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The serial number plate is located on the planter frame as shown below. The serial number provides important information about your planter and is needed to obtain correct replacement parts. Always provide model number and serial number to your Kinze Dealer when ordering parts or when contacting Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. Serial Number Plate Location...
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Predelivery/Delivery Checklist M0290-01 Model 4900 TO THE DEALER Predelivery service includes assembly, lubrication, adjustment and test. This service helps ensure planter is delivered to retail customer/end user ready for field use. PREDELIVERY CHECKLIST Use the following checklist after planter is completely assembled. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made.
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Predelivery/Delivery Checklist Model 4900 M0290-01 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.
M0290-01 Model 4900 Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. thanks you for your patronage. We appreciate your confidence in Kinze farm machinery. Your Kinze planter has been carefully designed to provide dependable operation in return for your investment. This manual has been prepared to aid you in the operation and maintenance of the planter. It should be considered a permanent part of the machine and remain with the machine when you sell it.
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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.
Model 4900 WARRANTY 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.
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Model 4900 M0290-01 Information used in these instructions was current at time of printing. However, due to Kinze’s ongoing product improvement, production changes may cause your machine to appear slightly different in detail. Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation to install the same on machines previously manufactured.
Specifications M0290-01 Model 4900 Specifications - Ground, Hydraulic Drive, or Electric Drive Specification Conventional Hoppers Bulk Fill Number of Rows Row Spacing 30" 30" 30" 30" 30" 30" 14,300 - 18,930 - 28,000 - 17,070 - 18,930 - 31,525 -...
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Power Beyond requires an external load signal. Kinze suggests that if Power Beyond must be used, only the bulk fill circuit be connected using all three connections (Pressure, Return, Load Sense). Consult your tractor manufacturer to ensure proper connection, hydraulic flow, pressure and heat dissipation are met.
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Tractor Hydraulic Requirements @ 2350 psi Model 4900 M0290-01 Configuration Rows Requirements Description Base Machine with Ground Contact Drive / RU Hoppers / #1 SCV: Planter Lift (red label) Vacuum Meters with PTO pump #2 SCV: Markers/Fold (blue label) PTO Hydraulic pump supplies oil flow for vacuum #3 SCV: Weight Distribution (yellow label) hydraulic circuit.
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(black label) Notes: All SCVs should be set to max flow at all times wih the exception of the bulk fill circuit on mechanical 4900 Tractor RPMs not recommended below 1750 RPMs Consult your tractor manufacturer to ensure proper connection, hydraulic flow, pressure and heat dissipation Power beyond will reduce the number of SCVs by 1.
If you install such drives, follow all appropriate Model 4900 planter consists of 85% recyclable metals, 10% safety standards and practices to protect you and others recyclable plastic and rubber, and 5% waste.
Safety Precautions M0290-01 Model 4900 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...
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Safety Precautions Model 4900 M0290-01 SAFETY SIGNS AND DECALS All safety/warning lights, reflective WARNING 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.
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 ROW MARKER SAFETY LOCKUP Row marker can lower at any time and WARNING could cause death or serious injury. Stay away from row markers! Install safety lockup device when not in use. Row Marker Safety Lockup Installed Row Marker Safety Lockup Stored Always install row marker lockups when working on, storing, or transporting planter.
Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 TRANSPORT AXLE CYLINDER SAFETY LOCKUP Transport axle can lower from transport WARNING position without the use of any controller, causing death, serious injury, or damage to property and equipment. Do not operate any hydraulic function while transporting the planter.
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 Planter hitch may raise uncontrollably WARNING during folding/unfolding and can cause death, serious injury, or damage property and equipment. DO NOT fold or unfold planter without planter attached to a tractor. DO NOT unhitch planter from...
Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 2-POINT HITCH OPTION Jacks in Maintenance Position For transporting, store jacks on both sides of hitch. Secure in place with spring pin. Rev. 8/19...
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 Improperly operating or working on 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. INITIAL PLANTER PREPARATION Following information is general in nature to aid in preparation of tractor and planter for use, and to provide general operating procedures.
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Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 Row marker Transport Wing Tire locations (L.H. shown) 1. Torque transport wheel ¾"- 16 lug nuts to 200 ft-lb (244 N-m). 2. Inflate tires to the following specifications: • Wing - 12R and 16R: 7.5” x 20” - 40 psi (275.7 kPa), 24R: 11 - 22.5 - 90 psi (620.5 kPa) •...
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS Loss of control of equipment during WARNING transport can result in death, serious injury, or damage to property and equipment. Tractor gross weight must be greater than planter gross weight with attachments and options.
Attach safety chain at an unused clevis mounting hole on the planter hitch. Torque hardware to 840 ft-lb (1138.8 N-m). Model 4900 Planter 12 and 16 Row Planter Model 4900 24 Row Planter (24 Row Planters Require 2 Chains)
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Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 Pressurized hydraulic fluid can penetrate WARNING 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...
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Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 Clean and grease PTO shaft coupling NOTICE with high-pressure industrial coupling grease (Chevron coupling grease or ® equivalent) meeting AGMA CG-1 and CG-2 Standards each time driveshaft is installed or premature wear and equipment failure can occur.
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 TRUE DEPTH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OVERVIEW True Depth Pressure Gauge Remove all hydraulic power sources and WARNING verify True Depth pressure gauge reads zero before servicing. True Depth Cylinder Flow out of the rod end port of the...
Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 True Depth Filter TRUE DEPTH FILTER Replace filter cartridge annually, every 100 hours of operation, or when the clogging indicators point out the limit pressure drop created inside the filter. To replace the cartridge: 1. Stop the system in “Machine Stopped” status 2.
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 TRANSPORTING PLANTER 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 pins before transporting equipment. Uncontrolled machine movement can...
One valve controls raise speed and other valve controls lower speed of both markers. ““Row Marker Speed Adjustment” on page 2-30 ““Row Marker Cable Adjustment” on page 2-31. If the planter is equipped with Blue Drive refer to M0288 - Kinze Blue Vantage Operator’s Manual for marker control. 2-15 Rev. 8/19...
Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 TRANSPORT TO FIELD SEQUENCE USING CONTROL BOX (If applicable, refer to ““Transport to Field Sequence Using Blue Vantage” on page 2-21) Position planter in a relatively flat open area without furrows, etc. SUMMARIZED TRANSPORT TO FIELD SEQUENCE...
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Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 DO NOT fold or unfold planter without NOTICE planter attached to a tractor. DO NOT unhitch planter from tractor unless fully folded for transport or fully unfolded with planting units lowered to ground. Install locking pin Remove and store locking pin on drawbar hitch.
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Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 2. Place FUNCTION switch on control box in fold MARKERS FUNCTION position. LEFT RIGHT PLANT FOLD 3. Operate the proper hydraulic tractor control and press and hold the WING WHEEL switch down to lower wing...
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Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 For planters equipped with drawbar hitch, MARKERS FUNCTION operate proper hydraulic tractor control and press and hold the HITCH button down to LEFT RIGHT PLANT FOLD raise drawbar to unhook wings. VACUUM WORK For planters equipped with 2-point hitch,...
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Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 Unfolding planter without using tractor NOTICE to assist may cause equipment damage especially in soft conditions or when loaded with seed or fertilizer. Use tractor to reduce stress on frame, drive, and transport components. 6. Operate the proper hydraulic tractor control and...
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 TRANSPORT TO FIELD SEQUENCE USING BLUE VANTAGE Position planter in a relatively flat open area without furrows, etc. Tractor must be in neutral and allowed NOTICE to roll freely when unfolding to prevent equipment damage, especially in soft conditions or when loaded with seed.
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Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 1. Remove lockups. 2. Navigate to Actions, then select “UNFOLD”. 3. Press and hold “ROTATE TRANSPORT AXLE”. Operate proper hydraulic tractor control to lower transport axle to field turnaround position. 4. Press and hold “LOWER WING WHEELS”. Operate proper hydraulic tractor control to lower wing wheels into field turnaround position.
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 FIELD TO TRANSPORT SEQUENCE USING CONTROL BOX (If applicable, refer to “Field to Transport Sequence Using Blue Vantage” on page 2-27) Position planter in a relatively flat open area without furrows, etc. SUMMARIZED FIELD TO TRANSPORT SEQUENCE...
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Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 DO NOT fold or unfold planter without NOTICE planter attached to a tractor. DO NOT unhitch planter from tractor unless fully folded for transport or fully unfolded with planting units lowered to ground. If equipped with row markers, remove lockups from storage and install on marker cylinder rods.
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Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 Unfolding planter without using tractor NOTICE to assist may cause equipment damage especially in soft conditions or when loaded with seed or fertilizer. Use tractor to reduce stress on frame, drive, and transport components. MARKERS...
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Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 7. Operate the proper hydraulic tractor control and press the AXLE switch up to raise transport axle MARKERS FUNCTION to either transport height, or if equipped with flip axle, to the rest position as shown below.
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 FIELD TO TRANSPORT SEQUENCE USING BLUE VANTAGE Position planter in a relatively flat open area without furrows, etc. Tractor must be in neutral and allowed NOTICE to roll freely when folding to prevent equipment damage, especially in soft conditions or when loaded with seed or fertilizer.
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Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 1. If equipped with row markers, remove lockups from storage and installation marker cylinder rods. 2. Navigate to “ACTIONS”, then select “FOLD”. 3. Place planter into field turnaround position. 4. Press and hold “RAISE HITCH” (If equipped). Operate proper hydraulic tractor control to raise drawbar to level planter frame.
NOTE: See row marker adjustments on following pages. If the planter is equipped with Blue Drive refer to M0288 - Kinze Blue Vantage Operator’s Manual for marker control. 1. Place FUNCTION switch in PLANT position. 2. Place MARKERS switch in LEFT or RIGHT position.
Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 ROW MARKER SPEED ADJUSTMENT Excessive row marker travel speed NOTICE can damage row markers. Adjust flow controls before row markers are first used. Marker hydraulic system includes two flow control valves. One flow control valve sets lowering speed and one sets raising speed of both markers.
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 ROW MARKER CABLE ADJUSTMENT Uncontrolled marker movement can WARNING cause death or serious injury. Set marker switch to OFF and shut off tractor prior to adjustment. NOTE: Operate two-fold or three-fold row markers with the tractor's hydraulic valve in float position.
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. 2-32...
Model 4900 VACUUM METER SYSTEM Kinze vacuum meter 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.
Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 BULK FILL SYSTEM Do not remove lid during machine WARNING operation. Contents are pressurized and could result in death, serious injuries or equipment damage. Review operator manual for proper filling procedure. Seed flying out of disconnected delivery CAUTION tube at high velocity can cause injury.
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 1. Before filling hoppers, refer to ““Row Unit Operation” on for additives information. Fill hoppers with page 3-1 seed, then twist lid clockwise to close. 2. Start bulk fill delivery system with tractor engine at idle.
Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 BULK FILL TANKS - CLEAN OUT Chute hooks Cleanout Chute Storage Location Cleanout Chute Installed 1. Remove bulk fill tank cleanout chute from storage location under L.H. bulk fill tank. 2. Position tube of chute under entrainer and attach hooks on each end of entrainment assembly.
KINZE TRUE DEPTH DISPLAY Kinze True Depth provides on demand row by row hydraulic row unit down force ranging from 100 lbs. up force to 600 lbs. down force at 2350 psi. The system includes a 7” in cab...
Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 POINT ROW CLUTCHES MARKERS FUNCTION LEFT RIGHT PLANT FOLD VACUUM WORK AXLE FOLD DP INCR L INCR R INCR LIGHTS WING DP DECR L DECR HITCH R DECR WHEELS ONLY POINT ROW LEFT RIGHT Control box...
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 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. Check planter for front to rear and lateral level operation. See ““Level Planter”...
Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 3. Measure 1∕1000 of an acre. See chart for correct distance for row width being planted. For example, planting 30" rows 1∕1000 of an acre is 17' 5". 1∕1000 Acre Seed Population Count Row Width/...
