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
4
5
6
7
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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.

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Fig. 6
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS FOR PLANTING
Sowing at normal depth:
from 2 to 4 cm
Thick stem, short rhizome and good re-
sistance to ice.
Multiple tillering of 3 to 6 tiles and
many leaves, between 6 and 10.
Big rooting, 5 cm in width and 10-12 cm
in depth.
More sprigs are obtained with fewer
grains per sowing square meter.
Deeper sowing:
between 5 and 6 cm
Thin stem, ice-exposed rhizome.
Late and poor tillering, 1 or 0 tiles and
few leaves, 3 or 4 approx.
Regular rooting, 3 cm in width and 5
cm in depth.
More grain per square meter is neces-
sary to obtain the same sprigs as in the
rst case.
Too deep sowing:
from 8 to 10 cm
Very thin stem. Not tillering and one
leaf.
Grain reserves exhaust in a large rhi-
zome that the ice can easily cut.
Poor rooting, 1 cm in width and 3 cm
in depth.
The double amount of grain per square
meter is necessary to obtain the same
sprigs as in the rst 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 WITH
THE RISK OF LOOSENING AT THE PLANT'S IN-
CIPIENT ROOTS, CAUSING THE PLANT TO DIE.
IN THESE CASES, IT WOULD BE ADVISABLE TO
PLANT SLIGHTLY DEEPER AND, IF POSSIBLE, TO
USE THE ROLLER FOR COMPACTING THE SOIL
AND BETTER PROTECT THE SEEDS.
WHEN STARING THE MACHINE, THE FIRST ME-
TER OF FURROWS WILL NOT CONTAIN ANY
SEED. ON THE CONTRARY, WHEN STOPPING
THE MACHINE, THE SEEDS THAT WERE ALRE-
ADY FALLING THROUGH THE HOSES WILL SLI-
DE FROM THE MACHINE AND END UP PILED IN
THE LAST METER. CONSIDER THIS IN ORDER TO
ACHIEVE A GOOD RESULT.
ALWAYS WORK AT UNIFORM SPEED. SUDDEN
ACCELERATING AND BRAKING WILL CAUSE AN
IRREGULAR SEED DISTRIBUTION.

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COMMISSIONING
5. COMMISSIONING
The issues to take into account before starting the machine
are detailed below:
• Verify that the mechanical components are well greased.
Periodically grease the mechanical components (see sec-
tion 9.4 LUBRICATION AND GREASING POINTS).
• Verify the tyre pressure (see section 9.5 TYRE PRESSURE).
• Verify that the hydraulic circuit conducts of the machine
and the pneumatic conducts (seed transport) are in good
conditions.
After coupling the seed driller with the tractor:
• Verify that the machine is correctly attached to the tractor.
• Before starting the machine, get familiar with all its compo-
nents and adjustments.
• Start the machine being empty in order to free the con-
ducts form any condensation of water or possible dirt.
• Adjust the machine and all its components, the type of ter-
rain and the seed.
5.1 COUPLING THE SEED DRILLER TO
THE TRACTOR
The A-6000/NS PLUS seed driller is tted with a rotating
shaft-ring hook.
MAKE SURE THAT NOBODY AND NOTHING IS
BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND THE SEED DRILL-
ER WHEN COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING.
THESE PROCEDURES REQUIRE PAYING MAXI-
MUM ATTENTION 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 TURBINE
1.5- HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE
THE NECESSARY HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS
FOR THESE ELEMENTS ARE SPECIFIED IN SEC-
TION 5.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
FOR MACHINE VERSIONS WITH HYDRAULIC
TURBINE, CARDAN TRANSMISSION MUST BE
ADAPTED ONCE THE MACHINE IS COUPLED TO
THE TRACTOR (SEE SECTION 5.2 COUPLING AND
ADAPTING THE CARDAN TRANSMISSION).
2- Plug in the electrical connector for the lightning
equipment.
3- Place the front support feet in vertical position (see sec-
tion 5.6 SUPPORT FEET).
4- Lower the central sowing equipment until touching
the ground.
5- Hook the seed drill rotatory ring to the tractor at the
towing hook point. (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7
IF THE HOOK POINT IS TOO LOW, SEE
SECTION 6.1.1 TOWBAR AND TRACTOR
LEVELLING.
6- Lift the machine support foot.
BEFORE MOVING THE MACHINE, MAKE
SURE IT IS CORRECTLY HOOKED TO THE
TRACTOR.
FOR UNCOUPLING THE MACHINE AND THE
TRACTOR, PERFORM THE STEPS IN THIS SEC-
TION INVERSELY.

