Standard Rear Mounted Drive Wheel Optional Front Mounted Drive Wheel

The drive wheel assembly is designed so the wheel can be adjusted to maintain a toolbar height of 20"-22" (51-56 cm)
from the planting surface in all planting situations. This is particularly useful when the planter is used for ridge planting
or planting on beds. The drive wheel assembly has an adjustment range of 7" (18 cm).

To adjust toolbar height:

1. Loosen the jam nut using a 1½" wrench or a 15" adjustable wrench.

2. Turn the adjusting nut using a 1" wrench or 15" adjustable wrench (clockwise to decrease frame height or counter
clockwise to increase frame height).

3. Tighten the jam nut.

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CAUTION

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Improperly lifting could cause muscle
strain or back injury. Use proper lifting
techniques or lifting aids when adjusting
parking stand.

Two parking stands, located on front side of main frame, are standard on all Model 3110 planters. The stands must be
positioned so they are not directly behind tractor tire or they will hit when planter is raised.

Raise to top position and pin when planting. Lower and pin for parking and storage.

On planters equipped with front mounted drive wheels, parking stands are not required.

Each parking stand has six positioning holes. By using these positioning holes, you can set toolbar height from 19" to
25" (48 to 63.5 cm).

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SEED RATE TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT

Planting population rate changes are made at the seed rate transmissions. The seed rate transmissions are designed
to allow simple, rapid changes of sprockets to obtain the desired planting population. By removing lynch pins on
hexagon shafts, sprockets can be interchanged with those from the sprocket storage rod bolted to each transmission.

Chain tension is controlled by a spring-loaded, dual-sprocket idler. The idler assembly is adjusted with an easy-release
idler arm. This arm has a release position to remove spring tension for replacing sprockets. The amount of spring
tension on chain is controlled by idler arm. See “Wrap Spring Wrench Operation”.

A decal positioned near each transmission illustrates proper chain routing. The planting rate charts found in the Rate
Charts section will aid you in selecting correct sprocket combinations.

CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKETS

Drive Sprocket

NOTE: 15 tooth, 19 tooth or 30 tooth drive sprockets at each contact drive wheel can be interchanged from the
sprocket storage rod bolted to each transmission. The 15 and 19 tooth sprockets require use of a 218 pitch No.
40 chain. The 30 tooth sprocket requires use of a 224 pitch No. 40 chain.

Chain tension is controlled by a spring-loaded sprocket idler. The amount of spring tension on the chain is controlled by
the idler arm.

The planting rate charts found in the Rate Chart section will aid you in selecting the correct sprocket.

NOTE: 15, 19, and 30 tooth drive sprockets are NOT applicable to all rate charts. Check chart titles to ensure
the proper rate chart is selected.

NOTE: After each sprocket combination adjustment, make a field test to be sure you are planting at the desired rate.

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CONTACT WHEEL SPRING ADJUSTMENT

There are two down pressure springs on each contact drive
wheel. The spring tension is factory preset and should need
no further adjustment.

The tension is set leaving 1" (2.5 cm) between the spring plug
and the mounting shaft as shown below.

SHEAR PROTECTION

The planter driveline and seed and granular chemical drivelines
are protected from damage by shear pins.

If excessive load should cause a pin to shear, it is important to
determine where binding has occurred before replacing the pin.
Replace shear pins with same size and type.

To prevent future binding or breakage of components, check
driveline alignment and follow prescribed lubrication schedules.

1"

(2.5 cm)

/" Shear Pin

Transmission Shaft

WRAP SPRING WRENCH

Chain idlers use wrap spring wrenches to release and adjust transmission chain tension.

NOTE: Wrap spring wrenches are L.H. and R.H. specific. L.H. styles have silver metal or grey plastic release
collars. R.H. styles have gold metal or blue plastic release collars.

To add chain tension, rotate the chain idler into
the chain while rotating the handle to tension
idler spring.

Rotate wrap spring wrench knurled collar while rotating chain idler away from chain to release chain tension.

The wrap spring wrenches are made in L.H. and
R.H. configurations, which can be identified by
the silver or gold release collars, respectively.

Rotate chain idler into chain while rotating handle to tension idler spring.

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VACUUM SYSTEM

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, hoses, and seed meters on each row unit.

Moving fan blades can cause amputation

WARNING

or severe injury. Never operate vacuum
fan with cover removed.

DIGITAL VACUUM READOUT

Digital vacuum readout is incorporated into in-cab display. Refer to the display operation manual for instructions.

ANALOG VACUUM GAUGE

The analog vacuum gauge connects directly to the manifold or
is teed into the digital sending unit on newer models.

Only gauge adjustment is to “zero” needle with no vacuum
present. If there is a significant difference between this gauge
and a reading taken at meters, a different manifold location
should be found to connect hose to gauge and digital sending
unit.

KILOPASCALS

MAX PRESSURE 15 PSIG (103 KPA)

Analog vacuum gauge

8

VACUUM FAN MOTOR VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY

A pressure relief valve in the hydraulic circuit prevents build up of oil pressure over 35 PSI (241 kPa) in case drain line
when vacuum fan motor is operating. This valve will vent oil outside valve block through a drain hole in the aluminum
valve block. This can occur whenever case drain is improperly connected or pressure in motor circuit builds.

See “Hydraulic Diagram - Vacuum Fan Motor System” in Lubrication and Maintenance section.

Valve block contains a check valve that prevents vacuum fan from operating in wrong direction if pressure is applied to
return side of motor and allows fan to coast to a stop when tractor hydraulic control is returned to neutral position.

NOTE: Fan turns at a reduced speed If reverse pressure is applied.

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ROW MARKER OPERATION

The machine is equipped with a single control valve system for the optional row markers.

Contacting or coming close to power

DANGER

WARNING

lines or other high energy sources will
cause death or serious injury.

Keep away from power lines or high
energy sources at all times.

Uncontrolled movement of equipment
can cause loss of control and could
result in death, serious injury, or damage
to property and equipment. Install
all safety pins before transporting
equipment.

Model 3110M0255-01

Row marker can lower at any time and

WARNING

Sequencing/Flow Control Valve Used With Single
Valve Row Marker Hydraulic System

The single valve marker system uses a sequencing valve which directs hydraulic flow to operate the markers alternately.

could cause death or serious injury. Stay
away from row markers! Install safety
lockup device when not in use.

DIRECTION
OF TRAVEL

With the single valve marker system, both markers can be used at the same time by first lowering one marker and moving
the hydraulic control to the raise position and immediately returning it to the lower position. This will shift the marker
control valve spool and the opposite marker will be lowered.

NOTE: If a marker cylinder has been disconnected or removed for any reason, do not attach the rod end of the
cylinder until the cylinder is cycled several times to remove any air that may be trapped in the system.

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ROW MARKER SPEED ADJUSTMENT

Contacting or coming close to power

DANGER

lines or other high energy sources will
cause death or serious injury.

Keep away from power lines or high
energy sources at all times.

The marker hydraulic system includes two flow control valves. One flow control valve sets the lowering speed of both
markers and one sets the raising speed of both markers. To adjust marker speed, loosen the jam nut and turn the
control(s) clockwise or IN to slow the travel speed and counterclockwise or OUT to increase the travel speed. The
flow control(s) determines the amount of oil flow restriction through the valve(s), therefore varying travel speed of the
markers. Tighten jam nut after adjustments are complete.

Flow Control

Marker Raise

Sequencing/Flow Control Valve Used With Single
Valve Row Marker Hydraulic System

Flow Control

Marker Lower

DIRECTION

OF TRAVEL

IMPORTANT: The flow controls should be properly adjusted before the marker assembly is first put into use.
Excessive travel speed of the markers can damage the marker assembly.

NOTE: When oil is cold, hydraulics operate slowly. Make sure all adjustments are made with warm oil.

NOTE: On a tractor where the oil flow can not be controlled, the rate of flow of oil from the tractor may be
greater than the rate at which the marker cylinder can accept the oil. The tractor hydraulic control will have to
be held until the cylinder reaches the end of its stroke. This occurs most often on tractors with open center
hydraulic systems.

On tractors with closed center hydraulic systems, the
tractor's hydraulic flow control should be adjusted to the
full flow position. If oil is restricted, the sequencing valve
may not shift properly.

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ROW MARKER ADJUSTMENTS

1. Multiply number of rows by the average row spacing in inches to determine total planting width.

Model 3110M0255-01

Row Marker Lengths

6 Row 30" 180" (457.2 cm)

6 Row 36" 216" (548.64 cm)

6 Row 40" 240" (609.6 cm)

8 Row 30" 240" (609.6 cm)

8 Row 36" 288" (731.52 cm)

8 Row 40" 320" (812.8 cm)

2. Lower planter and row marker assembly to ground.

3. Measure from planter center line to a point where blade contacts ground.

4. Adjust row marker extension so distance from marker disc blade to center line of planter is equal to total planting

width. Adjust right and left row marker assemblies equally and securely tighten clamping bolts.

Loosen hardware to

Loosen hardware to
adjust marker length.

adjust blade angle.

Depth band

Concave side faces
towards planter.

Row marker disc blade angle adjustment

Setting marker disc blade assembly at a

NOTICE

sharper angle than needed adds stress
to row marker assembly and shortens
bearing and blade life. Set blade angle
only as needed to leave a clear mark.

Marker disc blade is installed with concave side facing inward. Spindle assembly is slotted so hub and blade can be
angled to throw more or less dirt.

5. Loosen hardware and move assembly as required.

6. Tighten bolts to specified torque.

7. Do a field test to ensure markers are properly adjusted.

NOTE: A notched marker blade is available from Kinze through your Kinze Dealer for use in more severe no
till conditions.

Rev. 1/18 2-17

TM

Machine Operation

M0255-01Model 3110

POINT ROW CLUTCHES

L.H. Side Of Planter ShownPoint Row Clutch Control Box

Electric-activated clutches disengage drive on either half of planter for finishing up fields or for long point row
situations. Clutch selector switch is located on tractor control box.

Switch must be OFF when planter is not

NOTICE

in use or tractor battery will be drained.

NOTE: Liquid fertilizer piston pump has its own drive wheel and is not affected by point row clutch.

Output hub

Stop collar

Wrap spring

Input hub

Control tang

Clutch consists of a wrap spring riding on an input and output hub. Wrap spring is wrapped tightly over hubs during
operation locking them together. Higher speeds create a tighter grip of spring on hubs.

Input end of spring is bent outward and is called the control tang. Control tang fits into a slot in stop collar located
between input and output hubs over wrap spring. If stop collar is allowed to rotate with input hub, clutch is engaged. If
stop collar is stopped from rotating, control tang connected to it is forced back and spring opens. This allows input hub
to continue rotating without transmitting torque to output hub, stopping planter drive.

Stop collar is controlled by an electric solenoid and an actuator arm. When selector switch on tractor control box is
OFF, solenoid coil is NOT ENERGIZED and actuator arm will not contact stop on stop collar, allowing it to rotate with
hubs and drive planter.

When operational switch is in “DISENGAGE” (right or left) solenoid coil IS ENERGIZED and plunger in solenoid coil
pulls actuator arm against stop on stop collar, disengaging wrap spring and stopping planter drive.

2-18 Rev. 1/18

TM

Machine Operation

Model 3110M0255-01

FRONT MOUNTED DRIVE WHEEL OPTION

R.H. Side Of Planter Shown

An optional Front Mounted Drive Wheel Conversion Package is available if front-mounted drive wheels are desired.

PLANTING SPEED

Planters are designed to operate within a speed range of 2 to 8 mph (3.2 - 12.8 kph). See “Rate Charts”. Variations in
ground speed produce variations in rates. Finger pickup seed meter populations tend to be disproportionately higher at
high ground speeds.

NOTE: Seed spacing can be adversely affected at speeds above 5.5 mph (8.8 kph).

FIELD TEST

Perform a field test with any change of field and/or planting conditions, seed size or planter adjustment to ensure
proper seed placement and operation of row units. See “Rate Charts”, “Checking Seed Population” and “Checking

Granular Chemical Application Rate”.

 Check planter for front to rear and lateral level operation. See “Level Planter”.

 Check all row units to be certain they are running level. Row unit parallel arms should be approximately parallel to

the ground when planting.

 Check row markers for proper operation and adjustment. See “Row Marker Adjustment” and “Row Marker Speed

Adjustment”.

 Check for proper application rates and placement of granular chemicals on all rows. See “Checking Granular

Chemical Application Field Check”.

 Check for desired depth placement and seed population on all rows. See “Check Seed Population”.

 Check for proper application rates of fertilizer on all rows. See proper “Fertilizer Application Rate Chart”.

Reinspect machine after field testing.

 Hoses And Fittings

 Bolts And Nuts

 Cotter Pins And Spring Pins

 Drive Chain Alignment

Rev. 1/18 2-19

TM

Machine Operation

CHECK SEED POPULATION

1. Tie up one or more sets of closing wheels by running a
chain or rubber tarp strap between the hopper support
panel and closing wheels. It may be necessary to decrease
closing wheel arm spring tension.

Planting depth
adjustment handle

2. Plant a short distance and check to see if seed is visible in
the seed trench. Adjust planting depth to a shallower setting
if seed is not visible and recheck.

M0255-01Model 3110

Chain, rubber tarp
strap, or similar.

Deeper Shallower

Planting depth adjustment

3. Measure  of an acre. See chart for correct distance for row width being planted. For example, if planting 30"
rows  of an acre would be 17' 5".

 Acre (Hectare) Seed Population Count Row Width/Distance

Row Width 30" 36" 38" 40"
Distance 17'5" (5.3 m) 14'6" (4.4 m) 13'10" (4.2 m) 13' 1" (3.9 m)

NOTE: Seeds may bounce or roll when planting with closing wheels raised and planting depth set shallow
affecting seed spacing accuracy.

4. Count seeds in measured distance.

5. Multiply number of seeds placed in  of an acre by 1000. This gives total population.

Seed count can be affected by drive wheel and seed meter drive ratio, tire pressure, and/or seed meter malfunction.

1. If seed check shows average distance between seeds in inches is significantly different than seed rate chart

indicates, first check drive ratio between drive wheel and seed meter. Check drive wheel air pressure, check for
incorrect sprocket(s) in driveline and check drive and driven sprockets on transmission(s) for proper selection.

EXAMPLE: 30" row spacing 17' 5" equals  acre.

26 seeds counted x 1000 = 26,000 seeds per acre

2.

Check for seed meter malfunction. For example, if spacing between kernels of corn at the transmission setting being
used is 8" (20 cm) and a gap of 16" (40.6 cm) is observed, a finger has lost its seed and not functioned properly. If
two seeds are found within a short distance of each other, the finger has metered two seeds instead of one.

3. See “Finger Pickup Seed Meter” and/or “Brush-Type Seed Meter” in the Troubleshooting Section of this manual.

2-20 Rev. 1/18

TM

Machine Operation

Model 3110M0255-01

DETERMINING POUNDS PER ACRE (BRUSH-TYPE METER)

Seeds per acre ÷ Seeds per pound (from label) = Pounds per acre

If seeds per pound information is not available use the following averages:
2,600 seeds per pound for medium size soybeans
15,000 seeds per pound for medium size milo/grain sorghum
4,500 seeds per pound for medium size cotton

DETERMINING BUSHELS PER ACRE

Pounds per acre ÷ Seed unit weight = Bushels per acre

Average Unit Weight of:
1 Bushel Soybeans = 60 Pounds
1 Bushel Milo/Grain Sorghum = 56 Pounds
1 Bushel Cotton = 32 Pounds

If seed population check shows planting rate is significantly different than seed rate chart shows or if a particular
meter is not planting accurately, see “Brush-Type Seed Meter Maintenance” and “Brush-Type Seed Meter
Troubleshooting”.

Rev. 1/18 2-21

TM

Machine Operation

M0255-01Model 3110

FIELD CHECK GRANULAR CHEMICAL APPLICATION

Temperature, humidity, speed, ground conditions, flowability of different material, or meter obstructions can affect
granular chemical rate of delivery.

Agricultural chemicals can cause death

WARNING

Perform a field check to determine application rates.

or serious injury to persons, animals,
and plants or seriously damage soil,
equipment, or property. Read and
follow all chemical and equipment
manufacturers labels and instructions.

Calibrated vial

Granular chemical field check

1. Fill insecticide and/or herbicide hoppers.

2. Attach a calibrated vial to each granular chemical meter.

NOTE: Disengage clutch to avoid dropping seed during test.

3. Lower planter and drive 1320 feet at planting speed.

4. Weigh chemical in ounces caught in one vial.

5. Multiply that amount by factor shown to determine pounds per acre.

Pounds (Kilograms) Per Acre (Hectare)

Row Width Factor

30" .83

36" .69

38" .65

EXAMPLE: You are planting 30" rows. You have planted for 1320 feet at desired planting speed. You caught 12.0
ounces of chemical in one vial. 12.0 ounces times 0.83 equals 9.96 pounds per acre.

NOTE: Check calibration of all rows.

METERING GATE

Use metering gate setting as a starting point for distributing insecticide or herbicide. Charts are based on 5 mph
(8 kph) planting speed. Use a higher gate setting for speeds faster than 5 mph (8 kph) and a lower setting for speeds
slower than 5 mph (8 kph).

2-22 Rev. 1/18

TM

PLANTING DEPTH

Row Unit Operation

Model 3110M0255-01

Planting depth is maintained by adjustable row unit gauge
wheels. Depth adjustment range is approximately ½" to 3½"
(1.27 to 8.89 cm).

1. Raise planter to remove weight from wheels.

2. Push down on depth adjustment handle and reposition it
forward to decrease or rearward to increase planting depth.
Initially adjust all units to the same setting.

3. Lower planter and check operation and planting depth
of all row units. Readjust individual rows as needed for
uniform operation.

Planting depth adjustment

“V” CLOSING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (RUBBER OR CAST IRON)

Eccentric bushing

Planting depth adjustment handle

Deeper Shallower

Lever

Set closing wheels in
this hole for directly
opposite installation.

Increase Decresase

“V” Closing wheels installed offset

“V” closing wheels should have enough down pressure to close the seed trench and ensure good soil to seed contact.
Move 5-position quick adjustable down force lever on the top of closing wheel arm to the rear to increase closing wheel
spring pressure. Move lever forward to decrease pressure. Adjust all row units to a similar setting. Light soil usually
requires less down force at average depth, approximately 2" (5 cm) while heavy soil requires increased down force.

