Sola A-6000/NS PLUS User manual

A-6000/NS PLUS
MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA
MANUAL
COMMISSIONING,
MAINTENANCE
AND DOSAGE
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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.
Certied quality system
1st Edition – September 2015
Ref.: CN-811075/GB
Created by: SOLA
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 SAFETY SIGNS............................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................... 7
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 OVERVIEW OF THE MACHINE .................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE ......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 USAGE ACCORDING TO DESIGN ............................................................................................................................................... 9
3.5 STANDARD EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................................................................ 10
4. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS FOR PLANTING ............................................................................................................ 10
4.1 TERRAIN....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 SEED ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.3 DEPTH ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
5. COMMISSIONING ......................................................................................................................................................12
5.1 COUPLING THE SEED DRILLER TO THE TRACTOR................................................................................................................ 12
5.2 COUPLING AND ADAPTING THE CARDAN TRANSMISSION .............................................................................................. 13
5.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................................................................................................................................................................. 13
5.4 TRANSPORTATION POSITION.................................................................................................................................................. 14
5.5 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE HOPPER ........................................................................................................................... 15
5.6 SUPPORT FEET............................................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.6.1 FRONT SUPPORT FOOT............................................................................................................................... 16
5.6.2 REAR SUPPORT FOOT ................................................................................................................................. 16
5.7 PARKING BRAKE......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.8 END OF MACHINE WORK ......................................................................................................................................................... 17
6. ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................................................................................................................17
6.1 MACHINE LEVELLING ................................................................................................................................................................ 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 HYDRAULIC TRACK MARKERS............................................................................................................................................... 23
6.10.1 TRACK MARKER LENGTH ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................ 24
6.10.2 TRACK MARKER DISC INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT ............................................................................ 24
6.11 INCLINATION OF FOLDING PARTS........................................................................................................................................ 24
7. DISTRIBUTION TYPE................................................................................................................................................. 25
7.1 WITH MECHANICAL DRIVE TURBINE ...................................................................................................................................... 25
7.2 WITH HYDRAULIC DRIVE TURBINE......................................................................................................................................... 25
8. SOWING ELECTRONIC CONTROL.............................................................................................................................. 26
8.1 CONTROL PANEL, DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................................. 26
8.2 RUNNING SPEED -C1................................................................................................................................................................. 26
8.3 TOTAL AREA / SEED DRILLER WIDTH - C2 ............................................................................................................................. 27
8.4 CONTROL PANEL WITH TRACK MARKER (OPTIONAL)........................................................................................................ 27
8.5 ROAD TRACKING - C3................................................................................................................................................................ 28
8.6 TURBINE ROTATIONAL SPEED/TURBINE ALARM - C4......................................................................................................... 31
8.7 DISTRIBUTOR SHAFT - C5......................................................................................................................................................... 31
8.8 HOPPER LEVEL ALARM - C6 ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
8.9 TOTAL SEEDING CUT OFF (OPTIONAL).................................................................................................................................. 32
8.10 EXIT CLOSING AT FOLDING PARTS (OPTIONAL) ................................................................................................................ 32

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MAINTENANCE 33
9. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................... 33
9.1 SERVICE FREQUENCY ................................................................................................................................................................ 33
9.2 SEED DRILLER CLEANING......................................................................................................................................................... 34
9.3 SCREW JOINTS............................................................................................................................................................................ 34
9.4 LUBRICATION AND GREASING................................................................................................................................................ 34
9.5 TYRE PRESSURE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
10. DOSAGE CHART ...................................................................................................................................................... 35
10.1 SEED CHART.............................................................................................................................................................................. 35
10.2 MICRO-GRANULATED FERTILIZER CHART (OPTIONAL)................................................................................................... 37
10.3 NORMAL FERTILIZER CHART (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 HAR ROW .................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
12.12 COMPAC TING ROLLER .......................................................................................................................................................... 51
12.13 SET OF LATERAL STOPS....................................................................................................................................................... 52
12.14 EQUIPMENT-HOLDER CHASSIS.......................................................................................................................................... 53
12.15 PNEUMATIC DISTRIBUTION................................................................................................................................................ 54
12.16 FINISHES ................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
13. NOTES..................................................................................................................................................................... 57

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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
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 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 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 QUALITY OF THE SEED DRILLERS.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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 POS-
SIBLE DAMAGES DURING TRANSPORTATION
OR MISSING PIECES. ONLY THE IMMEDIATE
REPORTING OF THIS TO THE DELIVERER WILL
RESULT IN COMPENSATION.

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Fig. 4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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:
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
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
DISTRIBUTION
HEAD
REAR
SUPPORTS FEET

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
MACHINE
TYPE AND
# OF COUL-
TERS
DISTANCE
BETWEEN
COULTERS (cm)
HOPPER CAPACITY
(litres)
ESTIMATED
WEIGHT (kg) WHEELS
600/37 16 5500 4600 560/45R22.5
700/43 16 5500 5000 560/45R22.5
MACHINE
TYPE AND
# OF COUL-
TERS
WORK WIDTH (m) TRANSPORT WIDTH (m) MAXIMUM HEI-
GHT (m) LENGTH (m)
600/37 6 3 3,1 7
700/43 7 3 3,6 7
3.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.3 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MA-
CHINE
All the machines have an IDENTIFICATION
PLATE on the linkage, specifying:
1- Name and address of the manufacturer.
2- SOLÀ brand
3- Machine model
4- Machine type
5- Serial number
6- Approval number
7- Maximum authorized mass (kg.)
8- CE Certicate.
Fig. 5
1 2 3
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5
6
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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 will not be
held responsible (see section 11. GUARANTEE).
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. GUARANTEE).
Avoid using wet seeds; their use may cause
clogging.

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FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS FOR PLANTING
3.5 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- 5.500-litre hopper for seeds (for machine versions A-6000/
NS PLUS)
- Combined hopper: seeds (3500 litres) and fertilizer/mi-
cro-granulated (2000 litres) (for machine versions A-6000/
NS PLUS - COMBI).
- Selector sieve.
- Kit for seed dosage calibration: scale, crank and grain coun-
ter.
- Hopper entry ladder.
- Adjustable sowing depth by means of tines.
- Sowing depth control lateral wheels.
- Height-adjustable front support foot.
- Sowing equipment support feet.
- Canvas cover for hopper.
- Signalling, positioning, braking and ashing lighting equi-
pment.
- Hydraulic service brake.
- Parking brake.
- Monitor with turbine tachometer, distributor rotation
alarm, hopper seed level sensor and hectare counter.
- Mechanical total seeding cut o.
- Authorization for running.
- Rear harrow in three independent sections.
- 4-line coulter sowing equipment.
- Hydraulic or mechanical drive turbine.
- Track erasers for tractor tracks.
- Leveller in three independent 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 o.
- Kit with 2 solenoid valves for tractor distributor.
- Artemis radar.
4. FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS FOR PLANTING
4.1 TERRAIN
The better terrain conditions, the better the sowing quali-
ty. A good labour cannot be carried out in big clods or very
uneven furrows. Although SOLÀ machines resist harsh con-
ditions, if the seedbed does not satisfy the appropriate con-
ditions, then the sowing quality will be poor.
4.2 SEED
It is essential to use clean, quality seeds and, in the case of
barley, the seed must be deburred.
4.3 DEPTH
Seed planting depth aects tillering, the plant's strength,
and its ability to resist frostbite or drought: the tillering node
is always 1 or 2 cm under the surface, regardless of the seed
planting depth.
Planting deeper does not mean getting deeper roots. Only
a few roots grow from the lower part of the seed. Most of
them grow from the tillering node closer to the ground level.