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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
E-Mail: contact@slyfrance.com
Internet : www.slyfrance.com
BOSS DRILL
Tel: +33 (0)5 53 40 32 95
Fax: +33 (0)5 53 40 61 36
SLY France SAS
La Madeleine 47210 BOURNEL

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BOSS DRILL E-Mail: contact@slyfrance.com Tel: +33 (0)5 53 40 32 95 SLY France SAS Internet : www.slyfrance.com Fax: +33 (0)5 53 40 61 36 La Madeleine 47210 BOURNEL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dimensions ............14 Table of contents Calculating the ballasting ......16 Introduction ..............4 Operation ..............17 Foreword ............4 Connecting ............17 Service ..............4 Hydraulic connection ........17 Damage .............. 4 Electrical connection ........17 Safety and responsibility ..........4 Getting Started ............
  • Page 3 Hydraulic system with CETOP ..... 28 Hydraulic system drill unit ......29 Operating instructions of the controller ....30 Operating instructions of RDS ISOCAN ARTEMIS................30 Operating instructions of SOFTIVERT touch pad. Maintenance ............30 10.1 Disk and hub assembly ......... 30 10.1.1 Disk 18’’...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    The machine is intended to be used for sowing and / or normal cultivation according to the specific rules in the SLY FRANCE wants you to be completely satisfied with agricultural field. Any other use or use beyond the your machine and us.
  • Page 5: Spare Parts

    2.2 Spare parts and avoid work-related hazards. She understands the user manual and can apply the The original SLY FRANCE spare parts and accessories information it contains. are specially designed for this machine. She is familiar with the safe driving of vehicles.
  • Page 6: Personal Protective Outfit

    Use the machine only after having received the necessary instructions from the authorized dealer, 2.8 Safety in traffic factory representatives or employees of SLY FRANCE. The completed acknowledgment of receipt must be It is forbidden to take passengers on the returned to SLY FRANCE.
  • Page 7: Hitching And Unhitching

    2.9.4 Hydraulics Damage to the machine can adversely affect the operating safety of the machine and cause accidents. This can lead to serious injury, if not death, of people. The hydraulic system is under high pressure. Spray may penetrate under the skin and cause The following elements of the machine are particularly serious injury.
  • Page 8: Brake System

    For all interventions on the pneumatic system, place the Notify people: DO NOT approach the machine. Electrical machine on the ground, depressurize the pneumatic voltages on the ground can cause strong electric circuit. shocks. Wait for the help of professional lifeguards. The airline must be cut.
  • Page 9: Changing Wear Items

    Do not make any construction modifications or assembly. extensions that are not authorized by SLY FRANCE. Pay special attention in rough terrain or hills. Before Only have the machine converted or extended by a approaching a descent, engage a lower gear.
  • Page 10: Care And Maintenance

    For all changes to the nameplate data, a new nameplate 2.14 Delivery with the current data must be installed. For changes concerning the indications of the As a general rule, the machine and tools are delivered authorization of circulation, this one must be renewed. fully mounted on a low loader truck.
  • Page 11: Safety Stickers

    2.16 Safety stickers Be careful not to damage the safety stickers when washing the machine. Make changes to damaged or missing stickers. 2.16.1 Meaning of the stickers: Sticker Description Sticker Description 380135 305021 Stop the engine and remove the Stay away when folding. key.
  • Page 12: Position Of Safety Stickers

    Sticker Description Clamping the wheels. Check the tightness of the wheels after 8 hours of use. 2.16.2 Position of safety stickers: 355054 380299 355062 355065 355001 355021 355064 355062 355048 355016 380135 305035 355049 355063 The safety stickers with the "x 2" supplement are located on both sides of the machine.
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    3 Technical Specifications 3.1 Technical data Working width (m) Transport width (m) 2,99 4,45 Transport height (m) 3,23 3,29 3,97 Length (m) 7,18 – 7,80 (triple hoppers) Weight (kg) 4 850 5 310 6 240 6 650 7 200 Simple hopper capacity (l) 1200 or 2000 Double hopper capacity (l) 2400 or 4000...
  • Page 14: Dimensions

    3.3 Dimensions BOSS drill 3m : BOSS drill 4.5m :...
  • Page 15 BOSS drill 6m : BOSS drill 7m :...
  • Page 16: Calculating The Ballasting

    3.4 Calculating the ballasting The mounting or coupling of tools must not lead to exceeding the total permissible laden weight, the axle load and the characteristics of the tractor tires. Unladen weight of the tractor. Load on the front axle of the empty tractor. Load on the rear axle of the empty tractor.
  • Page 17: Operation

