Sola VESTA-2813 NS PLUS User manual

VESTA-2813
NS PLUS
MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA
MANUAL
STARTING
MAINTENANCE
AND DOSAGE
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SOLÁ seed drills 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 7
2.3 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................... 7
3. OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 SEED DRILL OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION........................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.4 USE ACCORDING TO DESIGN..................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.5 STANDARD EQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................................................................ 10
4. ESSENTIAL SOWING CONCEPTS............................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 TERRAIN ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 SEEDS........................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.3 SEED PLANTING DEPTH ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
5. STARTING ..................................................................................................................................................................12
5.1 COUPLING THE SEED DRILL ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 CONNECTING AND ADAPTING THE PTO SHAFT.................................................................................................................. 13
5.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM................................................................................................................................................................. 13
5.4 TRANSPORT POSITION ............................................................................................................................................................. 14
5.5 FILLING AND EMPTYING THE HOPPER.................................................................................................................................. 15
5.6 SUPPORTING LEGS .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.6.1 FRONT SUPPORTING LEG........................................................................................................................... 16
5.6.2 REAR SUPPORTING LEGS ........................................................................................................................... 16
5.7 PARKING ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.8 FINISHING WORK WITH THE SEED DRILL.............................................................................................................................. 16
6. ADJUSTMENTS ..........................................................................................................................................................17
6.1 LEVELLING THE SOWING EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 ADJUSTING SEED PLANTING DEPTH..................................................................................................................................... 17
6.2.1 ADJUSTING THE PLANTING DEPTH SPINDLES ...................................................................................... 17
6.2.2 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WHEELS ................................................................................................................. 17
6.2.3 TINE COULTERS............................................................................................................................................ 18
6.3 DOSAGE....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
6.3.1 REGULAR SEEDS (POSITION N) ................................................................................................................. 19
6.3.2 FINE SEEDS (POSITION F) .......................................................................................................................... 19
6.4 SEED DOSING ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................................................................. 20
6.5 PREVIOUS FLOW TEST .............................................................................................................................................................. 20
6.6 DOSING FIELD TEST .................................................................................................................................................................. 21
6.7 HARROW...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.8 LEVELLER..................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.9 TRACK ERASER ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
6.10 HYDRAULIC TRACK MARKERS............................................................................................................................................... 22
6.10.1 ADJUSTING TRACK MARKER’S LENGTH ................................................................................................ 23
6.10.2 ADJUSTING TRACK MARKER’S INCLINATION....................................................................................... 23
6.11 INCLINATION OF THE FOLDING PARTS................................................................................................................................ 23
7. TYPES OF DISTRIBUTION.......................................................................................................................................... 24
7.1 SEED DISTRIBUTION BY MECHANICAL FAN ......................................................................................................................... 24
7.2 SEED DISTRIBUTION BY HYDRAULIC FAN............................................................................................................................. 24
8. ELECTRONICAL CONTROLLER.................................................................................................................................. 25
8.1 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................... 25
8.2 FORWARD SPEED - C1.............................................................................................................................................................. 25
8.3 TOTAL AREA / SEED DRILL WIDTH – C2................................................................................................................................. 26
8.4 FRONT PANEL WITH PATH MARKER....................................................................................................................................... 26
8.5 TRAMLINING – C3...................................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.6 FAN RPM / FAN ALARMS – C4.................................................................................................................................................. 30
8.7 SEED SHAFT RPM – C5 .............................................................................................................................................................. 30
8.8 HOPPER LOW LEVEL ALARM – C6........................................................................................................................................... 30
8.9 TOTAL SOWING SHUT-OFF (OPTIONAL)................................................................................................................................ 31
8.10 SHUT-OFF SOWING FROM FOLDING PARTS (OPTIONAL)................................................................................................ 31
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
9. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................................................... 32
9.1 CHECKING FREQUENCY............................................................................................................................................................ 32
9.2 SCREWS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
9.3 CLEANING THE SEED DRILL ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
9.4 GREASING AND LUBRICATION................................................................................................................................................ 33
9.5 TYRES PRESSURE .......................................................................................................................................................................34
10. DOSAGE TABLE....................................................................................................................................................... 34
10.1 SEEDS TABLE (FOR 1 METERING UNIT) ................................................................................................................................34
10.2 SEEDS TABLE (FOR 2 METERING UNITS).............................................................................................................................. 36
10.3 MICRO-FERTILISER TABLE (OPTIONAL)............................................................................................................................... 38
11. WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................................. 39
12. NOTES......................................................................................................................................................................41
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 drill A-6000 NS PLUS. Careful reading enables maximum operator ecien-
cy, prevents accidents and damage, and increases the seed drill’s capacity and life expectancy.
Please ensure that this manual has been read by any person involved in performing opera-
tional tasks, (including preparation, dealing with mechanical problems and supervising the
machine), maintenance (inspection and technical assistance) and transport.
For your safety, please follow these technical safety instructions as SOLÀ will not be 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 INDI-
CATED IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL, IF THESE CHANGES HELP TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF
THE SEED DRILLS.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
On the machine you will nd the following warning
pictograms:
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
and remove the ignition key.
