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AURA-3215
Pressurized hopper
MAINTENANCE AND DOSAGE
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MANUAL

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SOLÀ seed drills, planters and fertilizer spreaders are manufactured in a highly specialized environment
and our factory has a vast network of satised customers.
SOLÀ machines use highly advanced technology and are guaranteed to work without malfunctions in a
large variety of conditions. The SOLÀ machines are provided with easy-to-use and ecient devices and
perform excellently with only minimum operator maintenance.
This manual will help you use your SOLÀ product with the maximum eciency.
Certied quality system
1st Edition – February 2017
Ref.: CN -811105/GB
Created by: M.A. SOLÀ
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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SUBJECT INDEX
1- INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2- SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS..........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY DISPOSITIONS..............................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 USE DEPENDING ON DESIGN......................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.4 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................7
3. GENERALDESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 TECHNICAL FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE...........................................................................................................................................................................9
4. COMMISSIONING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 ASSEMBLY OF THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR...................................................................................................................................................10
4.2 TRACTOR'S REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................................................................................................................................10
5. DOSAGE............................................................................................................................................................................................11
5.1 DISPENSER TYPES........................................................................................................................................................................................................11
5.1.1 ROLLER DISPENSER ..........................................................................................................................................................................................11
5.1.2 ENDLESS DISPENSER........................................................................................................................................................................................12
5.1.3 TRANSFILLING DISPENSER .............................................................................................................................................................................13
5.2 CALIBRATION TEST .....................................................................................................................................................................................................13
5.3 DOSAGE GRAPHS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................14
5.3.1 ROLLER DISPENSER..........................................................................................................................................................................................15
5.3.1.1 ROLLER DISPENSER WITH A SINGLE OUTLET...................................................................................................................................15
5.3.1.2 ROLLER DISPENSER WITH TWO OUTLETS ........................................................................................................................................16
5.3.2 ENDLESS DISPENSER .......................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.3.2.1 ENDLESS DISPENSER WITH A SINGLE OUTLET................................................................................................................................17
5.3.2.2 TWO ENDLESS DISPENSERS WITH TWO OUTLETS ......................................................................................................................... 17
6. USAGE ADVICE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
6.1 AURA-3215 WITH PERFORMER .................................................................................................................................................................................18
6.2 AURA-3215 WITH ISOBUS..........................................................................................................................................................................................18
7. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
7.1 CHECK-UP FREQUENCY ..............................................................................................................................................................................................19
8. WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
SUBJECT INDEX

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INTRODUCTION
1- INTRODUCTION
It is essential to read and follow the instructions and recom-
mendations in this manual before operating the presurized
hopper AURA-3215. Careful reading enables maximum opera-
tor eciency, prevents accidents and damage, and increases
the performance’s capacity and life expectancy.
Please ensure that this manual has been read by any person
involved in performing operational tasks, (including prepara-
tion, dealing with mechanical problems and supervising the
machine), maintenance (inspection and technical assistance)
and transport.
For your safety, please follow these technical safety instruc-
tions as SOLÀ will not be responsible for damages caused by
not observing the information provided.
In the rst chapters you will nd the Technical Characteristics
and Safety Instructions. Basic concepts that are required to
operate the machine are explained in the Starting, Adjusting
and Maintenance sections.
The last part of this manual consists of Dosage Graphs.
SOLÀ RETAINS THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ILLUS-
TRATIONS, TECHNICAL DATA AND WEIGHTS IN-
DICATED IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL, IF THESE
CHANGES HELP TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF
THE MACHINES.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS
In this operating manual you will nd three dierent symbols rela-
ting to safety:
TO WORK MORE EASILY WITH THE MACHINE.
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE AND OPTIO-
NAL EQUIPMENT.
TO PREVENT PHYSICAL INJURY.
On the machine you will nd the following warning pictograms:
Read the instructions carefully and observe the safe-
ty advice given in the operating manual.
During the coupling maneuver, stay away from the
front part of the tractor. Check nobody stands in the
operational area of the telescopic folding parts.
Risk of serious physical injury.
While maintaining or repairing the planter, stop the
tractor’s engine and prevent it from starting. The ig-
nition key must be removed.
Risk of being crushed when working under the ma-
chine, please secure the machine to prevent this risk.
Risk of serious physical injuries.
It is forbidden to ride on the machine during opera-
tion. Risk of serious physical injuries caused by
falling.
Danger of infection from escaping hydraulic uid at
high pressure! This can inict serious injuries with po-
tentially fatal consequences if it passes through the
skin and into the body. Keep the hose lines in good
condition. Risk of serious physical injuries.
Do not exceed maximum load.
Coupling point for loading and unloading the machi-
ne by crane. See section 2.3 LOADING AND UNLOA-
DING INSTRUCTIONS.
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
- Before starting the machine, please check the ma-
chine is in good condition for work and is safe for
road use.
- Check that visibility is clear around the machine and
there is no person in the working area.
- In thoroughfare, please observe trac signs and re-
gulations.
- 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 un-
coupling the machine to the tractor.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Never leave the tractor’s driver’s seat while the ma-
chine is in operation.
- Do not deposit external elements inside the hopper.
- When maintaining the hydraulic system of the
planter, make sure that it is depressurized 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 necessary.
- During transit with the raised machine, block the
lowering switch. Before leaving the tractor, lower
the machine onto the ground and remove the
tractor’s starting key.
- Always use enough supporting elements when
maintaining the machine in a raised position to pre-
vent the machine from lowering or falling.
- Before starting to work a eld, evaluate the risks co-
ming from the terrain: pronounced slopes, possible
contact with high-voltage overhead lines due to an
uneven ground or due to the position of the mova-
ble or folding parts of the planter.
- Mount the group hydraulic multiplier only when the
tractor’s engine is o.
2.3 USE ACCORDING TO DESIGN
The AURA-3215 front hopper has been specically designed to be
used as FRONT DOSING HOPPER for seeds or fertiliser.
The machine has been designed to work using an agricultural tractor
with front lifting unity and three-point universal linkage.
If the machine is used in circumstances other than those specied
above, the manufacturer will not be held responsible for any dama-
ge caused to persons or to the machine.
The user must observe all regulations concerning safety, trac and
hygiene.
If the machine is modied by the user, the manufacturer’s warranty
is cancelled. SOLÁ will not be held responsible for any damage cau-
sed to persons or to the machine.
The use of products with a high moisture content should be avoided
since they can cause blockages.
2.4 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUC-
TIONS
THESE OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY
BY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL.
WHEN THE MACHINE IS DELIVERED, IT SHOULD BE
IMMEDIATELY CHECKED TO DETECT POSSIBLE DAMA-
GES DURING TRANSPORTATION OR MISSING PIECES.
ONLY THE IMMEDIATE REPORTING OF THIS TO THE
DELIVERER WILL RESULT IN COMPENSATION.
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE MACHINE MUST BE
PERFORMED, IF POSSIBLE, USING A BRIDGE CRANE.

