Sola SD-1203 User manual

seed drill
SD-1203
MANUAL FOR COMMISSIONING
MAINTENANCE
DOSAGE
SPARE PARTS.
Read the instructions carefully before using the machine

Ref.: CN-811030/GB
10th Edition - March - 2017
The total or partial reproduction is prohibited.
Specifications subject to changes without advanced notice.

SOLÁ seed drillers and fertilisers are manufactured at a factory exclusively specialised in
this line and endorsed by the experience of many thousands of users.
They are machines equipped with sophisticated technology, designed to have a
long service life, free from faults, in the most varied conditions and with simple and
effective devices to carry out excellent work with minimal maintenance.
With the information on all its possibilities and configurations we want to help you
achieve what you expect of our machine.
Certified quality system
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 5
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................... 6
2.1 Technical specifications ............................................................... 6
2.2 Standard equipment..................................................................... 6
2.3 Optional equipment ...................................................................... 6
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................ 7
3.1 Safety symbols ........................................................................... 7
3.2 Use according to the design 9 ......................................................
3.3 General provisions ....................................................................... 9
3.4 Loading and unloading ................................................................. 10
4. KEY SOWING CONCEPTS ...................................................................................... 11
5. COMMISSIONING .................................................................................................... 15
5.1 Coupling the seed drill ................................................................. 15
5.2 Dosing mechanism ...................................................................... 16
5.3 Controlling the dosage ................................................................. 17
5.4 Seed prior check .......................................................................... 18
5.5 Testing the dosage ...................................................................... 20
5.6 Seed dosage setting ................................................................... 21
5.7 Combined distribution .................................................................. 23
5.8 Combined double hoppers ........................................................... 23
5.9 Combined dosage ........................................................................ 24
5.10 Sowing equipment ...................................................................... 25
5.11 Adjusting the sowing depth ........................................................ 26
5.12 Adjusting the compression springs ............................................ 27
5.13 Chassis ballasting ...................................................................... 27
5.14 Adjusting the press wheel .......................................................... 28
6. ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................ 29
6.1 Harrow with flexible tines ............................................................. 29
6.2 Hectare counter ........................................................................... 30
6.3 Track markers .............................................................................. 31
6.4 Variator hydraulic control ............................................................. 31
7. MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 32
7.1 Lubrication .................................................................................. 32
7.2 Tyre pressure ............................................................................. 33
7.3 Nuts and bolts .............................................................................. 33
7.4 Combined machine anti-rust check ............................................. 33
8. DOSAGE TABLES .................................................................................................... 34
9. SPARE PARTS ......................................................................................................... 38
9.1 Chassis ........................................................................................ 39
9.2 Suspended machine tripod and coupling kit ................................. 41
9.3 Seed drill disc coulter (common elements) ................................... 43
9.4 Rubber wheel sowing arm ........................................................... 47
9.5 Iron wheel sowing arm ................................................................. 48
9.6 Seed drill / combined hopper ...................................................... 49
9.7 Seed drill / combined distribution ................................................ 51
9.8 Seed variator ............................................................................... 53
9.9 Fertiliser variator .......................................................................... 55
9.10 Transmission ............................................................................. 57
9.11 Transmission arm ...................................................................... 59
9.12 Harrow ....................................................................................... 63
9.13 Drag train ................................................................................... 65
9.14 Tow bar ...................................................................................... 67
9.15 Service brake ............................................................................. 69
9.16 Spreading................................................................................... 71
9.17 Hydraulic control for the variators ............................................... 73
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INTRODUCTION
1.INTRODUCTION
Before starting up the seed drill, it is essential to read the instructions and
recommendations in this manual. This will ensure a reduction in the danger
of accidents, prevent damage to the seed drill due to misuse and increase its
performance and service life.
All persons who carry out operations (including preparation, repairing faults in
the field and general care for the machine), maintenance (inspection and
technical assistance) and transport must read the manual.
For your own safety and that of the machine, the technical instructions on
safety must be respected at all times. SOLÁ shall not be held responsible for
any damage or faults resulting from any breaches of the instructions provided
herein.
The first chapters cover the Technical Specifications and Safety Instructions,
as well as key sowing concepts. A basic understanding of the key knowledge
required to operate the machine is provided in the Commissioning and
Maintenance sections. The end of the manual features a Dosage Table for
various types of seeds and fertiliser and a List of Spare Parts.
INTRODUCTION-4- SOLÁ reserves the right to modify the illustrations,
technical data and weights specified in this manual if it deems that such
modifications contribute to improving the quality of the seed drills.
SOLÁ reserves the right to modify the illustrations, technical
data and weights specified in this manual if it deems that such
modifications contribute to improving the quality of the seed
drills.
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