Never stand under the sowing equipment, or
swivel area of the machine’s extension tine
coulters. Risk of serious physical injury.
Risk of being crushed when working under the
machine, please secure the machine to prevent
this risk. Risk of serious physical injuries.
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 in-
juries 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
operational area. Risk of serious physical in-
juries.
Do not put your hand into the hopper while the
wheels are turning. Risk of serious physical in-
juries.
Do not exceed maximum load.
Coupling point for transport by crane. See sec-
tion 2.3 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUC-
TIONS).
Keep greased and in good condition the parts
of the machine showing this greasing and lubri-
cation symbol. See section 9.4 GREASING AND
LUBRICATION.
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 WORK MORE EASILY WITH THE SEED DRILL.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE SEED DRILL AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT.
TO PREVENT PHYSICAL INJURY.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
- 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 machi-
ne 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 con-
dition and well protected. Prevent the protec-
tive tube from turning by holding both the
tube and chain provided for this purpose.
- Mount the PTO shaft’s transmission only when
the tractor’s engine is o.
- Before connecting the PTO shaft, be sure that
the danger zone surrounding the machine is
clear.
- Never leave the tractor’s driver’s seat while the
machine is in operation.
- Do not deposit external elements inside the
hopper.
- When mantaining the hydraulic system of the
seed drill, make sure that it is depressurised
and the tractor’s engine is o.
- Please regularly check the condition of the tu-
bes and hosepipes in the hydraulic system. The-
se parts age naturally and their life should not
surpass 6 YEARS. Please replace when necessary.
- During transit with the raised seed drill, block
the lowering switch. Before leaving the tractor,
lower the seed drill onto the ground and remo-
ve the tractor’s starting key.
- Always use enough supporting elements when
maintaining the machine in a raised position to
prevent the machine from lowering or falling.
- Before sowing, evaluate potential risks arising
from the terrain, such as steep slopes and a pos-
sible contact between high tension overhead
cables and the seed drill. The later could be cau-
sed by uneven ground and/or the conguration
of the seed drill’s mobile components.
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 SEED DRILL IS DELIVERED, IT
SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY CHECKED TO DE-
TECT POSSIBLE DAMAGES DURING TRANS-
PORTATION OR MISSING PIECES. ONLY THE
IMMEDIATE REPORTING OF THIS TO THE DELI-
VERER WILL RESULT IN COMPENSATION.

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OVERVIEW
WARNING:IN ORDER TO KNOW THE LOAD
TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE BRIDGE CRANE, SEE
SECTION 3.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The following pictures show how to place the tow
ropes in order to perform the operation:
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 1
- FRONT PART: one tow rope must be faste-
ned to the coupling point placed in the inner
front side of the hopper (Fig. 2).
- REAR PART: two tow ropes must be fastened
to the fastening points situated in the sowing
equipment’s frame (Fig. 3).
3. OVERVIEW
3.1 SEED DRILL OVERVIEW
Fig. 4
DRIVE WHEEL
FAN
FRONT SUPPORTING LEG
FLOTAING
WHEEL
HOPPER
ACCESS LADDER
CULTIVATOR OR
TRACK ERASERS TINE COULTERS
HARROW
LEVELLER
TRACK MARKERS
DEPTH CONTROL
WHEEL
DISTRIBUTOR
HEAD
METERING UNITS

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OVERVIEW
MACHINE TYPE / ROWS NR. ROWS SPACING
(cm)
HOPPER CAPACITY
(Litros)
EMPTY SEED DRILL
WEIGHT (Kgr.) TYRES TYPE
600/43 14 6000 5.900 550/60-22.5
600/48 12,5 6000 5.950 550/60-22.5
700/48 14,6 6000 6.100 550/60-22.5
MACHINE TYPE / ROWS NR. WORKING WIDTH
(m) TRANSPORT WIDTH (m) HEIGHT without track markers (m) LENGTH (m)
600/43 6 3 3,4 10
600/48 6 3 3,4 10
700/48 7 3 3,9 10
3.2 CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS
3.3 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
Every machine has an IDENTIFICATION PLATE in
the three-point linkage that species:
1- Name and address of the manufacturer.
2- Brand SOLÀ.
3- Machine model.
4- Machine type.
5- Serial number.
6- Ocial approval number.
7- Maximum authorised weight (Kg.).
8- CE certicate.
Fig. 5
1 2 3
4
5
6
7
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3.4 USE ACCORDING TO DESIGN
The seed drill VESTA-2813 NS PLUS has been
designed specically for the sowing of cereal
and other grain seeds.
The machine has been designed to be trailed
using an agricultural tractor .
If the machine is used in circumstances other
than those specied above, the manufacturer
will not be held responsible for any damage
caused to persons or to the machine (see sec-
tion 11. WARRANTY).
The user must observe all regulations concer-
ning safety, trac and hygiene.
If the machine is modied by the user, the ma-
nufacturer’s warranty is cancelled. SOLÁ will
not be held responsible for any damage caused
to persons or to the machine (see section 11.
WARRANTY).
The use of seeds with a high moisture content
should be avoided since they can cause bloc-
kages.

