Sumo DTS 3m Installation and maintenance instructions

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3m, 4.0m, 4.8m, 6.0m, 8.0m, & 9.0m machines
2017
Operator Manual
And Parts List
Redgates
Melbourne
York
YO42 4RG
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Rev.1 16-1-15 RH

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Summary
The SUMO Deep Tillage Seeder (DTS) drill is based on a concept known as ‘strip till drilling’, a method
of only loosening and preparing a band of soil where the seed is to be placed and leaving the soil in-
between rows undisturbed, and therefore not working ground unnecessarily.
The DTS, a uniquely versatile drill capable of direct drilling, min-till drilling and conventional plough
based drilling. Designed and manufactured in Britain, the DTS features an auger (Sumo patent name
“Orga”) metering unit capable of dispensing wide range of seeds and fertilisers and widely varying rates.
DTS features:
•Based on 33.3cm row spacing.
•Individually mounted seeding units that articulate with ground contours and are governed by a
constant flow pressured hydraulic system.
•Leading opener disc for cutting through trash
•Single tungsten edged deep loosening auto-reset leg capable of a maximum working depth of
250mm
•Wide band (approx. 150mm) or narrow (approx. 25mm) row seed opener boots place seed in the
loosened strip
•Covering discs channel loosened soil over the seed
•Gel filled press wheels firm the soil around the seed and also govern the sowing depth of the
coulters
Before using the Sumo DTS it is absolutely necessary that you read this Operators manual and Safety
Instructions attentively.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are accurate, as known, at the time of
publication but may be subject to change.

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Redgates
Melbourne
York
YO42 4RG
Tel. [phone]
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Contents
1.0 Quick start..............................................................................................................................................6
1.1 Dealer PDI check list............................................................................................................................6
1.2 Quick start Guide for coupling up the DTS drill..................................................................................7
1.3 DTS technical data ...............................................................................................................................8
1.4 Operator Check List .............................................................................................................................9
1.5 Warranty.............................................................................................................................................10
2.0 Safety.....................................................................................................................................................11
2.1 Qualification and Training .................................................................................................................11
2.2 General safety.....................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Special safety instructions..................................................................................................................12
3.0 RDS Control system overview............................................................................................................13
3.1 The Artemis system (single motor kit)...............................................................................................13
3.2 Main functions....................................................................................................................................14
3.3 Control Modes and Data Logging......................................................................................................15
3.4 Menu keys ..........................................................................................................................................15
4.0 RDS Control Unit Operation..............................................................................................................16
4.1 Status Indicators .................................................................................................................................16
4.2 ‘MAIN’ screen ...................................................................................................................................16
4.2.1 Forward speed display and alarm functions ...............................................................................17
4.2.2 Tramlining status/functions ........................................................................................................18
4.2.3 Advancing the bout number........................................................................................................18
4.2.4 Holding the bout number............................................................................................................18
4.3 ‘RATE’ screen....................................................................................................................................19
4.3.1 Setting /overriding the target rate...............................................................................................19
4.4 ‘INFO’ screen.....................................................................................................................................20
4.5 Tramlining..........................................................................................................................................20
4.6 Metering motor –manual override/Half-Width Shut off (HWSO) drilling.......................................22
4.7 Product calibration .............................................................................................................................23
4.7.1 Initial product calibration ...........................................................................................................23
4.7.2 ‘CALIBRATION NUDGE’ - Adjusting the calibration factor..................................................25
4.8 Set Fan Speed and Hopper Level alarm thresholds............................................................................25
4.9 Speed simulation ................................................................................................................................26
4.10 Select units / Rate step%..................................................................................................................26
4.11 Speed Auto-cal. routine...................................................................................................................27
5.0 GPS Configuration .............................................................................................................................28
5.1 Port cable configuration ....................................................................................................................28
5.2 Head Unit Configuration - Port Settings............................................................................................30
5.3 Internal Data Card Module.................................................................................................................31
5.4 GPS Receiver .....................................................................................................................................31
5.4.1 ‘GPS 16’ GPS Receiver..............................................................................................................31
5.4.2 Third-party GPS Receivers.........................................................................................................32
5.5 GPS Baud Rate...................................................................................................................................32
5.6 GPS Configuration .............................................................................................................................32
5.6.1 To enable the GPS to be used.....................................................................................................32
6.0 Data Logging and Variable Rate Treatment.....................................................................................33
7.0 Overview and operation......................................................................................................................34
7.1 Grain and Fertiliser Overview............................................................................................................34
7.2 Drill Settings –Coulter overview.......................................................................................................36
7.2.1 Disc Depth ..................................................................................................................................36
7.2.2 Leg Depth ...................................................................................................................................36