Eccentric bushings in the wheel arm stop allow for lateral adjustment of the “V” closing wheel assembly. Use a ¾"
wrench to loosen hardware attaching closing wheel arm to wheel arm stop. Use another ¾" wrench to turn eccentric
bushings until closing wheels are aligned with seed trench. Tighten hardware.

Closing wheels can be installed “offset” (to improve residue flow) or “directly” opposite. Use forward installation holes If
set “directly” opposite.

Rev. 1/18 3-1

TM

Row Unit Operation

CLOSING WHEEL SHIELD (RUBBER OR CAST IRON “V” CLOSING WHEELS)

Optional closing wheel shield is installed on underside
of closing wheel arm to help prevent root balls and
stalks from clogging closing wheels.

Closing wheel shield

(Shown with closing wheel removed)

M0255-01Model 3110

DRAG CLOSING ATTACHMENT

Eccentric bushing

Adjustment slots

Blade

Drag closing attachment

Drag closing attachment pulls loose soil over the seed trench.

NOTE: Use of a seed firming wheel or other seed firming device is recommended with drag closing attachment.

Front and rear adjustment is made using the slotted holes in the blades. Adjust all rows the same.

Eccentric bushings in the wheel arm stop allow for lateral adjustment of the drag closing attachment. Use a ¾" wrench
to loosen hardware attaching closing wheel arm to wheel arm stop. Use another ¾" wrench to turn eccentric bushings
until drag closing attachment is aligned with seed trench. Tighten hardware.

3-2 Rev. 1/18

TM

Row Unit Operation

Model 3110M0255-01

COVERING DISCS/SINGLE PRESS WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting bolt

2½"

(6 cm)

Tab

½" Locking nut

Press wheel down force adjustment

Check operation of covering discs/single press wheels after adjusting planting depth. Initial press wheel down force
spring setting is 2½" (6.3 cm) between mounting arm tab and locking nut.

1. Loosen ½" locking nut and turn adjusting bolt in to increase down force or out to decrease down force.

2. Tighten locking nut against spring plug. Adjust all row units to a similar setting.

Locate for staggered or
side-by-side operation

Blade depth
adjustment

Blade angle
adjustment

Eccentric
bushing

Wheel arm stop

Covering disc adjustments

Eccentric bushings in the wheel arm stop allow for lateral adjustment of covering discs/single press wheel assembly.
Use a ¾" wrench to loosen hardware attaching closing wheel arm to wheel arm stop. Use another ¾" wrench to turn
eccentric bushings until covering discs/single press wheel assembly is aligned with seed trench. Tighten hardware.

Two sets of holes in mounting arm locate covering discs for staggered or side-by-side operation.

Five sets of holes in each disc bracket allow ½" (1.27 cm) incremental blade depth adjustment.

Slotted holes in disc mount and bracket allow for 0° - 15° blade angle adjustment.

Adjust covering discs on all row units to similar settings.

Rev. 1/18 3-3

TM

BRUSH-TYPE SEED METER

Crop

Soybean Black

Specialty Soybean Dark Blue

Small Milo/Grain Sorghum Red

Row Unit Operation

Upper

Disc Color-Code

(Disc Part No.)

(GA5794)

(GA6184)

(GA5982)

Brush

Retainer Cells

GD11122 60 2200 to 4000

GD11122 48 1400 to 2200

GD8237 30 14,000 to 20,000

M0255-01Model 3110

Seed Size

Range *Lubricant

Graphite

seeds/lb.

(4840 to 8800

seeds/kg)

Graphite

seeds/lb.

(3080 to 4840

seeds/kg)

seeds/lb.

(30800 to 44000

seeds/kg)

Talc

Talc

Talc

Large Milo Grain Sorghum Light Blue

(GA6187)

High-Rate Small Milo/Grain Sorghum

High-Rate Large Milo/Grain Sorghum

Cotton, Acid-Delinted White

Large Cotton, Acid Delinted Ta n

High-Rate Cotton, Acid-Delinted Light Green

Hill-Drop Cotton, Acid-Delinted Brown

Red

(GA5795)

Yellow

(GA6633)

(GA5796)

(GA6168)

(GA6478)

(GA6182)

GD8237 30 10,000 to 16,000

GD8237 60 12,000 to 18,000

GD8237 60 10,000 to 14,000

GD11122 30 4200 to 5200

GD11122 36 3800 to 4400

GD11122 48 4200 to 5200

GD11122

12
(3 to 6
seeds/

cell)

seeds/lb.

(22000 to 35200

seeds/kg)

seeds/lb.

(26400 to 39600

seeds/kg)

seeds/lb.

(22000 to 30800

seeds/kg)

seeds/lb.

(9240 to 11440

seeds/kg)

seeds/lb.

(8360 to 9680

seeds/kg)

seeds/lb.

(9240 to 11440

seeds/kg)

4000 to 5200

seeds/lb.

(8800 to 11440

seeds/kg)

Talc

Talc

Talc

Talc

Talc

Talc

Talc

Small Hill-Drop Cotton, Acid­Delinted

*For More information on application rate see Additives section.

Use GD11122 upper brush retainer
when using cotton and soybean discs.

3-4 Rev. 1/18

Dark Green

(GA7255)

GD11122 12

(3 to 6
seeds/

cell)

Use GD8237 upper brush retainer when
using milo/grain sorghum discs.

TM

5000 to 6200

seeds/lb.

(11000 to 13640

seeds/kg)

Talc

BRUSH-TYPE SEED METER 2.0

Crop

Soybean Black

Row Unit Operation

Upper

Disc Color-Code

(Disc Part No.)

(GB1123)

Brush

Retainer Cells

GB1084 60 2200 to 4000

Model 3110M0255-01

Seed Size

Range *Lubricant

Graphite

seeds/lb.

Talc

Soybean Dark Gray

(GB1171)

Specialty Soybean Dark Blue

(GB1124)

Small Milo/Grain Sorghum Orange

(GB1130)

Large Milo Grain Sorghum Light Blue

(GB1131)

High-Rate Small Milo/Grain Sorghum

High-Rate Large Milo/Grain Sorghum

Wheat Purple

*For More information on application rate see Additives section.

Use GB1084 upper brush retainer when
using wheat and soybean discs.

Red

(GB1132)

Yellow

(GB1133)

(GB1134)

GB1084 54 2000 to 3000

seeds/lb.

GB1084 48 1400 to 2200

seeds/lb.

GB1107 30 14,000 to

20,000

seeds/lb.

GB1107 30 10,000 to

16,000

seeds/lb.

GB1107 60 12,000 to

18,000

seeds/lb.

GD8237 60 10,000 to

14,000

seeds/lb.

GB1084 54 N/A

Volumetric

Use GB1107 milo insert when using milo/
grain sorghum discs.

Graphite

Talc

Graphite

Talc

Talc

Talc

Talc

Talc

Graphite

Talc

Rev. 6/19 3-5

TM

Row Unit Operation

M0255-01Model 3110

Turn seed disc counterclockwise when installing on meter hub while
tightening two wing nuts that retain disc. Seed disc should have slight
resistance when rotated counterclockwise after wing nuts are tight.

Brush-type seed meter attaches to seed hopper same as finger
pickup seed meter. Secure to bottom of seed hopper with two "
thumbscrews. Tighten thumbscrews slightly with pliers. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN.

Misalignment between drive coupler and seed meter input shaft may
cause erratic seed spacing from momentary stoppage of seed disc.
Check alignment and adjust as needed.

Refer to planting rate charts in this manual for recommended seed
drive transmission sprocket combinations.

Replace hopper lids after hoppers are filled

NOTICE

NOTE: Clean seed is required to ensure accurate seed metering from brush-type seed meters. Remove seed discs
daily and check seed meter or brushes for buildup of foreign material, such as hulls, stems, etc.

to prevent accumulation of dust or dirt in
seed meter which will cause premature
wear.

Shown without seed disc installed

FINGER PICKUP SEED METER

Crop

Corn

No. 1 and/or No. 2 size

Confectionery Sunflower Seeds

No. 3 and/or No. 4 size

Oil Sunflower Seeds

Fingers

Part No.: GR1848 ­Finger Assembly, Corn

Part No.: GR1848 ­Finger Assembly, Corn

Part No.: GR2154 ­Finger Assembly, Oil

*Lubricant

Graphite

Talc

Talc

Talc

Blank fingers replace alternate fingers to reduce planting

rate by half while allowing the finger wheel to maintain a

minimum of 40 RPM when planting low rates.

*For More information on application rate see Additives section.

NOTE: Always field check seed population to verify planting rates.

NOTE: Refer to planting rate charts in this manual for recommended seed drive transmission sprocket combinations.

3-6 Rev. 1/18

TM

Part No.: GD11787 ­Half Rate Blank Finger

Graphite

Talc

VACUUM SETTINGS

**Seed

Crop

Corn

‡ Large

Sweet
Corn

Soybean

Soybean
Disc

Sugar
Beet

Milo

Sunflower

‡ Small
Sweet
Corn

Sunflower

Specialty
Disc 1

Disc Kit

G9040X

G9041X

---

G9043X

G9043X

G9042X

G9042X

G9272X

Seed

Disc

Part No.

B0678

(Light

Blue)

B0848

(Black)

GB1174

(Black)

B0683

(Dark

Orange)

B0683

(Dark

Orange)

B0684
(Gray)

B0684
(Gray)

B0912

(Green)

Row Unit Operation

Ejector

Wheel

(Color) Cells

1 row

5 punches

(Light Blue)

2 rows

6 punches

(Black)

1 row

6 punches

(Green)

1 row

6 punches

(Dark

Orange)

1 row

6 punches

(Dark

Orange)

1 row

5 punches

(Gray)

1 row

5 punches

(Gray)

1 row

6 punches

(Green)

40

120

60

60 Pelletized 2

60

40

40

60

Seed Size

Range

35-70 lbs/80k

(2500-5000

seeds/kg)

2200-4000

seeds/lb

(4850-8820

seeds/kg)

2200-4000

seeds/lb

(4850-8820

seeds/kg)

10,000-20,000

seeds/lb

(22000-44000

seeds/kg)

Oil seeds

#2, 3, 4

Oil seeds

#5

Cotton 2

Singulator

Zone

Setting

2

0

0

2

2

2

Vacuum

Setting

Inches of

Water (kPa)

18-20

(4.5-5.0)

10-14

(2.5-3.5)

10-14

(2.5-3.5)

15

(3.75)

15

(3.75)

12-18

(3.0-4.5)

5-8

(1.25-2.0)

15-20

(3.75-5.0)

Model 3110M0255-01

Lubricant

Graphite*

Talc*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

Graphite*

Talc*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

Graphite*

Talc*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

Graphite*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

Graphite*

Talc*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

Graphite*

Talc*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

Graphite*

Talc*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

Graphite*

Talc as

needed*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

†

†

†

†

†

†

†

†

Continued on next page.

Rev. 6/19 3-7

TM

VACUUM SETTINGS

**Seed

Crop

Specialty
Disc 2

Specialty
Disc 3 G9308X

Wheat
Disc

Disc Kit

G9273X

G10050X

Seed

Disc

Part No.

B0914

(Brown)

B0913

(Dark

Blue)

GB1170

(Purple)

Row Unit Operation

Ejector

Wheel

(Color) Cells

1 row

6 punches

(Green)

1 row

6 punches

(Green)

Brush Type

60

60

54

Singulator

Seed Size

Range

Black turtle &

navy edible

beans

Pinto & Great

Northern edible

beans &
low-rate
soybean

N/A Volumetric 0

Zone

Setting

M0255-01Model 3110

Vacuum

Setting

Inches of

Water (kPa)

2

2

15-20

(3.75-5.0)

15-20

(3.75-5.0)

6-16

(15-41)

Lubricant

Graphite*

Talc as

needed*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

Graphite*

Talc as

needed*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

Graphite*

Talc as

needed*

Bayer Fluency

(if mandated)

†

†

†

Install selected seed disc. Position vacuum cover on meter by aligning keyhole slots over bolt heads. Push cover on meter and
turn counter clockwise to lock in place.

*For More information on application rate, see Additives section.
**Includes seed disc, ejector wheel, and spring.

†

Bayer Fluency Agent is only required to be used in place of graphite or talc lubricants on vacuum equipped planters
that are sowing neonicotinoid treated seeds in Canada. Refer to the Bayer Fluency Agent section for more information.
‡Conventional hoppers only, not applicable with bulk fill.

3-8 Rev. 6/19

TM

Row Unit Operation

Model 3110M0255-01

NOTE: See “Check Seed Population” on page 2-20 for more information. Always field check seed population to
ensure planting rates are correct.

NOTE: Singulator settings are marked from 0 - 3.

NOTE: Mixing seed sizes and shapes affects meter performance. Use consistent seed size and shape.

NOTE: Use 1 tablespoon powdered graphite with each standard hopper fill of seed. Seed treatment, foreign
material, dirt or seed chaff may cause gradual reduction of seed disc fill (population). See “Additives” pages
for more information.

NOTE: Excessive seed treatment, humidity, and light-weight seed can affect meter performance. Use ½ cup of
talc with each standard hopper fill of seed and mix thoroughly to coat all seeds and adjust rates as needed. Use
of talc aids seed flow into meter, singulation, and disc seed drop.

Singulator

Hose barb
elbow

Front Cover
Release Button

NOTE: Foreign material in seed disc orifices, such as seed chips, hulls, stems, etc., may affect seed delivery.
Clean seed ensures accurate seed metering from vacuum seed meter. Remove Seed discs daily to check for
buildup of foreign material in seed disc orifices.

Air inlet screens allow air to enter system and aids in keeping field residue or other foreign material out of meter.

See

“Vacuum Seed Meter Maintenance” on page 5-16

and

“Preparing Planter for Storage” on page 5-29

in Lubrication

and Maintenance section for more information.

Rev. 1/18 3-9

TM

Row Unit Operation

M0255-01Model 3110

Ejector

NOTE: Damaged seed or seed containing foreign material will cause plugging of seed disc orifices and
require more frequent seed meter cleanout to prevent underplanting.

Wheel-Type Ejectors
Wheel-type ejectors expel seed remants from seed disc orifices. These ejectors are disc specific and colored coded to
match disc.

Replace hopper lids after hoppers are filled

NOTICE

to prevent accumulation of dust or dirt in
seed meter which will cause premature
wear.

NOTE: Seed size, seed shape, seed treatments, travel speed, and planting rate affect meter performance.

1. Select seed disc and ejector to match crop and population.

Singulator
zone
numbers

Most Agressive

Least Agressive

Singulator Adjustment Wheel

2. Adjust singulator wheel to initial setting. Seed size, seed shape, seed treatments, travel speed and planting
rate all affect meter performance.

3. With vacuum fan running, lower planter to planting position and drive forward a short distance to load seed into
seed disc cells.

4. Adjust vacuum level to initial setting according to tables on page.

NOTE: Vacuum reading will be much lower when seed disc cells are empty. Load all seed cells before setting
vacuum level.

NOTE: Operate vacuum fan 3-5 minutes to bring oil up to normal operating temperature prior to making final
vacuum level adjustment.

3-10 Rev. 1/18

TM

Row Unit Operation

Model 3110M0255-01

4. Adjust vacuum level to initial setting according to tables on page.

NOTE: Vacuum reading will be much lower when seed disc cells are empty. Load all seed cells before setting
vacuum level.

NOTE: Operate vacuum fan 3-5 minutes to bring oil up to normal operating temperature prior to making final
vacuum level adjustment.

SEED METER CLEANOUT

NOTE: Use of damaged seed or seed containing foreign material will cause plugging of seed cell orifices and
require more frequent seed meter cleanout to prevent underplanting.

Thorough seed meter cleanout is important to maintain genetic purity.

1. Disengage seed drive and remove seed hopper and meter.

2. Dump seed from right rear corner of hopper into a container.

3. Lay hopper on its right side. Push release button and rotate seed meter vacuum cover clockwise to align keyhole
slots with bolt heads. Lift off cover.

4. Rotate seed disc hub clockwise to unlock and remove seed disc.

5. Empty meter.

6. Thoroughly inspect meter to ensure all seed is removed.

7. Replace seed disc. Install vacuum cover.

Rev. 1/18 3-11

TM

ADDITIVES

Row Unit Operation

Lubricant Application Rate

Graphite

Conventional Hoppers 1 Tbs./Hopper Fill
Bulk Fill Hoppers

80/20 Talc-Graphite

1 Pound Bottle/50 Unit Fill

M0255-01Model 3110

Conventional Hoppers

Bulk Fill Hoppers

**Must be evenly mixed during fill.

½ C.**

8 Pounds/50 Unit Fill**

Talc

Conventional Hoppers ¼ C.*
Bulk Fill Hoppers 4 Pounds/50 Unit Fill*

*Double amount of talc for sunflowers.

GRAPHITE

The use of graphite is the primary recommendation to promote seed flow, provide lubrication for the seed meter and to
help dissipate static charge buildup. Among the available dry seed lubricants graphite is the most effective and easiest to
use and it requires no mechanical agitation

Conventional Hoppers
Mix one tablespoon of powdered graphite with seed each time hoppers are filled. Regular graphite use prolongs life
of the seed meter components, improves seed spacing, and may reduce buildup of seed treatments.

NOTE: DO NOT apply graphite only in center of hopper. It will filter too quickly through the seed and not
distribute as evenly as desired.

Apply graphite around outer perimeter of hopper.

Bulk Fill Hoppers
Mix 1 pound bottle of powdered graphite each time the bulk seed hopper is filled. Graphite should be added in layers
as the bulk seed hoppers are filled. Regular graphite use prolongs life of the seed meter components, improves seed
spacing, and may reduce buildup of seed treatments.

Adding graphite to conventional hopper Adding graphite bulk fill hopper

NOTE: Additional graphite may be required to retard buildup of seed treatments on meter components. More
frequent cleaning of monitor seed tubes may be necessary due to use of additional graphite.

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80/20 TALC-GRAPHITE
Talc-Graphite lubricant is to be used for treated seed, providing benefits of both talc and graphite. It absorbs mositure
to prevent bridging, minmizes static electricity for improved seed flow, and lubricates seed and meters.

Conventional Hoppers
Mix ½ C. of 80/20 talc-graphite evenly with seed each time hoppers are filled. Regular graphite use prolongs life of the
seed meter components, improves seed spacing, and may reduce buildup of seed treatments.

NOTE: Talc-Graphite lubricant MUST be mixed evenly during fill.

Bulk Fill Hoppers
Mix 8 lbs. of 80/20 talc-graphite each time the bulk seed hopper is filled. Regular graphite use prolongs life of the seed
meter components, improves seed spacing, and may reduce buildup of seed treatments.