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ESSENTIAL SOWING CONCEPTS
4- ESSENTIAL SOWING CONCEPTS
4.1 TERRAIN
The better the soil condition, the better the
sowing quality. work is more dicult on big
clods or uneven furrows.
Although SOLÀ machines resist harsh condi-
tions, if the seedbed does not satisfy appro-
priate conditions then the sowing quality will
suer.
4.2 THE SEED
It is essential that seeds are well maintained
and clean. Barley seeds should be trimmed.
4.3 SEED PLANTING DEPTH
The seed planting depth has consequences
for tillering, as well as for the plant’s strength
and its ability to resist frostbite or drought. The
parent shoot grows from 1 to 2 cm under the
ground, whatever the depth of the seed.
Planting deeper does not necessarily mean ge-
tting deeper roots. Only a few roots grow from
the lower part of the seed. Most of them grow
from a parent shoot close to ground level.
3.5 STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- 6000 L Seed Hopper (in model VESTA-2813 NS PLUS).
- Sieve
- Kit for dosing test.
- Ladder and platform to gain access to the hopper
- Central ratchet with slide to adjust planting depth.
- Adjustable side wheels for planting depth controlling.
- Front height-adjustable supporting leg.
- Sowing equipment supporting legs.
- Hopper’s folding cover
- Signalling light equipment
- Hydraulic service brake.
- Brake shoes
- Monitor displaying: fan r.p.m., seed distributor shaft r.p.m.,
hopper’s seed level sensor and hectare counter.
- Mechanical total sowing shut-o
- Authorisation for road use
- Rear harrow with three independent sections.
- Sowing equipment consisting of 4 rows of tine coulters.
- Hydraullic or mechanical fan.
- Working Lamps
- Track eraser.
- Hydraulic track markers.
3.6 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Combined hopper: 3600 L for seeds and 2400 L for fertiliser
(in models VESTA-2813 NS PLUS-COMBI).
- Combined hopper: 4200 L for seeds and 1800 L for mi-
cro-fertiliser (in models VESTA-2813 NS PLUS-MICRO).
- Shut-o sowing from folding parts
- Tramlines
- Hydraulic kit: hydraulic pump tted on the tractor’s univer-
sal joint shaft, refrigerated oil tank
- Seed distributor’s transmission with electric engine and
control panel for variable dosing or total sowing shut-o.
- Kit containing 2 pilot-valves for the tractor’s hydraulic con-
nections.
- Artemis radar.
- Leveler with three sections.

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Fig. 6
ESSENTIAL SOWING CONCEPTS
Normal Planting Depth: from 2 to 4
cm
Thick stem, short rhizome and resistant
to frostbite.
Multiple tillering providing from 3 to 6
shoots and a lot of blades, from 6 to 10.
Deep and thick roots, approximately 5
cm in width and 10-12 cm in depth.
With less grains per sowing square me-
tre, more ears are obtained.
Deeper Planting: from 5 to 6 cm
Fine stem, rhizome exposed to frostbi-
te.
Late and weak tillering, 1 or zero shoots
and only a few blades, 3-4 aprox.
Medium quality roots of approximately
3 cm in width and 5 cm in depth.
More grains per sowing square metre
are required to obtain the same num-
ber of ears as in the previous case.
Very deep planting: from 8 to 10 cm
Very ne stem. No tillering and only
one blade.
Seed runs out of supplies by growing a
long rhizome which frostbite can easily
cut.
The plant takes weak roots, approxima-
tely 1 cm in width and 3 cm in depth.
Twice the number of grains per sowing
metre are required to obtain the same
number of ears as in the rst case.
THE RECOMMENDED SEED PLANTING DEPTHS ARE FROM 3 TO 5 CENTIMETRES. PLANTING TOO DEEP CAU
SES PROBLEMS AS RHIZOME CANNOT REACH THE SURFACE AND THE PLANT WILL DIE. IT DOES NOT MATTER
THAT SOME GRAINS ARE VISIBLE BECAUSE THE HARROW’S. TINES WILL COVER THEM EVENTUALLY.
IN VERY COLD PLACES, REPEATED FROSTBITE CAN
HAVE A HONEYCOMB EFFECT ON THE GROUND’S
MOST SUPERFICIAL LAYER. IN THIS CASE THE
PLANT’S VERY FIRST ROOTS CAN LOOSEN AND
THE PLANT WILL DIE. SLIGHTLY DEEPER PLANTING
IS RECOMMENDED AND IF POSSIBLE, THE USE OF
ROLLERS TO COMPACT THE EARTH TO BETTER
PROTECT THE SEEDS.
WHEN STARTING THE MACHINE, FURROWS WILL
NOT CONTAIN ANY SEEDS FOR A METRE.
WHEN STOPPING THE MACHINE, SEEDS WHICH
WERE PREVIOUSLY INSIDE THE SEED HOSES, SLIDE
FROM THE MACHINE AND END UP PILED ON THE
GROUND.
TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT WHEN STOPPING AND
STARTING THE MACHINE IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE
MORE ACCURACY.
ALWAYS WORK AT A UNIFORM SPEED AS SU-
DDEN ACCELERATING AND SLOWING DOWN
WILL CAUSE AN IRREGULAR SEED DISTRIBU-
TION.

