Sola A-6000/NS PLUS Manual Download Page 5

Page: 5 / 44

INTRODUCTION

1- INTRODUCTION

It is essential to READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS in this manual

before operating the

SEED DRILLER

A-6000/NS PLUS

. Careful reading enables maximum operator

efficiency, prevents accidents and damage, and increases the seed driller’s capacity and life expectancy.

Please ensure that this manual has been read by any person involved in performing operational tasks,

(including preparation, dealing with mechanical problems and supervising the machine), maintenance

(inspection and technical assistance) and transport.

For your safety, please follow these technical safety instructions as

SOLÀ

will not be responsible for

damages caused by not observing the information provided.

In the first chapters you will find the Technical Characteristics and Safety Instructions, as well as some

essential sowing concepts. Basic concepts that are required to operate the machine are explained in the

Starting and Maintenance sections.

The last part of this manual consists of Dosage Tables, detailed by seed type.

SOLÀ

RETAINS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ILLUSTRATIONS, TECHNICAL DATA AND WEIGHTS INDICATED IN

THIS OPERATING MANUAL, IF THESE CHANGES HELP TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE SEED DRILLERS.

Summary of Contents for A-6000/NS PLUS

Page 1: ...A 6000 NS PLUS M A Q U I N A R I A A G R Í C O L A MANUAL COMMISSIONING MAINTENANCE AND DOSAGE Carefully read this Manual before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...ariety of conditions They are provided with easy to use and efficient devices SOLÁ machines perform excellently with only minimum operator maintenance This manual will help you use your SOLÁ product with the upmost efficiency Certified quality system 1st Edition September 2015 Ref CN 811075 GB Created by SOLA It is forbidden to copy any part of this manual Specifications are subject to change or m...

Page 3: ...17 6 1 1 TOW BAR AND TRACTOR LEVELLING 17 6 1 2 SOWING EQUIPMENT LEVELLING 18 6 2 DEPTH CONTROLS 18 6 2 1 DEPTH TINES 18 6 2 2 DEPTH CONTROL WHEELS 18 6 2 2 COULTERS 19 6 3 DOSAGE 19 6 3 1 NORMAL SEEDS N position 20 6 3 2 SMALL SEEDS F position 20 6 4 SEED DOSAGE ADJUSTMENT 21 6 5 SEED FLOW PRE TESTING 21 6 6 SEED DOSE FIELD TESTING 22 6 7 HARROW 23 6 8 TRACK ERASERS 23 6 9 LEVELLER 23 6 10 HYDRAU...

Page 4: ...OPTIONAL 37 11 GUARANTEE 38 12 SPARE PARTS 39 12 1 CHASSIS 40 12 2 TENSIONER 41 12 3 FIXED SOWING COULTER 42 12 4 ADJUSTABLE SOWING COULTER 43 12 5 TRACK ERASER COULTER 44 12 6 SIDE WHEEL FOR DEPTH CONTROL 45 12 7 TRACK MARKER 46 12 8 TURBINE WITH BUSH 47 12 9 SEED FALL HOSE ASSEMBLY 48 12 10 SEED DISPENSER 49 12 11 HARROW 50 12 12 COMPACTING ROLLER 51 12 13 SET OF LATERAL STOPS 52 12 14 EQUIPMENT...

Page 5: ...e inspection and technical assistance and transport For your safety please follow these technical safety instructions as SOLÀ will not be responsible for damages caused by not observing the information provided In the first chapters you will find the Technical Characteristics and Safety Instructions as well as some essential sowing concepts Basic concepts that are required to operate the machine a...

Page 6: ...ulic fluid at high presure This can inflict serious injuries with potentially fatal consequences if it passes through the skin and into the body Keep the hose lines in good condition Risk of serious physical injuries Never stand under track markers or in their ope rational area Risk of serious physical injuries Do not insert your hand into the hopper while the drive wheels are turning Risk of seri...

