Kinze 3000 - Seed Disc Wear

TM
Model 3000M0188-01
Rev. 6/11 7-17
Lubrication and Maintenance
Seed Disc Wear
Most seed disc wear is found in the agitation groove area (area between seed loading slots). Wear affects planting
accuracy at 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) 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.
Agitation
groove area
(Shaded area)-
where most
wear
occurs
Seed loading slots
Seed pocket
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.
Installation Of Upper Brush
Position upper brush into inner perimeter of seed
retention area. Make sure base of brush is tight
against bottom of meter housing. Install brush retainer
and three hex head screws. Tighten center screw first,
left screw second and right screw last.
NOTE: Use GD11122 upper brush retainer for
soybean and cotton discs. Use GD8237 upper
brush retainer for milo/grain sorghum discs.
GD11122 brush retainer shown.
Upper Brush
Seed
retention
area
Seed
drop
are
a
Seed
loading
area