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STARTING
5. STARTING
Before starting the seed drill, give special attention to the
following points:
• Check that all mechanical components of the machine are
well lubricated. Grease periodically the mechanical parts
(see secion 9.4 GREASING AND LUBRICATION).
• Check the tyre pressure (see section 9.5 TYRE PRESSURE).
• Check that the ducts from both the hydraullic and the
pneumatic systems (seed carrying) are in good condition.
After coupling the seed drill to the tractor:
• Make sure the machine is well secured to the tractor.
• Before using the machine, the user must be familiar with all
operating elements.
• Operate the seed drill while it is empty in order to free the
ducts from condensed water or residues.
• Adapt the machine and all its conguring elements to the
type of terrain and seed to be sown.
5.1 COUPLING THE SEED DRILL
Seed drill VESTA-2813 NS PLUS is equipped with a cou-
pling of type axle-swivelling ring.
DURING THE COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING MA-
NOEUVRE CHECK THAT NO PERSON OR OBJECT
IS PLACED BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND THE
SEED DRILL.
BE ESPECIALLY CAREFUL DURING COUPLING
AND UNCOUPLING THE MACHINE. GIVE MAXI-
MUM ATTENTION TO THESE OPERATIONS TO
PREVENT PHYSICAL DAMAGES TO THE WORKER.
To perform the coupling manoeuvre, follow these steps:
1- Connect the following plugs from the seed drill’s hy-
draullic system to the tractor control unit:
1.1- FOLDING PARTS OF THE SOWING EQUIPMENT
1.2- TRACK MARKERS
1.3- SOWING EQUIPMENT AND TRACK ERASER
1.4- HYDRAULIC FAN
1.5- HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE
THE REQUIRED HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS FOR
THIS ELEMENTS ARE SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5.3
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
ONCE THE SEED DRILL IS COUPLED TO THE TRAC-
TOR, THE PTO SHAFT SHOULD BE ADAPTED IF
THE MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH MECHANICAL
FAN (SEE SECTION 5.2 CONNECTING AND ADAP-
TING THE PTO SHAFT).
2- Connect the electric plug for the lights equipment.
3- Couple the seed drill’s swivelling ring to the tractor
using the trailer coupling point (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7
IN CASE THE COUPLING POINT IS TOO
LOW, LOWER THE FRONT SUPPORTING
LEG. SEE SECTION 5.6.1 FRONT SUPPOR
TING LEG.
4- Raise the seed drill’s supporting leg.
BEFORE MOVING THE SEED DRILL, MAKE
SURE IT IS WELL SECURED TO THE TRACTOR.
TO UNCOUPLE THE MACHINE FROM THE
TRACTOR, PERFORM THE PREVIOUS STEPS
IN REVERSE ORDER.

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STARTING
5.2 CONNECTING AND ADAPTING
THE PTO SHAFT
Once the seed drill is coupled with the tractor, the PTO shaft
should be adapted if the machine is equipped with mecha-
nical fan. To perform this operation, follow these steps:
1- The PTO shaft needs to be dismounted and one of its
ends needs to be inserted into the tractor’s universal joint
shaft. The other end needs to be inserted into the seed
drill. To perform this, insert the PTO shaft into the axles
of both machines while keeping the safety pin pressed.
Then, release the safety pin and pull the PTO shaft back
until you hear “click”. That means that the pin is in place.
MOUNT THE PTO SHAFT BY CONNECTING THE
HOMOKINETIC JOINT TO THE TRACTOR’S UNI-
VERSAL JOINT SHAFT.
WHEN OPERATING THE PTO SHAFT CHECK
THAT THE ENGINE IS OFF. ALWAYS WORK WITH
THE PTO SHAFT PROTECTED AND IN GOOD
CONDITION. PREVENT THE PTO SHAFT’S TUBE
FROM TURNING BY SECURING IT WITH THE
CHAIN PROVIDED.
2- Look for the minimal movement length “L” (g. 8) by rai-
sing and lowering the hydraulic lift.
Fig. 8
3- Cut the spare plastic and metal into parts of the same len-
gth and remount the PTO shaft (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
4- Operate the hydraulic lift and check that the PTO shaft’s
movement is correct.
5- Secure the PTO shaft using the chain (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
WHEN LOWERING THE SEED DRILL TO THE
GROUND, UNPLUG THE TRACTOR’S UNIVERSAL
JOINT SHAFT SO THAT THE PTO SHAFT DOES
NOT HAVE AN EXCESSIVE INCLINATION (MAX.
35º).
WHEN HOLDING THE TRACTOR UNIVERSAL
JOINT SHAFT’S CLUTCH IN, PERFORM IT GENT-
LY. STARTING SUDDENLY COULD SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE THE SEED DRILL.
5.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
To use the machine’s hydraulic connections you will need:
• To FOLD AND UNFOLD THE MACHINE: a double-acting con-
nection.
• To FOLD AND UNFOLD THE TRACK MARKERS: a double-ac-
ting connection.
• To LOWER AND RAISE THE SOWING EQUIPMENT AND THE
TRACK ERASER (optional): a double-acting connection with
a shut-o valve to exclude the track eraser.
