TM
Model 3700
M0275-01
1/16
6-1
Troubleshooting
CLOSING WHEEL
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Closing wheel(s) leave severe
imprint in soil.
Too much closing wheel down pressure.
Adjust closing wheel pressure.
Closing wheel(s) not firming soil
around seed.
Not enough closing wheel down pressure.
Adjust closing wheel pressure. Severe no
till conditions may require use of cast iron
closing wheels.
“V” closing wheel running on top
of seed furrow.
Improper centering.
Align. See “V Closing Wheel Adjustment”.
Single closing wheel not directly
over seed.
Improper centering.
Align. See “Covering Discs/Single Press
Wheel Adjustment”.
LIFT CIRCUIT
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Field turn around toolbar
height is not 39”-41”.
Stroke limiter valve is out of adjustment.
Consult your Kinze Dealer for
service.
Planter not leveling out when
lowering from transport.
Detent lever valve out of adjustment.
Consult your Kinze Dealer for
service.
Planter settles.
Lift cylinder leaking.
Repair or replace cylinder.
PISTON PUMP
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Pump hard or impossible to
prime.
Valves fouled or in wrong place.
Inspect and clean valves.
Air leak in suction line.
Repair leak.
Pump set too low.
Adjust pump setting.
Packing washers worn out.
Replace.
Low metering.
Valves fouled or in wrong place.
Inspect and clean valves.
Air leak in suction line.
Repair leak.
Pump set too low.
Adjust pump setting.
Broken valve spring.
Replace spring.
Over meters.
Broken discharge valve spring.
Replace spring.
Trash under valves.
Inspect and clean valves.
Improper rate setting.
Adjust pump setting.
Leaks through when stopped.
Broken discharge valve spring.
Replace spring.
Trash under valves.
Inspect and clean valves.
Fertilizer solution leaking
under stuffing box.
Packing washers worn out.
Replace.
Pump using excessive oil.
Oil seals or O-ring worn and leaking.
Replace.
Pump operates noisily.
Crankcase components worn
excessively.
Inspect and replace if necessary.
Summary of Contents for 3700
Page 2: ......
Page 3: ......
Page 4: ......
Page 18: ...This page intentionally left blank ...
Page 54: ...This page intentionally left blank ...
Page 102: ...This page intentionally left blank ...
Page 119: ...This page intentionally left blank ...