Machine Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 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 or serious injury to persons, animals, and plants or seriously damage soil, equipment, or property.
Machine Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 WATER TANK The water tank is to only be filled with clean water or preferably potable water (water meeting local standards for drinking). The tank holds 4 gallons (15 L) of water. Be sure to check for regulations pertaining to this use.
Row Unit Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 PLANTING DEPTH Planting Planting depth is maintained by adjustable row unit gauge depth wheels. Depth adjustment range is approximately ½" to 3½" adjustment (1.2 to 8.8 cm). handle Raise planter to remove weight from wheels.
Row Unit Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 COVERING DISCS/SINGLE PRESS WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Adjusting bolt 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" between mounting arm tab and locking nut. Loosen ½" locking nut and turn adjusting bolt in to increase down force or out to decrease down force.
Row Unit Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 SEED HOPPERS Seed hoppers have a capacity option of 1.9 or 3.0 bushels. NOTE: Planters with the insecticide option are required to use only the 1.9 bushel hoppers. Use clean seed and make certain there are no foreign objects inside when filling seed hopper.
Row Unit Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 QUICK ADJUSTABLE DOWN FORCE SPRINGS OPTION Standard and heavy duty quick adjustable down force springs are available in 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.
Packages include upper and lower air spring mounting castings for pull row units, 150 psi rated air springs, ⅜" O.D. nylon hoses, dual solenoid air valve and stainless steel, 160 psi, 2" liquid-filled gauge and planter wiring harness. NOTE: Assist springs are available through your Kinze dealer if additional down pressure is needed. Rev. 8/19...
Vantage manual for more information. For models equipped with a control box, toggle the Down Pressure Switch up or down to increase or decrease down force. Refer to M0288 - Kinze Blue Vantage Operator’s Manual for pressure adjustment with Blue Vantage. Rev. 8/19...
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2350 psi. The system includes a 7” in cab standalone touchscreen display with antiglare screen protector and RAM mount, electronic control modules, harnesses, gauge wheel sensors, hydraulic cylinders, upper and lower cylinder mounts, and valves. See M0286 - Kinze True Depth Operator’s Manual. True Depth...
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Consult your dealer for information on horsepower, hydraulic and electrical requirements, and tractor compatibility. Requirements vary with planter options, tillage, and terrain. TRACTOR INSTALLATION Refer to Kinze Instruction Sheet IS1028 for installation of the True Depth down force system. True Depth Console Rev. 8/19...
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Row Unit Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 TRUE DEPTH AND HARNESS INSTALLATION Connect tractor power harness terminal E1 to positive battery terminal. Connect terminal E2 to negative battery terminal. Connect console harness P4 to display C1, and console harness P5 to display C2. Connect console harness P3 to the speaker box.
Row Unit Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 BRUSH-TYPE SEED METER Upper Disc Color-Code Brush Seed Size Crop (Disc Part No.) Retainer Cells Range *Lubricant Soybean Black GD11122 2200 to 4000 Graphite (GA5794) seeds/lb. Talc (4480 to 8800 kg) Graphite Specialty Soybean...
Row Unit Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 BRUSH-TYPE SEED METER 2.0 Upper Disc Color-Code Brush Seed Size Crop (Disc Part No.) Retainer Cells Range *Lubricant Soybean Black GB1084 2200 to 4000 Graphite (GB1123) seeds/lb. Talc Soybean Dark Gray GB1084 2000 to 3000...
Row Unit Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 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.
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Row Unit Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 NOTE: See ““Field Check Seed Population” on page 2-39 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.
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Row Unit Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 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.
Row Unit Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 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.
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Row Unit Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 ADDITIVES Lubricant Application Rate Graphite Conventional Hoppers 1 Tbs./Hopper Fill Bulk Fill Hoppers 1 Pound Bottle/50 Unit Fill 80/20 Talc-Graphite Conventional Hoppers ½ C.** Bulk Fill Hoppers 8 Pounds/50 Unit Fill** **Must be evenly mixed during fill.
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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.
Row Unit Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 SPIKED CLOSING WHEEL Row Unit Spiked Closing Wheel 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 forward holes on closing wheel arm.
Row Unit Operation M0247-01 Model 4900 GFX HYDRAULIC ROW CLEANERS Pressurized hydraulic fluid can penetrate WARNING 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.
Row Unit Operation Model 4900 M0290-01 COULTER MOUNTED RESIDUE WHEELS Coulter mounted residue wheels are designed for use on row units. 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.
Row Unit Operation M0290-01 Model 4900 GRANULAR CHEMICAL HOPPER AND DRIVE Agricultural chemicals can cause death WARNING 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.
Fertilizer M0290-01 Model 4900 SYSTEM OVERVIEW Fertilizer is controlled through the Blue Vantage Display. You can increase or decrease fertilizer rate, turn fertilizer function on or off, and load a prescription. Refer to your Blue Vantage manual for more information.
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Fertilizer Model 4900 M0290-01 Low level sensor 1 Solenoid (back of tank) Bleed-off Hose Filters Pressure Relief Valve Low level sensor 2 3-Way Valve Centrifugal Pump Underneath Fertilizer Tank Solenoid allows oil to go to centrifugal pump and turn. It is controlled from the bulk fill IPN on the planter.
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Fertilizer M0290-01 Model 4900 Orifice Plate Shut-off Fertilizer Control Valve (Turn tab and remove fitting) Flow Meter Flow Sensor On Toolbar at Row Underneath Bulk Fill Tank Pressure Gauge Flow Meter measures fertilizer rate when operating in the field and is displayed in the tractor cab.
Fertilizer Model 4900 M0290-01 PISTON PUMP NOTE: Keep manuals shipped with piston pump and flow divider with this manual. Piston pump Adjusting delivery rate NOTE: Delivery rate chart in Rate Chart section of this manual provides approximate application rate only.
Fertilizer M0290-01 Model 4900 NOTCHED SINGLE DISC OPENERS Position 2 Position 3 (operating) (operating) Opener mount Position 1 8" - 9" spring length (stowed) (20 - 22 cm) Disc blade Depth adjustment cam Knife Lift point Notched single disc opener adjustments Never place fertilizer closer than 2"...