Page 7: ...hydraulic system of the seed driller make sure that it is depressurised and the tractor s engine is off Please regularly check the condition of the tubes and hosepipes in the hydraulic system These parts age naturally and their life should not surpass 6 YEARS Please replace when ne cessary When transiting with the sowing equipment raised block the lowering switch Before lea ving the tractor lower ...

Page 8: ...Fig 1 Parte delantera Una sirga en el enganche ubicado en la parte interna delantera de la tolva Fig 2 Parte trasera dos sirgas dispuestas en el subchasis del equipo de siembra Fig 3 3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3 1 OVERVIEW OF THE MACHINE TRANSMISSION WHEEL TURBINE FRONT SUPPORT FOOT FLOATING WHEEL HOPPER ENTRY LADDER TRACK ERASER TINE COULTERS HARROW LEVELLER TRACK MARKERS DEPTH CONTROL WHEEL DISTRIBUT...

Page 9: ...Machine type 5 Serial number 6 Approval number 7 Maximum authorized mass kg 8 CE Certificate Fig 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 4 USAGE ACCORDING TO DESIGN The A 6000 NS PLUS seed driller has been de signed for sowing of cereals and other kind of grain seeds The machine has been designed for being dragged by an agricultural tractor If the machine is damaged due to other uses than the above the manufacturer w...

Page 10: ...t sections Hydraulic track markers 3 6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Exit closing at foldable parts Road tracking tramlines Hydraulic drive kit with PTO pump with cooling system Seed distributor transmission with electric engine and monitor for variable dose or total seeding cut off Kit with 2 solenoid valves for tractor distributor Artemis radar 4 FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS FOR PLANTING 4 1 TERRAIN The better ter...

Page 11: ... necessary to obtain the same sprigs as in the first case ADVISABLE DEPTH IS BETWEEN 3 AND 5 CENTIMETRES SOWING TOO DEEPLY IS A SERIOUS ERROR SINCE THE RHIZOME CANNOT REACH THE SURFACE AND THE PLANT DIES NO MATTER IF SOME GRAINS ARE VISI BLE THE HARROW COULTERS WILL EVENTUALLY COVER THEM IN VERY COLD PLACES REPEATED FROSTBI TE CAN PRODUCE A BULKING EFFECT ON THE GROUND S MOST SUPERFICIAL LAYER WIT...

Page 12: ...NTION TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE OPERATOR MACHINE COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING PRO CEDURES MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE SUPPORT FEET AT THEIR LOWEST POSITION Follow the steps below for the coupling manoeuvre 1 Plug in the hydraulic circuit connectors of the machine to the tractor distributor for 1 1 FOLDABLE PARTS OF THE SOWING EQUIPMENT 1 2 TRACK MARKERS 1 3 SOWING EQUIPMENT AND TRACK ERASER 1 4 HYDRAULIC...

Page 13: ...Fig 10 PREVENT THE TRANSMISSION FROM WORKING IN A VERY STEEP INCLINATION ANGLE MAX 35º COUPLE THE TRACTOR PTO SMOOTHLY SUD DEN ACCELERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE SEED DRILLER 5 3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The machine requires hydraulic connexion for FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE FOLDABLE PARTS OF THE SOWING EQUIPMENT One double discharge FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE TRACK MARKERS One double discharg...

Page 14: ... NEAR THE MACHINE OR ALONG THE TRAJECTORY OF THE MOVABLE PARTS ALWAYS PERFORM MACHINE MAINTENANCE WORKS WITH THE HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS UNPLUGGED KEEP THE HYDRAULIC HOSE LINES IN GOOD CONDITION THE PRESSURE OIL CAN PENE TRATE THE SKIN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES USE ONLY THE HYDRAULIC HOSE LINES PRO VIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER 5 4 TRANSPORTATION POSITION With the machine coupled with the tractor and the...

