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Kinze TRUE SPEED Operator's Manual

Kinze TRUE SPEED Operator's Manual

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TRUE SPEED
(High Speed Seed Delivery)
OPERATOR MANUAL
M0308
Rev. 8/24
Kinze
, True Speed
, and the Kinze
logo are registered trademarks of Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
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  • Page 1 TRUE SPEED (High Speed Seed Delivery) OPERATOR MANUAL M0308 Rev. 8/24 Kinze , True Speed , and the Kinze logo are registered trademarks of Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. ® ® ®...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents M0308 True Speed OVERVIEW ......3 Table of Contents......3 To the Owner .

  • Page 4: To The Owner

    To the Owner True Speed M0308 It is the responsibility of the user to read and understand the Operator Manual in regards to safety, operation, lubrication and maintenance before operation of this equipment. It is the user’s responsibility to inspect and service the machine routinely as directed in the Operator Manual.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: General Safety Rules

    General Safety Rules True Speed M0308 1. Read and understand instructions provided in this 15. Use of aftermarket hydraulic, electric, or PTO drives manual and warning labels. Review these instructions may create serious safety hazards to you and people frequently! nearby.

  • Page 7: Safety Messages

    Safety Messages M0308 True Speed 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...

  • Page 8: Warranty

    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.

  • Page 9: Overview

    M0308 True Speed Information in this manual was current at time of printing. However, due to Kinze’s ongoing product improvement, production changes may cause your unit 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.
  • Page 10 Overview True Speed M0308 Tools required Hardware Size / Tool Required 1/4" = 7/16" 7/16" = 5/8" 3/4" = 11/8" 11/4" = 17/8" (nut for 7/16" hardware uses 11/16" tool) 5/16" = 1/2" 1/2" = 3/4" 7/8" = 15/16" 11/2" = 21/4"...

  • Page 11: Row Unit Operation

    Row Unit Operation M0308 True Speed METER SETTINGS Crop Ejector - Seed Disc Part No. Wheel Seed Size Singulator Vacuum Setting Baffle - ‡Seed Disc Kit (color) Setting Range Population Installed Inches of Water Lubricant Corn, 32 Cell (Light *12 to 20 Graphite†...
  • Page 12 Row Unit Operation True Speed M0308 NOTE: See “Field Check Seed Population” on page --- for more information. Always field check seed population to ensure planting rates are correct. NOTE: Baffle settings are marked from 1 – 5. NOTE: Mixing seed sizes and shapes affects meter performance. Use consistent seed size and shape.

  • Page 13: Vacuum Settings Charts

    Row Unit Operation M0308 True Speed VACUUM SETTINGS CHARTS NOTE: Vacuum charts are a recommendation to help select the starting vacuum setting for a particular seed size and target planting speed. Due to variation in seed size, seed shape, and planting conditions, it is likely that additional adjustments in the vacuum setting may be necessary.
  • Page 14 Row Unit Operation True Speed M0308 Recommended Vac Chart for Soybeans (Single Row and Dual Row) Targ 2300 2350 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600 2650 2700 2750 2800 2850 2900 2950 3000 Seed Size (Sds/Lb) eans (Single Row and Dual Row)
  • Page 15 Row Unit Operation M0308 True Speed Recommended Vac Setting for Cotton Target Vac Recommended Vac Setting for Cotton Target Vac 4250 4500 4750 5000 5250 5500 5750 6000 6250 6500 Seed Size (Sds/lb) 4250 4500 4750 5000 5250 5500 5750 6000 6250 6500...
  • Page 16 Row Unit Operation True Speed M0308 Meter Speed (20" Row Spacing 32 Cell Disc- Corn) Ground Speed (mph) 24000 26000 28000 30000 32000 34000 36000 38000 40000 42000 44000 46000 48000 50000 Meter Speed (30" Row Spacing 32 Cell Disc- Corn)
  • Page 17 Row Unit Operation M0308 True Speed Meter Speed (20" Row Spacing 92 Cell Disc - Soybean) Target Ground Speed (mph) 80000 85000 90000 95000 100000 105000 110000 115000 120000 125000 130000 135000 140000 145000 150000 155000 160000 165000 170000 175000...
  • Page 18 Row Unit Operation True Speed M0308 Meter Speed (30" Row Spacing 92 Cell Disc - Soybean ) Target Ground Speed (mph) 80000 85000 90000 95000 100000 105000 110000 115000 120000 125000 130000 135000 140000 145000 150000 155000 160000 165000 170000...
  • Page 19 Row Unit Operation M0308 True Speed Meter Speed (15" Row Spacing 46 Cell Disc - Soybean, Cotton, Surgarbeet/Milo) Target Ground Speed (mph) 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000 55000 60000 65000 70000 75000 80000 85000 90000 95000 100000 105000...
  • Page 20 Row Unit Operation True Speed M0308 Meter Speed (20" Row Spacing 46 Cell Disc - Soybean, Cotton, Surgarbeet/Milo) Target Ground Speed (mph) 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000 55000 60000 65000 70000 75000 80000 85000 90000 95000 100000 105000...
  • Page 21 Row Unit Operation M0308 True Speed Meter Speed (30" Row Spacing 46 Cell Disc - Soybean, Cotton, Surgarbeet/Milo) Target Ground Speed (mph) 20000 25000 30000 35000 40000 45000 50000 55000 60000 65000 70000 75000 80000 85000 90000 95000 100000 105000...
  • Page 22 Row Unit Operation True Speed M0308 Meter Speed (30" Row Spacing 23 Cell Sunflower Disc) Ground Speed (mph) 16000 18000 20000 22000 24000 26000 28000 30000 32000 34000 36000 Optimal Zone Low or high meter speed, may require vacuum adjustment Exceeding maximum meter speed, expect performance degradation Rev.