NOTE: Talc-Graphite lubricant MUST be mixed evenly during fill.

TALC

Talc seed lubricant may be used as a drying agent in addition to graphite lubrication. The drying agent may improve
seed release and/or to retard buildup of seed treatments on meter components.

1. Fill hopper ½ full of seed, add ¼ cup (conventional); 2 pounds (Bulk Fill) of talc and mix thoroughly.

2. Finish filling hopper, add another ¼ cup (conventional); 2 pounds (Bulk Fill) of talc and mix thoroughly.

3. Adjust rate of talc use as needed so all seeds are coated, while avoiding a buildup of talc in bottom of hopper.

Humid conditions and/or small sized seeds with extra seed treatment may require additional talc to maintain meter
performance.

NOTE: Liquid seed treatments or innoculants may create buildup on the seed disc or brushes. Check
frequently for proper population and/or seed delivery when using any liquid seed treatment.

Completely mix all treatments with seed following manufacturers’ recommendations. Seed treatment dumped on top of seed
after hopper is filled may not mix properly and cause seed bridging, reducing population or stopping meter from planting.

BAYER FLUENCY AGENT

Bayer Fluency Agent is an alternate seed lubricant by Bayer Crop Science. The intent of this product is to replace
graphite and talc lubricants and to lower the amount of dust emissions from planter vacuum fans.

This product, as tested by Kinze, is compatible with Kinze’s bulk fill system and vacuum meters. Due to limited testing,
wear life characteristics of meters and bulk fill systems that use Bayer Fluency Agent are not yet known. Please follow
Bayer Fluency Agent instructions for rates and mixing directions.

NOTE: Presently, Bayer Fluency Agent is only required to be used in Canada with Bulk Fill or Vacuum planters
that plant corn or beans treated with neonicotinoids. Farms outside of Canada, farms not using seed treated
with neonicotinoids, and farms not using pneutmatic metering devices do not need to use Bayer Fluency
Agent. All planters not equipped with vacuums or fans are exempt from using Bayer Fluency Agent.

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SEED HOPPERS

Row Unit Operation

M0255-01Model 3110

Mechanical seed hopper has a capacity of 1.9 bushels (67 liters).

Vacuum seed hopper has a capacity of 1.75 bushels (62 liters).

Use clean seed and make certain there are no foreign objects
inside when filling seed hopper. Replace hopper lids after

hoppers are filled to prevent accumulation of dust or
dirt in seed meter which can cause premature wear. See

“Finger Pickup Seed Meter” and/or “Brush-Type Seed Meter”.

Periodically empty hoppers completely to remove any foreign
objects and to ensure proper seed meter operation.

Mechanical seed hopper

Disengage meter drive and hopper latch and lift hopper off hopper support. See “Seed Meter Drive Release”.

SEED METER DRIVE RELEASE

A clutch release mechanism disengages seed meter drive
from seed meter to remove seed hopper. Disconnecting drive
allows operator to check granular chemical application rates
without dropping seed. It also allows one or more rows to be
disconnected when finishing fields.

Disengage

Turn knob ¼ turn counterclockwise to disengage or ¼ turn
clockwise to engage.

ROW UNIT EXTENSION BRACKETS

Row unit extension brackets extend row units rearward 4" (10.16 cm)
to provide clearance for coulter mounted residue wheels and HD
single disc fertilizer openers.

Engage

Seed meter drive release

Extension
bracket

Extension
bracket

Row unit extension brackets

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Row Unit Operation

ROW UNIT CHAIN ROUTING

Row unit drive chains must be properly tensioned and aligned for proper operation and to minimize wear.

Inspect and replace weak, worn or broken springs, idlers, and idler bushings.

Model 3110M0255-01

Pull row unit meter drive Push row unit meter drive

Direction of travel

NOTE: Install connector link with
closed end facing direction of travel.

NOTE: Reverse idler when worn on

Row unit granular chemical drive

one side for extended use.

Closed end

Rev. 1/18 3-15

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Row Unit Operation

80/20 TALC-GRAPHITE
Talc-Graphite lubricant is to be used for treated seed, providing benefits of both talc and graphite. It absorbs mositure
to prevent bridging, minmizes static electricity for improved seed flow, and lubricates seed and meters.

Conventional Hoppers
Mix ½ C. of 80/20 talc-graphite evenly with seed each time hoppers are filled. Regular graphite use prolongs life of the
seed meter components, improves seed spacing, and may reduce buildup of seed treatments.

NOTE: Talc-Graphite lubricant MUST be mixed evenly during fill.

Bulk Fill Hoppers
Mix 8 lbs. of 80/20 talc-graphite each time the bulk seed hopper is filled. Regular graphite use prolongs life of the seed
meter components, improves seed spacing, and may reduce buildup of seed treatments.

NOTE: Talc-Graphite lubricant

TALC

Talc seed lubricant may be used as a drying agent in addition to graphite lubrication. The drying agent may improve
seed release and/or

1. Fill hopper

M0255-01Model 3110

QUICK ADJUSTABLE DOWN FORCE SPRINGS OPTION

Quick adjustable down force springs increase penetration in hard soil and keep row unit from bouncing in rough field
conditions. Two springs per row, one on each side parallel arms, are used unless equipped with row unit mounted no
till coulters. Four springs per row are used with row unit mounted no till coulters.

Two Springs Per Row (Dual)

There are four positions for spring tension adjustment. Position 1 sets minimum down pressure and position 4 sets
maximum down pressure.

Pin

NOTICE

Pin

Position 2 Position 3Position 1 (Least) Position 4 (Most)

Springs must be installed with open side
of spring hooks toward seed hoppers
to prevent binding on spring mount
adjustment pins.

Pin

Four Springs Per Row (Quad)

(Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulters Only)

Pin

to retard buildup of seed treatments on meter components.

½ full of seed, add ¼ cup (conventional); 2 pounds (Bulk Fill) of talc and mix thoroughly.

3-16 Rev. 1/18

MUST be mixed evenly during fill.

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Row Unit Operation

FRAME MOUNTED COULTER (PULL ROW ONLY)

Frame mounted coulters with 1" bubbled, 1" fluted (8 flutes) or
¾" fluted (13 flutes) blades are used on pull row units only.

Springs provide down pressure on coulter for maximum
penetration while exerting less shock load on row unit.

Initial coulter blade location is in top hole. Relocate blade to
one of lower two holes (1" (2.5 cm) increments) as wear occurs
or for deeper blade operation.

DOWN PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

Excessive down pressure can damage

NOTICE

coulter components when coulter strikes
an obstacle. Do not set down pressure
higher than needed for consistent soil
penetration.

Model 3110M0255-01

Spring anchor bar

Spring adjustment bolt

Blade depth
adjustment holes

Frame mounted coulter adjustment

Raise planter. Turn spring adjustment bolts clockwise to increase or counterclockwise to decrease down pressure. Set
both springs to specification shown in following table:

Frame Mounted Coulter Spring Downpressure Settings

End flush with
spring anchor bar

275 lb (124.7 kg) 400 lb (181.4 kg) 500 lb (226.8 kg)

Extended ½" (1 cm)
through spring anchor
bar

All threads used

RESIDUE WHEELS (FOR FRAME MOUNTED COULTER)

NOTE: Opening in weed
guard must face down.

Style B residue wheel shown

Style A residue wheel shown

Residue wheels attach to frame mounted coulter with two cap screws and sleeves allowing the unit to free-float. A
2-position spindle bolt mounting positions wheels interlocked or staggered. Depth adjustment is made with a spring­loaded cam and pin with 11 positions in ¼" (6 mm) increments. A high point on the cam allows wheels to be locked up.

Depth
adjustment

A weed guard on the inboard side of each wheel helps prevent weed wrap which can cause premature bearing failure.

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Row Unit Operation

M0255-01Model 3110

ROW UNIT MOUNTED DISC FURROWER (PULL ROW ONLY)

Disc furrowers are used to clear crop residue, dirt clods, and dry soil from in front of row units for a clean and smooth
seed bed.
heavier residue conditions and cut crop residue and move it aside to prevent plugging or pushing.

The disc furrower may be equipped with 12" solid blades or 12" notched blades.

Set screw

Lynch pin

Notched blades are for

Dust cap

Slotted holes

Disc furrower adjustment

Vertical adjustment can be made in " (8 mm) increments. Remove lynch pin in vertical support arm and move arm
up or down. Reinstall lynch pin. Finer adjustment can be made by removing lynch pin and using " x 2¼" set screw to
clamp support arm in position.

Slotted holes in support arm allow front to rear disc blade adjustment. Blades can be adjusted so front edges meet or
cutting edge of one blade overlaps edge of other blade.

NOTE: Dust cap must be removed to make adjustments.

ROW UNIT MOUNTED BED LEVELER (PULL ROW ONLY)

NOTE: Row unit mounted bed leveler is not compatible
with row spacings less than 36".

Vertical adjustment can be made in " (8 mm) increments.
Remove lynch pin in vertical support arm and move arm up
or down. Reinstall lynch pin. Finer adjustment can be made
by removing lynch pin and using " x 2¼" set screw to clamp
support arm in position.

Set screw

Lynch pin

Slotted holes in support arm allow blade adjustment. Blades
can be tilted up or down.

Slotted holes
behind blades
in support arm.

Bed leveler adjustment

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Model 3110M0255-01

ROW UNIT MOUNTED RESIDUE WHEEL

Row unit mounted residue wheels are used on pull and push row units.

Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel

Two adjustable springs on each residue wheel parallel links provide down force adjustment. Position 1 provides
minimum down pressure and position 3 maximum down pressure.

Position 1 (Least)

Position 2

Position 3 (Most)

Additional uplift or float

Raise row unit and reposition springs to adjust down pressure.

Depth
adjustment

Least aggressive

Lock up bolt

Wheel depth adjustment

Most aggressive

Wheel angle adjustment

Wheel lock up

A full threaded bolt and jam nut located on the upper link sets maximum depth for loose soil conditions. Initial setting is
1¾" (4 cm) above row unit double disc opener depth.

Three holes in upper link adjust wheel angle. With wheel mount in most vertical position, using the rear hole in the
upper link, the residue wheel is most aggressive. Moving wheel mount to a forward hole reduces aggressiveness of
residue wheel for use in mulch till applications where soil is loose.

To lock residue wheel up, remove ½" x 5" lockup bolt, raise residue wheel and install bolt.

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Row Unit Operation

M0255-01Model 3110

ROW UNIT MOUNTED NO TILL COULTER

Row unit mounted no till coulters with 1" bubbled, 1" fluted
(8 flutes) or ¾" fluted (13 flutes) blades may be used on pull
row units and push row units (¾" fluted shown). Four quick
adjustable down force springs are required per row when using
row unit mounted no till coulters. See “Quick Adjustable Down
Force Springs Options”.

Align coulter blade to row unit double disc openers. Adjust
by loosening four attaching bolts, moving coulter arm, and
tightening four attaching bolts. Coulter blade can be adjusted to
one of four ½" (13 mm) incremental settings in the forked arm.

Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter

Initial location is the top hole.

Move blade as it wears to one of the three lower hole to maintain coulter blade at or slightly above opener discs as
required. Adjust coulter below depth of double disc opener blades in very hard soil conditions such as compacted
wheel tracks to improve opener penetration and cutting of surface residue.

Check operating depth by setting planter down on a level concrete floor and checking relationship between coulter
blade and row unit opener blade. Make sure planter is level and coulter is square with planter frame and aligned with
row unit disc opener.

Blade adjustment holes.

NOTE: Torque " spindle hardware to 120 ft-lb (162.7 N-m).

COULTER MOUNTED RESIDUE WHEELS

Coulter mounted residue wheels are designed for use on pull row units and push row units. Row unit extension
brackets are required on the four center pull row units if the planter is equipped with coulter mounted residue wheels.

Weed guard

NOTE: Opening in weed
guard must face down.

Coulter mounted residue wheels

Residue wheels attach to row unit mounted coulter with two cap screws and sleeves allowing unit to free-float. A
2-position spindle bolt mounting positions wheels interlocked or staggered. Depth adjustment is made with a spring­loaded cam and pin with 11 positions in ¼" (.6 cm) increments. A high point on the cam allows wheels to be locked up.

A weed guard on the inboard side of each wheel helps prevent weed wrap which can cause premature bearing failure.

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Row Unit Operation

DUAL GAUGE WHEELS

Dual gauge wheels are used to provide added width for additional
row unit flotation in light sandy soil.

In some applications such as narrow row widths (less than 36")
or where clearance is a problem, the added width of the dual
gauge wheel may prevent its use.

SPIKED CLOSING WHEEL

Model 3110M0255-01

Spiked closing wheels crumble the sidewall, allowing roots
to pentrate soil. They can be used on pull row units and push
row units.

Align spiked closing wheels straight across from each
other, in most rearward holes on closing wheel arm. Set the
wheels 1" - 1¼" apart at the closet point. If large amounts of
contouring is being done, mount wheels in the forward most
hole. This will reduce drifting of row unit.

Row Unit Spiked Closing Wheel

Rev. 1/18 3-21

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Row Unit Operation

GRANULAR CHEMICAL HOPPER AND DRIVE

Agricultural chemicals can cause death

WARNING

The granular chemical hopper has a 1.4 cubic feet capacity.

Make sure no foreign objects get into hopper when it is being
filled. Replace hopper lids after filling to prevent accumulation
of dirt and moisture.

A metering gate on bottom of hopper regulates the application
rate. See “Dry Insecticide and Dry Herbicide Application Rate
Charts” in this manual. Calibrate using chemical manufacturers’
instructions.

or serious injury to persons, animals,
and plants or seriously damage soil,
equipment, or property. Read and
follow all chemical and equipment
manufacturers labels and instructions.

M0255-01Model 3110

Granular chemical clutch drive coupler and meter shaft can be
disengaged and engaged by turning throwout knob at rear of
hopper support panel.

Rotate knob ¼ turn counterclockwise to disengage and ¼ turn
clockwise to engage.

Slotted holes in hopper support panel and clutch housing allow
for alignment adjustment between clutch drive coupler and
meter shaft.

SPRING TOOTH INCORPORATOR

Spring tooth incorporator smooths soil behind row unit and
incorporates granular chemicals.

Adjust two mounting chains on each spring tooth incorporator
so there is approximately " (3 mm) slack in chain when unit is
lowered to planting position.

NOTE: Spring tooth incorporator is not compatible with
covering discs/single press wheel option.

Granular chemical hopper

Disengage

Engage

Granular chemical drive release

Spring tooth incorporator

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Row Unit Operation

Model 3110M0255-01

GRANULAR CHEMICAL BANDING OPTIONS

Granular chemical banding options allow 4½" slope-compensating banding, straight drop in-furrow placement or 14"
rear banding.

NOTE: Granular chemical rear bander is not compatible with covering discs/single press wheel option.

14" Rear Banding

GRANULAR CHEMICAL BANDER SHIELD

Optional granular chemical bander shield is installed
on underside of wheel arm stop to shield crop residue
from lodging in granular chemical bander.

Straight Drop In-Furrow Placement

Bander shield

"-16 x 1½" hex
head cap screw

Hardened washer

4½" Slope-Compensating Bander

Wheel arm stop

Granular chemical bander shield installation

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Rate Charts

GENERAL PLANTING RATE INFORMATION

These planting rate charts apply to Kinze Model 3110 planters.

Sprocket combinations in these charts are

NOTICE

NOTICE

NOTE: Seed size and shape may affect planting rate.

NOTE: Not all row spacings listed apply to all size planters.

NOTE: Speeds above 5.5 MPH (8.8 KPH) can adversely affect seed spacing.

MECHANICAL

for average conditions. Changes in sprocket
combinations may be required for desired
planting population. ALWAYS MAKE FIELD
CHECKS TO BE SURE YOU ARE PLANTING
AT THE DESIRED RATE.

Seed additives added in the hopper may
affect finger pickup seed meter performance
and accelerate wear.

Model 3110M0255-01

Finger Pickup Corn Meter

Larger grades generally plant more accurately at the high end of the ground speed range than smaller grades. Higher than optimum
speeds may result in population rate increase or higher incidence of doubles, particularly with small seed. Medium round corn seed
is most desirable for planting accuracy at optimum speed.

Finger Pickup Oil Sunflower Meter

Larger grades generally plant more accurately at the high end of the ground speed range than smaller grades. Higher than optimum
speeds may result in population rate increase or higher incidence of doubles, particularly with small seed. No. 3 and/or No. 4 size oil
sunflower seeds are recommended for use in finger pickup seed meters equipped with oil sunflower fingers. No. 1 and/or No. 2 size
confectionery sunflower seeds are recommended for use in finger pickup seed meters equipped with corn fingers.

Brush-Type Seed Meter (Soybean, Milo/Grain Sorghum, Acid-Delinted Cotton)

Rate charts are given in seeds per acre as well as seed spacing in inches rounded to nearest tenth of an inch. Because of large range in
seed size, pounds per acre is not a suggested method of selecting transmission settings. Smaller size seed pounds per acre may be below
what was expected and large seed pounds per acre may appear above expectations. To determine pounds per acre, use formula given in
“Determining Pounds Per Acre (Brush-Type Seed Meter)” in “Check Seed Population” in Machine Operation section of this manual.

NOTE: Planting speed can affect actual seeding rate. Make a field check and adjust transmission setting to obtain desired
seed drop.

NOTE: Seed population per acre with 15" rows double rate for 30" rows, as well as 18" rows versus 36" rows and 19" rows
versus 38" rows, at listed sprocket combination. See following pages.

NOTE: Half Rate (2 to 1) Drive Reduction Package may be required to obtain desired population and seed spacing when
planting 15" row soybeans or other crops. Half Rate Drive with brush-type seed meters reduces planter transmission
speed. Seeding rate will be approximately 50% of chart reading when using Half Rate
(2 To 1) Drive Reduction Package.

EXAMPLE: 30" row spacing using 60 cell seed discs in brush-type seed meters.
80,928 ÷ 2 = 40,464 Population (2.6" Seed Spacing x 2 = 5.2" Seed Spacing)

VACUUM

NOTE: 15, 19, and 30 tooth drive sprockets are NOT applicable to all rate charts. Check chart titles to ensure proper rate
chart is selected. 15 tooth sprocket requires 218 pitch No. 40 chain. 19 tooth sprocket requires 218 pitch No. 40 chain. 30
tooth sprocket requires 224 pitch No. 40 chain.