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COMMISSIONING
5.2 COUPLING AND ADAPTING THE
CARDAN TRANSMISSION
Once the seed driller is coupled to the tractor, the TRANS-
MISSION MUST BE ADAPTED for the equipment with me-
chanical turbine. In order to do so, it is necessary to:
1- Dismantle and introduce one end in the PTO and the other
end in the seed driller. Therefore, introduce the cardan
into the threaded shaft in both machines, maintaining
the security plug pressed, release the plug and move the
cardan back until hearing a click sound; this sound means
that the plug is in its corresponding receptacle.
ASSEMBLY HOMOKINETIC TRANSMISSION
CARDAN INTO THE TRACTOR PTO.
ALWAYS HANDLE THE TRANSMISSION WITH
THE ENGINE OFF. ALWAYS WORK WITH THE
TRANSMISSION PROTECTED AND IN GOOD
CONDITIONS. AVOID ANY ROTATION IN THE
TRANSMISSION PROTECTION TUBE BY FIXING
IT WITH THE CHAIN.
2- Determine the minimum shift length “L” (Fig. 8), By lifting
and lowering the hydraulic lift.
Fig. 8
3- Cut the plastic and metal surplus parts with the same size
and reassembly the transmission (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
4- Activate the seed driller lift
and verify that the trans-
mission shift is correct.
5- Secure the cardan to the
tractor by means of the -
xing chain (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 discharge
• LOWERING AND LIFTING THE SOWING EQUIPMENT AND
TRACK ERASER (optional). One double discharge with key
for removing the track eraser.
• HYDRAULIC TURBINE One double discharge
• HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE One simple discharge
Hydraulic circuits can be distinguished by their colours ac-
cording the following chart:
TAP
COLOUR DESCRIPTION
BLUE Hydraulic system for trackers
GREEN Hydraulic system for folding the sowing
equipment.
RED Hydraulic system for service brake and turbine
(only for versions with hydraulic turbine)
YELLOW Hydraulic system for lifting the sowing equip-
ment and track erasers.
Two ow regulators (Fig. 11) help the hydraulic folding
and unfolding processes to be carried out smoothly:
Each hydraulic system has one regulator for each
operation, which must be
adjusted according to the
hydraulic ow supplied
by the tractor. It is advisa-
ble to star the operation
with the regulator almost
closed for preventing fast
unfolding that may cause
damage to the seed driller.
Fig. 11

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COMMISSIONING
Fig. 12
OPEN
CLOSED
For machine versions with track eraser, this element can be
excluded with the stopcock (Fig. 12) placed between the
hopper and the seed drill. See the stopcock positions in the
images, being: OPEN: for including the track eraser, and
CLOSED: for excluding the track eraser.
The machine also includes security locks (1, Fig. 13) that must
be used for securing the lateral equipment while the ma-
chine is transported. The image shows the trigger in locked
position.
Fig. 13
1
2
IF THE FOLDABLE PARTS DO NOT DESCEND
WHEN PRESSURING THEIR HYDRAULIC CIR-
CUIT, MAKE SURE THAT THE SECURITY LOCKS
ARE UNLOCKED (1, FIG. 13). OTHERWISE, FOLD
THE EQUIPMENT AGAIN AND ADJUST THE
FOLDING STOPS (2, FIG. 13).
WHEN OPENING OR CLOSING THE FOLDING
PARTS AND THE TRACK MARKERS, MAKE SURE
THAT NOBODY AND NOTHING IS 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 hydraulic
circuits connected to the tractor distributor, follow the steps
below for transporting the machine:
Fig. 14
1- Fold the track markers.
2- Lift the lateral equipment and make sure that the security
locks are locked (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
3- If the track eraser is down, make sure that its stopcock is
open.
4- Lift the seed drill and track eraser up to their maximum
position.
AFTER FOLDING THE MACHINE, AND BEFO-
RE TRANSPORTING IT, MAKE SURE THAT THE
TRACK ERASER HAS BEEN LIFTED; OTHERWISE,
VERIFY THAT THE STOPCOCK IS OPENED AND
REPEAT THE PREVIOUS STEPS IN THIS SECTION.
AVOID THE MOVEMENT OF THE MOVABLE ELE-
MENTS.