Fertilizer M0290-01 Model 4900 DOWN FORCE SETTINGS Down Force Settings 9" (23 cm) 8.5" (21 cm) 8" (20 cm) Position 1 (Stowed) Position 2 - Operating Position 2 110 - 160 150 - 210 200 - 250 (Softer Soil Conditions)
Fertilizer Model 4900 M0290-01 KNIFE ADJUSTMENT Compressed spring may fly out of this CAUTION assembly if attempting to disassemble and cause injury. Do not take apart this assembly. Disc blades are sharp and can cut causing serious injury. Wear gloves when working on or turning disc blades by hand.
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Fertilizer M0290-01 Model 4900 Check knife to disc blade clearance and adjust if necessary as described below. Knife must be adjusted such that the leading edge is tight to the disc blade to keep soil and residue from wedging between them. Knife pitch is also critical to performance. Knife to disc blade gap has been factory preset at ⅜", measured at top rear of knife.
Placing fertilizer too close to seeds NOTICE or in excessive amounts can cause germination or seedling damage. Check with your fertilizer dealer or manufacturer for correct amount and placement. Liquid fertilizer installed on 4900 bulk fill 4-10 Rev. 8/19...
Fertilizer M0290-01 Model 4900 CHECK VALVES Low rate check valves are provided for in-line installation between liquid fertilizer piston pump and openers or in-furrow to ensure equal distribution of product at low rates and siphon protection for field turns. Check valves eliminate the need for anti-siphon loops.
Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 GENERAL PLANTING RATE INFORMATION These planting rate charts apply to KINZE Model 4900 planters. Sprocket combinations in these charts are NOTICE 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.
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 PLANTING RATES FOR FINGER PICKUP SEED METER (28 TOOTH CONTACT DRIVE) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 30" ROW WIDTH Transmission Sprockets Recommended Average Seed Spacing In Inches 30"Rows Drive Driven Speed Range (MPH) 13,330 4 to 6 15.7...
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Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (28 TOOTH CONTACT DRIVE) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 30" ROW WIDTH 60 Cell Soybean Or High-Rate 48 Cell Specialty Soybean Or Transmission Average Average Speed Seed Seed Sprockets Range Milo/Grain Sorghum...
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 PLANTING RATE FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (28 TOOTH CONTACT DRIVE) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 30" ROW WIDTH 36 Cell 30 Cell Milo/Grain Sorghum Or Transmission Average Average Speed Seed Seed Sprockets Range Acid-Delinted Large Cotton Acid-Delinted Cotton...
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Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (28 TOOTH CONTACT DRIVE) APPROXIMATE HILLS/ACRE FOR 30" ROW WIDTH Due to variations in cotton seed size, meters equipped with the 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.
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (STANDARD DRIVE) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 15"/18"/19"/30"/36"/38" ROW WIDTHS Transmission Sprockets Average 54 Cell Soybean Seed Speed Spacing Range 7.5" Rows In Inches (MPH) 18" Rows 19" Rows 30" Rows 36"...
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Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) CORN/POPCORN/SUNFLOWER 40 CELL DISC 15 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE 30" Rows Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Speed Average Spacing In Drive Driven (MPH) Inches 16,230 4 to 6 12.9 16,831 4 to 6 12.4...
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) CORN/POPCORN/SUNFLOWER 40 CELL DISC 22 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE 30" Rows Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Speed Average Spacing In Drive Driven (MPH) Inches 23,804 4 to 6 24,685 4 to 6 25,635...
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Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) CORN/POPCORN/SUNFLOWER 40 CELL DISC 28 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE 30" Rows Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Speed Average Spacing In Drive Driven (MPH) Inches 30,295 4 to 6 31,417 4 to 6 32,626...
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) MILO/SUGAR BEET/SPECIALTY/SOYBEAN 60 CELL DISCS 22 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE 30" Rows Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Speed Average Spacing In Inches Drive Driven (MPH) 35,706 4 to 6 37,028 4 to 6...
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Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) MILO/SUGAR BEET/SPECIALTY/SOYBEAN 60 CELL DISCS 28 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE 30" Rows Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Speed Average Spacing In Inches Drive Driven (MPH) 45,444.00 4 to 6 47,127.00 4 to 6 48,939.00...
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) SOYBEAN 120 CELL DISC 22 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS 30" Rows Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Speed Average Spacing Drive Driven (MPH) In Inches 71,411 4 to 6...
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Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) SOYBEAN 120 CELL DISC 28 TOOTH CONTACT WHEEL DRIVE APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR VARIOUS ROW WIDTHS 30" Rows Transmission Sprockets Recomm. Speed Average Spacing Drive Driven (MPH) In Inches 90,887 4 to 6...
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 Wheat Disc Section Drive Driven RPM/GS 3.671 3.807 Use a 28 tooth Drive sprocket and a 27 tooth Driven sprocket 3.948 3.953 FOR HYDRAULIC DRIVE (BRUSH-TYPE AND VACUUM) AND ELECTRIC DRIVE (VACUUM) a. Brush-Type: use the instructions found on page 5-9 to find the seeds per revolution (SDS/REV). The SDS/REV will be relatively constant at all speeds for the Brush-Type Meter b.
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Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (HALF RATE DRIVE) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 15" ROW WIDTH Transmission Wheat Sprockets Speed 400 SDS/REV, 35.9 SDS/GRAM 465 SDS/REV, 39.6 SDS/GRAM Population Range Factor (MPH) Population Population Population Population...
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 PLANTING RATES FOR BRUSH-TYPE SEED METERS (HALF RATE DRIVE) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 15" ROW WIDTH Transmission Wheat Sprockets Speed 400 SDS/REV, 35.9 SDS/GRAM 465 SDS/REV, 39.6 SDS/GRAM Population Range Factor (MPH) Population Population Population Population...
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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.
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 Find the correct population factor by dividing the desired population by the measured output rate. Seeds/acre: Seeds 1,000,000 Target Population Acre Population 2150.54 Factor Output Rate Seeds Rev. pounds/acre: Target Population Acre Population 2170.54 Factor Output Rate 0.0258...