NOTE: DO NOT USE 44 tooth sprockets (60 cell soybean discs) with Dry Fertilizer Package or Liquid Fertilizer Package.

NOTE: Contact wheel drive sprocket references are located in each rate chart title.

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Rate Charts

M0255-01Model 3110

PLANTING RATES FOR FINGER PICKUP SEED METERS (STANDARD DRIVE)

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Transmission Sprockets

30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows

16,186 13,488 12,778 12,139 17 28 4 to 6 12.9
16,785 13,988 13,251 12,589 17 27 4 to 6 12.5
17,431 14,526 13,761 13,073 17 26 4 to 6 12.0
18,090 15,075 14,281 13,567 19 28 4 to 6 11.6
18,128 15,107 14,312 13,596 17 25 4 to 6 11.5
18,760 15,633 14,810 14,070 19 27 4 to 6 11.1
18,883 15,736 14,908 14,162 17 24 4 to 6 11.1
19,481 16,234 15,380 14,611 19 26 4 to 6 10.7
19,704 16,420 15,556 14,778 17 23 4 to 6 10.6
20,261 16,884 15,995 15,195 19 25 4 to 6 10.3
21,104 17,587 16,662 15,829 19 24 4 to 6 9.9

21,898 18,249 17,288 16,424 23 28 4 to 6 9.5
22,022 18,352 17,386 16,517 19 23 4 to 6 9.5
22,709 18,924 17,928 17,032 23 27 4 to 6 9.2
22,850 19,042 18,040 17,138 24 28 4 to 6 9.2
23,583 19,652 18,618 17,687 23 26 4 to 6 8.9
23,697 19,747 18,708 17,772 24 27 4 to 6 8.8
23,802 19,835 18,791 17,852 25 28 4 to 6 8.8
23,853 19,877 18,831 17,889 17 19 4 to 6 8.8
24,526 20,438 19,363 18,395 23 25 4 to 6 8.5
24,608 20,507 19,427 18,456 24 26 4 to 6 8.5
24,684 20,570 19,487 18,513 25 27 4 to 6 8.5
24,755 20,629 19,543 18,566 26 28 4 to 6 8.4
25,548 21,290 20,169 19,161 23 24 4 to 6 8.2
25,592 21,327 20,205 19,194 24 25 4 to 6 8.2
25,633 21,361 20,237 19,225 25 26 4 to 6 8.2
25,671 21,393 20,267 19,254 26 27 4 to 6 8.1
25,707 21,422 20,295 19,280 27 28 4 to 6 8.1
26,659 22,216 21,046 19,994 23 23 4 to 6 7.8
27,646 23,038 21,826 20,735 28 27 4 to 6 7.6
27,684 23,070 21,856 20,763 27 26 4 to 6 7.6
27,770 23,141 21,923 20,827 25 24 4 to 6 7.5
27,818 23,181 21,961 20,863 24 23 4 to 6 7.5
28,709 23,924 22,665 21,532 28 26 4 to 6 7.3
28,791 23,993 22,730 21,594 27 25 4 to 6 7.3
28,977 24,147 22,876 21,733 25 23 4 to 6 7.2
29,795 24,829 23,522 22,346 19 17 4 to 6 7.0
29,858 24,881 23,572 22,393 28 25 4 to 6 7.0
29,991 24,993 23,677 22,493 27 24 4 to 6 7.0
30,136 25,113 23,792 22,602 26 23 4 to 6 7.0
31,102 25,918 24,554 23,326 28 24 3 to 6 6.7
31,295 26,079 24,707 23,471 27 23 3 to 6 6.7
32,271 26,893 25,477 24,203 23 19 3 to 5.5 6.5
32,454 27,045 25,622 24,341 28 23 3 to 5.5 6.5
33,674 28,062 26,585 25,256 24 19 3 to 5.5 6.2
35,077 29,231 27,693 26,308 25 19 3 to 5 6.0
36,068 30,056 28,474 27,051 23 17 2 to 5 5.8
36,480 30,400 28,800 27,360 26 19 3 to 5 5.7
37,636 31,363

37,883 31,570 29,908 28,413 27 19 3 to 5 5.5
39,204 32,670 30,951 29,403 25 17 3 to 4.5 5.3
39,287 32,739 31,016 29,465 28 19 3 to 4.5 5.3
40,772 33,977 32,189 30,579 26 17 3 to 4.5 5.1
42,340 35,284 33,427 31,755 27 17 3 to 4.5 4.9
43,908 36,590 34,665 32,931 28 17 3 to 4.5 4.8

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information.
Always check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

29,713 28,227 24 17 3 to 5 5.6

Drive Driven

Recomm.

Speed
(MPH)

Average

Spacing In

Inches

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Rate Charts

Model 3110M0255-01

PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (STANDARD DRIVE)

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

17 28 80,928 67,440 63,891 60,696 2.6 64,742 53,952 51,113 48,557 3.2 2 to 8

17 27 83,926 69,938 66,257 62,944 2.5 67,141 55,950 53,006 50,355 3.1 2 to 8

17 26 87,154 72,628 68,805 65,365 2.4 69,723 58,102 55,044 52,292 3.0 2 to 8

19 28 90,449 75,374 71,407 67,837 2.3 72,359 60,299 57,126 54,270 2.9 2 to 8

19 27 93,799 78,166 74,052 70,349 2.2 75,039 62,533 59,242 56,279 2.8 2 to 8

17 24 94,416 78,680 74,539 70,812 2.2 75,533 62,944 59,631 56,650 2.8 2 to 8

17 23 98,521 82,101 77,780 73,891 2.1 78,817 65,681 62,224 59,113 2.7 2 to 8

19 25 101,303 84,419 79,976 75,977 2.1 81,042 67,535 63,981 60,782 2.6 2 to 8

19 24 105,524 87,937 83,309 79,143 2.0 84,419 70,350 66,647 63,314 2.5 2 to 8

23 28 109,491 91,243 86,440 82,118 1.9 87,593 72,994 69,152 65,694 2.4 2 to 8

19 23 110,112 91,760 86,931 82,584 1.9 88,090 73,408 69,545 66,067 2.4 2 to 8

24 28 114,252 95,210 90,199 85,689 1.8 91,402 76,168 72,159 68,551 2.3 2 to 8

24 27 118,483 98,736 93,539 88,862 1.8 94,786 78,989 74,831 71,090 2.2 2 to 8

17 19 119,263 99,386 94,155 89,447 1.8 95,410 79,509 75,324 71,558 2.2 2 to 8

24 26 123,040 102,534 97,137 92,280 1.7 98,432 82,027 77,710 73,824 2.1 2 to 8

26 28 123,773 103,144 97,715 92,829 1.7 99,018 82,515 78,172 74,263 2.1 2 to 8

24 25 127,962 106,635 101,023 95,971 1.6 102,370 85,308 80,818 76,777 2.0 2 to 8

26 27 128,357 106,964 101,334 96,268 1.6 102,686 85,571 81,067 77,014 2.0 2 to 8

23 23 133,294 111,078 105,232 99,970 1.6 106,635 88,862 84,186 79,976 2.0 2 to 8

27 26 138,420 115,350 109,279 103,815 1.5 110,736 92,280 87,423 83,052 1.9 2 to 8

24 23 139,089 115,907 109,807 104,317 1.5 111,271 92,726 87,846 83,454 1.9 2 to 8

25 23 144,884 120,737 114,382 108,663 1.4 115,907 96,590 91,506 86,930 1.8 2 to 8

19 17 148,975 124,146 117,612 111,731 1.4 119,180 99,317 94,090 89,385 1.8 2 to 8

27 24 149,955 124,963 118,386 112,466 1.4 119,964 99,970 94,709 89,973 1.7 2 to 8

28 24 155,509 129,591 122,770 116,632 1.3 124,407 103,673 98,216 93,306 1.7 2 to 8

23 19 161,355 134,463 127,386 121,017 1.3 129,084 107,570 101,909 96,814 1.6 2 to 8

28 23 162,270 135,225 128,108 121,703 1.3 129,816 108,180 102,483 97,362 1.6 2 to 8

24 19 168,371 140,309 132,924 126,278 1.2 134,696 112,247

25 19 175,386 146,155 138,463 131,540 1.2 140,309 116,924 110,770 105,232 1.5 2 to 8

23 17 180,338 150,282 142,372 135,254 1.2 144,270 120,226 113,898 108,203 1.5 2 to 8

26 19 182,402 152,001 144,001 136,801 1.1 145,922 121,601 115,201 109,441 1.4 2 to 7

27 19 189,417 157,848 148,540 142,063 1.1 151,534 126,278 118,832 113,650 1.4 2 to 7

28 19 196,433 163,694 155,078 147,325 1.1 157,146 130,955 124,062 117,860 1.3 2 to 7

26 17 203,861 169,884 160,943 152,896 1.0 163,089 135,907 128,754 122,317 1.3 2 to 7

27 17 211,702 176,418 167,133 158,776 0.9 169,362 141,134 133,706 127,021 1.2 2 to 7

28 17 219,542 182,952 173,323 164,657 0.9 175,634 146,362 138,658 131,726 1.2 2 to 7

Soybean Or High-Rate Milo/Grain

30"

Rows

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information.

60 Cell

Sorghum

36"

Rows

38"

Rows

40"

Rows

Average

Seed

Spacing

In

Inches

48 Cell

Specialty Soybean Or High-Rate

Acid-Delinted Cotton

30"

Rows

36"

Rows

38"

Rows

106,339 101,022 1.6 2 to 8

40"

Rows

Average

Seed

Spacing

In

Inches

Speed
Range
(MPH)

NOTE: When using the Half Rate (2 to 1) Drive Reduction Package, rates will be approximately 50% of given numbers.

NOTE: Always check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

Rev. 1/18 4-3

TM

Rate Charts

M0255-01Model 3110

PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (STANDARD DRIVE)

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

Acid-Delinted Large Cotton

30"

Rows

17 28 48,557 40,464 38,335 36,418 4.3 40,464 33,720 31,945 30,348 5.2 2 to 8
17 27 50,356 41,963 39,754 37,766 4.2 41,963 34,969 33,129 31,472 5.0 2 to 8
17 26 52,292 43,577 41,283 39,219 4.0 43,577 36,314 34,403 32,683 4.8 2 to 8
19 28 54,269 45,224 42,844 40,702 3.9 45,225 37,687 35,704 33,918 4.6 2 to 8
19 27 56,279 46,900 44,431 42,209 3.7 46,900 39,083 37,026 35,175 4.5 2 to 8
17 24 56,650 47,208 44,723 42,487 3.7 47,208 39,340 37,270 35,406 4.4 2 to 8
17 23 59,113 49,261 46,668 44,335 3.5 49,261 41,051 38,890 36,946 4.2 2 to 8
19 25 60,782 50,651 47,986 45,586 3.5 50,652 42,210 39,988 37,989 4.1 2 to 8
19 24 63,314 52,762 49,985 47,486 3.3 52,762 43,968 41,654 39,572 4.0 2 to 8
23 28 65,695 54,746 51,864 49,271 3.2 54,746 45,621 43,220 41,059 3.8 2 to 8
19 23 66,067 55,056 52,159 49,550 3.2 55,056 45,880 43,465 41,292 3.8 2 to 8
24 28 68,551 57,126 54,119 51,413 3.0 57,126 47,605 45,099 42,844 3.7 2 to 8
24 27 71,090 59,242 56,123 53,317 2.9 59,242 49,368 46,770 44,431 3.5 2 to 8
17 19 71,558 59,632 56,493 53,668 2.9 59,631 49,693 47,077 44,724 3.5 2 to 8
24 26 73,824 61,520 58,282 55,368 2.8 61,520 51,267 48,569 46,140 3.4 2 to 8
26 28 74,264 61,886 58,629 55,697 2.8 61,886 51,572 48,858 46,415 3.4 2 to 8
24 25 76,772 63,981 60,614 57,583 2.7 63,981 53,317 50,511 47,986 3.3 2 to 8
26 27 77,014 64,178 60,800 57,761 2.7 64,178 53,482 50,667 48,134 3.3 2 to 8
23 23 79,976 66,647 63,139 59,982 2.6 66,647 55,539 52,616 49,985 3.1 2 to 8
27 26 83,052 69,210 65,567 62,289 2.5 69,210 57,675 54,640 51,908 3.0 2 to 8
24 23 83,453 69,544 65,884 62,590 2.5 69,544 57,954 54,904 52,158 3.0 2 to 8
25 23 86,930 72,442 68,629 65,198 2.4 72,442 60,368 57,191 54,332 2.9 2 to 8
19 17 89,385 74,488 70,567 67,039 2.3 74,488 62,073 58,809 55,866 2.8 2 to 8
27 24 89,973 74,978 71,032 67,480 2.3 74,978 62,481 59,193 56,233 2.8 2 to 8
28 24 93,305 77,755 73,662 69,979 2.2 77,755 64,796 61,385 58,316 2.7 2 to 8
23 19 96,813 80,678 76,432 72,610 2.2 80,678 67,231 63,693 60,508 2.6 2 to 8
28 23 97,362 81,135 76,864 73,022 2.1 81,135 67,613 64.054 60,851 2.6 2 to 8
24 19
25 19
23 17
26 19
27 19
28 19
26 17
27 17
28 17

101,023
105,232
108,233
109,441
113,650
117,860
122,317 101,930
127,021 105,851 100,280
131,725 109,771 103,994

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information.

36"

Rows

36 Cell

Rows

38"

40"

Rows

Average

Seed

Spacing

In

Inches

30 Cell

Milo/Grain Sorghum Or

Acid-Delinted Cotton

30"

Rows

36"

Rows

38"

Rows

40"

Rows

Average

Seed

Spacing

In

Inches

Speed
Range

(MPH)

84,185 79,754 75,767 2.1 84,185 70,155 66,462 63,139 2.5 2 to 8
87,693 83,078 78,924 2.0 87,693 73,078 69,231 65,770 2.4 2 to 8
90,169 85,423 81,152 1.9 90,169 75,141 71,186 67,627 2.3 2 to 8
91,201 86,401 82,081 1.9 91,201 76,001 72,001 68,401 2.3 2 to 7
94,709 89,124 85,238 1.8 94,709 78,924 74,770 71,031 2.2 2 to 7
98,216 93,047 88,395 1.8 98,216 81,847 77,539 73,662 2.1 2 to 7

96,566 91,738 1.7

95,266 1.6
98,794 1.6

101,930
105,851
109,771

84,942 80,471 76,448 2.1 2 to 7
88,209 83,566 79,388 2.0 2 to 7
91,476 86,661 82,328 1.9 2 to 7

NOTE: When using the Half Rate (2 to 1) Drive Reduction Package, rates will be approximately 50% of given numbers.

NOTE: Always check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

4-4 Rev.1/18

TM

Rate Charts

Model 3110M0255-01

PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (STANDARD DRIVE)

APPROXIMATE HILLS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Due to variations in cotton seed size, meters equipped with 12 cell acid-delinted hill-drop cotton discs will plant from 3
to 6 seeds per cell. Select proper disc for seed size range to be planted.

To determine planter transmission setting, determine desired hill spacing and select the transmission ratio closest to the
hill spacing in inches on the chart. To decrease population increase spacing. To increase population decrease spacing.

To determine population per acre, determine average seeds per hill and hills per acre by doing a field check. Measure
⁄ of an acre (⁄ acre = Length of row 17' 5" for 30" row widths, 13' 10" for 38" row widths and 13' 1" for 40" row
widths). Multiply average seeds per hill by hills per acre. EXAMPLE: 4 seeds per hill x (13 hills x 1000) = 52,000

Transmission Sprockets

NUMBER OF HILLS PER ACRE

12 Cell Hill-Drop Cotton, Acid-Delinted

Drive Driven

30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows

17 28 16,186 13,488 12,778 12,139 12.9 2 to 8
17 27 16,785 13,988 13,251 12,588 12.5 2 to 8
17 26 17,431 14,526 13,761 13,073 12.0 2 to 8
19 28 18,090 15,075 14,281 13,568 11.6 2 to 8
19 27 18,760 15,633 14,810 14,070 11.1 2 to 8
17 24 18,883 15,736 14,908 14,163 11.1 2 to 8
17 23 19,704 16,420 15,556 14,778 10.6 2 to 8
19 25 20,261 16,884 15,995 15,196 10.3 2 to 8
19 24 21,105 17,587 16,662 15,829 9.9 2 to 8
23 28 21,898 18,249 17,288 16,424 9.5 2 to 8
19 23 22,022 18,352 17,386 16,517 9.5 2 to 8
24 28 22,850 19,042 18,040 17,138 9.2 2 to 8
24 27 23,697 19,747 18,708 17,773 8.8 2 to 8
17 19 23,853 19,877 18,831 17,890 8.8 2 to 8
24 26 24,608 20,507 19,427 18,456 8.5 2 to 8
26 28 24,755 20,629 19,543 18,566 8.4 2 to 8
24 25 25,592 21,327 20,205 19,194 8.2 2 to 8
26 27 25,671 21,393 20,267 19,254 8.1 2 to 8
23 23 26,659 22,216 21,046 19,994 7.8 2 to 8
27 26 27,684 23,070 21,856 20,763 7.6 2 to 8
24 23 27,818 23,181 21,961 20,864 7.5 2 to 8
25 23 28,977 24,147 22,876 21,733 7.2 2 to 8
19 17 29,795 24,829 23,522 22,346 7.0 2 to 8
27 24 29,991 24,993 23,677 22,493 7.0 2 to 8
28 24 31,102 25,918 24,554 23,327 6.7 2 to 8
23 19 32,271 26,893 25,477 24,204 6.5 2 to 8
28 23 32,454 27,045 25,622 24,408 6.5 2 to 8
24 19 33,674 28,062 26,585 25,256 6.2 2 to 8
25 19 35,077 29,231 27,693 26,308 6.0 2 to 8
23 17 36,068 30,056 28,474 27,051 5.8 2 to 8
26 19 36,480 30,400 28,800 27,360 5.7 2 to 7
27 19 37,883 31,570 29,908 28,413 5.5 2 to 7
28 19 39,287 32,739 31,016 29,465 5.3 2 to 7
26 17 40,772 33,977 32,189 30,579 5.1 2 to 7
27 17 42,340 35,284 33,427 31,755 4.9 2 to 7
28 17 43,908 36,590 34,665 32,932 4.8 2 to 7

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information.

Average Hill

Spacing In

Inches

Speed
Range
(MPH)

NOTE: When using the Half Rate (2 to 1) Drive Reduction Package, rates will be approximately 50% of given numbers.