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COMMISSIONING
5.5 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE
HOPPER
For a safe and fast hopper load, the best option is using a
screw conveyor. An hydraulic crane can also be used for lift-
ing the BIG BAG and put it on top of the hopper for coupling
it; follow the manufacturer instructions.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE EMPTYING THE HOP-
PER, MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING REMAINS IN-
SIDE THE HOPPER.
BEFORE FILLINGTHEHOPPER,MAKE SURE THAT
THE EMPTYING TRAP DOORS ARE CLOSED.
For FILLING the hopper:
1- Pull the lock (1, Fig 16) for releasing the hopper landing,
then move the ladder until it reaches the horizontal po-
sition.
Fig. 16
1
Fig. 17 2
2- Remove the locking pin (2, Fig 17) and slightly pull the lad-
der upwards for releasing the locking point (indication, Fig.
17).
3- Pull the ladder horizontally 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 FASTENING RUBBER BANDS
HAVE BEEN REMOVED.
6- Fill the hopper with the seeds.
7- Once the hopper is full, close the canvas cover, keep the
handle, fold the access ladder and lock the locking pin.
FOLD THE STAIRS AFTER LOADING OR INSPECT-
ING THE HOPPER.
For EMPTYING the hopper:
1- Place a container or sack in front of the dispenser empty-
ing trap door (Fig. 23).
2- Turn the handle to the left for opening the trap door and
emptying the hopper (1, Fig. 23).
3- When nishing this task, close the trap door by turning
the handle to the right (1, Fig. 23)
Fig. 23
1
Close
Open

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COMMISSIONING
For fast HOPPER EMPTYING:
1- Loosen the wing nut (2, Fig. 24).
Fig. 24
2
2- Slightly push on the trap door and move the screw and
the wing nut upwards (indication, Fig. 24).
3- Once the seeds stop falling, close the trap door placing
the screw and tightening the wing nut (Fig. 25).
Fig. 25
IF SEEDS DO NOT FALL, MAKE SURE THAT THE
SEED DISPENSED TAP IS OPENED (FIG. 25).
5.6 SUPPORT FEET
The machine is tted with a hopper support foot (see sec-
tion 5.6.1 FRONT SUPPORT FEET) and two feet for the sowing
equipment (see section 5.6.2 REAR SUPPORT FEET).
LIFT THE SUPPORT FEET BEFORE OPERAT-
ING THE MACHINE. IF THE SUPPORT FEET ARE
DOWN DURING OPERATION, THE EQUIPMENT
MAY BE DAMAGED.
HANDLE THE SUPPORT FEET WITH THE MA-
CHINE COUPLED TO THE TRACTOR.
5.6.1 FRONT SUPPORT FOOT
The front support foot is located at the hopper 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 xing its po-
sition.
4- Adjust the foot height with the crank (1, Fig. 27)
and fasten the crank with the chain (Fig. 27).
For LIFTING the support foot:
1- Remove the crank fastening chain (1, Fig. 27) and
the security pin (2, Fig. 27).
2- Lift the support foot up to reaching the horizon-
tal position (Fig. 26) and place the security pin (2,
Fig. 26).
3- Place the crank fastening chain (1, Fig. 26)
5.6.2 REAR SUPPORT FOOT
Fig. 28
B
A
The rear support feet are locat-
ed in the sowing equipment.
For LIFTING or LOWERING the
support foot:
1- Remove the security pin (A,
Fig. 28) and the bolt (B, Fig.
28) for releasing the foot.
2- Move the support foot until
reaching the desired position.
3- Place the security pin (A, Fig.
28) and the bolt (B, Fig. 28)
for xing the foot.