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100
cm de agua
40 60
20 80
0
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
3.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW
TRANSPORT PIPES
TURBINEDISPENSERCONTROLLER SUPPORT FEET
WORK
LIGHT BULBS
HOPPER
PRESSURIZED
TRANSPORTATION
LIGHTS
STEP TO ACCESS
HOPPER
MANOMETRO
COUPLING ACCESSORIES
TO REAR MACHINE

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.2 TECHNICAL FEATURES
3.3 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
All machines have an
IDENTIFICATION PLATE at
the three-points, which
species:
1- Manufacturer’s name
and address.
2- Model number of the
machine.
3- Machine type.
4- Serial number.
5- CE Certicate and year
manufactured (to last
digits).
FEATURES VALUES
HOPPER CAPACITY 1.350 L
Empty weight 320 Kg
Maximum Authorized Mass (M.M.A.) 2.100 Kg
Width 2,10 m
Length 1,36 m
Height 1,62 m
Height (with optional wheels) 1,82 m
Dimensions of the ller opening 1,47 m x 0,82 m
Category of the hitch Cat. II

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STARTING
4- STARTING
4.1 COUPLING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR
The front hopper AURA-3215 is equipped with a three-point linkage
of cathegory 2.
To couple the hopper to the tractor, follow these steps:
1-
Fix the three-point linkage to the tractor using 3 bolts.
2-
Connect the hydraulic plugs to the turbine or if not feasible, con-
nect the hydraulic multiplier group to the front power take-o.
3-
Connect the 7 pin pineapple to the front electrical outlet of the
tractor.
4- Installing the controller (as applicable):
A- ISOBUS:
1- Install and connect the cables from the front hop-
per up to the rear ISOBUS take. Turn the tractor’s
console on and download the program.
B- PERFORMER 530:
1- Install and connect the cables from the front hop-
per up to the controller in the tractor’s cabin.
2- Install the switch in the rear duckfoot and connect
to the controller.
3- Connect the 12 VCC take from the controller to the
cabin’s take.
4- Connect the cable of the speed sign from the
tractor’s cabin take or if applicable from the exter-
nal radar.
5- Turn the controller on.
C- NON-APPLICABLE: for translling models.
IF THE CONTROLLER DOES NOT TURN-ON, CHECK THE
CONNECTIONS.
5- Link the rear duckfoot with the specic accessories for the front
hopper AURA-3215.
6- Install and connect the TRANSPORT TUBES from the front hopper
up to the specic accessories of the rear duckfoot.
7-
Lift up the front hopper and put the support feet in a working
position.
IF YOU DON’T FOLD THE SUPPORT FEET DURING
TRANSPORTATION OR WORK OF THE FRONT HOPPER,
IT MAY SUFFER DAMAGES.
DURING THE TRANSPORT OF THE MACHINE CLOSE THE
CHOPPER TO PREVENT IT FROM COMPACTING THE MA-
TERIAL IN THE METERING BOX.
TRANSPORT POSITION WORK POSITION
PREVIOUS VERIFICATION:
1- In working conditions (with the rear machine connected to the
tractor and also to the front hopper and the hopper’s top closed),
make sure that the turbine spins and the pressure indicated by the
pressure gauge is at least 40 cm of water.
2- Verify that the dispenser’s engine spins constantly. Perform a TEST
(refer to the controller’s manual).
4.2 TRACTOR’S REQUIREMENTS
MACHINE
COMPONENT
REQUIREMENTS
TRACTOR
TURBINE Hydraulic connection with 1/2" outlet and free
3/4" return or 540 rpm front power take-o
TRANSPORTATION
LIGHTS AND WORK
LIGHT BULBS
Front plug for 7 pin pineapple
Dispensers
A.
ISOBUS Connection or 12 vcc connection to
cabin (for dispensing)
B. Front 12 vcc intake
THREE-POINT FRONT THREE-POINT LINKAGE
Frame and scheme of the 7 pin connector:
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5
4
7
6
3
2
Pin Number FUNCTION Intensity (A)
1Left intermittent 2
2Short lights 6
3Mass -
4Right intermittent 2
5Position lights 1
6Long lights 8
7Work headlights 2,5