Sola A-6000 SM User manual

A-6000
SM / NS PLUS
WWW.SOLAGRUPO.COM
Trailed pneumatic seed drill
MAINTENANCE AND DOSAGE
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MANUAL

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SOLÁ seed drillers and fertilizer spreaders are manufactured in a highly specialized environment and our
factory has a vast customer-endorsed experience.
SOLÁ 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.
SOLÁ machines perform excellently with only minimum operator maintenance.
This manual will help you use your SOLÁ product with the upmost eciency.
2nd Edition – July 2019
Ref.: CN-811060/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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................... 8
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 OVERVIEW OF THE MACHINE .................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE ....................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 USAGE ACCORDING TO DESIGN ............................................................................................................................................. 10
4. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS FOR PLANTING .............................................................................................................11
4.1 TERRAIN....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 SEED ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.3 DEPTH.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
5. COMMISSIONING ......................................................................................................................................................12
5.1 COUPLING THE SEED DRILLER TO THE TRACTOR................................................................................................................ 12
5.2 COUPLING AND ADAPTING THE PTO SHAFT ....................................................................................................................... 14
5.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................................................................................................................................................................. 15
5.4 TRANSPORTATION POSITION.................................................................................................................................................. 16
5.5 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE HOPPER ........................................................................................................................... 17
5.6 SUPPORT FEET............................................................................................................................................................................ 18
5.6.1 FRONT SUPPORT FOOT............................................................................................................................................ 19
5.6.2 REAR SUPPORT FOOT .............................................................................................................................................. 19
5.7 PARKING BRAKE......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.8 END OF MACHINE WORK ......................................................................................................................................................... 20
6. ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 MACHINE LEVELLING ................................................................................................................................................................ 21
6.1.1 TOW-BAR AND TRACTOR LEVELLING .................................................................................................................... 21
6.1.2 SOWING EQUIPMENT LEVELLING .......................................................................................................................... 22
6.2 DEPTH CONTROLS..................................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.2.1 DEPTH TINES.............................................................................................................................................................. 22
6.2.2 DEPTH CONTROL WHEELS...................................................................................................................................... 23
6.2.3 COULTERS................................................................................................................................................................... 23
6.2.3.1 SM MODEL................................................................................................................................................. 24
6.2.3.2 NS-PLUS MODEL ...................................................................................................................................... 25
6.3 DOSAGE....................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
6.3.1 VOLUMETRIC DISPENSER ........................................................................................................................................ 26
6.3.1.1 NORMAL SEEDS (N position) .................................................................................................................. 26
6.3.1.2 SMALL SEEDS (F position)....................................................................................................................... 27
6.3.2 ROLLER DISPENSER .................................................................................................................................................. 28
6.3.3 DISPENSERS FOR FERTILIZER AND/OR MICROGRANULATE KITS.................................................................... 29
6.3.3.1 INTERNAL KIT HOPPER - FERTILIZER AND/OR MICROGRANULATE DISPENSER .......................... 30
6.4 SEED DOSAGE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................................................. 31
6.5 SEED FLOW PRE-TESTING ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
6.5.1 MODELS WITH MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION ...................................................................................... 32
6.5.2 MODELS WITH ISOBUS ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION .......................................................................... 34
6.6 SEED DOSE FIELD TESTING...................................................................................................................................................... 37
6.7 HARROW...................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
6.8 TRACK ERASERS (OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................................................. 38
6.9 COMPACTING ROLLER .............................................................................................................................................................. 39
6.10 HYDRAULIC TRACK MARKERS............................................................................................................................................... 40
6.10.1 TRACK MARKER LENGTH ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................. 40
6.10.2 TRACK MARKER DISC INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT.......................................................................................... 41
6.11 INCLINATION OF FOLDING PARTS........................................................................................................................................ 41

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7. DISTRIBUTION TYPE................................................................................................................................................. 42
7.1 WITH MECHANICAL DRIVE TURBINE ...................................................................................................................................... 42
7.2 WITH HYDRAULIC DRIVE TURBINE......................................................................................................................................... 43
8. SOWING ELECTRONIC CONTROL.............................................................................................................................. 44
8.1 CONTROL PANEL, DESCRIPTION.............................................................................................................................................44
8.2 RUNNING SPEED -C1................................................................................................................................................................. 45
8.3 TOTAL AREA / SEED DRILLER WIDTH - C2 ............................................................................................................................. 45
8.4 CONTROL PANEL WITH TRACK MARKER (OPTIONAL)........................................................................................................ 46
8.5 ROAD TRACKING - C3................................................................................................................................................................ 46
8.6 TURBINE ROTATIONAL SPEED/ TURBINE ALARM - C4........................................................................................................ 50
8.7 DISTRIBUTOR SHAFT - C5......................................................................................................................................................... 50
8.8 HOPPER LEVEL ALARM - C6 ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
8.9 TOTAL SEEDING CUT OFF (OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................................. 51
8.10 EXIT CLOSING AT FOLDING PARTS (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................................................ 52
9. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................... 53
9.1 SERVICE FREQUENCY ................................................................................................................................................................ 54
9.2 SEED DRILLER CLEANING......................................................................................................................................................... 55
9.3 TYRE PRESSURE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 55
9.4 LUBRICATION AND GREASING................................................................................................................................................ 56
10. DOSAGE CHART ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
10.1 SEED CHART.............................................................................................................................................................................. 57
10.2 ROLLER DISPENSER CALIBRATION FACTOR TABLE .......................................................................................................... 59
10.3 TABLES FOR CONVENTIONAL OR MICROGRANULATE FERTILIZER KITS ...................................................................... 60
10.3.1 INTERNAL KIT HOPPER WITH MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION ....................................................................... 60
10.3.2 INTERNAL KIT HOPPER WITH ISOBUS................................................................................................................. 60

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1. INTRODUCTION
It is essential to READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS in this manual before operating
the SEED DRILLER A-6000. Careful reading enables maxi-
mum operator eciency, 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 prepa-
ration, dealing with mechanical problems and supervising
the machine), maintenance (inspection and technical assis-
tance) and transport.
For your safety, please follow these technical safety instruc-
tions as SOLÀ will not be responsible for damages caused by
not observing the information provided.
In the rst chapters you will nd the Technical Characteris-
tics 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 sec-
tions.
The last part of this manual consists of Dosage Tables, detai-
led by seed and fertilize type.
MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA SOLÀ RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ILLUSTRATIONS, TECH
NICAL DATA AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AT ITS DISCRETION.