NOTE: Always check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

Rev. 1/18 4-5

TM

Rate Charts

M0255-01Model 3110

PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (STANDARD DRIVE)

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 15"/18"/19"/30"/36"/38" ROW WIDTHS

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

7.5" Rows
or

15" Rows

18" Rows 19" Rows 30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows

54 Cell Soybean

15 28 128,529 107,107 101,470 64,264 53,554 50,735 3.3 2 to 8
15 27 133,289 111,074 105,228 66,644 55,537 52,614 3.1 2 to 8
15 26 138,415 115,346 109,275 69,208 57,673 54,638 3 2 to 8
15 25 143,952 119,960 113,646 71,976 59,980 56,823 2.9 2 to 8
17 28 145,666 121,388 114,999 72,833 60,694 57,500 2.9 2 to 8
17 27 151,061 125,884 119,258 75,530 62,942 59,629 2.8 2 to 8
17 26 156,871 130,726 123,845 78,435 65,363 61,923 2.7 2 to 8
19 28 162,803 135,669 128,529 81,401 67,835 64,264 2.6 2 to 8
19 27 168,833 140,694 133,289 84,416 70,347 66,644 2.5 2 to 8
17 24 169,943 141,619 134,166 84,972 70,810 67,083 2.5 2 to 8
17 23 177,332 147,777 139,999 88,666 73,888 70,000 2.4 2 to 8
19 25 182,339 151,949 143,952 91,170 75,975 71,976 2.3 2 to 8
19 24 189,937 158,281 149,950 94,968 79,140 74,975 2.2 2 to 8
23 28 197,077 164,231 155,587 98,539 82,115 77,794 2.1 2 to 8
19 23 198,195 165,162 156,470 99,097 82,581 78,235

24 28 205,646 171,371 162,352 102,823 85,686 81,176 2 2 to 8
24 27 213,262 177,718 168,365 106,631 88,859 84,182 2 2 to 8
17 19 214,665 178,888 169,473 107,333 89,444 84,736 1.9 2 to 8
24 26 221,465 184,554 174,840 110,732 92,277 87,420 1.9 2 to 8
26 28 222,783 185,652 175,881 111,391 92,826 87,941 1.9 2 to 8
24 25 230,323 191,936 181,834 115,162 95,968 90,917 1.8 2 to 8
26 27 231,034 192,528 182,395 115,517 96,264 91,198 1.8 2 to 8
23 23 239,920 199,933 189,410 119,960 99,967 94,705 1.7 2 to 8
27 26 249,148 207,623 196,695 124,574 103,812 98,348 1.7 2 to 8
24 23 250,351 208,626 197,646 125,176 104,313 98,823 1.7 2 to 8
25 23 260,783 217,319 205,881 130,391 108,659 102,940 1.6 2 to 8
19 17 268,146 223,455 211,694 134,073 111,727 105,847 1.6 2 to 8
27 24 269,910 224,925 213,087 134,955 112,462 106,543 1.5 2 to 8
28 24 279,907 233,255 220,979 139,953 116,628 110,489 1.5 2 to 8
23 19 290,429 242,024 229,286 145,215 121,012 114,643 1.4 2 to 8
28 23 292,076 243,397 230,587 146,038 121,699 115,293 1.4 2 to 8
24 19 303,057 252,547 239,255 151,528 126,274 119,628 1.4 2 to 8
25 19 315,684 263,070 249,224 157,842 131,535 124,612 1.3 2 to 8
23 17 324,598 270,498 256,261 162,299 135,249 128,131 1.3 2 to 8
26 19 328,311 273,593 259,193 164,156 136,796 129,597 1.3 2 to 8
27 19 340,939 284,116 269,162 170,469 142,058 134,581 1.2 2 to 8
28 19 353,566 294,639 279,131 176,783 147,319 139,566 1.2 2 to 8
26 17 366,936 305,780 289,687 183,468 152,890 144,843 1.1
27 17 381,049 317,541 300,828 190,525 158,771 150,414 1.1 2 to 8
28 17 395,162 329,302 311,970 197,581 164,651 155,985 1.1 2 to 8

Average

Seed

Spacing

In Inches

2.1

Speed
Range
(MPH)

2 to 8

2 to 8

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Check Seed Population” pages for additional information.

NOTE: When using Half Rate (2 To 1) Drive Reduction Package, rates are approximately 50% of given numbers.

NOTE: Always field check seed population to ensure planting rates are correct.

Rev. 6/19

4-6

TM

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Rate Charts

PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (HALF RATE DRIVE)

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 15" ROW WIDTH

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

15 28 1190.12 476,159 29 553,656 31 4 to 6

15 27 1234.20 493,795 30 574,163 32 4 to 6

15 26 1281.67 512,787 32 596,245 33 4 to 6

15 25 1332.94 533,298 33 620,095 35 4 to 6

17 28 1348.80 539,647 33 627,477 35 4 to 6

15 24 1388.48 555,519 34 645,932 36 4 to 6

17 27 1398.76 559,634 34 650,718 36 4 to 6

15 23 1448.84 579,672 36 674,017 38 4 to 6

17 26 1452.56 581,158 36 675,745 38 4 to 6

19 28 1507.49 603,134 37 701,298 39 4 to 6

17 25 1510.66 604,405 37 702,775 39 4 to 6

19 27 1563.32 625,473 38 727,272 41 4 to 6

17 24 1573.60 629,588 39 732,056 41 4 to 6

19 26 1623.45 649,530 40 755,244 42 4 to 6

17 23 1642.02 656,961 40 763,885 43 4 to 6

19 25 1688.39 675,511 42 785,454 44 4 to 6

15 19 1753.86 701,708 43 815,915 45 4 to 6

19 24 1758.74 703,658 43 818,181 46 4 to 6

23 28 1824.85 730,111 45 848,940 47 4 to 6

19 23 1835.20 734,251 45 853,754 48 4 to 6

23 27 1892.44 757,152 47 880,382 49 4 to 6

24 28 1904.19 761,855 47 885,850 49 4 to 6

15 17 1960.20 784,262 48 911,905 51 4 to 6

23 26 1965.23 786,273 48 914,242 51 4 to 6

24 27 1974.72 790,071 49 918,660 51 4 to 6

25 28 1983.54 793,598 49 922,761 51 4 to 6

17 19 1987.71 795,269 49 924,703 52 4 to 6

23 25 2043.84 817,724 50 950,813 53 4 to 6

24 26 2050.67 820,459 50 953,993 53 4 to 6

25 27 2057.00 822,991 51 956,937 53 4 to 6

26 28 2062.88 825,342 51 959,671 53 4 to 6

23 24 2128.99 851,795 52 990,429 55 4 to 6

24 25 2132.70 853,277 52 992,152 55 4 to 6

25 26 2136.11 854,644 53 993,742 55 4 to 6

26 27 2139.28 855,911 53 995,215 55 4 to 6

27 28 2142.22 857,087 53 996,582 56 4 to 6

15 15 2221.56 888,830 55 1,033,492 58 4 to 6

28 27 2303.84 921,750 57 1,071,769 60 4 to 6

27 26 2307.01 923,016 57 1,073,242 60 4 to 6

26 25 2310.42 924,384 57 1,074,832 60 4 to 6

25 24 2314.13 925,865 57 1,076,554 60 4 to 6

24 23 2318.15 927,475 57 1,078,426 60 4 to 6

28 26 2392.45 957,202 59 1,112,991 62 4 to 6

27 25 2399.28 959,937 59 1,116,171 62 4 to 6

26 24 2406.69 962,899 59 1,119,616 62 4 to 6

25 23 2414.74 966,120 59 1,123,361 63 4 to 6

Population

Factor

400 SDS/REV, 35.9 SDS/GRAM

Population

(sds/acre)

Rye

Population

(lbs/acre)

Wheat

465 SDS/REV, 39.6 SDS/GRAM

Population

(sds/acre)

Population

(lbs/acre)

Continued on the next page.

M0255-01Model 3110

Speed
Range
(MPH)

Rev. 6/19

4-8

TM

Rate Charts

PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (HALF RATE DRIVE)

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 15" ROW WIDTH

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

19 17 2482.92 993,399 61 1,155,079 64 4 to 6

28 25 2488.15 995,490 61 1,157,511 64 4 to 6

27 24 2499.26 999,934 61 1,162,678 65 4 to 6

26 23 2511.33 1,004,765 62 1,168,295 65 4 to 6

17 15 2517.77 1,007,341 62 1,171,291 65 4 to 6

28 24 2591.82 1,036,969 64 1,205,741 67 4 to 6

27 23 2607.92 1,043,409 64 1,213,230 68 4 to 6

23 19 2689.26 1,075,952 66 1,251,069 70 4 to 6

28 23 2704.51 1,082,054 67 1,258,164 70 4 to 6

24 19 2806.18 1,122,733 69 1,305,464 73 4 to 6

19 15 2813.98 1,125,852 69 1,309,090 73 4 to 6

25 19 2923.10 1,169,513 72 1,359,857 76 4 to 6

23 17 3005.64 1,202,535 74 1,398,254 78 4 to 6

26 19 3040.03 1,216,294 75 1,414,252 79 4 to 6

24 17 3136.32 1,254,820 77 1,459,048 81 4 to 6

27 19 3156.95 1,263,075 78 1,468,647 82 4 to 6

25 17 3267.00 1,307,103 80 1,519,841 85 4 to 6

28 19 3273.88 1,309,855 81 1,523,041 85 4 to 6

26 17 3397.68 1,359,388 84 1,580,635 88 4 to 6

23 15 3406.39 1,362,873 84 1,584,687 88 4 to 6

27 17 3528.36 1,411,671 87 1,641,428 91 4 to 6

24 15 3554.50 1,422,128 87 1,653,587 92 4 to 6

28 17 3659.04 1,463,956 90 1,702,222 95 4 to 6

25 15 3702.60 1,481,384 91 1,722,487 96 4 to 6

26 15 3850.70 1,540,639 95 1,791,386 100 4 to 6

27 15 3998.81 1,599,895 98 1,860,286 104 4 to 6

28 15 4146.91 1,659,150 102 1,929,185 107 4 to 6

Population

Factor

400 SDS/REV, 35.9 SDS/GRAM

Population

(sds/acre)

Rye

Population

(lbs/acre)

Wheat

465 SDS/REV, 39.6 SDS/GRAM

Population

(sds/acre)

Population

(lbs/acre)

Model 3110M0255-01

Speed
Range
(MPH)

NOTE: Seed size and type affect the output rate of the meter. For a method to improve the population accuracy
with your desired seed, please see the following pages.

NOTE: See “Mechanical Meter General Planting Rate Information” and “Check Seed Population” pages for
additional information.

NOTE: When using Half Rate (2 To 1) Drive Reduction Package, rates are approximately 50% of given numbers.

NOTE: Always field check seed population to ensure planting rates are correct.

Rev. 6/19 4-9

TM

Rate Charts

M0255-01Model 3110

To more accurately predict population when using the 54 Cell Wheat disc, two things are needed:

1. Seeds/gram

2. Grams/revolution of seed disc

Seeds per gram can be found by weighing a small sample of desired seed (a cup or less) and counting number of seeds in sample.

Seeds

Grams weight of sample in grams

To find grams/revolution a gram scale, a stopwatch, a small container to catch seed, and a method for spinning the meter at a

constant, known rpm (see your local Kinze dealer with a T4000 Seed Meter Test Stand) are needed.

1. Zero gram scale with the small container on it.

2. Load meter with correct disc.

3. Load meter with desired seed.

4. Start spinning meter at a known, constant rpm.

5. Start stopwatch as you place container under meter.

6. Catch seed with container for 10-30 seconds.

7. Stop the stopwatch as you remove container from underneath meter.

8. Weigh container.

9. Enter meter rpm, weight of sample, and duration of sample collection into the equation below:

EX: For a sample taken for 30 seconds with meter spinning at 50rpm and weighs 293 grams

10. Find desired output rate. For seeds per acre, use seeds/rev. For pounds per acre, use lbs/rev.

number of seeds in sample

=

Grams

Rev Disc RPM * Sample Duration

50 RPM * 30 Seconds Rev

=

293 Grams * 60

396 Seeds

10 Grams gram

Sample Weight * 60

= 11.7

Grams

= 39.6

seeds

1. Seeds/rev:

2. Lbs./rev:

Seeds

Rev Grams Rev

Pounds

Rev

Seeds

=

=

*

Grams

Rev

453.6

Grams

Grams
Pound

39.6

Seeds

Grams Rev Rev

11.7

453.6 Grams Rev

Grams

Pound

11.7

*

Grams

= 0.0258

= 465

PoundsRev

Rev. 6/19

4-10

TM

Seeds

11. Find the correct population factor by dividing the desired population by the measured output rate.

Seeds/acre:

pounds/acre:

12. Find the closest Population Factor in the Rate Chart to identify the correct transmission sprockets.
For the examples list above, the closest Population Factor is 2142.22 which corresponds to a 27 tooth
Drive sprocket and 28 tooth Driven sprocket.

Target Population

Output Rate

Target Population

Output Rate

Rate Charts

Population

=

Factor

Population

=

Factor

1,000,000

465

56

0.0258

Seeds

Seeds

lbs

Acre

lbs
rev

Acre

Rev.

= 2170.54

Model 3110M0255-01

= 2150.54

NOTE: Multiple trials are recommended to increase the accuracy of the predicted rate.

Rev. 6/19 4-11

TM

Rate Charts

M0255-01Model 3110

PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) CORN/POPCORN/SUNFLOWER 40 CELL DISC

15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Transmission Sprockets

30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows

23,802 19,835 18,791 17,851 15 28 4 to 6 8.8
24,683 20,569 19,487 18,513 15 27 4 to 6 8.5
25,633 21,361 20,236 19,225 15 26 4 to 6 8.2
26,658 22,215 21,046 19,994 15 25 4 to 6 7.8
26,975 22,480 21,296 20,232 17 28 4 to 6 7.7
27,769 23,141 21,923 20,827 15 24 4 to 6 7.5
27,974 23,312 22,085 20,981 17 27 4 to 6 7.5
28,976 24,147 22,876 21,732 15 23 4 to 6 7.2
29,050 24,208 22,934 21,788 17 26 4 to 6 7.2
30,149 25,124 23,802 22,611 19 28 4 to 6 6.9
30,212 25,177 23,852 22,659 17 25 4 to 6 6.9
31,266 26,054 24,683 23,449 19 27 4 to 6 6.7
31,472 26,226 24,846 23,603 17 24 4 to 6 6.6
32,468 27,056 2,556 24,351 19 26 4 to 6 6.4
63,609 27,366 25,926 24,630 17 23 4 to 6 6.3
33,767 28,139 26,658 25,325 19 25 4 to 6 6.2
35,076 29,231 27,692 26,308 15 19 4 to 6 5.9
35,173 29,312 27,769 26,381 19 24 4 to 6 5.9
36,496 30,413 28,812 27,372 23 28 4 to 6 5.8
36,704 30,586 28,976 27,527 19 23 4 to 6 5.7
37,848 31,539 29,880 28,386 23 27 4 to 6 5.6
38,083 31,735 30,066 28,562 24 28 4 to 6 5.5
39,203 32,669 30,950 29,402 15 17 4 to 6 5.4
39,493 32,911 31,179 29,621 24 27 4 to 6 5.3
39,753 33,128 31,385 29,815 17 19 4 to 6 5.3
40,876 34,063 32,271 30,656 23 25 4 to 6 5.1
41,256 34,381 32,571 30,943 26 28 4 to 6 5.1
42,578 35,482 33,615 31,934 23 24 4 to 6 4.9
42,653 35,544 33,674 31,990 24 25 4 to 6 4.9
42,843 35,703 33,824 32,132 27 28 4 to 6 4.9
44,430 37,025 35,076 33,323 23 23 4 to 6 4.7
46,076 38,396 36,375 34,557 28 27 4 to 6 4.6
46,138 38,449 36,426 34,604 27 26 4 to 6 4.5
46,362 38,635 36,601 34,771 24 23 4 to 6 4.5
47,848 39,873 37,774 35,886 28 26 4 to 6 4.4
47,985 39,987 37,882 35,989 27 25 4 to 6 4.4
48,293 40,245 38,126 36,221 25 23 4 to 6 4.3
49,657 41,381 39,203 37,243 19 17 4 to 6 4.2
49,984 41,653 39,461 37,488 27 24 4 to 6 4.2
50,226 41,854 29,395 37,669 26 23 4 to 6 4.2
51,835 43,196 40,922 38,876 28 24 4 to 6 4.0
52,157 43,465 41,176 39,118 27 23 4 to 6 4.0
53,784 44,819 42,461 40,337 23 19 4 to 6 3.9
54,089 45,074 42,702 40,566 28 23 4 to 6 3.9
56,122 46,768 44,307 42,091 24 19 4 to 6 3.7
58,461 48,717 46,153 43,845 25 19 4 to 6 3.6
60,112 50,092 47,456 45,083 23 17 4 to 6 3.5
60,799 50,666 47,999 45,599 26 19 4 to 6 3.4
62,725
63,137 52,614 49,845 47,353 27 19 4 to 6 3.3
65,338 54,448 51,583 49,004 25 17 4 to 6 3.2
65,476 54,563 51,691 49,107 28 19 4 to 6 3.2
67,952 56,627 53,646 50,964 26 17 4 to 6 3.1
68,126 56,771 53,784 51,094 23 15 4 to 6 3.0
70,565 58,804 55,710 52,924 27 17 4 to 6 2.9

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information. Always
check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

52,271 49,520 47,044 24 17 4 to 6 3.3

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Average

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4-12 Rev.1/18

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Model 3110M0255-01

PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) CORN/POPCORN 39 CELL DISC

