Kinze 4900 - ROW UNIT OPERATION; Additives for Seed Metering

M0290-01Model 4900
TM
Row Unit Operation
3-18 Rev. 8/19
ADDITIVES
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.
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.
Adding graphite to conventional hopper Adding graphite bulk fill hopper
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.
Talc
Conventional Hoppers ¼ C.*
Bulk Fill Hoppers 4 Pounds/50 Unit Fill*
*Double amount of talc for sunflowers.