  • Page 23: Split Row Vacuum Plug

    Row Unit Operation M0308 True Speed SPLIT ROW VACUUM PLUG Plug When Split Rows are not in use Remove vacuum plug from port opening while planting with split rows. When split rows are not in use plug port with vacuum plug. Plugging port while not in use reduces vacuum load.
  • Page 24 Row Unit Operation True Speed M0308 2. Select seed disc and ejector to match crop and population. Seed Meter Baffle Door Most Open Numbers Front Cover Release Button Least Open Baffle 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.

  • Page 25: Additives

    Row Unit Operation M0308 True Speed ADDITIVES Lubricant Application Rate Graphite Bulk Fill Hoppers 1 Pound Bottle/50 Unit Fill 80/20 Talc-Graphite Bulk Fill Hoppers 4 Pounds/50 Unit Fill** **Must be evenly mixed during fill. Talc Bulk Fill Hoppers 4 Pounds/50 Unit Fill* *Double amount of talc for sunflowers.

  • Page 26: Bayer Fluency Agent

    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.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Maintenance M0308 True Speed VACUUM HIGH SPEED SEED METER MAINTENANCE Hose Elbow Ejector Front Cover Release Button Seed Meter With Back Cover Removed 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.

  • Page 28: Vacuum High Speed Seed Meter Cleanout

    Maintenance True Speed M0308 VACUUM HIGH SPEED 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.

  • Page 29: Delivery Tube Maintenance

    Maintenance M0308 True Speed DELIVERY TUBE MAINTENANCE Lower Housing Cover Release Tab Upper Housing Cover Seed Delivery Tube Delivery Tube Disassembly 1. Unplug electrical connections and remove delivery tube from row unit. 2. Unscrew and remove seed sensor from delivery tube.
  • Page 30 Maintenance True Speed M0308 Belt Tensioning Procedure: When installing or changing parts, tensioning belt will be necessary. 1. Loosen belt tension screws. 2. Compress and loosen upper and lower halves of delivery tube to verify the two parts moves freely.
  • Page 31 Maintenance M0308 True Speed NOTE: Inspect delivery belt after first season of use and re-tension as needed. Seed Belt Replacement 1. Lift release tab and slide lower housing cover downward. Lift and remove. 2. Unscrew the seed sensor bolt with triangular head and remove seed sensor.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Chart

    Maintenance True Speed M0308 MAINTENANCE CHART COMPONENT INSPECT REPLACE WEAR CHARACTERISTICS Singulator Annually Every 500 1. Reduced volume of wear indicator. row acres or 2. Reduced depth in wear indicator. as needed 3. Reduced brush pack stiffness. 4. Frayed bristles or having a permanent set.
  • Page 33 Maintenance M0308 True Speed COMPONENT INSPECT REPLACE WEAR CHARACTERISTICS 1. Reduced comb tip length. Every 500 Good Comb Annually row acres or as needed 1. Reduced volume on both sides of block. Replace when ribs are less than .025 tall.

  • Page 34: Preparation For Storage

    Maintenance True Speed M0308 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE • Store planter in a dry sheltered area if possible. • Remove all trash from row units and frame. Remove dirt that can draw and hold moisture. • Lubricate planter and row units at all lubrication points.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting M0308 True Speed HIGH SPEED SEED METER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Low seed count. Vacuum level too low. Increase fan speed. Plugged orifices in seed disc. Inspect and clean disc. Check remnant ejector. Loss of vacuum at meter. Check for foreign material between vacuum cover and disc.
  • Page 36 Troubleshooting True Speed M0308 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Not planting seed. Low/no vacuum. Inspect vacuum system and repair as necessary. Worn ejector. Replace ejector. Seed bridging in mini hopper. Add graphite to improve seed flow. Adjust baffle setting Meter drive damaged.

  • Page 37: Seed Sensor Color Scheme

    Troubleshooting M0308 True Speed PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Unable to achieve desired Vacuum hose pinched/kinked/blocked. Inspect air lines for any damage or obstruction. vacuum level. Clean air lines and manifold by removing end cap from manifold and running fan at high speed.

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