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7.2.3 Seed depth...................................................................................................................................37
7.2.4 Covering disc adjustment ...........................................................................................................37
7.2.5 Chassis adjustment......................................................................................................................37
7.2.6 Hydraulic Coulter adjustment.....................................................................................................38
7.2.7 Markers.......................................................................................................................................39
7.3 Trailed DTS Calibration Procedure....................................................................................................40
7.4 ORGA Metering Setup.......................................................................................................................42
7.5 ORGA Metering Setup Overview......................................................................................................43
8.0 Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................44
8.1 Greasing..............................................................................................................................................44
8.2 Spares .................................................................................................................................................44
8.3 Winter storage ....................................................................................................................................44
9.0 Hydraulic Systems ...............................................................................................................................45
9.1 On/Off FCV balancing.......................................................................................................................45
9.2 Fan Return Pressure............................................................................................................................45
9.3 Coulters ..............................................................................................................................................45
9.4 Axle Lift/Shut-off System..................................................................................................................45
9.5 Coulter system....................................................................................................................................46
9.6 Fan Motor system...............................................................................................................................46
9.7 Wings/Markers system.......................................................................................................................47
10.0 Parts Assembly Overview .................................................................................................................48
10.1 Coulter Overview.............................................................................................................................49
10.2 Parallel Linkage and Rams...............................................................................................................50
10.3 Depth Pins ........................................................................................................................................51
10.4 Leading Disc Unit ............................................................................................................................52
10.5 Seed Leg Assembly..........................................................................................................................53
10.6 Loosening Tine Assembly................................................................................................................54
10.7 Covering Discs .................................................................................................................................55
10.8 Press Wheels.....................................................................................................................................56
10.9 Distribution System..........................................................................................................................57
10.10 Drill Switching System ..................................................................................................................58
10.11 Fan Assembly.................................................................................................................................59
10.12 Hydraulic Fan Assembly................................................................................................................60
10.13 Lifting and Folding.........................................................................................................................61
11.0 RDS Kit list and Part Numbers........................................................................................................62
12.0 Trailed Drill Settings.........................................................................................................................67
13.0 3m Drill Settings ................................................................................................................................68
14.0 3m DTS Specific points to note.........................................................................................................69
14.1 Fan adjustment .................................................................................................................................69
14.2 3m tramline system ..........................................................................................................................69
14.3 Finger Switch ...................................................................................................................................69

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1.0 Quick start
1.1 Dealer PDI check list
Check transport tyre pressures (see data table in first section)
Check wheel nuts, (270N/m 8 stud) (450n/m 10 stud)
Check bout marker measurements
Set fan speed (start with low fan speed and raise slowly, check back pressure)
Check for oil leaks with warm oil
Check seed on/off system sensitivity i.e. either hydraulic ram & sensor or finger
switch responds accurately and quickly?
Set up to match tractor, drawbar height and length extension
Fit electric power lead direct to tractor battery
Set working depth according to seed type and ground conditions
Ensure tractor is correctly balanced and ballasted
Check forward speed reading is correctly calibrated
Train customer to use machine
oSafe coupling and uncoupling to tractor
oFree flow return in particular
oSet coulter pressure
oSetup machine to suit different crops
oCoulter settings
oCalibrate drill
oChange seed rate

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1.2 Quick start Guide for coupling up the DTS drill
Yellow- Axle Pressure
Yellow- Axle Return
Red- Wings/Markers Pressure
Red- Wings/Markers Return
Blue- Coulter Pressure
Blue- Coulter Return
Orange/Brown- Fan Pressure
Orange/Brown- Fan Free flow return & coulter dump
Two cable ties represent –Pressure
One cable tie represents –Return
When removing pipes from the tractor make sure all hydraulics are fully open or fully closed before
applying float on the tractor.
The wings are fitted with check valves on the rams which allows them to be depressurised without
letting the wings unfold.
The changeover tap for the wings and bout markers (4m, 4.8m and 6m versions only) is located on the
front of the chassis beneath the hopper access steps.
FREE-FLOW RETURN
Damage will occur to either the fan motor seal or the oil cooler (oil coolers are only fitted to seed &
fertilizer machines) if the free-flow return hydraulic line is not connected to the tractor first.
Any movement of the fan or the coulters immediately pressurizes the free-flow return line. This includes
just lowering the machine to the floor to allow the coulters to “take some weight”. Doing this will
displace oil from the coulter rams and pressurize the free-flow line, which may result in component
damage.
When connecting the free-flow line it is necessary to observe the back pressure present. A gauge for this
reason is provided, mounted on the fan. The maximum return pressure is 15bar. Running with a pressure
higher than this will result in damage so it is then necessary to take steps to reduce the restrictions in the
free-flow line, usually at the point where it enters the tractor.