19 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Transmission Sprockets

30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows

30,149 25,124 23,802 22,611 15 28 4 to 6 6.9
31,266 26,054 24,683 23,449 15 27 4 to 6 6.7
32,468 27,056 25,633 24,351 15 26 4 to 6 6.4
33,767 28,139 26,658 25,325 15 25 4 to 6 6.2
34,169 28,474 26,975 25,627 17 28 4 to 6 6.1
35,173 29,312 27,769 26,381 15 24 4 to 6 5.9
35,435 29,528 27,974 26,575 17 27 4 to 6 5.9
36,704 30,586 28,976 27,527 15 23 4 to 6 5.7
36,797 30,665 29,050 27,598 17 26 4 to 6 5.7
38,189 31,824 30,149 28,642 19 28 4 to 6 5.5
38,269 31,891 30,212 28,702 17 25 4 to 6 5.5
39,603 33,003 31,266 29,703 19 27 4 to 6 5.3
39,864 33,219 31,472 29,897 17 24 4 to 6 5.3
41,126 34,272 32,468 30,845 19 26 4 to 6 5.1
41,597 34,664 32,840 31,198 17 23 4 to 6 5.1
42,771 35,643 33,767 32,079 19 25 4 to 6 4.9
44,430 37,025 35,076 33,323 15 19 4 to 6 4.7
44,554 37,128 35,173 33,415 19 24 4 to 6 4.7
46,229 38,524 36,496 34,672 23 28 4 to 6 4.5
46,490 38,743 36,704 34,868 19 23 4 to 6 4.5
47,941 39,951 37,848 35,956 23 27 4 to 6 4.4
48,238 40,199 38,083 36,178 24 28 4 to 6 4.3
49,657 41,381 39,203 37,243 15 17 4 to 6 4.2
50,025 41,687 39,493 37,519 24 27 4 to 6 4.2
50,354 41,962 39,753 37,765 17 19 4 to 6 4.2
51,775 43,147 40,876 38,832 23 25 4 to 6 4.0
52,258 43,549 41,256 39,194 26 28 4 to 6 4.0
53,933 44,945 42,578 40,450 23 24 4 to 6 3.9

54,027 45,023 42,653 40,520 24 25 4 to 6 3.9
54,268 45,224 42,843 40,702 27 28 4 to 6 3.9
56,278 46,898 44,430 42,208 23 23 4 to 6 3.7
58,362 48,636 46,076 43,772 28 27 4 to 6 3.6
58,443 48,703 46,138 43,832 27 26 4 to 6 3.6
58,725 48,937 46,362 44,044 24 23 4 to 6 3.6
60,607 50,506 47,848 45,455 28 26 4 to 6 3.4
60,781 50,650 47,985 45,586 27 25 4 to 6 3.4
61,172 50,976 48,293 45,879 25 23 4 to 6 3.4
62,899 52,415 49,657 47,174 19 17 4 to 6 3.3
63,313 52,761 49,984 47,485 27 24 4 to 6 3.3
63,618 53,015 50,226 47,714 26 23 4 to 6 3.3
65,657 54,715 51,835 49,243 28 24 4 to 6 3.2
66,066 55,054 52,157 49,549 27 23 4 to 6 3.1
68,126 56,771 53,784 51,094 23 19 4 to 6 3.0
68,513 57,093 54,089 51,385 28 23 4 to 6 3.0
71,088 59,240 56,122 53,316 24 19 4 to 6 2.9
74,050 61,709 58,461 55,537 25 19 4 to 6 2.8
76,141 63,451 60,112 57,106 23 17 4 to 6 2.7
77,012 64,176 60,799 57,759 26 19 4 to 6 2.7
79,451
79,974 66,645 63,137 59,981 27 19 4 to 6 2.6
82,762 68,968 65,338 62,072 25 17 4 to 6 2.5
82,936 69,114 65,476 62,202 28 19 4 to 6 2.5
86,073 71,727 67,952 64,554 26 17 4 to 6 2.4
86,293 71,911 68,126 64,720 23 15 4 to 6 2.4
89,383 74,486 70,565 67,037 27 17 4 to 6 2.3

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information. Always
check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

66,209 62,725 59,589 24 17 4 to 6 2.6

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Rev. 1/18 4-13

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M0255-01Model 3110

PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) MILO/SUGAR BEET/SPECIALTY 60 CELL DISCS

15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Transmission Sprockets

30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows

35,703 29,752 28,186 26,777 15 28 4 to 6 5.9
37,025 30,854 29,230 27,769 15 27 4 to 6 5.6
38,449 32,041 30,355 28,837 15 26 4 to 6 5.4
39,987 33,323 31,569 29,990 15 25 4 to 6 5.2
40,463 33,719 31,945 30,347 17 28 4 to 6 5.2
41,653 34,711 32,884 31,240 15 24 4 to 6 5.0
41,962 34,968 33,128 31,471 17 27 4 to 6 5.0
43,464 36,220 34,314 32,598 15 23 4 to 6 4.8
43,576 36,313 34,402 32,682 17 26 4 to 6 4.8
45,223 37,686 35,703 33,918 19 28 4 to 6 4.6
45,319 37,766 35,778 33,989 17 25 4 to 6 4.6
46,898 39,082 37,025 35,174 19 27 4 to 6 4.5
47,207 39,339 37,269 35,405 17 24 4 to 6 4.4
48,702 40,585 38,449 36,527 19 26 4 to 6 4.3
49,259 41,050 38,889 36,945 17 23 4 to 6 4.2
50,650 42,209 39,987 37,988 19 25 4 to 6 4.1
52,615 43,845 41,538 39,461 15 19 4 to 6 4.0
52,761 43,967 41,653 39,571 19 24 4 to 6 4.0
54,744 45,620 43,219 41,058 23 28 4 to 6 3.8
55,055 45,879 43,464 41,291 19 23 4 to 6 3.8
56,772 47,310 44,820 42,579 23 27 4 to 6 3.7
57,124 47,604 45,098 42,843 24 28 4 to 6 3.7
58,805 49,004 46,425 44,103 15 17 4 to 6 3.6
59,240 49,367 46,769 44,430 24 27 4 to 6 3.5
59,630 49,692 47,076 44,722 17 19 4 to 6 3.5
61,314 51,095 48,405 45,985 23 25 4 to 6 3.4
61,885 51,571 48,856 46,414 26 28 4 to 6 3.4
63,868 53,224 50,422 47,901 23 24 4 to 6 3.3
63,979 53,316 50,510 47,985 24 25 4 to 6 3.3
64,265 53,554 50,735 48,199 27 28 4 to 6 3.3
66,645 55,538 52,615 49,984 23 23 4 to 6 3.1
69,113 57,595 54,563 51,835 28 27 4 to 6 3.0
69,208 57,674 54,638 51,906 27 26 4 to 6 3.0
69,543 57,952 54,902 52,157 24 23 4 to 6 3.0
71,772 59,810 56,662 53,829 28 26 4 to 6 2.9
71,977 59,981 56,824 53,983 27 25 4 to 6 2.9
72,440 60,367 57,190 54,330 25 23 4 to 6 2.9
74,486 62,071 58,805 55,864 19 17 4 to 6 2.8
74,976 62,480 59,191 56,232 27 24 4 to 6 2.8
75,338 62,782 59,477 56,503 26 23 4 to 6 2.8
77,753 64,794 61,384 58,314 28 24 4 to 6 2.7
78,236 65,196 61,765 58,677 27 23 4 to 6 2.7
80,676 67,230 63,691 60,507 23 19 4 to 6 2.6
81,133 67,611 64,053 60,850 28 23 4 to 6 2.6
84,183 70,153 66,461 63,138 24 19 4 to 6 2.5
87,691 73,076 69,230 65,768 25 19 4 to 6 2.4
90,167 75,139 71,184 67,625 23 17 4 to 6 2.3
91,199 75,999 71,999 68,399 26 19 4 to 6 2.3
94,087
94,706 78,922 74,768 71,030 27 19 4 to 6 2.2
98,008 81,673 77,374 73,506 25 17 4 to 6 2.1

98,214 81,845 77,537 73,660 28 19 4 to 6 2.1
101,928 84,940 80,469 76,446 26 17 4 to 6 2.1
102,189 85,158 80,676 76,642 23 15 4 to 6 2.0
105,848 88,207 83,564 79,386 27 17 4 to 6 2.0

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information. Always
check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

78,406 74,279 70,565 24 17 4 to 6 2.2

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4-14 Rev.1/18

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Model 3110M0255-01

PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) MILO/SUGAR BEET/SPECIALTY 60 CELL DISCS

19 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Transmission Sprockets

30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows

45,223 37,686 35,703 33,918 15 28 4 to 6 4.6
46,898 39,082 37,025 35,174 15 27 4 to 6 4.5
48,702 40,585 38,449 36,527 15 26 4 to 6 4.3
50,650 42,209 39,987 37,988 15 25 4 to 6 4.1
51,253 42,711 40,463 38,440 17 28 4 to 6 4.1
52,761 43,967 41,653 39,571 15 24 4 to 6 4.0
53,152 44,293 41,962 39,864 17 27 4 to 6 3.9
55,055 45,879 43,464 41,291 15 23 4 to 6 3.8
55,196 45,997 43,576 41,397 17 26 4 to 6 3.8
57,283 47,736 45,223 42,962 19 28 4 to 6 3.7
57,404 47,836 45,319 43,053 17 25 4 to 6 3.6
59,405 49,504 46,898 44,554 19 27 4 to 6 3.5
59,796 49,830 47,207 44,847 17 24 4 to 6 3.5
61,689 51,408 48,702 46,267 19 26 4 to 6 3.4
62,395 51,996 49,259 46,796 17 23 4 to 6 3.4
64,157 53,464 50,650 48,118 19 25 4 to 6 3.3
66,645 55,538 52,615 49,984 15 19 4 to 6 3.1
66,830 55,692 52,761 50,123 19 24 4 to 6 3.1
69,343 57,786 54,744 52,007 23 28 4 to 6 3.0
69,736 58,113 55,055 52,302 19 23 4 to 6 3.0
71,911 59,926 56,772 53,933 23 27 4 to 6 2.9
72,358 60,298 57,124 54,268 24 28 4 to 6 2.9
74,486 62,071 58,805 55,864 15 17 4 to 6 2.8
75,037 62,531 59,240 56,278 24 27 4 to 6 2.8
75,531 62,943 59,630 56,648 17 19 4 to 6 2.8
77,664 64,720 61,314 58,248 23 25 4 to 6 2.7
78,387 65,323 61,885 58,791 26 28 4 to 6 2.7
80,900 67,416 63,868 60,675 23 24 4 to 6 2.6
81,040 67,534 63,979 60,780 24 25 4 to 6 2.6
81,402 67,835 64,265 61,052 27 28 4 to 6 2.6
84,417 70,348 66,645 63,313 23 23 4 to 6 2.5
87,544 72,953 69,113 65,658 28 27 4 to 6 2.4
87,664 73,053 69,208 65,748 27 26 4 to 6 2.4
88,087 73,406 69,543 66,066 24 23 4 to 6 2.4
90,911 75,759 71,772 68,183 28 26 4 to 6 2.3
91,171 75,975 71,977 68,378 27 25 4 to 6 2.3
91,758 76,465 72,440 68,818 25 23 4 to 6 2.3
94,349 78,624 74,486 70,761 19 17 4 to 6 2.2
94,969 79,141 74,976 71,227 27 24 4 to 6 2.2
95,428 79,523 75,338 71,571 26 23 4 to 6 2.2
98,487 82,072 77,753 73,865 28 24 4 to 6 2.1

99,098 82,582 78,236 74,324 27 23 4 to 6 2.1
102,189 85,158 80,676 76,642 23 19 4 to 6 2.0
102,769 85,641 81,133 77,077 28 23 4 to 6 2.0
106,632 88,860 84,183 79,974 24 19 4 to 6 2.0
111,075 92,563 87,691 83,306 25 19 4 to 6 1.9
114,211 95,176 90,167 85,659 23 17 4 to 6 1.8
115,518 96,265 91,199 86,639 26 19 4 to 6 1.8
119,177 99,314
119,961 99,968 94,706 89,971 27 19 4 to 6 1.7
124,143 103,452 98,008 93,107 25 17 4 to 6 1.7
124,404 103,670 98,214 93,303 28 19 4 to 6 1.7
129,109 107,591 101,928 96,831 26 17 4 to 6 1.6
129,440 107,866 102,189 97,080 23 15 4 to 6 1.6
134,074 111,729 105,848 100,556 27 17 4 to 6 1.6

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information. Always
check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

94,087 89,383 24 17 4 to 6 1.8

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Inches

Rev. 1/18 4-15

TM

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M0255-01Model 3110

PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) SPECIALTY 60 CELL DISC

30 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Transmission Sprockets

30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows

96,608 80,507 76,270 72,456 15 28 4 to 6 2.2
100,186 83,489 79,095 75,140 15 27 4 to 6 2.1
104,040 86,700 82,137 78,030 15 26 4 to 6 2.0
108,201 90,168 85,422 81,151 15 25 4 to 6 1.9
109,489 91,241 86,439 82,117 17 28 4 to 6 1.9
112,710 93,925 88,981 84,533 15 24 4 to 6 1.9
113,545 94,620 89,640 85,159 17 27 4 to 6 1.8
117,610 98,008 92,850 88,208 15 23 4 to 6 1.8
117,912 98,260 93,088 88,434 17 26 4 to 6 1.8
122,371 101,975 96,608 91,778 19 28 4 to 6 1.7
122,628 102,190 96,812 91,969 17 25 4 to 6 1.7
126,903 105,752 100,186 95,177 19 27 4 to 6 1.6
127,738 106,448 100,846 95,804 17 24 4 to 6 1.6
131,784 109,820 104,040 98,838 19 26 4 to 6 1.6
133,291 111,076 105,230 99,968 17 23 4 to 6 1.6
137,055 114,213 108,201 102,791 19 25 4 to 6 1.5
142,370 118,642 112,397 106,778 15 19 4 to 6 1.5
142,766 118,971 112,710 107,075 19 24 4 to 6 1.5
148,133 123,444 116,947 111,100 23 28 4 to 6 1.4
148,973 124,144 117,610 111,730 19 23 4 to 6 1.4
153,619 128,016 121,278 115,214 23 27 4 to 6 1.4
154,573 128,811 122,032 115,930 24 28 4 to 6 1.4
159,120 132,600 125,621 119,340 15 17 4 to 6 1.3
160,298 133,582 126,551 120,224 24 27 4 to 6 1.3
161,353 134,461 127,384 121,015 17 19 4 to 6 1.3
165,909 138,257 130,981 124,432 23 25 4 to 6 1.3
167,454 139,545 132,201 125,559 26 28 4 to 6 1.2
172,822 144,018 136,438 129,617 23 24 4 to 6 1.2
173,122 144,268 136,675 129,092 24 25 4 to 6 1.2
173,895 144,912 137,286 130,421 27 28 4 to 6 1.2
180,336 150,280 142,370 135,252 23 23 4 to 6 1.2
187,015 155,846 147,643 140,261 28 27 4 to 6 1.1
187,272 156,060 147,846 140,454 27 26 4 to 6 1.1
188,176 156,814 148,560 141,132 24 23 4 to 6 1.1
194,207 161,840 153,322 145,655 28 26 4 to 6 1.1
194,762 162,302 153,760 146,072 27 25 4 to 6 1.1
196,017 163,347 154,750 147,013 25 23 4 to 6 1.1
201,551 167,960 159,120 151,163 19 17 4 to 6 1.0
202,877 169,065 160,166 152,158 27 24 4 to 6 1.0
203,858 169,881 160,940 152,894 26 23 4 to 6 1.0
210,391 175,326 166,099 157,793 28 24 4 to 6 1.0
211,698 176,415 167,130 158,774 27 23 4 to 6 1.0
218,301 181,917 172,343 163,726 23 19 4 to 6 1.0
219,539 182,949 173,320 164,654 28 23 4 to 6 1.0
227,792 189,827 179,836 170,844 24 19 4 to 6 0.9
237,284 197,736 187,329 177,963 25 19 4 to 6 0.9
243,983 203,319 192,618 182,987 23 17 4 to 6 0.9
246,775 205,646 194,822 185,081 26 19 4 to 6 0.8

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information.
Always check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

212,159
213,555 202,315 192,200 27 19 4 to 6 0.8
220,999 209,368 198,899 25 17 4 to 6 0.8
221,465 209,809 199,319 28 19 4 to 6 0.8
229,839 217,743 206,855 26 17 4 to 6 0.8
230,429 218,301 207,489 23 15 4 to 6 0.8
238,679 226,117 214,811 27 17 4 to 6 0.7

200,993 190,943 24 17 4 to 6 0.8

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4-16 Rev.1/18

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Model 3110M0255-01

PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) SOYBEAN 120 CELL DISC

15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Transmission Sprockets

30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows

71,406 59,505 56,373 53,554 15 28 4 to 6 2.9
74,050 61,708 58,461 55,538 15 27 4 to 6 2.8
76,898 64,082 60,709 57,674 15 26 4 to 6 2.7
79,974 66,645 63,138 59,981 15 25 4 to 6 2.6
80,926 67,439 63,889 60,695 17 28 4 to 6 2.6
83,306 69,422 65,768 62,480 15 24 4 to 6 2.5
83,924 69,936 66,255 62,943 17 27 4 to 6 2.5
86,928 72,440 68,628 65,196 15 23 4 to 6 2.4
87,151 72,626 68,804 65,364 17 26 4 to 6 2.4
90,447 75,372 71,406 67,835 19 28 4 to 6 2.3
90,637 75,531 71,556 67,978 17 25 4 to 6 2.3
93,797 78,164 74,050 70,348 19 27 4 to 6 2.2
94,414 78,678 74,537 70,810 17 24 4 to 6 2.2
97,404 81,170 76,898 73,053 19 26 4 to 6 2.1