• HYDRAULIC FAN: one single-acting connection.
• HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKE: a single-acting connection.
The dierent hydraulic circuits are distinguished by their
cap’s colour, as shown in this table:
COLOUR OF
THE CAP DESCRIPTION
BLUE Track marker’s hydraulic system.
GREEN Hydraulic system to fold and unfold the sowing
equipment
RED Service brake’s hydraulic system.
YELLOW Hydraulic system to lower and raise the sowing
equipment and the track eraser.

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STARTING
To smoothly hydraulically fold and unfold the seed drill, the-
re are two ow regulators (Fig. 11) that perform both actions
respectively.
They should be adjusted de-
pending on the hydraulic ow
supplied by the tractor. Starting
with an almost completely clo-
sed ow regulator is recommen-
ded to prevent folding too fast,
which could damage the seed
drill.
Fig. 11
The machine is also provided with hydraulic safety triggers
(1, Fig. 12) to secure the folding parts during transit. The gu-
re shows the trigger in the safety position.
Fig. 12
1
2
IF, AFTER PRESSURISING THE HYDRAULIC SYS-
TEM OF THE FOLDING PARTS, THEY DO NOT
LOWER, MAKE SURE THE SAFETY TRIGGERS
HAVE BEEN UNFASTENED (1, FIG. 12). OTHERWI-
SE FOLD THE EQUIPMENT AND ADJUST THE
FOLDING STOPS (2, FIG. 12).
BEFORE FOLDING OR UNFOLDING THE FOL-
DING PARTS AND THE TRACK MARKERS, MAKE
SURE THERE ARE NO OBJECTS IN THEIR OPERA-
TIONAL AREA AND NO PERSON IS STANDING
CLOSE TO THE MACHINE.
WHILE MAINTAINING OR REPAIRING THE SEED
DRILL, ALL HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS MUST
BE UNPLUGGED.
KEEP THE DUCTS FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYS-
TEM IN GOOD CONDITION. OIL AT HIGH PRES-
SURE CAN INFLICT SERIOUS INJURIES WITH PO-
TENTIALLY FATAL CONSEQUENCES IF IT PASSES
THROUGH THE SKIN AND INTO THE BODY.
USE ONLY HYDRAULIC PLUGS PROVIDED BY
THE MANOFACTURER.
5.4 TRANSPORT POSITION
Once the machine is coupled to the tractor and the hydraulic
circuits are connected to the tractor’s hydraullic connections,
follow these steps in order to set the machine for transport
position:
Fig. 13
1- Fold the track markers.
2- Fix the ROLLERS by placing the bolts (A, g. 14.1).
3- Raise folding parts and check that the hydraulic safety tri-
ggers (Fig. 14.2) are correctly fastened.
Fig. 14.2Fig. 14.1
A
4- In case the track eraser is lowered, check that its shut-o
valve is open.
5- Raise both the sowing equipment and the track eraser un-
til reaching their maximum height.
AFTER FOLDING THE MACHINE AND BEFORE
TRANSPORTING IT, CHECK THAT THE TRACK
ERASER HAS BEEN RAISED. IF NOT, CHECK THAT
THE SHUT-OFF VALVE IS OPEN AND REPEAT THE
STEPS EXPLAINED ABOVE IN THIS SECTION.
PREVENT THE MOBILE ELEMENTS FROM MO-
VING.

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5.5 FILLING AND EMPTYING THE
HOPPER
In order to safely and quickly ll the hoppers, the best way
is using a worm drive. A hydraulic crane can also be used to
raise the BIG BAG above the hopper in order to ll it. Check
that the whole bag volume ts into the hopper. To secure
the BIG BAG to the crane, follow the instructions provided by
the its manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE FILLING THE HOPPER,
MAKE SURE IT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SEED
RESIDUES OR OBJECTS. IF STHEY EXIST, THE
HOPPER NEEDS TO BE EMPTIED AND CLEANED.
BEFORE FILLING THE HOPPER, MAKE SURE THE
EMPTYING TRAPDOORS ARE CLOSED.
To FILL the hopper, follow these steps:
1- Pull the safety trigger (Fig. 15) to free the hopper’s ladder.
Next, pull the ladder untill it is horizontal (Fig. 16).
2- Free the piece that secures the hopper’s folding cover (Fig.
17).
Fig. 15 Fig. 16
Fig. 17
3- Take the handle and insert it at the folding point placed at
the end of the hopper’s cover (Fig. 18). Turn it to fold the
cover over (Fig. 19).
Fig. 19
Fig. 18
4- Fill the hopper with seeds.
5- Once the hopper has been lled, fold the hopper’s cover,
put the handle away and fold the hopper’s ladder back to
its place.
FOLD THE LADDER AFTER FILLING OR EXAMI-
NATING THE HOPPER.
To EMPTY the hopper, follow these steps:
1- Place a container or a sack in front ot the metering unit’s
emptying trapdoor (Fig. 20).
2- Pull and turn the handle to open the trapdoor and empty
the hopper (1, Fig. 20).
3- When the hopper is empty, close the trapdoor by turning
the handle (1, Fig. 20).