Page 15: ...ntally up to the end of its trajectory Then move it until it reaches the vertical position and the stop end Fig 18 Fig 19 Fig 18 4 Remove the fastening rubber bands of the canvas Fig 19 5 Take the handle at the ladder side Fig 20 and place it at the end of the canvas Fig 21 Turn the handle for remov ing the canvas Fig 22 Fig 20 Fig 22 Fig 21 IF THE CANVAS CANNOT BE REMOVED MAKE SURE THAT ALL FASTE...

Page 16: ...er tow bar For LOWERING the support foot Fig 27 1 2 Fig 26 2 1 1 Remove the crank fastening chain 1 Fig 26 2 Hold the support foot with one hand and remove the security pin with the other hand 2 Fig 26 3 Place the support foot in vertical position and place the security pin 2 Fig 27 for fixing its po sition 4 Adjust the foot height with the crank 1 Fig 27 and fasten the crank with the chain Fig 27...

Page 17: ...S according to the terrain and seed The values herein provided may vary according to the terrain conditions climate factors and the machine condi tions 6 1 MACHINE LEVELLING BEFORE USING THE MACHINE MAKE SURE THAT IT IS CORRECTLY LEVELLED BY THE SOW ING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE TOW BAR 6 1 1 TOW BAR AND TRACTOR LEVELLING FOR COUPLING THE SEED DRILLER TO THE TRACTOR PLACE THE TOWING HOOK POINT AT THE L...

Page 18: ...ermine the sowing depth A Fig 33 both must be adjusted at the same depth The tines are located in the rear part of the machine They are adjusted by means of a pawl Once the tines are adjusted the pawls must be kept so that they do not interfere with the folding and unfolding process of the foldable machine parts FOR FAST SOWING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT AD JUST THE TINES A FIG 33 IN POSITION 0 THEN THE TOW...

Page 19: ...stens the coulter to the support The lateral coulter loo seness is controlled by handling this nut SOWING COULTERS WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT These coulters match with the tractor and seed driller whe els IMPORTANT IF RUTS ARE VERY MARKED IT IS ADVISABLE TO ADJUST THESE COULTERS In order to adjust the pressure applied by the coulter on the terrain adjust the nut on the spring 1 Fig 37 These coul ters ...

Page 20: ...e locking ring 3 Fig 43 as shown in the image 2 Place the bolt 2 Fig 43 in the shaft fitting groove as shown in the image 3 Turn the spindle 4 Fig 43 for regulating the dose 4 Fix the spindle position placing the locking ring 3 Fig 43 5 Place the turbine air regulator in F position Fig 44 6 Pull the gear 8 Fig 45 until releasing it from the gear 9 Fig 45 and fit it to the gear 10 Fig 45 THE MICRO ...

Page 21: ...THIS SUBJECT SUCH AS ITG DEL CEREAL AGRICULTURAL UNION TRADES ETC Below we describe a practical method to determine the number of kilograms per hectare to be distributed consid ering the amount of plants per square metre that we want to obtain Fig 46 1 Introduce the seed counter Fig 6 27 inside the seed sack for filling it 2 When taking it out wipe the seed counter with your hand to make sure that...

Page 22: ...D APPROXIMA TELY THE CONTENT OF THREE HOPPERS 6 6 SEED DOSE FIELD TESTING In case of differences between the test and the dose being actually distributed by the machine due to for instance very uneven or soft terrain or low pressured wheel etc an ex perimental test can be performed to determine the ACTUAL AMOUNT OF ROTATIONS in the TRANSMISSION WHEEL Fig 51 1 With a measuring tape mark the metrica...

Page 23: ...ght can be modified for modi fying the depth adjust the fastening screws vertically move the coulters and fix them the desired height BEFORE FOLDING THE MACHINE FOR TRANS PORT PURPOSES MAKE SURE THAT THE TRACK ERASER STOPCOCK IS OPEN FIG 54 6 9 LEVELLER To obtain a regular sowing is fundamental a leveller The leveller fits with the screws 1 fig 12 These screws mo dify the pressure and the height o...