98,519 82,099 77,778 73,889 17 23 4 to 6 2.1
101,301 84,417 79,974 75,975 19 25 4 to 6 2.1
105,229 87,691 83,076 78,922 15 19 4 to 6 2.0
105,521 87,935 83,306 79,141 19 24 4 to 6 2.0
109,488 91,240 86,438 82,116 23 28 4 to 6 1.9
110,109 91,758 86,928 82,582 19 23 4 to 6 1.9
113,544 94,620 89,640 85,158 23 27 4 to 6 1.8
114,249 95,207 90,196 85,687 24 28 4 to 6 1.8
117,609 98,008 92,849 88,207 15 17 4 to 6 1.8
118,480 98,734 93,537 88,860 24 27 4 to 6 1.8
119,260 99,383 94,152 89,445 17 19 4 to 6 1.8
122,627 102,189 96,811 91,970 23 25 4 to 6 1.7
123,770 103,141 97,713 92,827 26 28 4 to 6 1.7
127,737 106,447 100,845 95,802 23 24 4 to 6 1.6
127,959 106,632 101,020 95,969 24 25 4 to 6 1.6
128,530 107,108 101,471 96,397 27 28 4 to 6 1.6
133,290 111,075 105,229 99,968 23 23 4 to 6 1.6
138,227 115,189 109,127 103,670 28 27 4 to 6 1.5
138,417 115,347 109,276 103,813 27 26 4 to 6 1.5
139,086 115,905 109,804 104,314 24 23 4 to 6 1.5
143,543 119,619 113,324 107,658 28 26 4 to 6 1.5
143,954 119,961 113,648 107,965 27 25 4 to 6 1.5
144,881 120,734 114,380 108,661 25 23 4 to 6 1.4
148,971 124,143 117,609 111,729 19 17 4 to 6 1.4
149,952 124,960 118,383 112,464 27 24 4 to 6 1.4
150,676 125,563 118,955 113,007 26 23 4 to 6 1.4
155,505 129,588 122,767 116,629 28 24 4 to 6 1.3
156,471 130,393 123,530 117,353 27 23 4 to 6 1.3
161,351 134,459 127,383 121,014 23 19 4 to 6 1.3
162,266 135,222 128,105 121,700 28 23 4 to 6 1.3
168,367 140,306 132,921 126,275 24 19 4 to 6 1.2
175,382 146,152 138,459 131,536 25 19 4 to 6 1.2
180,334 150,278 142,369 135,250 23 17 4 to 6 1.2
182,397 151,998 143,998 136,798 26 19 4 to 6 1.1
188,175
189,413 157,844 149,536 142,059 27 19 4 to 6 1.1
196,015 163,346 154,749 147,011 25 17 4 to 6 1.1
196,428 163,690 155,075 147,321 28 19 4 to 6 1.1
203,856 169,880 160,939 152,892 26 17 4 to 6 1.0
204,378 170,315 161,351 153,284 23 15 4 to 6 1.0
211,696 176,414 167,129 158,772 27 17 4 to 6 1.0

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information.
Aways check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

156,812 148,559 141,131 24 17 4 to 6 1.1

Drive Driven

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Speed

(MPH)

Average

Spacing In

Inches

Rev. 1/18 4-17

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Rate Charts

M0255-01Model 3110

PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) SOYBEAN 120 CELL DISC

19 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE SPROCKET

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Transmission Sprockets

30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows

90,447 75,372 71,406 67,835 15 28 4 to 6 2.3
93,797 78,164 74,050 70,348 15 27 4 to 6 2.2

97,404 81,170 76,898 73,053 15 26 4 to 6 2.1
101,301 84,417 79,974 75,975 15 25 4 to 6 2.1
102,507 85,422 80,926 76,880 17 28 4 to 6 2.0
105,521 87,935 83,306 79,141 15 24 4 to 6 2.0
106,303 88,586 83,924 79,727 17 27 4 to 6 2.0
110,109 91,758 86,928 82,582 15 23 4 to 6 1.9
110,392 91,993 87,151 82,794 17 26 4 to 6 1.9
114,566 95,472 90,447 85,925 19 28 4 to 6 1.8
114,807 95,673 90,637 86,106 17 25 4 to 6 1.8
118,809 99,008 93,797 89,107 19 27 4 to 6 1.8
119,591 99,659 94,414 89,693 17 24 4 to 6 1.7
123,379 102,816 97,404 92,534 19 26 4 to 6 1.7
124,791 103,992 98,519 93,593 17 23 4 to 6 1.7
128,314 106,928 101,301 96,236 19 25 4 to 6 1.6
133,290 111,075 105,229 99,968 15 19 4 to 6 1.6
133,661 111,384 105,521 100,245 19 24 4 to 6 1.6
138,685 115,571 109,488 104,014 23 28 4 to 6 1.5
139,472 116,227 110,109 104,604 19 23 4 to 6 1.5
143,822 119,852 113,544 107,866 23 27 4 to 6 1.5
144,715 120,596 114,249 108,536 24 28 4 to 6 1.4
148,971 124,143 117,609 111,729 15 17 4 to 6 1.4
150,075 125,062 118,480 112,556 24 27 4 to 6 1.4
151,062 125,885 119,260 113,297 17 19 4 to 6 1.4
155,328 129,440 122,627 116,496 23 25 4 to 6 1.3
156,775 130,646 123,770 117,581 26 28 4 to 6 1.3
161,800 134,833 127,737 121,350 23 24 4 to 6 1.3
162,081 135,067 127,959 121,561 24 25 4 to 6 1.3
162,805 135,670 128,530 122,103 27 28 4 to 6 1.3
168,834 140,695 133,290 126,626 23 23 4 to 6 1.2
175,087 145,906 138,227 131,316 28 27 4 to 6 1.2
175,328 146,107 138,417 131,496 27 26 4 to 6 1.2
176,175 146,812 139,086 132,131 24 23 4 to 6 1.2
181,822 151,518 143,543 136,366 28 26 4 to 6 1.1
182,341 151,951 143,954 136,756 27 25 4 to 6 1.1
183,516 152,930 144,881 137,637 25 23 4 to 6 1.1
188,697 157,248 148,971 141,523 19 17 4 to 6 1.1
189,939 158,282 149,952 142,454 27 24 4 to 6 1.1
190,856 159,047 150,676 143,142 26 23 4 to 6 1.1
196,973 164,145 155,505 147,730 28 24 4 to 6 1.1
198,197 165,164 156,471 148,648 27 23 4 to 6 1.1
204,378 170,315 161,351 153,284 23 19 4 to 6 1.0
205,537 171,281 162,266 154,153 28 23 4 to 6 1.0
213,264 177,720 168,367 159,948 24 19 4 to 6 1.0
222,150 185,125 175,382 166,613 25 19 4 to 6 0.9
228,423 190,352 180,334 171,317 23 17 4 to 6 0.9
231,036 192,530 182,397 173,277 26 19 4 to 6 0.9
238,354
239,923 199,935 189,413 179,942 27 19 4 to 6 0.9
248,286 206,905 196,015 186,214 25 17 4 to 6 0.8
248,809 207,340 196,428 186,606 28 19 4 to 6 0.8
258,217 215,181 203,856 193,663 26 17 4 to 6 0.8
258,879 215,733 204,378 194,160 23 15 4 to 6 0.8
268,149 223,457 211,696 201,112 27 17 4 to 6 0.8

NOTE: See “General Planting Rate Information” and “Checking Seed Population” pages for additional information.
Always check seed population in the field to ensure planting rates are correct.

198,629 188,175 178,766 24 17 4 to 6 0.9

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Average

Spacing In

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4-18 Rev.1/18

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Rate Charts

PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) WHEAT 54 CELL DISC

(HALF RATE DRIVE [15 TOOTH])

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 15" ROW WIDTH

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

15 28 2.039 909 744,562 554 453,298 5 to 7
15 27 2.115 903 764,594 551 465,585 5 to 7
15 26 2.196 897 785,948 547 478,707 5 to 7
15 25 2.284 891 808,755 543 492,751 5 to 7
17 28 2.311 888 815,760 542 497,071 5 to 7
15 24 2.379 883 833,164 539 507,816 5 to 7
17 27 2.397 882 837,650 539 510,588 5 to 7
15 23 2.483 876 859,343 535 524,013 5 to 7
17 26 2.489 875 860,943 535 525,004 5 to 7
19 28 2.583 868 884,424 531 539,571 5 to 7
17 25 2.589 868 885,771 530 540,408 5 to 7
19 27 2.679 861 907,980 527 554,221 5 to 7
17 24 2.697 860 912,286 526 556,903 5 to 7
19 26 2.782 854 932,998 522 569,822 5 to 7
17 23 2.814 852 940,653 521 574,605 5 to 7
19 25 2.893 846 959,608 518 586,466 5 to 7
15 19 3.006 838 986,010 513 603,032 5 to 7
19 24 3.014 837 987,957 513 604,256 5 to 7
23 28 3.127 829 1,014,147 508 620,748 5 to 7
19 23 3.145 828 1,018,206 508 623,310 5 to 7
23 27 3.243 821 1,040,464 504 637,378 5 to 7
24 28 3.263 819 1,044,993 503 640,247 5 to 7
15 17 3.359 813 1,066,386 499 653,818 5 to 7
23 26 3.368 812 1,068,291 499 655,029 5 to 7
24 27 3.384 811 1,071,881 498 657,311 5 to 7
25 28 3.399 810 1,075,206 497 659,426 5 to 7
17 19 3.406 809 1,076,779 497 660,427 5 to 7
23 25 3.502 803 1,097,745 493 673,790 5 to 7
24 26 3.514 802 1,100,276 493 675,407 5 to 7
25 27 3.525 801 1,102,616 493 676,902 5 to 7
26 28 3.535 801 1,104,786 492 678,288 5 to 7
23 24 3.648 793 1,128,951 488 693,762 5 to 7
24 25 3.655 792 1,130,291 487 694,622 5 to 7
25 26 3.661 792 1,131,527 487 695,416 5 to 7
26 27 3.666 792 1,132,671 487 696,150 5 to 7
27 28 3.671 791 1,133,732 487 696,831 5 to 7
15 15 3.807 782 1,162,044 482 715,055 5 to 7
28 27 3.948 772 1,190,735 476 733,619 5 to 7
27 26 3.953 772 1,191,825 476 734,326 5 to 7
26 25 3.959 772 1,193,001 476 735,089 5 to 7
25 24 3.966 771 1,194,273 476 735,915 5 to 7
24 23 3.973 771 1,195,655 475 736,812 5 to 7
28 26 4.100 762 1,220,871 471 753,227 5 to 7
27 25 4.112 762 1,223,163 470 754,723 5 to 7
26 24 4.124 761 1,225,641 470 756,341 5 to 7
25 23 4.138 760 1,228,328 469 758,097 5 to 7
19 17 4.255 752 1,250,825 465 772,837 5 to 7
28 25 4.264 752 1,252,531
27 24 4.283 750 1,256,146 464 776,334 5 to 7
26 23 4.304 749 1,260,061 463 778,909 5 to 7
17 15 4.315 748 1,262,143 463 780,280 5 to 7
28 24 4.442 740 1,285,788 458 795,893 5 to 7

RPM/GS

(Seed Disc

RPM To Ground

Speed (MPH))

8INH2O, no sigulator 8INH2O, sigulator 3.3

SDS/REV Population SDS/REV Population

465 773,957 5 to 7

M0255-01Model 3110

Speed
Range

(MPH)

Continued on next page.

Rev. 6/19

4-20

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Rate Charts

PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) WHEAT 54 CELL DISC

(HALF RATE DRIVE [15 TOOTH])

APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 15" ROW WIDTH

Transmission

Sprockets

Drive Driven

27 23 4.469 738 1,290,855 457 799,250 5 to 7
23 19 4.609 729 1,316,059 452 816,013 5 to 7
28 23 4.635 728 1,320,711 451 819,119 5 to 7
24 19 4.809 717 1,351,123 445 839,524 5 to 7

19 15 4.822 716 1,353,411 445 841,067 5 to 7

25 19 5.009 704 1,384,810 438 862,343 5 to 7

23 17 5.151 695 1,407,761 433 878,034 5 to 7

26 19 5.210 692 1,417,121 431 884,470 5 to 7

24 17 5.375 682 1,442,697 426 902,174 5 to 7

27 19 5.410 680 1,448,057 425 905,906 5 to 7

25 17 5.599 668 1,475,915 419 925,450 5 to 7

28 19 5.610 668 1,477,616 418 926,651 5 to 7

26 17 5.823 655 1,507,414 412 947,862 5 to 7

23 15 5.837 654 1,509,452 411 949,325 5 to 7

27 17 6.046 642 1,537,193 405 969,410 5 to 7

24 15 6.091 640 1,542,943 403 973,616 5 to 7

28 17 6.270 630 1,565,254 398 990,094 5 to 7

25 15 6.345 625 1,574,226 395 996,797 5 to 7

26 15 6.599 611 1,603,300 388 1,018,868 5 to 7

27 15 6.853 598 1,630,167 381 1,039,830 5 to 7

28 15 7.106 584 1,654,826 374 1,059,683 5 to 7

RPM/GS

(Seed Disc

RPM To Ground

Speed (MPH))

8INH2O, no sigulator 8INH2O, sigulator 3.3

SDS/REV Population SDS/REV Population

Model 3110M0255-01

Speed
Range
(MPH)

Rev. 6/19 4-21

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Rate Charts

M0255-01Model 3110

DRY INSECTICIDE APPLICATION RATES

APPROXIMATE POUNDS/ACRE AT 5 MPH FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

Meter Setting 30" Rows 36" Rows 36" Rows 40" Rows

CLAY GRANULES

10 4.9 4.1 3.9 3.7
11 5.4 4.5 4.3 4.1
12 6.1 5.1 4.8 4.6
13 6.9 5.7 5.4 5.2
14 7.7 6.4 6.0 5.8
15 8.5 7.1 6.7 6.4
16 9.6 8.0 7.6 7.2
17 10.7 8.9 8.4 8.0
18 11.4 9.5 9.0 8.6
19 13.1 10.9 10.3 9.8
20 14.2 11.8 11.2 10.7
21 15.5 12.9 12.3 11.6
22 16.4 13.7 12.9 12.3
23 17.2 14.3 13.6 12.9
24 18.8 15.7 14.9 14.1
25 20.9 17.4 16.5 15.7
26 23.0 19.2 18.1 17.3
27 24.1 20.0 19.0 18.1
28 25.4 21.2 20.1 19.1
29 27.8 23.2 22.0 20.9
30 29.6 24.7 23.4 22.2

SAND GRANULES

5 2.9 2.4 2.3 2.2
6 4.9 4.0 3.8 3.7
7 5.3 4.4 4.2 3.9
8 6.3 5.3 5.0 4.8

9 7.8 6.5 6.1 5.9
10 8.9 7.4 7.0 6.7
11 10.2 8.5 8.0 7.7
12 11.2 9.3 8.8 8.4
13 12.6 10.5 10.0 9.5
14 14.1 11.7 11.1 10.6
15 15.5 12.9 12.3 11.6
16 17.5 14.6 13.8 13.1
17 19.4 16.2 15.3 14.6
18 21.8 18.2 17.2 16.4
19 24.3 20.2 19.1 18.2
20 25.7 21.4 20.3 19.3
21 27.6 23.0 21.8 20.7
22 29.6 24.7 23.4 22.2
23 32.0 26.7 25.3 24.0
24 34.4 28.7 27.2 25.8
25 36.9 30.7 29.1 26.7

NOTE: The above chart represents average values and should be used only as a starting point. The granular chemical flows
through the given meter opening at a nearly uniform rate regardless of roller speed. Your actual rate will vary depending
upon the insecticide you are using, your planting speed and your plant population. Planting speed/ground speed has the
greatest effect on application rate.

Your actual rate must be checked in the field with the actual insecticide that you are using and at the speed and population
at which you will be planting. See “Checking Granular Chemical Application Rate” page for additional information.

4-22 Rev.1/18

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Rate Charts

Model 3110M0255-01

DRY HERBICIDE APPLICATION RATES

APPROXIMATE POUNDS/ACRE AT 5 MPH FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS

CLAY GRANULES

Meter Setting

10 4.7 3.9 3.7 3.5

11 5.2 4.4 4.1 3.9

12 5.8 4.9 4.6 4.4

13 6.5 5.4 5.1 4.9

14 7.3 6.1 5.7 5.5

15 8.2 6.9 6.5 6.2

16 9.0 7.5 7.1 6.8

17 9.9 8.2 7.8 7.4

18 10.7 8.9 8.4 8.0

19 11.6 9.7 9.2 8.7

20 12.6 10.5 10.0 9.5

21 13.6 11.3 10.7 10.2

22 14.6 12.1 11.5 11.0

23 15.7 13.1 12.4 11.8

24 17.0 14.1 13.4 12.8

25 18.1 15.1 14.3 13.6

26 19.4 16.2 15.3 14.6

27 20.9 17.4 16.5 15.7

28 22.6 18.8 17.8 17.0

29 24.3 20.2 19.1 18.2

30 26.7 22.2 21.1 20.0

NOTE: The above chart represents average values and should be used only as a starting point. The granular
chemical flows through the given meter opening at a nearly uniform rate regardless of roller speed. Your actual
rate will vary depending upon the herbicide you are using, your planting speed and your plant population.
Planting speed/ground speed has the greatest effect on application rate.

30" Rows 36" Rows 38" Rows 40" Rows

Your actual rate must be checked in the field with the actual herbicide that you are using and at the speed
and population at which you will be planting. See “Checking Granular Chemical Application Rate” page for
additional information.

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Lubrication and Maintenance

Model 3110M0255-01

LUBRICATION

Following pages show locations of all lubrication points. Proper lubrication of moving parts helps ensure efficient
operation of your Kinze planter and prolongs the life of friction producing parts.

Uncontrolled movement of equipment

WARNING

can cause loss of control and could
result in death, serious injury, or
damage to property and equipment.
Install all safety lockup devices before
transporting equipment.

Lubricate at frequency indicated
with SAE multipurpose grease.

SEALED BEARINGS

A number of sealed bearings are used on your Kinze
planter to provide trouble free operation. These are
located in such areas as the drive shaft, row units, and
transmission bearings. Sealed bearings are lubricated
for life and not serviceable.

Lubricate at frequency indicated with high
quality SAE 10 weight oil or spray lubricant.

Rev. 1/18 5-1

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M0255-01Model 3110

DRIVE CHAINS

Lubricate all transmission and drive chains daily with a high quality chain lubricant. Extreme operating conditions
such as dirt, temperature, or speed may require more frequent lubrication. If a chain becomes stiff, it should be
removed, soaked, and washed in solvent to loosen and remove dirt from joints. Soak chain in oil so lubricant can
penetrate between rollers and bushings.

Pull Row Unit Drive Chains Row Unit Granular Chemical Drive Chains

Seed Rate Transmission Drive Chains

Seed Rate Transmission Drive Chains

(With Front Mounted Drive Wheel Option)

5-2 Rev. 1/18

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Model 3110M0255-01

Contact Wheel Drive Chains

Contact Wheel Drive Chains

(With Front Mounted Drive Wheel Option)

Contact Wheel Drive Chains

(With Optional Point Row Clutches)

Wheel Module Drive Chains

Wheel Module Drive Chains

(With Front Mounted Drive Wheel Option)

Rev. 1/18 5-3

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M0255-01Model 3110

BUSHINGS

Lubricate bushings at frequency indicated.

Check each bolt for proper torque. If bolt is loose, removed it and inspect bushing for cracks and wear. Replace
bushing if necessary. Use only hardened flat washers. Replace damaged flat washers with proper part. Torque

hardware to 130 ft-lb (176.2 N-m).