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ADJUSTMENTS
5.7 PARKING BRAKE
Turn the lever to the right for activating the parking brake
and, turn it to the left for releasing.
Fig. 29
BEFORE SOWING, MAKE SURE THAT THE PARK-
ING BRAKE IS RELEASED (WITHOUT BLOCKING
THE FLOATING WHEELS)
5.8 END OF MACHINE WORK
• Fully empty the hopper of any seed and fertilizer:
• Wash the machine with water, particularly the containers
used for chemical products (see section 9.2 SEED DRILLER
CLEANING).
• Verify that the machine components are in good condition.
Substitute the worn components.
• Remove any particle that may produce corrosion. If neces-
sary, paint these areas with anticorrosive paint or varnish.
• Grease and lubricate the indicated parts, chains and trans-
mission gears (see section 9.4 LUBRICATION AND GREAS-
ING POINTS).
6. ADJUSTMENTS
This chapter contains the necessary modications necessary
to adjust the A-6000/NS PLUS 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 LOWEST POSSIBLE POSITION; THERE-
FORE, PLACE THE BOLT AND THE SECURITY PIN
ABOVE THE PISTON ROD (B1).
By modifying the TRAJECTORY LIMITING STOPS at the
hopper (1), the towing hook point in the seed driller to the
tractor will go up or down.
In order to do so, it is necessary to:
1- Plug in the hydraulic circuit connectors of the machine to
the tractor distributor
Fig. 30
2
1
A
B
2- Apply pressure to the hopper hydraulic circuit (2) for un-
locking the trajectory limiting stops (1)
3- Hold the stops, take the security pins and bolts out (3, Fig 31).
Fig. 31
2
13
4- Move the stops (1) until reaching the desired position, the
place the bolts and pins (3, Fig 31) for xing the maximum
trajectory.

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ADJUSTMENTS
6.1.2 SOWING EQUIPMENT LEVELLING
Level the sowing equipment by modifying the tensor (4. Fig.
32) placed in the rear part of the seed hopper.
Fig. 32
5
4
IN THE LATERAL PART OF THE CHASSIS, THERE
IS AN INDICATOR WITH LEVEL MARKS (5, FIG.
32)
VERY IMPORTANT: PERFORM THE ADJUST-
MENT WITH THE MACHINE COUPLED TO THE
TRACTOR.
6.2 DEPTH CONTROLS
The sowing depth is controlled by means of:
- DEPTH TINES see section 6.2.1.
- DEPTH CONTROL WHEEL see section 6.2.2.
- COULTERS see section 6.2.3.
6.2.1 DEPTH TINES
The main tines determine 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-BAR STOPS MUST BE ADJUST-
ED (FIG. 33. BIS).
Fig. 33
A
Fig. 33-bis
CONVENTIONAL
SOWING
6.2.2 DEPTH CONTROL WHEELS
The lateral wheels of the sowing equipment ((1, Fig. 34) con-
trol the sowing depth at the foldable parts. For regulating
these wheels, use the wrench (2, Fig. 35) provided with the
machine. The adjustment steps are:
Fig. 34
1

