Sola VESTA-2813 NS PLUS User manual

VESTA-2813
NS PLUS
MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA
MANUAL
STARTING
MAINTENANCE
AND DOSAGE
Please read and follow this operating manual before putting the machine into operation.

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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.
This manual will help you use your SOLÁ product with the upmost eciency.
Certied quality system
Beta Edition – May 2015
Ref.: CN-811095/GB
Created by: INTEGRUM
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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
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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
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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.