Pull Row Unit And/Or Push Row Unit Parallel
Linkages (8 Per Row)

Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower Parallel
Linkages (6 Per Row)

Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler Parallel Linkages
(6 Per Row)

Row Unit “V” Closing Wheel, Covering Discs/
Single Press Wheel And/Or Drag Closing Wheel
Eccentric Bushings (2 Per Row)

5-4 Rev. 1/18

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Lubrication and Maintenance

WRAP SPRING WRENCH ASSEMBLY

Components may require occasional lubrication to operate
correctly. Disassembly is required to lubricate.

1. Remove ¼"-20 x ½" cap screw that secures idler assembly
to wrap spring wrench tightener shaft.

2. Remove wrap spring wrench from planter.

3. Tip wrap spring wrench on its side and lubricate with a
high quality spray lubricant. Lubricant must be absorbed
into wrap spring area.

Model 3110M0255-01

4. Reinstall wrap spring wrench on planter.

Wrap Spring Wrench Lubrication

WHEEL BEARINGS

All wheel bearings should be repacked annually and checked for wear. This applies to all drive wheels and marker hubs.

To check for wear, raise the wheel off the ground. Check for endplay in the bearings by moving the tire in and out. Rotate
the tire to check for roughness in the bearings. If bearings sound rough, the hub should be removed and the bearings
inspected and replace if necessary. See “Wheel Bearing Lubrication Or Replacement”.

To repack wheel hubs, follow the procedure outlined for wheel bearing replacement with the exception that bearings and
bearing cups are reused.

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M0255-01Model 3110

GREASE FITTINGS

Those parts equipped with grease fittings should be lubricated at the frequency indicated with an SAE multipurpose
grease. Be sure to clean the fitting thoroughly before using grease gun. The frequency of lubrication recommended is
based on normal operating conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent attention.

NOTE: Numbers on illustration below correspond to photos on following pages showing lubrication frequencies.

Model 3110 6 Row 30" Shown

1. Conventional Row Markers - 4 Zerks Per Assembly

2. Low Profile Row Markers - 2 Zerks Per Assembly

3. Wheel Module Shaft - 2 Zerks Per Module

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Row Unit

Lubrication and Maintenance

Model 3110M0255-01

Gauge Wheel Arms - 1 Zerk Per Arm

(Seals in gauge wheel arm are installed with lip facing
out to allow grease to purge dirt away from seal. Pump
grease into arm until fresh grease appears between

washers and arm.)

Frame Mounted Coulter - 1 Zerk Per Arm

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MOUNTING BOLTS AND HARDWARE

Before operating the planter for the first time, check to be sure all hardware is tight. Check all hardware again after the
first 50 hours of operation and beginning of each planting season.

All hardware used on the Kinze planter is Grade 5 (high strength) unless otherwise noted. Grade 5 cap screws are
marked with three radial lines on the head. Hardware must be replaced with equal size, strength, and thread type.

Refer to torque values chart when tightening hardware.

Loose transport wheel lug bolts can

WARNING

NOTICE

result in wheel separation from planter
and result in death, serious injury, and
damage to property and equipment.
Check transport wheel lug nut torque
before operating planter for the first time
and periodically thereafter.

Over-tightening hardware can reduce
its shock load capacity and cause
equipment failure.

" No Till Coulter Spindle Bolt - 120 Ft. Lbs. (163 N-m) Row Unit Parallel Linkage Bushing Bolts - 130 Ft. Lbs. (176
N-m) (See “Bushings” in Lubrication of this section.)

TORQUE VALUES CHART - PLATED HARDWARE

Grade 2 (No marks) Grade 5 (3 marks)

Diameter Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine

¼" 50 in-lb 56 in-lb 76 in-lb 87 in-lb 9 ft-lb (12 N-m) 10 ft-lb (14 N-m)

" 8 ft-lb (11 N-m) 9 ft-lb (12 N-m) 13 ft-lb (18 N-m) 14 ft-lb (19 N-m) 18 ft-lb (24 N-m) 20 ft-lb (27 N-m)

" 15 ft-lb (20 N-m) 17 ft-lb (23 N-m) 23 ft-lb (31 N-m) 26 ft-lb (35 N-m) 33 ft-lb (45 N-m) 37 ft-lb (50 N-m)

" 25 ft-lb (34 N-m) 27 ft-lb (37 N-m) 37 ft-lb (50 N-m) 41 ft-lb (56 N-m) 52 ft-lb (71 N-m) 58 ft-lb (79 N-m)

½" 35 ft-lb (48 N-m) 40 ft-lb (54 N-m) 57 ft-lb (77 N-m) 64 ft-lb (87 N-m) 80 ft-lb (108 N-m) 90 ft-lb (122 N-m)

" 50 ft-lb (68 N-m) 60 ft-lb (81 N-m) 80 ft-lb (108 N-m) 90 ft-lb (122 N-m) 115 ft-lb (156 N-m) 130 ft-lb (176 N-m)

" 70 ft-lb (95 N-m) 80 ft-lb (108 N-m) 110 ft-lb (149 N-m) 125 ft-lb (169 N-m) 160 ft-lb (217 N-m) 180 ft-lb (244 N-m)
¾" 130 ft-lb (176 N-m) 145 ft-lb (197 N-m) 200 ft-lb (271 N-m) 220 ft-lb (298 N-m) 280 ft-lb (380 N-m) 315 ft-lb (427 N-m)
" 125 ft-lb (169 N-m) 140 ft-lb (190 N-m) 320 ft-lb (434 N-m) 350 ft-lb (475 N-m) 450 ft-lb (610 N-m) 500 ft-lb (678 N-m)

1" 190 ft-lb (258 N-m) 205 ft-lb (278 N-m) 480 ft-lb (651 N-m) 530 ft-lb (719 N-m) 675 ft-lb (915 N-m)
1" 265 ft-lb (359 N-m) 300 ft-lb (407 N-m) 600 ft-lb (814 N-m) 670 ft-lb (908 N-m)
1¼" 375 ft-lb (508 N-m) 415 ft-lb (563 N-m)
1" 490 ft-lb (664 N-m) 560 ft-lb (759 N-m)

1½" 650 ft-lb (881 N-m) 730 ft-lb (990 N-m)

NOTE: Torque unplated hardware and bolts with lock nuts approximately  higher than above values. Torque
bolts lubricated prior to installation to 70% of value shown in chart.

840 ft-lb (1139 N-m) 930 ft-lb (1261 N-m)

1100 ft-lb (1491 N-m) 1250 ft-lb (1695 N-m) 1780 ft-lb (2413 N-m) 2030 ft-lb (2752 N-m)

1450 ft-lb (1966 N-m) 1650 ft-lb (2237 N-m) 2307 ft-lb (3128 N-m) 2670 ft-lb (3620 N-m)

Grade 8 (6 marks)

750 ft-lb (1017 N-m)

960 ft-lb (1302 N-m)

1360 ft-lb (1844 N-m) 1500 ft-lb (2034 N-m)

1075 ft-lb (1458 N-m)

5-8 Rev. 1/18

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CYLINDER ROD PISTON RETAINING NUT TORQUE

CHART

Non-Nylock Nut Nylock Nut

½"-20

¾"-16

"-14

1"-14

1"-12

1¼"-12

55-70 ft-lb

(75-95 N-m)
115-125 ft-lb

(156-169 N-m)

150-180 ft-lb

(203-244 N-m)

275-330 ft-lb

(373-447 N-m)

300-375 ft-lb

(407-508 N-m)

300-375 ft-lb

(407-508 N-m)

45-55 ft-lb

(61-75 N-m)

100-115 ft-lb

(136-156 N-m)

130-150 ft-lb

(176-203 N-m)

250-275 ft-lb

(339-373 ft-lb)

275-300 ft-lb

(373-407 N-m)

275-300 ft-lb

(373-407 N-m)

Model 3110M0255-01

NOTE: Torque setting for
"-18 hex jam nut that
secures fan impellor
assembly to motor shaft
is 50 ft. lbs. (68 N-m).

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TIRE PRESSURE

Explosive separation of rim and tire

WARNING

• Maintain proper tire pressure. Inflating a tire above or below the recommended pressure can cause tire damage.

• Mount tires only by properly trained personnel using proper equipment.

• Replace tires with cuts or bubbles. Replace damaged rims. Replace missing lug bolts and nuts.

• Do not weld or heat wheel assembly. Heating increases tire pressure.

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.

Contact drive

MODEL 3110 OPERATING TIRE PRESSURE

Transport/ground drive - 7.50" x 20" . . . . . . . . Inflate to 40 psi (275.7 kPa)

Contact drive - 4.10" x 6" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inflate to 50 psi (344.7 kPa)

Transport/ground drive

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Lubrication and Maintenance

CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

The drive chains have spring loaded idlers and therefore are self­adjusting. The only adjustment needed is to shorten the chain if
wear stretches the chain and reduces spring tension. The pivot
point of these idlers should be checked periodically to ensure they
rotate freely. See “Wrap Spring Wrench Assembly” in Lubrication
Section for additional information.

Additional chain links can be found in the storage area located
in the wheel module.

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FINGER PICKUP SEED METER INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT

Brush attachment
screw

Finger tabs should

Baffle attachment to meter.

Meter attachment to hopper.

contact carrier
plate in this area.

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Finger tabs should
raise in this area.

Removing meter and baffle

Proper finger operation

1. Remove two thumbscrews and meter from seed hopper and remove three cap screws and baffle from meter
assembly.

2. Rotate seed meter drive by hand to ensure springs are holding tabs of fingers against carrier plat and fingers
raise in correct area as shown in above photo.

Brush

Finger pickup meter parts

Notch in
bearing
housing

Projection
on cam

Spring

Corn Finger Assembly

(Position Spring Opening
Toward Holder)

Oil Sunflower Finger
Assembly

Buildup of debris or chaff may prevent proper finger operation and requires disassembly and cleaning of finger pickup meter.

1. Remove cotter pin, cover nut and adjusting nut and wave washer (If applicable) from drive shaft.

2. Carefully lift finger holder with fingers and cam off shaft and clean.

3. Check brush for wear and replace if necessary or after every 100 acres (41 hectares) per row of operation
(Approximately 800 acres (324 hectares) of corn or sunflowers on a 8 row machine or 1200 acres (486 hectares) on
an 12 row machine).

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove finger holder to replace brush.

4. Remove springs from fingers and remove finger from holder by lifting it out of friction fit slot. Life expectancy of
these parts is about 600-900 acres (243-364 hectares) per row of operation under average conditions.

5. Reassemble meter in reverse order after cleaning and replacing defective parts. Make sure open end of spring
loop is toward inside of finger holder when replacing fingers.

6. Install fingers in holder so holder is flush with carrier plate when assembled. A cam projection aligns with a mating
notch in bearing housing to ensure proper operation when assembled.

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7.

Check indentations on carrier plate for wear before installing
finger holder on carrier plate. Excessive wear of carrier plate
at indentations will cause over planting especially with small
sizes of seed. Inspect carrier plate annually. Life expectancy
should be 250-300 acres (100-125 hectares) per row of
operation under average conditions.

8. Install wave washer and adjusting nut with finger holder
flush against carrier. Tighten adjusting nut to fully compress
wave washer. Back off nut ½ to 2 flats to obtain rolling
torque of 22 to 25 inch pounds (2.5 N-m to 2.8 N-m).

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Indentations

9. Turn finger holder by hand to make sure it is firmly against
carrier plate, but can be rotated with moderate force.

10. Install cover nut and cotter pin. Reinstall baffle.

NOTE: Check adjusting nut tightness on each unit after first day of use and periodically thereafter.

Belt housing cover

Cap screw

Remove four cap screws around edge of housing cover and nut from belt idler mounting bolt. Paddles must be correctly
oriented as shown above If belt is replaced. A diagram molded into drive sprocket shows correct orientation.

Idler mounting bolt

Belt idler

NOTICE

Rotation

Centering belt housing cover

Do not over-tighten hardware or
components may be damaged.

Worn carrier plate

Reinstall housing cover. DO NOT TIGHTEN hardware. Wedge a screwdriver between sprocket hub and housing cover
as shown above. Pry cover down until centered on belt housing and tighten hardware. Rotate meter drive shaft and
check idler alignment. Seed belt should “run” centered on idler or with only slight contact with belt housing or cover.

CLEANING FINGER PICKUP SEED METER FOR STORAGE

1. Disassemble meter and blow out any foreign material.

2. Wash ONLY in mild soap and water. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, or any other petroleum based product. Dry
thoroughly.

3. Coat lightly with a rust inhibiter.

4. Rotate finger assembly so finger does not touch brush.

5. Reassemble and store in a dry, rodent-free location.

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BRUSH-TYPE SEED METER MAINTENANCE

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Stainless
steel wear
band

Seed disc

Lower brush

Upper brush retainer

Meter housing

Upper brush

Brush-type seed meter seed disc installed Brush-type seed meter parts

Use clean, high quality seed. Damaged or cracked seed, hulls, or foreign materials can become lodged in upper brush
and greatly reduce meter accuracy. Remove seed disc daily and check for buildup of foreign material on seed disc,
particularly in seed loading slots. Clean disc by washing it with soap and water. Check for cracked seed, hulls, etc.
lodged between brush retainer and stainless steel wear band which can greatly reduce accuracy of the meter because
upper brush will not be able to retain seed in seed disc pocket. Thoroughly clean brush areas of meter housing.

SEED DISC WEAR

Most seed disc wear is found in the agitation groove area (area
between seed loading slots). Wear affects planting accuracy at

Seed loading slots

Seed pocket

high RPM. Lay a straight edge across disc surface at agitation
groove area and measure gap between disc and straight edge.
If agitation groove areas are worn in excess of .030" (7.6 mm)
and accuracy starts to drop off at higher meter RPM, replace
seed disc. Estimated seed disc life expectancy under normal
operating conditions is approximately 200 acres (81 hectares)

Agitation
groove area
(Shaded area)

- where most
wear occurs

per row. Severe operating conditions such as dust, lack of
lubrication or abrasive seed coating could reduce seed disc life
expectancy to under 100 acres (40.5 hectares) per row.

STAINLESS STEEL WEAR BAND

If wear band wears through or if meter is

NOTICE

used without wear band in place, meter
housing may be damaged.

Stainless steel wear band protects meter housing from wear
and is .030" (.076 cm) thick. Replace wear band when there
is approximately .020" (.050 cm) of wear in primary wear

Stainless steel
wear band

area. Estimated life expectancy of stainless steel wear band
is 240-800 acres (97-324 hectares) per row.

Area where most wear
occurs on wear band

Stainless steel wear band

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UPPER BRUSH

Upper brush

Upper brush holds seed in seed disc pocket in seed retention
area. Brush must apply enough pressure against seed in
seed disc pocket as disc rotates through seed retention area
to prevent seed from dropping out of disc pocket. A damaged
spot, excessive brush wear, or foreign material lodged in brush
may greatly reduce meter performance.

Replace upper brush at 120-400 acres (49-162 hectares) per
row of use or sooner if damage or excessive wear is found.

Seed retention area

Seed drop area

Lower brush

1

3

2

Seed loading area

Position upper brush into inner perimeter of seed retention
area. Make sure base of brush is tight against bottom of meter

Upper brush installation

housing. Install brush retainer and three hex head screws.
Tighten screws in sequence shown in photo at right.

NOTE: Use GD11122 upper brush retainer for soybean and cotton discs. Use GD8237 upper brush retainer for
milo/grain sorghum discs.

LOWER BRUSH

Lower brush moves seed down seed loading slots to seed pockets, isolates seed in reservoir from entering seed tube,
and cleans seed loading slots. Estimated lower brush life expectancy is 240-800 acres (97-324 hectares) per row. Replace
lower brush if bristles are deformed or missing, or if there are cracks in brush retainer.

CLEANING BRUSH-TYPE SEED METER FOR STORAGE

1. Remove meter from seed hopper by removing two thumbscrews securing meter to hopper.

2. Remove seed disc and wash with soap and water and dry thoroughly.

3. Remove three hex head screws from brush retainer. Remove brush retainer and upper brush.

4. Remove three hex head screws from lower brush. Remove lower brush and stainless steel wear band.

5. Wash all parts and meter housing with soap and water and dry thoroughly.

6. Inspect all parts and replace worn parts.

7. Reassemble meter except for seed disc. Store meter in a dry, rodent-free space with seed disc removed.

VACUUM MANIFOLD MAINTENANCE

Dust accumulates in manifolds and hoses during normal operation. Clean manifolds annually. Abnormally dusty
planting conditions may require more frequent cleaning.

1. Remove vacuum hose from each seed meter.

2. Operate vacuum fan at full hydraulic flow fromtractor for two minutes to clear manifolds, hoses, and fittings of
dust and debris.

3. Shut down fan and replace hoses

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VACUUM SEED METER MAINTENANCE

Front Cover
Release Button

Vacuum Front

Cover

Singulator

Before each planting season inspect seed discs and singulator and clean or replace as needed.

Use clean, high quality seed for maximum meter accuracy. Damaged or cracked seed, hulls, and foreign material may
become lodged in seed disc orifices and greatly reduce meter accuracy.

Seed Meter with Back
Cover Removed

Inspect and clean seed discs daily checking for any buildup of foreign material and blocked orifices. If seed disc
orifices are plugged frequently with seed remnants, remnants ejector wheel may need to be replaced. Clean seed disc
by washing it with soap and water. Dry thoroughly.

Inspect singulator blades and guide for wear after every 200 acres (81 hectares) per row of operation. If adjustment
of singulator blade does not affect meter performance or if blades appear worn, singulator blade may need to be
replaced.

Replace seed disc or vacuum seal if abnormally high vacuum is required or if consistent operation cannot be
achieved.

See "Preparing Planter for Storage" on page 5-29 for additional Vacuum Seed Metering System maintenance.

NOTE: Remove seed discs from meters for annual storage and store them vertically on a dowel or pipe.

SEED METER CLEANOUT

NOTE: Use of damaged seed or seed containing foreign material will cause plugging of seed cell orifices and
require more frequent seed meter cleanout to prevent underplanting.

Thorough seed meter cleanout is important to maintain genetic purity.

1. Disengage seed drive and remove seed hopper and meter.

2. Dump seed from right rear corner of hopper into a container.

3. Lay hopper on its right side. Push release button and rotate seed meter vacuum cover clockwise to align keyhole
slots with bolt heads. Lift off cover.

4. Rotate seed disc hub clockwise to unlock and remove seed disc.

5. Empty meter.

6. Thoroughly inspect meter to ensure all seed is removed.

7. Replace seed disc. Install vacuum cover.

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