Page 24: ...CK MARKER DISC INCLINA TION ADJUSTMENT For adjusting the track marker disc inclination follow the fo llowing steps Fig 59 2 1 Loosen the screw 2 fig 59 2 Regulate the track marker disc inclination for more or less penetration into the ground 3 Tighten the screw 2 fig 59 EXCESSIVE DISC ORIENTATION IS NOT ADVISA BLE SINCE IT CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE 6 11 INCLINATION OF FOLDING PARTS In the support point...

Page 25: ... ENGINE Absorption capacity cm Speed rpm 600and700 8 4500 MA CHINE TYPE OIL SUPPLY Minimum outlet pressure bar Maximum return pressure bar Oil flow L min 600and700 160 1 5 40 CONNECTION Connect the small hose quick coupling of the turbine to a tractor pressure outlet Connect the small hose of 1 2 with the large quick coupling to a return without pressure MAXIMUM RETURN PRESSURE IS 1 5 BAR EX CEEDI...

Page 26: ...w By default the reading shown on the display is the running speed When there is any anomaly in any reading the dis play shows a flashing Alarm indication a sound alarm is triggered and the channel where the anomaly was produced activates This alarm will not disappear until the anomaly is not solved For visualizing the regarding reading push the central but ton and move the corresponding channel A...

Page 27: ... normal position Working in micro mode When working with the distributor in micro dosage mode for small hoppers and small quantities it is necessary to push the button longer than 3 seconds until the arrow indicating the micro mode appears on the screen In this case the monitor will keep the actual work speed and area For going back to the normal operation position once again push longer than 5 se...

Page 28: ... During asymmetric runs there is a dot on the display Manual move forward of the current run Press move forward from one run Fig 65 Stop the run counter Press to stop the run counter The display will show STOP Press again for going back to the normal work se quence Fig 66 Asymmetric run sequence 2 2 seed driller outlets will be closed each time the road tracker is activated The monitor will emit a...

Page 29: ...emit a whistle and the display will flash while we are in the road tracking run Fig 69 Fig 70 Road tracking Fig 71 Right asymmetric sequence Two outlets on the right side will be closed each time the road tracker is activated The monitor will emit a whistle and the display will flash while we are in the road tracking run Fig 72 Fig 73 Road tracking Fig 74 ...

Page 30: ...nd 18 meter seed spread er 2 2 left outlets will close on runs 3 and 16 and 2 2 right outlets will close on runs 7 and 12 At the beginning of run 1 it is necessary to turn right at the end of the first road NOTE TO RUN LEFT AT THE END OF THE FIRST ROAD MOVE THE MARKER FORWARD UNTIL NUMBER 10 BEFORE START SOWING The monitor will whistle on the road marking run 27 metres 6 m 4 runs for 27 meter seed...

Page 31: ...THE REAR SWITCH FOR ENTERING INTO PROGRAMMING MODE 2 2 PUSH THE BUTTON FOR NEUMASEM VERSIONS OR FOR NEUMASEM PLUS FOR CALIBRATING THE CHANNEL AND GO TO CHANNEL 4 TURBINE 3 PUSH FOR MODIFYING THE FLASHING DIGIT AND KEEP PUSHING FOR MODIFYING ITS VALUE IT MUST ALWAYS BE 2 4 STOP PUSHING FOR GOING BACK TO THE NORMAL POSI TION 8 7 DISTRIBUTOR SHAFT C5 Select channel 5 by means of the central button Wh...

Page 32: ...ft and right ex ists at the foldable parts will close The display will show the indicating arrow Fig 83 For going back to the normal po sition and opening the outlets push the button Fig 84 NEUMASEM Ha 0 0 1 Fig 83 NEUMASEM Ha 0 0 1 Fig 84 NEUMASEM monitor for INDEPENDENT FOLDABLE PARTS For activating the device that blocks the exit of coulters at the foldable parts push the button for the left si...