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Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) WHEAT 54 CELL DISC (HALF RATE DRIVE [15 TOOTH]) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 15" ROW WIDTH Transmission RPM/GS Speed 8INH2O, no sigulator 8INH2O, sigulator 3.3 Sprockets (Seed Disc Range RPM To Ground...
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 PLANTING RATES FOR (VACUUM) WHEAT 54 CELL DISC (HALF RATE DRIVE [15 TOOTH]) APPROXIMATE SEEDS/ACRE FOR 15" ROW WIDTH Transmission RPM/GS Speed 8INH2O, no sigulator 8INH2O, sigulator 3.3 Sprockets (Seed Disc Range RPM To Ground...
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Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 1. Identify planting parameters and record in Table #1. 1.) Identify planting parameters and record in Table #1 2. Weigh small sample of seeds and complete Table #2. 2.) Weigh small sample of seeds and complete Table #2 3.) Use a device to spin the meter at a constant, measured rpm (Seed Meter Test Stand T4000).
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Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 Example. Target Population [seeds/acre] ( Table #1 Table #2 1,200,000 Number of Seeds (N) Weight of sample [grams] Ideal Planting Ground Speed [mph] (GS) 6mph 10.01 Planter Row Spacing [in] (RS) 15 in.
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5.) Choose the 2 closest populations to your desired target population and add them to Table #4 with Rate Charts M0290-01 Model 4900 their respective seeds per rev 6.) Complete Table #4 and calculate the approximate seeds per rev 7.) Calculate Disc RPM/Ground Speed Ratio in Table #5 Additional Worksheet 8.) Select the closest RPM/GS in the rate chart and use that Drive&Driven pair.
Rate Charts Model 4900 M0290-01 FERTILIZER RATES - CENTRIFUGAL PUMP AND PISTON PUMP WITH MANIFOLDS NOTE: Refer to the Fertilizer Rates table on the following page to size orifice for approximately 40 psi pressure for even fertilizer distribution. The following table can be used to determine which orifice plates can be used to achieve the desired gallons per acre application rate for fertilizer.
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. LUBRICATION SYMBOLS Lubricate at frequency indicated with high Lubricate at frequency indicated with SAE multipurpose grease.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 GREASE FITTINGS 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. Parts equipped with grease fittings should be lubricated at frequency indicated with an SAE multipurpose grease.
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 1. Wheel modules, 8 per machine 2. Fold pivot, 2 per machine 2 fittings per module 2 fittings per pivot 3. Fold cylinders, 2 per machine 4. Wing pivot, 2 per machine 2 fittings per cylinder (one each end) 2 fittings per pivot Rev.
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Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 6. Wing Down Pressure Cylinder, 2 per machine 5. Draft Link, 2 per machine 2 fittings per cylinder (one each end) 1 fitting per link 7. Lift Cylinder, 8 per machine 1 fitting per cylinder...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 Planting position shown Transport position shown 8. Flip Axle, one each at four center wheels 4 fittings per axle 9. 2-point Hitch, front side 10. 2-point Hitch, back side 1 fitting 2 fittings Rev. 8/19...
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Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 12. Trailer Hitch 11. Drawbar Hitch 1 fitting 1 fitting 13. U-joint slide 14. Transmission 3 fittings 1 fitting 15. Gauge wheel arms - 1 per arm (Seals in gauge wheel arm are installed with lip facing out to allow grease to purge dirt away from seal.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 NOTCHED SINGLE DISC OPENER Add grease here until it comes out location shown in photo at right. Grease to purge - 1 fitting Grease to purge - 2 fittings Rev. 8/19...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 PTO SHAFT COUPLING Clean and grease PTO shaft coupling each time pump is installed. Apply coating of high-speed industrial coupling grease, such as Chevron Coupling Grease meeting AGMA ® CG-1 and CG-2 Standards to extend shaft spline life.
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.
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 CYLINDER ROD PISTON RETAINING NUT SPECIAL TORQUE VALUES & INSTRUCTIONS TORQUE CHART Row unit parallel linkage bushing hardware 130 ft-lb (176 N-m) Non-Nylock Nut Nylock Nut 5/8" No till coulter spindle hardware 120 ft-lb (162 N-m)
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 TIRE PRESSURE Explosive separation of rim and tire WARNING 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.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 FINGER PICKUP SEED METER INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT Brush attachment screw Finger tabs should contact carrier Baffle attachment to meter. plate in this area. Finger tabs should raise in this area. Meter attachment to hopper. Removing meter and baffle Proper finger operation 1.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 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.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 BRUSH-TYPE SEED METER MAINTENANCE Meter housing Stainless steel wear Upper brush band Seed disc Lower brush Upper brush retainer 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.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 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 Seed retention area to prevent seed from dropping out of disc pocket.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 VACUUM SEED METER MAINTENANCE Seed Meter with Back Singulator Cover Removed Vacuum Front Cover 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.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 FERTILIZER FLOW SENSOR CLEANOUT Fertilizer can salt out when certain conditions of time and temperature are met. This causes a buildup of fertilizer granules in and around ares of low flow. This will cause errors in the performance of the fertilizer flow switches.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 FERTILIZER FLOW SENSOR CLEANOUT (CONTINUED) 4. Insert a 3∕16" drift punch through the inlet of the flow switch, centered on the piston dome. Push the piston and spring out through the opening of the stop screw.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Machine bushings Shim gauge wheel to lightly contact opener disc blade in this area for 4" to 6". Check adjustment in operating position. Gauge Wheel Adjustment Add or remove machine bushings between shank and gauge wheel arm to adjust contact between gauge wheels and opener blades.
Seal Bushing Bushing NOTE: Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing and Seal Driver Kit (G1K296) is available through your Kinze Dealer. 1. Remove gauge wheel from arm. 2. Remove gauge wheel arm from shank assembly. 3. Remove seal and bushing and discard. Clean and dry inner bore.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 15" SEED OPENER DISC BLADE/BEARING ASSEMBLY Excessive blade contact may result NOTICE in premature disc opener bearing/ hub failures and excessive wear on seed tube guard/inner scraper. When properly adjusted, if one blade is held...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 ROW UNIT MOUNTED NO TILL COULTER Check nuts and hardware periodically for proper torque. NOTE: Torque ⅝" spindle hardware to 120 ft-lb (162 N-m). Be sure coulter is positioned square with row unit and aligned in front of row unit disc opener.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 GFX HYDRAULIC ROW CLEANERS Pressurized hydraulic fluid can penetrate WARNING 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.