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On the machine, you will nd the following 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 tractor. Risk of serious
physical injury.
During maintaining or repairing the seed drill,
you must stop the tractor’s engine completely,
it must not be started.
Never stand under the sowing equipment, or
within its operation area. Risk of serious physi-
cal injury.
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 physical injuries.
Danger of infection from escaping hydraulic
uid at high presure! This can inict 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 serious in-
jury.
Respect the maximum load.
Coupling point for transport by crane.
Keep the machine parts showing these lubrica-
tion and greasing symbols in good conditions
and greased. See section 9.4 LUBRICATION AND
GREASING POINTS
PTO shaft’s speed and turning direction (only in
machines with mechanical fans).
Kg. Max.
1000 rpm
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.

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2.2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Before starting the machine, please check the
machine is in good condition for work and is
safe for road use.
- Check that visibility is clear around the ma-
chine and there is no person in the working
area.
- 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 purpo-
se.
- 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 driller, 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 6 YEARS. Please replace when ne-
cessary.
- When transiting with the sowing equipment
raised, block the lowering switch. Before lea-
ving the tractor, lower the support feet, lower
the sowing equipment onto the ground and
remove the tractor’s starting key.
- Always use enough supporting elements
when maintaining the machine in a raised po-
sition to prevent the machine from lowering
or falling.
- Before planting, evaluate the potential risks
in the area such as very steep slopes, possi-
ble contact with overhead power lines due to
uneven oors and/or conguration of moving
parts of the machine.

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2.3 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS
THESE OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED
ONLY BY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PER-
SONNEL.
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE MACHINE MUST
BE PERFORMED, IF POSSIBLE, USING A BRIDGE
CRANE.
WHEN THE PLANTER IS DELIVERED, IT SHOULD
BE IMMEDIATELY CHECKED TO DETECT POSSI-
BLE DAMAGES DURING TRANSPORTATION OR
MISSING PIECES. ONLY THE IMMEDIATE REPOR-
TING OF THIS TO THE DELIVERER WILL RESULT
IN COMPENSATION.
WARNING: SEE SECTION 3.2, TECHNICAL
CHARACTERISTICS, FOR KNOWING THE LOAD
THAT THE BRIDGE CRANE SHALL SUPPORT
The images show the towrope arrangements and mooring
points for this operation:
- Front: A towrope located at the internal front part of the
hopper (Fig. 2.2).
- Rear: two towropes located at the sowing equipment
sub-chassis (Fig. 2.3).
Fig. 2.3
Fig. 2.2
Fig. 2.1

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3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
3.1 OVERVIEW OF THE MACHINE
Fig. 3.1
TRANSMISSION
WHEEL
TURBINE
FRONT
SUPPORT FOOT
FLOATING
WHEEL
HOPPER
ENTRY
LADDER
TRACK ERASER
COULTERS
HARROW
TRACK MARKERS
DEPTH CONTROL
WHEEL
DISTRIBUTION
HEAD
COMPACTING
ROLLER
LEVEL
TENSIONER
3.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MACHINE TYPE
AND OF COULTERS
DISTANCE BETWEEN
COULTERS (cm)
HOPPER CAPACITY
(litres)
ESTIMATED
WEIGHT (kg) WHEELS
600/37 SM 16 5500 4600 560/45R22.5
700/43 SM 16 5500 5000 560/45R22.5
600/43 NS PLUS 14 5500 4500 560/45R22.5
600/48 NS PLUS 12,5 5500 4550 560/45R22.5
700/48 NS PLUS 14,6 5500 4700 560/45R22.5
MACHINE TYPE
AND OF COULTERS
MINIMUM
POWER (CV)
WORK WIDTH
(m)
TRANSPORT
WIDTH (m)
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT (m) LENGTH (m)
600/37 SM 150 6 3 3,1 7
700/43 SM 150 7 3 3,6 7
600/43 NS PLUS 150 6 3 3,1 7
600/48 NS PLUS 150 6 3 3,1 7
700/48 NS PLUS 150 7 3 3,6 7

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3.3 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
All the machines have an IDENTIFICATION PLATE on the
frame, specifying:
MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA SOLÀ RESERVES
THE RIGHT TO OBTAIN AUTHORISATION OF ITS
EQUIPMENTS IN ANY MARKET IT CONSIDERS
NECESSARY.
Fig. 3.2Fig. 3.2
SERIAL NUMBER
YEAR
Fig. 3.3Fig. 3.3
SERIAL NUMBERSERIAL NUMBER
3.4 USAGE ACCORDING TO DESIGN
The A-6000 seed driller has been designed for sowing of ce-
reals 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 will not be held responsible (see section
11. WARRANTY).
All legal provisions relating to machine safety, trac, and
health and safety at work shall be respected.
The changes made by the user override the manufacturer’s
guarantee for any damage or injury (see section 11. WAR-
RANTY).
Avoid using wet seeds; their use may cause clogging.