Page 33: ...rts thoroughly wash the affected area with water If swallowed contact the medical services 9 1 SERVICE FREQUENCY Service frequency indicated below is illustrative it can vary according to the service type and machine use the environ ment temperature weather factors etc SEASON START Check the general machine operation by performing a revi sion with hopper without seeds Verify that the plastic parts...

Page 34: ...ne parts during the works Take any foreign object out and verify that it has not causes any damage WHENEVER YOU CLEAN THE MACHINE WITH COMPRESSED AIR USE THE CORRESPONDING PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT PPE SEE SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE 9 3 SCREW JOINTS All seed driller joints must be checked if necessary tighten the necessary joints AFTER THE FIRST 10 MACHINE OPERATION HOURS IT IS ADVISABLE TO TIGHTEN...

Page 35: ...IZE FERTILIZER PARTICLE SIZE DENSITY WEIGHT HUMIDITY ETC MICRO 6 METRES SMALL SEED COLZA RED CLOVER HERB TURNIP SPEC WEIGHT Kg L 0 65 0 77 0 39 0 7 Gauge Pos SMALL SEED kg ha 2 5 1 93 0 97 2 06 1 05 2 31 1 09 5 4 12 2 06 4 73 2 31 4 12 2 18 7 5 6 18 3 03 7 76 3 88 2 54 1 27 6 78 3 35 10 8 24 4 12 10 94 5 45 4 73 2 31 9 09 4 54 12 5 10 26 5 21 13 97 6 91 6 55 3 27 11 43 5 70 15 12 51 6 18 16 32 8 2...

Page 36: ...5 110 352 337 317 236 358 367 337 374 362 7 METRES NORMAL SEED WHEAT RYE BARLEY OAT EDIBLE BEAN PEAS LUPINE CAROB CORN HERB WEIGHT SPEC Kg L 0 77 0 74 0 68 0 5 0 85 0 81 0 76 0 83 0 79 0 36 Pos Gauge NORMAL SEED kg ha 5 10 26 0 26 0 25 0 18 4 17 6 16 6 21 8 25 0 6 2 15 39 5 38 4 37 4 26 8 32 2 31 2 35 3 39 5 18 7 14 6 20 54 0 51 9 49 8 36 0 47 7 45 7 47 7 54 0 36 4 19 8 25 66 6 64 4 61 3 44 4 61 3...

Page 37: ...N THE CHART DISCONNECT ONE DISPENSER PROCEED AS FOLLOWS FULLY CLOSE THE DISPENSER REMOVE THE CONNECTION PIN A FIG 96 AND THEN REGULATE THE DOSAGE DIVIDE BY TWO THE VALUES IN THE PREVIOUS CHART 10 3 NORMAL FERTILIZER CHART OPTIONAL This equipment for normal fertilizer has various dispensers the following chart shows the values distributed by both dispensers These can be regulated by turning the whe...

Page 38: ...38 DOSAGE CHART ...

Page 39: ... of commissioning or during the course of agricultural work season see section 3 4 USAGE ACCORDING TO DESIGN The DEALER or FINAL BUYER or if applicable the USER may not claim in any case any compensation from MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA SOLÀ S L for any damage costs of labour or transport faulty work ma terial or body injury or decrease or crop losses etc Returns or exchanges of material shall always be b...

Page 40: ...40 GUARANTEE ...

Page 41: ...41 NOTES 13 NOTES DATE NOTES ...

Page 42: ...42 NOTES DATE NOTES ...

Page 43: ...43 NOTES ...

Page 44: ...WWW INTEGRUM ES MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA SOLÀ S L Ctra de Igualada s n Apdo Correos 11 08280 CALAF Barcelona SPAIN Tel 34 93 868 00 60 Fax 34 93 868 00 55 www solagrupo com E mail sola solagrupo com ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for A-6000/NS PLUS

Reviews:

Related manuals for A-6000/NS PLUS

Brands by name

Popular brands

Sola A-6000/NS PLUS, Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for A-6000/NS PLUS

Reviews:

Related manuals for A-6000/NS PLUS

Brands by name

Popular brands