Fig. 20
1
For a QUICK EMPTY of the hopper, follow these steps:
1- Loosen the knobs (2, Fig. 21) and remove the lid.
Fig. 21
2
2- Once the seeds stop falling, place the lid and the knobs
back (Fig. 21).
Fig. 22
IN CASE NO SEEDS ARE FALLING, CHECK THAT
THE LID WHICH ALLOWS THE SEEDS TO ENTER
TO THE METERING UNIT IS OPEN (FIG. 22).

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5.6 SUPPORTING LEGS
The seed drill is equipped with a supporting leg for the ho-
pper (see section 5.6.1 FRONT SUPPORTING LEG) and two
supporting legs for the sowing equipment (see section 5.6.2
REAR SUPPORTING LEGS).
RAISE THE SUPPORTING LEGS BEFORE PUTTING
THE SEED DRILL TO WORK, SINCE IF THEY STAY
LOWERED DURING WORK, THE MACHINE MAY
BE DAMAGED.
ALWAYS OPERATE THE SUPPORTING LEGS WITH
THE SEED DRILL COUPLED TO THE TRACTOR.
5.6.1 FRONT SUPPORTING LEG
The front supporting leg is placed in the hopper’s drawbar.
To PLACE the supporting leg, follow these steps:
Fig. 23
1Fig. 24
1- Handle the supporting leg using one hand and use the
other hand to operate the safety locks to unlock it (1, Fig.
23).
2- Lower the supporting leg until the safety locks are xed
(2, Fig. 24).
3- Use the crank to adjust the height of the supporting leg
(Fig. 24).
To RAISE the supporting leg, follow these steps:
1- Loosen the valve (2, Fig. 25) to raise the supporting leg’s
telescopic system.
2- Unlock the safety locks (1, Fig. 23) and raise the suppor-
ting leg until the safety locks are xed.
3- Tight the valve (2, Fig. 25).
Fig. 25
2
5.6.2 REAR SUPPORTING LEGS
Fig. 26
B
A
The rear supporting legs are
placed in the sowing equip-
ment. To RAISE or LOWER the
supporting leg, follow these
steps:
1- Remove the safety pin (A, Fig.
28) and the bolt (B, Fig. 28) to
free the supporting leg.
2- Move the supporting leg to the
desired position.
3- Place both the safety pin (A,
Fig. 28) and the bolt (B, Fig.
28) back to x the leg’s new
position.
5.7 PARKING
When parking the seed drill, brake shoes must be placed in
the oating wheels. The brake shoes are stored in the front
part of the seed drill.
Fig. 28
Fig. 27
DO NOT FORGET TO PLACE THE BRAKE SHOES
AFTER FINISHING WORK WITH THE SEED DRILL
(FIG. 27).
5.8 FINISHING WORK WITH THE SEED
DRILL
• Completely empty the hopper from seeds and fertiliser.
• Wash the machine well with a lot of water, making sure that
no seeds, fertilizer or other products remain inside the ho-
ppers, metering units or ducts. Wash especially the parts of
the seed drill which are in contact with chemical products
(see section 9.3 CLEANING THE SEED DRILL).
• Thoroughly check all components of the seed drill and re-
place the ones which are damaged or worn.
• Delete any particle that can cause corrosion. If necessary,
use anti-corrosion paint.
• Grease and lubricate the indicated parts, chains, cogs and
pinions (see section 9.4 GREASING AND LUBRICATION).

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6. ADJUSTMENTS
This chapter shows the adjustments to be performed to the
seed drill VESTA-2813 NS PLUS in order to adjust it to the type
of seed and terrain properties. Values shown in this manual
could be dierent depending on the terrain conditions, wea-
ther factors or the condition of the machine.
6.1 LEVELLING THE SOWING EQUIPMENT
To level the sowing equipment, operate the tensioner pla-
ced in the rear part of the hopper (1, g. 29).
Fig. 29
2
1
ON THE SIDE OF THE FRAME THERE IS AN IN-
DICATING ARROW ALONG WITH LEVELLING
MARKS (2, FIG. 29).
VERY IMPORTANT: PERFORM THIS ADJUST-
MENT WITH THE SEED DRILL COUPLED TO THE
TRACTOR.
6.2 ADJUSTING SEED PLANTING DEPTH
Seed planting depth is adjusted by means of:
- Two PLANTING DEPTH SPINDLES, see section 6.2.1
- DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WHEELS at the sides of the sowing
equipment. See section 6.2.2
- The TINE COULTERS, see section 6.2.3
6.2.1 ADJUSTING THE PLANTING DEPTH
SPINDLES
Seed planting depth will be determined by the two spind-
les (3, Fig. 30), both should be adjusted to the same planting
depth. These spindles are placed in the rear part of the seed
drill.
Fig. 30
3
The spindles are ad-
justed using a ratchet.
Once the spindles have
been adjusted, the rat-
chets should be folded
so that they do not
interfere with the fol-
ding and unfolding of
the folding parts of the
seed drill.
FOR A QUICK ADJUSTMENT OF THE SEED
PLANTING DEPTH, FIRST ADJUST THE SPIND-
LES (3, FIG. 31) TO POSITION (0). THEN OPERATE
THE STOPS OF THE TRAILED TANK (FIG. 31).