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ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 35
3
2
4
1- Unlock the wheel by means of
the fastening handle.
2- Place the wrench (2, Fig. 35)
and turn it to the left and to the
right for lowering and lifting
the sowing equipment.
3- Verify the desired work height
with the graduated scale (3, Fig.
35).
4- Remove the wrench and clock
the wheel with the fastening
handle.
WHEN SOWING ON LOOSE AND SOFT SOIL,
PLACE ONE OR TWO LATERAL WHEELS LESS IN
ORDER TO COMPENSATE THE WHEEL SINKING
ON THE TERRAIN. ADJUST THE WHEELS TO THE
POSITION 2 OF THE SCALE.
FOR REGULAR SOWING, ADJUST BOTH WHEELS
AT THE SAME HEIGHT.
6.2.3 COULTERS
The seed driller has two types of coulters.
Fig. 36
1
2
FIXED
Fig. 37
1
2
3
ADJUSTABLE
SEMI-FIXED COULTERS
These coulters are not adjustable in height; therefore, the
sowing depth will be determined by the main sub-chassis
adjustment tines (see section 6.2.1 DEPTH TINES).
These coulters allow modifying the pressure only by han-
dling the nut placed in the lower part of the spring (1, Fig.
36).
A special SOLÀ labelled screw (2, Fig. 36) with self-locking
nut fastens 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 are attached to the support by means of a SOLÀ labelled
screw (2, Fig. 37) with self-locking nut that controls the coul-
ter looseness. These coulters are adjustable in depth, being
possible to lower the coulters for adjusting their height turn
the nut.
6.3 DOSAGE
The seed dispenser (Fig. 38) allows two dosage modes:
- NORMAL size seeds (N position).
- SMALL/FINE seeds, with minimum ows (F posi-
tion).
Fig. 38
1- ADJUST-
MENT SCALE
2- BOLT
Position N=normal seed
Position F=small seed
4 -SPINDLE
7 - EMPTYING
TRAP DOOR
6 - FAST EMPTY-
ING TRAP DOOR 5- COLLECTOR
3- LOCKING
RING
FOR CHANGING THE BOLT POSITION (2, FIG. 38)
FROM NORMAL TO SMALL SEED, IT IS NECES-
SARY THAT THE SPINDLE (4, FIG. 38) CAN TURN
AND THAT THE HOPPER IS EMPTY.
IMPORTANT: POSITION THE TURBINE AIR REG-
ULATOR (FIG. 39) ACCORDING TO THE SEED TO
BE USED (NORMAL - N POSITION; SMALL - PO-
SITION)
Fig. 39
F
N

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ADJUSTMENTS
6.3.1 NORMAL SEEDS (N position)
Follow the following steps for sowing with NORMAL SEEDS:
Fig. 40
3
2
4
Fig. 42
8
9
Fig. 41
F
N
1- Remove the locking ring (3, Fig. 40) as shown in the image.
2- Place the bolt (2, Fig. 40) as shown in the gure.
3- Turn the spindle (4, Fig. 40) for regulating the dose.
4- Fix the spindle position placing the locking ring (3, Fig. 40).
5- Place the turbine air regulator in N position (Fig. 41).
6- Fit the gear (8, Fig. 42) with the gear (9, g. 42), as shown
in the image.
6.3.2 SMALL SEEDS (F position)
Follow the steps below for sowing with SMALL SEEDS:
Fig. 44
F
N
Fig. 43
3
2
4
1
Fig. 45
8
9
10
1- Remove the locking ring (3, Fig. 43) as shown in the image.
2- Place the bolt (2, Fig. 43) in the shaft tting 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 t it to the gear (10, Fig. 45).
THE MICRO-DOSAGE SYSTEM ALLOWS BETTER
DISTRIBUTING SMALL AND NORMAL SIZED
SEEDS IN REDUCED AMOUNTS.
READ THE ADVISABLE VALUE FOR SMALL SEEDS
WITH THE F MICRO-DOSAGE SYSTEM IN THE
DOSAGE CHARTS (SEE SECTION 10).
CHECK THE CLEANING BRUSH CONDITIONS BE-
FORE START SOWING SMALL SEEDS.
DO NOT EXCEED THE 25 MEASURE IN THE REG-
ULATION SCALE FOR MICRO-DOSING SMALL
SEEDS (1, FIG. 43).
OPEN THE SEED DISPENSER INLET (FIG. 45 BIS).
Fig. 45 BIS
A