M0312-01Model 3605
4-10 07/20
Fertilizer
Loosen " lock nut that secures arm with pointer and rotate scale flange with adjustment wrench until pointer is over
desired scale setting. Tighten " lock nut. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
NOTE: Periodically check flow to all rows. Set rate is still delivered to remaining rows if one or more lines are
plugged.
PISTON PUMP
NOTE: Delivery rate chart in the Rate Charts section of this manual provides approximate application rate
only. Delivery varies with temperature and fertilizer.
Piston pump Adjusting delivery rate
NOTE: Keep manuals shipped with pump and flow divider with this manual.
CLEANING
Clean tanks, hoses, and metering pump thoroughly with
water at end of planting season or prior to an extended period
of non-use. Do not allow fertilizer to crystallize from cold
temperature or evaporation.
On machines equipped with piston pump, take apart and clean
strainer located between piston pump and ball valve daily.
Remove the end cap to clean the screen. See Piston Pump
Storage in Maintenance Section of this manual.
Screen
End cap
PISTON PUMP GROUND DRIVE WHEEL SPRING
ADJUSTMENT
Initial down pressure spring tension on piston pump ground
drive wheel,is set leaving 12¼" (~31 cm) between the bottom
of mounting plate and plug on top of spring. This dimension
is taken with planter raised (tire not contacting the ground).
Further adjustment can be made to fit conditions.
NOTE: Piston pump ground drive wheel assembly can be
locked in raised position when not in use. Remove two cap
screws that attach upper end of spring to spring mount.
Reattach spring using upper holes in spring mount. Reverse
procedure to reset for field use.
12¼"
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