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SM-1909
MAINTENANCE AND DOSAGE
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SOLÀ seed drills and fertilizer spreaders are manufactured in a highly specialized environment and
our factory has a vast customer-endorsed experience.
SOLÀ machines use highly advanced technology and are guaranteed to work without malfunctions
in a great variety of conditions. They are provided with easy-to-use and ecient devices. SOLÀ ma-
chines perform excellently with only minimum operator maintenance.
This manual will help you use your SOLÀ product with the upmost eciency.
5th Edition – May 2016
Ref.: CN-811054/GB
Created by: Maquinaria Agrícola SOLÀ, S.L.
It is forbidden to copy any part of this manual.
Specications are subject to change or modication without notice.
The pictures included do not necessary show the standard version.
Certied quality system

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TABLE OF CONTENT
SOLÀ SM1909
STARTING MANUAL
MAINTENANCE
DOSAGE
SPARE PARTS
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................................... 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................4
2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS................................................................................................................................................4
3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS....................................................................................................................... 5
3.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS.........................................................................................................................5
3.2 STANDARD EQUIPMENT.....................................................................................................................................5
3.3 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT......................................................................................................................................5
3.4 USE ACCORDING TO DESIGN.............................................................................................................................6
3.5 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................6
3.6 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................7
4. ESSENTIAL SOWING CONCEPTS...................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 TERRAIN.................................................................................................................................................................8
4.2 THE SEED...............................................................................................................................................................8
4.3 SEED PLANTING DEPTH .....................................................................................................................................8
5. STARTING ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 COUPLING THE SEED DRILL .............................................................................................................................10
5.2 HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................................11
5.3 LOADING THE SEED DRILL...............................................................................................................................11
5.4 TRANSPORT POSITION .....................................................................................................................................12
5.5 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................................12
6. DOSAGE......................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 REGULAR SEEDS.................................................................................................................................................13
6.2 FINE SEEDS (microdosing) ...............................................................................................................................14
6.3 PREVIOUS FLOW TEST ......................................................................................................................................14
6.4 COMPLEMENTARY DOSING TESTS .................................................................................................................15
7. ADJUSTING SEED PLANTING DEPTH............................................................................................................. 17
7.1 ADJUSTING RATCHETS AND SPINDLES..........................................................................................................17
7.2 HEIGHT-ADJUSTABLE TINE COULTERS...........................................................................................................18
7.3 INCLINATION OF THE FOLDING PARTS .........................................................................................................18
7.4 ADJUSTING THE ROLLER ..................................................................................................................................19
8. TYPES OF DISTRIBUTION ..............................................................................................................................20
8.1 SEED DISTRIBUTION BY MECHANICAL FAN................................................................................................. 20
8.2 SEED DISTRIBUTION BY HYDRAULIC FAN.................................................................................................... 20
9. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................................. 21
9.1 HARROW ..............................................................................................................................................................21
9.2 HYDRAULIC TRACK MARKERS........................................................................................................................ 22
9.2.1 Adjusting track marker’s LENGTH ..................................................................................................... 23

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10. ELECTRONICAL CONTROLLER .................................................................................................................... 24
10.1 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................24
10.2 FORWARD SPEED – C1...................................................................................................................................24
10.3 TOTAL AREA / SEED DRILL WIDTH – C2......................................................................................................25
10.4 FRONT PANEL WITH MARKER PATHS (OPTIONAL)...................................................................................25
10.4.1 TRAMLINING - C3 ................................................................................................................................26
10.5 FAN RPM / FAN ALARMS – C4.......................................................................................................................29
10.6 SEED SHAFT RPM – C5 ...................................................................................................................................29
10.7 HOPPER LOW LEVEL ALARM – C6................................................................................................................29
10.8 TOTAL SOWING SHUT-OFF (OPTIONAL)....................................................................................................30
10.9 SHUT-OFF SOWING FROM FOLDING PARTS (OPTIONAL) .......................................................................30
11. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................... 32
11.1 LUBRICATION...................................................................................................................................................32
11.2 TYRES PRESSURE ............................................................................................................................................32
11.3 SCREWS.............................................................................................................................................................32
11.4 DISTRIBUTOR HEAD AND SEED HOSES ......................................................................................................32
12. DOSAGE TABLE........................................................................................................................................... 33