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1.3 DTS technical data
DTS 3m
DTS 4m
DTS 4.8m
DTS 6m
DTS 8m
DTS 9m
Transport width
3m
3m
3m
3m
3m
3m
Transport height
2.5m
(in work)
3.7m
(wheels in
transport)
4.1m
(wheels up)
3.7m
(wheels in
transport)
4.1m
(wheels up)
3.7m
(wheels in
transport)
4.1m
(wheels up)
3.7m
(wheels in
transport)
4.1m
(wheels up)
3.7m
(wheels in
transport)
4.1m
(wheels up)
Transport Length
3.1m
6.4m
6.4m
7.4m
7.9m
8.3m
Working width
3m
4m
4.8m
6m
8m
9m
Tank capacity
1600litres
3000litres
3000litres
3600litres
3600litres
3600litres
Coulters
9
12
15
18
24
26
Coulter spacing
33cm
33cm
32cm
33cm
33cm
34.6cm
Approx.Weight
2840kg
6000kg
6400kg
7800kg
9000kg
9800kg
Max fan speed
3800 RPM
4200 RPM
4200 RPM
4200 RPM
4200 RPM
4200 RPM
Max oil flow
required
30 l/min
30 l/min
30 l/min
30 l/min
30 l/min
30 l/min
Max free flow
return back
pressure
15 Bar
15 Bar
15 Bar
15 Bar
15 Bar
15 Bar
Tyre pressure
15 PSI
15 PSI
18PSI
20 PSI
20 PSI
20 PSI
Wheel Nuts
450N/m
450N/m
450N/m
450N/m
450N/m
450N/m

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1.4 Operator Check List
It is the owner / drill operator’s responsibility to set up the drill for:
1. Sowing depth according to conditions in each soil type and pre worked condition
2. Tramline bout number to suit tramlines
3. Tramline track width
4. Marker width setting to allow matching of bouts (3-6m)
5. Operation of half width shut off (standard on 6m and above via RDS Unit)
6. Folding the machine in and out of work without damage
7. Correct calibration procedure
It is also the owner / operator’s responsibility to check the operation of the various functions of the
machine between each hopper fill, or at least once every hour to check the machine is operating
correctly.

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1.5 Warranty
In this section Sumo UK Ltd. is referred to as the Company.
1. Subject to the provisions of this warranty the Company warrants each new machine sold by it to be
sold free from any defect in material or workmanship.
2. If the machine or part there of supplied by the Company is not in accordance with the warranty given
in clause 1 the Company will at its option;-
(a) Make good the machine at the Company’s expense, or
(b) Make an allowance to the purchaser against the purchase price, or replace the machine as soon as
is reasonably practical.
3. This warranty shall not oblige the Company to make any repayment in respect of loss of profit or
other consequential loss or contingent liability of the purchaser alleged to arise from any defect in the
machine or impose any liability on the company other than that contained in clause 2.
4. Any claim under this warranty must be notified to the company in writing specifying the matters
complained of within 12 months from the date of receipt by the purchaser or his/her nominee of the
machine.
5. Any claim under this warranty must be made by the original purchaser of the machine and is not
assignable to any third party.
6. If the purchaser hires out the machine to any third party the warranty shall apply only to matters
notified to the Company within 90 days of the date of delivery and clause 4 shall be read as if the
period of 90 days were substituted for the period of 12 months.
7. The warranty will cease to apply if:-
I. Any parts not made, supplied or approved in writing by the Company are fitted to the machine.
II. Any repair is carried out to the machine other than by or with the written approval of the
Company.
III. Any alterations not expressly authorised by the Company in writing are made to the machine.
IV. The machine is damaged by accident.
V. The machine is abused or overloaded or used for a purpose or load beyond its design capabilities.
8. Any dispute as to whether the goods are sold free from any defect in workmanship or materials shall
be referred to a single arbitrator to be agreed between the company and the buyer.