VERY IMPORTANT: REMOVE THE SAME
AMOUNT OF STOPS ON EACH SIDE AND DO IT
IN THE INDICATED ORDER (FIG. 31).
VERY IMPORTANT: THE FIXING BOLTS MUST
BE ALWAYS IN PLACE. REMOVE THEM ONLY TO
ADJUST THE SEED DRILL.
Fig. 31
RETIRAR LA MISMA CANTIDAD
DE TOPES EN AMBOS LADOSY
EN EL ORDEN INDICADO
1
2
3
4
REMOVE THE SAME QUANTITY
OF THE STOPS ON BOTH SIDES
AND IN THE ORDER SHOWN
ENLEVER LA MÊME QUANTITÉ
D’ ARRÊTS DES DEUX CÔTÉS ET
DANS L’ORDRE INDIQUÉ
AD-094600
RETIRAR LA MISMA CANTIDAD
DE TOPES EN AMBOS LADOSY
EN EL ORDEN INDICADO
1
2
3
4
REMOVE THE SAME QUANTITY
OF THE STOPS ON BOTH SIDES
AND IN THE ORDER SHOWN
ENLEVER LA MÊME QUANTITÉ
D’ ARRÊTS DES DEUX CÔTÉS ET
DANS L’ORDRE INDIQUÉ
AD-094600
6.2.2 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WHEELS
The side wheels of the sowing equipment (4, Fig. 32) control
the planting depth of the folding parts. To adjust these whe-
els, use the wrench (A, Fig. 33) provided with the seed drill
and follow these steps:
Fig. 32
4

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Fig. 33
B
A
C
1- Unlock the wheel using the -
xing handle.
2- Place the wrench (A, Fig. 35)
and turn it towards the right or
the left in order to lower or rai-
se the sowing equipment.
3- Use the graduated scale (B, Fig.
35) to adjust the desired height
to work.
4- Remove the wrench and lock
the wheel using the xing
handle.
WHEN SOWING A WORKED OR DETACHED
GROUND, TAKE THE PRECAUTION OF SET THE
SIDE WHEELS ONE OR TWO POINTS LESS TO
COMPENSATE THE SINKING OF THE WHEEL
INTO THE GROUND. ADJUST THE WHEELS TO
POSITION 2 ON THE GRADUATED SCALE.
FOR A UNIFORM SOWING, ADJUST BOTH WHE-
ELS TO THE SAME HEIGHT.
6.2.3 TINE COULTERS
The seed drill is equipped with two dierent types of tine
coulters:
FIXED TINE COULTERS
These tine coulters coulters
cannot be adjusted in height.
For this reason, the planting
depth is going to depend
only on the main adjusting
spindles of the subframe (see
section 6.2.1 ADJUSTING THE
PLANTING DEPTH SPINDLES).
The pressure of these coul-
ters can be adjusted by ope-
rating the nut which is in the
spring’s lower part (1, Fig. 34).
The coulter is xed to its su-
pport by means of a special
screw SOLÀ (2, Fig. 34) with a self-locking nut. Operating
this nut, the side looseness of the tine coulter is adjsted.
Fig. 34
1
2
FIX
HEIGHT-ADUSTABLE TINE COULTERS
These tine coulters coincide with the tractor’s wheels and
the seed drill’s wheels.
IMPORTANT: IN CASE OF VERY DEEP TRACK
MARKERS, IT IS NECESSARY TO OPERATE THESE
TINE COULTERS.
Fig. 35
1
2
3
REGULABLE
Pressure performed by the
tine coulters can be adjusted
by using the nut of the spring
(1, g. 35). These tine coulters
are xed to their support by
a special SOLÀ screw (2, Fig.
35) with a self-locking nut.
Operating this nut, the side
looseness of the tine coulter
is adjsted.
These tine coulters are adjus-
table in depth, following the-
se steps:
1- Adjust the screws and nuts (3, Fig. 35)
2- Place the tine coulter at the desired position.
6.3 DOSAGE
The metering unit (Fig. 36) allows 2 ways of dosing:
- For REGULAR seeds (Position N).
- For FINE seeds with minimum ow rate (Position
F).
1 - ADJUSTING SCALE
3 - LOCKING RING
Position N=regular seed
Position F=ne seed
5 - EMPTYING
TRAPDOOR
4 - SPINDLE
Fig. 36
2 - SEED
WHEELS
WHEN CHANGING THE POSITION BOLT AND
THE CLIP PIN OF THE AIR OUTLET TO THE FAN,
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE SEED DOSING RO-
LLER CAN TURN FREELY AND THE HOPPER IS
EMPTY.
IMPORTANT: SET THE FAN AJUSTING SWITCH
(FIG. 37) DEPENDING ON THE SEED TO BE USED
(REGULAR-POSITION N; FINE-POSITION F).
Fig. 37
F
N

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THE AIM OF MICRODOSING IS TO BETTER DIS-
TRIBUTE BOTH FINE AND REGULAR SEEDS IN
SMALL NUMBERS.