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PLEASE, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
1. INTRODUCTION
It is essential to read and follow the instructions and recommendations in this manual before
operating the machine. Careful reading enables maximum operator eciency, prevents acci-
dents and damage, and increases the seed drill’s capacity and life expectancy.
Please ensure that this manual has been read by any person involved in performing opera-
tional 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 responsi-
ble for damages caused by not observing the information provided.
In the rst chapters you will nd 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 QUA
LITY OF THE SEED DRILLS.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS
In this operating manual you will nd three dierent symbols relating to safety:
TO FACILITATE OPERATION WITH THE SEED
DRILL.
TO AVOID DAMAGES ON THE SEED DRILL OR
IN THE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTS.
THIS SYMBOL WARNS OF THE RISK OF INJURY.
On the machine, you will nd the fo-
llowing symbols:
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND
OBSERVE THE SAFETY ADVICE GIVEN IN THE
OPERATING MANUAL.
DURING THE COUPLING MANOEUVRE, STAY
AWAY FROM THE REAR PART OF THE TRAC
TOR. RISK OF SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY.
DURING MAINTAINING OR REPAIRING THE
SEED DRILL, YOU MUST STOP THE TRACTOR’S
ENGINE COMPLETELY, IT MUST NOT BE STAR
TED.
RISK OF BEING CRUSHED WHEN WORKING
UNDER THE MACHINE, PLEASE SECURE THE
MACHINE TO PREVENT THIS RISK.
NEVER USE THE LADDER TO ACCESS THE
PLATFORM WHEN THE MACHINE IS RUNNING.
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO RIDE ON THE MACHINE
DURING OPERATION. RISK OF SERIOUS PHYSI
CAL INJURIES.
DANGER OF INFECTION FROM ESCAPING
HYDRAULIC FLUID AT HIGH PRESURE! THIS
CAN INFLICT SERIOUS INJURIES WITH POTEN
TIALLY 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 OPERATIONAL AREA. RISK OF SERIOUS
PHYSICAL INJURIES.
COUPLING POINT FOR TRANSPORT BY CRANE.
PTO SHAFT’S SPEED AND TURNING DIREC
TION ONLY IN MACHINES WITH MECHANICAL
FANS.
540 rpm
1000 rpm

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3. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
TYPE / ROWS ROWS
SPACING
WORKING
WIDTH
SEED HOPPER
CAPACITY WEIGHT KGS TYRES TYPE TRANSPORT WIDTH
500/31 16 cm 5 m 1.600 / 2.000 L. 2.250 kg 340/55-16 3 m
600/37 16 cm 6 m 1.600 / 2.000 L. 2.540 kg 340/55-16 3 m
700/43 16 cm 5 m 1.600 / 2.000 L. 2.830 kg 340/55-16 3 m
Harrow Seed Tine
Coulters
Adjustable Side
Wheel
Roller
3.2 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
• 1.600 or 2.000 L Seed Hopper
• Sieve
• Kit for dosing test
• Monitor displaying: fan r.p.m., seed distributor shaft
r.p.m., hopper level low and hectare counte.
• Signalling light equipment
• Working Lamps
• Adjustable side wheels
• Rear roller
• Harrow
• Mechanical fan with PTO shaft at 1000 rpm or hydrau-
lic fan
• Tine coulters with tungsten carbide tips.
3.3 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
• Total sowing shut-o
• Shut-o sowing from folding parts
• Tramlines
• Hydraulic kit: hydraulic pump tted on the tractor’s
universal joint shaft, refrigerated oil tank
• Hydraulic horizontal-folding track markers
• Pre-emergency track markers
• Monitor, radar and electric motor to control dosing
• Track erasers