Pressure relief valve located in valve block on tongue functions during tongue extend cycle. This pressure relief valve ensures latch cylinder extends and releases prior to tongue extending. Valve is factory set and should require no additional adjustment. Contact your Kinze Dealer for service. Connect hydraulic motor case drain to a NOTICE...
True Depth hydraulic down force system. These valves are factory set and should require no additional adjustment. Each valve acts independently and controls the fluid pressure on the cap end of the down force cylinder. Consult your Kinze Dealer for service. 6-29...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 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. TRANSPORT AND LIFT/GROUND DRIVE WHEEL BEARING REPACK OR REPLACEMENT...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 FERTILIZER CHECK VALVE CLEANING AND REPAIR Spring Valve ball Guide O-ring Valve seat Direction of flow 1. Unscrew valve body and separate halves. Note direction and location of parts. 2. Clean and inspect parts. Flush with clean water. Replace damaged parts.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE Store planter in a dry sheltered area if possible. Remove all trash wrapped on sprockets or shafts and remove dirt that can draw and hold moisture. Clean all drive chains and coat with a rust preventative spray, or remove chains and submerge in oil.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM - ISOBUS To 7-pin Connector On Tractor 12V Asabe Light Harness, 12R (A20313) 12V Asabe Light Harness, 16R (A20312) 12V Asabe Light Harness, 24R (A20311) Stop/Turn Lamp (A17833) Main Fold Harness, 24R (A20106)
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 nnector ISO Extension Cable to Tractor (A19392) Attach Harness to Bulkhead Stop/Turn Lamp, Red (A17833) ISO Cable, 12 &16 Row Flasher Lamp, Amber (A18350) RIGHT (A20361) 24 Row ISO Cable NOTE: 12 Row bulkhead (D26175) must be bolted (A20360) to underside of hydraulic hose tray).
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 ELECTRICAL CONTROL CONSOLE CONNECTIONS MARKERS FUNCTION LEFT RIGHT PLANT FOLD VACUUM WORK AXLE FOLD DP INCR L INCR R INCR LIGHTS WING HITCH DP DECR L DECR R DECR LATCH ONLY SW12 SW11 POINT ROW...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 Wire Hookup Chart (Continued) Reference From Color Function Designator SW5-2 SW11-2 Jumper Wire SW8-1 SW8-3 Jumper Wire SW1-3 SW2-5 Jumper Wire SW1-1 SW4-2 Jumper Wire SW1-2 Tractor Power SW8-2 Tractor Power SW2-4 Marker LED...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 ISO EXTENSION CABLE - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW Tractor (TRC) Planter (PLT) P/N A19392 Signal Wire Gauge Color ECU Power (12V DC) Red/Orange Dirty Tractor Power (12V DC) Dirty Tractor Ground...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 12V ASABE LIGHT HARNESS - 24 ROW Pin A 2 PL LH TAIL RH TAIL Pin A LH FLASH RH FLASH 2 PL Pin A J1- WORKLIGHT PART NUMBER REV / DATE VENDOR ID...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 ISOBUS IMPLEMENT CABLE - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW MUX A MUX B P/N A20898 (12 Row and 16 Row); A19210 (24 Row) Signal ISO Wire/Color CAN Mux A Mux B TBC Power...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 PRODUCT CONTROL MODULE CABLE - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW Signal Wire/Color Load Power Load Power Load Power Load Power Load Ground Black 1, 2 Load Ground Black 14, 15 Load Ground...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 12V CLUTCH CABLE - 12 ROW Wire Number From Gauge Color Function P1-A P2-A P3-A J1-1 Clutch Power P4-A P5-A P6-A J1-2 P1-B Yellow Row 12 or 1 J1-3 P2-B Green Row 11 or 2...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 12V CLUTCH CABLE - 16 ROW Wire Number From Gauge Color Function P1-A P2-A P3-A P4-A J1-1 Clutch Power P5-A P6-A P7-A P8-A J1-2 P1-B Violet Row 16 or 1 J1-3 P2-B Blue Row 15 or 2...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 12V CLUTCH CABLE - 24 ROW Wire Number From Gauge Color Function P1-A P2-A P3-A P4-A P5-A P6-A J1-1 Clutch Power P7-A P8-A P9-A P10-A P11-A P12-A J1-2 P1-B Row 24 or 1 J1-3...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 CENTER WORK LIGHT CABLE - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW (W1) Master Module (MM) (W2) P/N A19409 Signal Wire Gauge Color Power Red/White Work Light Gray WORK LIGHT RELAY HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 TRACTOR POWER HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW (P1) (E1) CONSOLE POWER (K1) 12V (PWR) (XK1) (J1) RELAY PART NUMBER 12V (GND) REV / DATE VENDOR ID (E2) (SP1) FUSE (SP2)
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 TRACTOR POWER 10' EXTENSION HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW (P1) (P2) P1 - POWER EXTENSION PART NUMBER POWER REV / DATE EXTENSION VENDOR ID P/N A25032 Signal Wire Gauge Color...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 12V POWER HARNESS, DRAFT LINK - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW (P2) RW IPN-J3 (P3) (J1) (SP1) DRAWBAR HITCH (SP2) TRACTOR PWR PART NUMBER 12V PWR REV / DATE VENDOR ID (P1) P/N A25931 (12 Row);...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 12V POWER HARNESS, TOOLBAR - 16 ROW PI N 1 PIN 12 PIN 2 PIN 20 PI N 12 PIN 4 PI N 3 PI N 7 PIN 1 PI N 1 PIN 6...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 24V POWER HARNESS (ROWS 1-6), 12 ROW P/N A25934 Wire Function Color From Gauge Power J1-6 Ground Black J1-4 Power Power Ground Black Ground Black RU 6 (Power) P6-1 RU 6 (Power) P6-3 RU 5 (Power)