THE CORRECT VALUE TO USE F-MICRODOSING
MODE FOR FINE SEEDS CAN BE FOUND IN THE
DOSING TABLES (SEE SECTION 10- DOSAGE TA-
BLES).
CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE CLEANING
BRUSH BEFORE STARTING TO SOW FINE SEEDS.
WHEN MICRODOSING FINE SEEDS, DO NOT EX-
CEED NUMBER 25 IN ADJUSTING SCALE (1, FIG.
41)
OPEN THE SEED INLET TO THE METERING UNIT
(FIG. 44).
Fig. 44
A
6.3.1 REGULAR SEEDS (position N)
To adjust the sowing to REGULAR SEEDS, proceed as fo-
llowing:
Fig. 40
1
4
Fig. 38
N
Fig. 39
N
F
THE LOCKING RING MUST BE IN NORMAL POSI-
TION (IN RED, FIG. 38).
1- Slightly pull and turn the spindle (4, Fig. 38) to adjust the
dosing.
2- Set the pinion gears in position N (Fig. 40).
3- Set the fan adjusting switch to position N (Fig. 39).
6.3.2 FINE SEEDS (position F)
To adjust the sowing to FINE SEEDS, proceed as following:
Fig. 43
1
3
4
Fig. 41
F
Fig. 42
N
F
IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO CHANGE THE PO-
SITION OF THE LOCKING RING TO MICRODO-
SING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE SPINDLE (4) OF
THE METERING UNIT CAN TURN FREELY AND
THE HOPPER IS EMPTY.
1- Place the locking ring in position F (3, Fig. 41).
2- Turn the spindle (4, Fig. 41) to adjust the dosing.
3- Set the fan adjusting switch to position F (Fig. 42).
4- Fit the pinion gears as shown in the picture (Fig. 43).
5- Set the electronical controller to MICRO mode (see sec-
tion 8. ELECTRONICAL CONTROLLER).

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6.4 SEED DOSING ADJUSTMENTS
When using high quality certied seeds it is not enough to
know the weight in kilograms distributed by the machine, as
the nal result of the harvest will depend on the number of
plants which eventually ripen.
Every plant requires a certain amount of land from which nu-
trients will be absorbed. Therefore, both a low or an excessi-
ve plant density can be detrimental. To determine how many
kilograms per hectare are to be sown, you should know the
number of plants per square metre that are going to be plan-
ted. As a guidance, the recommended number of plants per
square metre when sowing wheat or barley in un-irrigated
land can be found in following table
:
AUTUMN SPRING
Premature sowing, 200 plants per m2Premature sowing, 310 plants per m2
Late sowing: 265 plants per m2Late sowing: 445 plants per m2
Seed dosing should be adjusted to each terrain, depen-
ding on the: texture, fertilizing level, pluviometer results
and sowing season, grain quality, germinating and tillering
power, etc.
It should be taken into account that a seed’s germinating
power is variable and dependant on multiple factors. It can
be experimentally calculated to be between 70% and 80%,
which is practically equivalent to multiplying the number of
grains to be sown by 1,43 or 1,25 respectively.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IN SPRING THERE IS
LESS TILLERING SO MORE SEEDS SHOULD BE
SOWN.
MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA SOLA, S.L., RECOM
MENDS THAT THE FARMER SEEKS PROFESSIO
NAL ADVICE ABOUT THIS SUBJECT FROM A TE
CHNICAL SOWING CENTRE.
Next, we describe a practical method to determine the num-
ber of kilos per hectare to be distributed once we know how
many plants per square metre we want to obtain.
Fig. 45
1- Insert the “seed counter” into the seed sack to ll it (Fig.
45).
2- Wipe the seed counter with your hand to make sure that
there is only one grain per slot (100 grains in total).
3- Do the same 10 more times to obtain 1000 grains.
4- Weigh 1000 grains with the precision scales.
We call the result in GRAMS the OPERATIVE WEIGHT.
Once we know how many seeds per square metre we are
going to sow, we should adjust the following kilograms per
hectare in the dosing control:
KILOGRAMS PER HECTARE =
(grains per m2x OPERATIVE WEIGHT) / 100
6.5 PREVIOUS FLOW TEST
Once the seed dose has been adjusted (see section 6.3
DOSAGE and 6.4 SEED DOSING ADJUSTMENTS, a ow test
should be performed to check that the dose to be distribu-
ted is the same than the dose indicated in the dosage tables..
TO PERFORM THIS TEST, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO
SWITCH OFF THE TRACTOR’S ENGINE AND
REMOVE THE STARTING KEY.
To perform the previous ow test in it is necessary to per-
form some previous operations:
1- FILL THE HOPPER with seeds or fertiliser.
2- COUPLE the machine to the tractor in a SLIGHTLY RAISED
position (the sowing equipment must be not in contact
with the ground).
3- UNLOCK the 2 LOCKS (1, Fig. 46) that secure the lid of the
venturi injector sluice so that the lid can be opened.
Fig. 46
1
A
2
Fig. 47
4- Set the handle (A, Fig. 46) of the venturi injector sluice in
position “NO” (test position).
5- Place the provided sack (2, Fig. 47) or a container under
the exit of the venturi injector sluice.