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3.4 USE ACCORDING TO DESIGN
The Seed Drill SM-1909 has been designed for normal use in agricultural work, especially cereal and
other kind of grain seeds.
If the machine is used in circumstances other than the above, the manufacturer will not be held respon-
sible for any damage caused.
The user must observe all regulations concerning safety, trac and hygiene.
If the machine is modied by the user, the manufacturer’s warranty is cancelled. SOLÁ will not be held
responsible for any damage caused.
3.5 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before starting the machine, please check the machine is in good condition for work and is safe for road use.
In thoroughfare, please observe trac signs and regulations.
It is forbidden to ride on the machine or climb into the machine when it is running.
Before using the machine, the user must be familiar with all operating elements.
Please be extremely careful when coupling and uncoupling the machine to the tractor.
Please check that the PTO shaft is in good condition and well protected.
Prevent the protective tube from turning by holding both the tube and chain provided for this purpose.
Mount the PTO shaft’s transmission only when the tractor’s engine is o.
Before connecting the PTO shaft, be sure that the danger zone surrounding the machine is clear.
Never leave the tractor’s driver’s seat while the machine is in operation.
Do not deposit external elements inside the hopper.
When mantaining the hydraulic system of the seed drill, make sure that it is depressurised and the
tractor’s engine is o.
Please regularly check the condition of the tubes and hosepipes in the hydraulic system. These parts
age naturally and their life should not surpass six years. Please replace when necessary.
When raising the seed drill, the front axle is unloaded. Ensure that the machine has enough load to
prevent it overturning. At this time you must ensure that the condition of both the steering and the
brakes is optimal.
During transit with the raised seed drill, block the lowering switch. Before leaving the tractor, lower the
seed drill onto the ground and remove the tractor’s starting key.
Always use enough supporting elements when maintaining the machine in a raised position to prevent
the machine from lowering or falling.

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Fig. 1
3.6 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS
Use a bridge crane to load and unload the truck. A specically designed hook, as shown in gure 1,
should be used to prevent damage caused by the weight of the machine itself. Tow ropes should be
fastened to the machine’s tripod as well as to the fasten points situated in the tine coulters’ chassis.

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4. ESSENTIAL SOWING CONCEPTS
4.1 TERRAIN
The better the soil condition, the better the sowing quality. Work is more dicult on big clods or une-
ven furrows.
Although SOLÀ machines resist harsh conditions, if the seedbed does not satisfy appropriate conditions
then the sowing quality will suer.
4.2 THE SEED
It is essential that seeds are well maintained and clean. Barley seeds should be trimmed.
4.3 SEED PLANTING DEPTH
The recommended seed planting depths are from three to ve centimetres. Planting too deep causes
problems as rhizome cannot reach the surface and the plant will die. It does not matter that some grains
are visible because the harrow’s tines will cover them eventually.
The seed planting depth has consequences for tillering, as well as for the plant’s strength and its ability
to resist frostbite or drought. The parent shoot grows from 1 to 2 cm under the ground, whatever the
depth of the seed.
Planting deeper does not necessarily mean getting deeper roots. Only a few roots grow from the lower
part of the seed. Most of them grow from a parent shoot close to ground level.
Normal Planting Depth: from 2 to
4 cm.
Thick stem, short rhizome, resistant
to frostbite
Multiple tillering providing from 3 to
6 shoots and a lot of blades, from 6
to 10.
Deep and thick roots, approximately
5 cm in width and 10-12 cm in depth.
With less grains per sowing square
metre, more ears are obtained.
Deeper Planting: from 5 to 6 cm.
Fine stem, rhizome exposed to frost-
bite.
Late and weak tillering, 1 or zero
shoots and only a few blades, 3-4
aprox.
Medium quality roots of approxima-
tely 3 cm in width and 5 cm in depth
More grains per sowing square metre
are required to obtain the same num-
ber of ears as in the previous case.
Very deep planting: from 8 to 10 cm.
Very ne stem. No tillering and only
one blade.
Seed runs out of supplies by growing
a long rhizome which frostbite can
easily cut.
The plant takes weak roots, appro-
ximately 1 cm in width and 3 cm in
depth.
Twice the number of grains per
sowing metre are required to obtain
the same number of ears as in the
rst case.