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 24V POWER HARNESS (ROWS 7-12), 12 ROW P/N A25935 Wire Function Color From Gauge Power J1-6 Ground Black J1-4 Power RU 7 (Power) RU 8 (Power) RU 7 (Power) RU8 (Power) P6-1 Ground Black...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 24V POWER HARNESS (ROWS 1-8), 16 ROW P/N A25872 Wire Function Color From Gauge P9-6 Black P9-4 Black Black RU 8 (Power) P8-1 RU 8 (Power) P8-3 RU 7 (Power) P7-1 RU 7 (Power)
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 24V POWER HARNESS (ROWS 1-12), 24 ROW 6-62 Rev. 8/19...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 P/N A25196 Wire Wire Function Color From Function Color From Gauge Gauge Power P13-6 Ground Black SP12 SP14 Power Ground Black SP12 P7-2 Power Ground Black SP12 P7-4 Ground Black P13-4 Power SP13 SP15...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 24V POWER HARNESS (ROWS 13-24), 24 ROW 6-64 Rev. 8/19...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 P/N A25197 Function Wire Color From Function Wire Color From Gauge Gauge Power P13-6 Power SP11 SP13 Power Power SP11 P6-1 Power Power SP11 P6-3 Ground Black P13-4 Ground Black SP12 Sp14 Ground Black...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 ROW UNIT POWER EXTENSION HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW (J1) (P1) PART NUMBER REV / DATE VENDOR ID P/N A25029 Signal Wire Gauge Color FROM Power J1-1 P1-1 Ground Black...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 4K ROW UNIT SEED METER HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW MANUAL RUN (P4) ROW IPN-J4 PART NUMBER REV / DATE VENDOR ID (SP1) (P1) SEED METER (P2) SEED SENSOR (P3)
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 BULK FILL SCALE HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW (J1) SCALE PWR BF-J6 (P1) PART NUMBER REV / DATE VENDOR ID (J2) SCALE COM P/N A25218 Signal Wire Gauge Color From...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 IPN HARNESS, LEFT WING - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW P/N A25199 Signal Wire Gauge Color From LH Vac Fan Solenoid + P1-1 P6-1 LH Vac Fan Solenoid - P1-2 P6-2 LH Implement Switch (Power)
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 IPN HARNESS, RIGHT WING - 12 ROW AND 16 ROW P/N A25874 Signal Wire Color From Gauge R.H. Vac Fan Solenoid + P1-1 P6-1 R.H. Vac Fan Solenoid - Black P1-2 P6-2 R.H. Implement Switch (Power)
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 IPN HARNESS, RIGHT WING - 24 ROW P/N A25198 Signal Wire Color From Gauge R.H. Vac Fan Solenoid + P1-1 P5-1 R.H. Vac Fan Solenoid - Black P1-2 P5-2 R.H. Implement Switch (Power) Brown...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 IPN FOLD HARNESS - 16 ROW PIN 1 PI N A PI N 4 PI N 1 BATTERY WHEEL SPEED PI N 1 PI N 3 CENTER WORKLIGHT ALTERNATOR PI N 6 PI N 6...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 P/N A25877 Wire Function Color From Gauge RS232 RX IPP Update/ Debug 18 (TP) Orange P1-1 P5-1 RS232 TX IPP Update/Debug 18 (TP) Brown P1-2 P5-2 Wing Fold Solenoids + P1-3 P7-1 Wing Fold Solenoids -...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 BULK FILL HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW FERTILIZER CONTROL VALVE PART NUMBER REV / DATE BF-J5 VENDOR ID BULK FILL BF-J4 PRESSURE SENSOR BULK FILL SOLENOID P/N A25200 Signal Wire Gauge...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 TAILLIGHT EXTENSION HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW PART NUMBER *U.S.* REV / DATE TAIL LIGHTS VENDOR ID (P1) (P2) P/N A25207 Signal Wire Gauge Color From Ground P1-1 P2-1 LH Turn...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 PDP CONTROL/SENSOR HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW (P2) PDP VALVES (E1) (J1) (P1) PART NUMBER PDP SENSOR REV / DATE VENDOR ID (SP1) P/N A25983 (12 and 16 Row) Signal...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 PDP AIR PUMP HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW (SP1) (SP2) PART NUMBER REV / DATE PDP PWR VENDOR ID (J1) (P1) P/N A25875 (12 and 16 Row); P/N A25158 (24 Row)
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 PDP POWER EXTENSION HARNESS, 18' - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW PART NUMBER REV / DATE VENDOR ID (SP1) (SP2) (J1) (P1) P/N A25209 Signal Wire Gauge Color From PDP Power P1-1...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 PDP POWER EXTENSION HARNESS, 30' - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW P1 - PDP PART NUMBER REV / DATE VENDOR ID (SP1) (SP3) (SP2) (SP4) (P1) (P2) P/N A25210 Signal Wire Gauge...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 24V POWER HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW (E1) (J1) (E2) P/N A22566 Signal Wire Gauge Color From 24V Ground J1-4 24V Power J1-6 6-89 Rev. 8/19...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 BATTERY VOLTAGE HARNESS - 12 ROW, 16 ROW, AND 24 ROW BATTERY 1 (E1) PART NUMBER REV / DATE VENDOR ID BATTERY 2 (E2) P/N A25212 Signal Wire Gauge Color From Battery 1 Voltage Monitor...
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 ETHERNET CABLES WIRE COLOR WHITE/ORANGE WHITE/GREEN ORANGE GREEN SHIELDING COUPLING SCREW M12 X 1.0 STRAIGHT M12 X 1.0 STRAIGHT PART NUMBER PART NUMBER REV / DATE REV / DATE VENDOR ID VENDOR ID Ethernet Cable...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 ETHERNET CA CAT 5E (RJ45-FEMALE M12 STR) PART NUMBER PART NUMBER REV / DATE REV / DATE VENDOR ID VENDOR ID Ethernet Cable Part Number Description A25399- Ethernet Ca CAT 5E (RJ45-Female M12 STR) 6-92 Rev.
Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 HYDRAULIC HOSE LIFE Pressurized hydraulic fluid can penetrate WARNING 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.
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC (PLANTER RAISING) 24 Row Shown Bottom Wing Block Open to extend axle cylinders Close to retract wing cylinders Bottom Open to retract wing cylinders Block Top R.H. Block Bottom Detail D See Details A:...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 Bottom Wing Block Located on Bottom Hole of Bulkhead on Center Block Located on Bottom Hole of Bulkhead on Center Block Open to extend axle cylinders To E3 Lift Valve Block To E3 Lift Valve Block...
Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC (OPTIONS) Red - pressure (For Hydraulic Drive Option, see Red - controlled pressure ““Hydraulic Schematic (Hydraulic Drive Option)” on page 6-113) Blue - return Green - master to slave pressure Build Year 2013-2014...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 Build Year 2014-2015 Build Year 2013-2014 To Motor (Return) - Compressor Case Drain Vacuum with Mechanical Meters - Vacuum Case Drain (If Powered Off Tractor) To Motor - Bulk Fill Case Drain (Return) - Power Pack Case Drain...
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Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 TRUE DEPTH - INTERCONNECT - 16R30 A25366 3A Fuse TRACTOR DISPLAY SWITCHED MD4-7 A25365 POWER SPEAKER BLUETOOTH P6 J1 DONGLE G11 TRACTOR BATTERY TERM. TERM. RELAY FUSE 5P MINI ISO 40A 40A ATC 12V SPST SEALED...
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Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - 16 ROW - MAIN DOWN FORCE VALVE BLOCK To Input Option (Pages 6-80 - 6-82) ROW UNIT PRESSURE EMERGENCY RELIEF PRESSURE ROW UNIT ROW UNIT UNIT To Row Units 1-4...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - 16 ROW - ROW UNITS 1-8 ROW UNIT 1 ROW UNIT 2 ROW UNIT 3 ROW UNIT 4 To Main Down Force Valve Block (Page 6-72) ROW UNIT 5...
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Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - 16 ROW - ROW UNITS 9 - 16 ROW UNIT 16 ROW UNIT 15 ROW UNIT 14 ROW UNIT 13 ROW UNIT 12 ROW UNIT 11 ROW UNIT 10...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - 24 ROW - MAIN DOWN FORCE VALVE BLOCK To Input Option (Page 6-80 - 6-82) Main Down Force Valve Block ROW UNIT PRESSURE EMERGENCY RELIEF PRESSURE ROW UNIT...
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Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - 24 ROW - ROW UNITS 1 - 6 ROW UNIT 1 ROW UNIT 2 ROW UNIT 3 ROW UNIT 4 ROW UNIT 5 ROW UNIT 6 To Main Down Force Valve Block...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - 24 ROW - ROW UNITS 7 - 12 ROW UNIT 7 To Main Down Force Valve Block (Page 6-75) ROW UNIT 8 ROW UNIT 9 ROW UNIT 10...
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Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - 24 ROW - ROW UNITS 13 - 16 To Row Unit 17-24 (Page 6-79) ROW UNIT 16 ROW UNIT 15 ROW UNIT 14 ROW UNIT 13 To Junction Block...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - 24 ROW - ROW UNITS 17 - 24 ROW UNIT 24 ROW UNIT 23 ROW UNIT 22 ROW UNIT 21 ROW UNIT 20 ROW UNIT 19 ROW UNIT 18...
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Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - WING DOWN FORCE INPUT OPTION WING DOWN FORCE OPTION A19468 FRONT HITCH BLOCK To C2/C3 of Main Block Wing Down Force Input Option 6-110 Rev. 8/19...
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Lubrication and Maintenance M0290-01 Model 4900 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - POWER PACK INPUT OPTION Tees located near L.H. wing draft link connection TIE IN OPTION POWER PACK POWER PACK RETURN POWER PACK PRESSURE A19468 Main FRONT HITCH Down Force...
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Lubrication and Maintenance Model 4900 M0290-01 TRUE DEPTH - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC - BULK FILL INPUT OPTION BULK FILL OPTION A19468 FRONT HITCH BLOCK BULK PRESSURE A10918 FLOW CONTROL Main Down Force Block A17854 RH TOP WING BULKFILL BLOCK Bulk Fill Input Option 6-112 Rev.
Troubleshooting M0290-01 Model 4900 BULK FILL PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Seed does not travel through System pressure set too low. Increase system pressure. delivery tubes. Seed stops flowing to row unit Seed surging. Shut down air seed delivery system and during planting.
Troubleshooting Model 4900 M0290-01 PISTON PUMP PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Pump hard or impossible to Valves fouled or in wrong place. Inspect and clean valves. prime. Air leak in suction line. Repair leak. Pump set too low. Adjust pump setting.
Troubleshooting M0290-01 Model 4900 GFX HYDRAULIC ROW CLEANERS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION During operation, the engagement Main SCV return line is not fully connected. Connect main SCV return line. of hydraulic circuit causes the pressure immediate rise to system relief (2500 psi) and at same time the electronic control is unresponsive.
Troubleshooting Model 4900 M0290-01 VACUUM SEED METER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Low seed count. Meter RPM too high. Reduce planting rate or planting speed. Singulator blade setting too aggressive. Adjust singulator blade. Vacuum level too low. Increase fan speed. Seed sensor not picking up all seeds Clean seed tube.
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Troubleshooting M0290-01 Model 4900 VACUUM SEED METER - Continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Not planting seed. Seed baffle (if applicable) not allowing seed Mix talc thoroughly to coat all seeds. Remove (Continued) flow due to bridging of seed. seed baffle. Row Unit Operation section.
Desired fan speed cannot be Low oil level. Check oil level and add as required. achieved. Plugged filter. Check and change as required. BLUE DRIVE Refer to M0288 - Kinze Blue Vantage Operator’s manual for Blue Drive / Blue Vantage troubleshooting. Rev. 8/19...
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