    4.2 Hydraulic connection 4 Operation The operation of the drill requires: 1 double acting hydraulic distributor for 4.1 Connecting unfolding and folding the wings of the machine 1 double acting hydraulic distributor to raise Before hitching up the machine, make sure that the and lower the sowing elements in the field machine is properly secured.
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Be careful the hoppers are pressurized, do not 5 Getting Started proceed to open the hoppers when the hydraulic turbine is running. 5.1 Unfolding 5.2.2 Filling 1. Remove the wing locking safety pins Before filling the hoppers, we recommend closing the hopper bottom hatches.
  • Page 19: Small Seed Hopper

    3. Open the drain hatch on the side of the hopper. 5.5 Calibration of the metering unit 4. If necessary, operate the metering device in forced operation to completely empty the bottom of the hopper. 1. Fit the appropriate dosing device according to the quantity and type of seed (see table and dosing instructions).
  • Page 20: Disassembling The Rotor

    5.6 Disassembling the rotor 5.8 Folding Regularly check the rotors to avoid any clogging and IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES dosing errors. Make sure no one is on the seed drill or hopper access Unscrew both handles on each side of the rotor. ramps.
  • Page 21: Quick Adjustment System Of The Side Wheel (Option)

    6.1.1.2 Adjusting the angle 6.2 Adjusting the hydraulic pressure The soil pressure applied to each element is essential to obtain a satisfactory seeding quality, namely: - sowing at the desired and constant depth; - a closure of the furrow of good quality. Each seedling element is equipped with a hydraulic cylinder that adjusts the soil pressure.
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Turbine

    in contact with the ground. If discs become jammed, 6.3 Adjusting the turbine adjust the shavers. The turbine at a maximum speed of 4500 rpm, The skimmer must be: exceeding this threshold can damage the engine. - parallel to the disc To switch on the turbine, switch on the corresponding - as close as possible to the disc without braking its hydraulic distributor and put it in continuous pumping...
  • Page 23: Metal Strapping Of Cleaning Wheel

    Limit and maintain the volume of soil lifted by apart). In the same way as for the cleaning wheel alone, the disc. The wheel must be pressed against it is possible to adjust the position of the cleaning wheel the ground (check that the return spring is / scraper assembly by means of the setting washers.
  • Page 24: Adjustment Of Markers (Option)

    Adjusting aggression 6.9 Adjustment of markers (option) Risk of injury from side markers Keep people away from the pivoting area of the side markers!! Side markers must be set to the working width at first installation. Marking is done in the centre of the tractor track.
  • Page 25: Pneumatic Brake

    Function of the breakaway brake valve Hydraulic brake The valve has two positions: A - operating position B - emergency braking 1: Manual brake releasing valve Releasing pump It is also possible to release the brake after emergency braking, even without the tractor. To do this, turn the spring pin back to the operating position and actuate the loosening pump until the brake is released again.
  • Page 26: Parking Brake

    8 Hydraulic Accidental hydraulic movements can lead to serious accidents! Block or lock the valves on the tractor. Keep people away from the swivel area of the machine! Always connect all hydraulic hoses! Due to related functions, damage to the components could otherwise result! 8.1 Suspension of the drawbar Pneumatic brake...
  • Page 27: Hydraulic System Folding / Turbine

    8.2 Hydraulic system folding / turbine Circuit of folding and drive of the turbine Hydraulic coupling Valve Double balancing valve Parachute valve Cylinder Check valve Pressure-gauge Hydraulic motor (turbine drive)
  • Page 28: Hydraulic System With Cetop

    8.3 Hydraulic system with CETOP Circuit of folding and drive of the turbine with CETOP Hydraulic coupling Electro-distributor cetop 3 Adjustable 3-way flow divider Double balancing valve Subbase block cetop 3 4 function with Parachute valve pressure relief valve Cylinder Electro-distributor cetop 3 Check valve Electro-distributor cetop 3...
  • Page 29: Hydraulic System Drill Unit

    8.4 Hydraulic system drill unit Circuit of the drill unit Hydraulic coupling Valve Block + cartridge pressure regulation Pressure relief valve Pressure switch Check valve Pressure accumulator Pressure-gauge Cylinder...
  • Page 30: Operating Instructions Of The Controller

    9 Operating 10 Maintenance instructions of the 10.1 Disk and hub assembly controller 10.1.1 Disk 18’’ The drive of the metering unit is electric, they are powered by the red and black 12 volts beam. The A new boss disc has a diameter of 18 '' regulation of the metering unit is controlled either by a (approximately 457 mm).
  • Page 31: Security Reminder

    10.2 Security reminder 10.5 Maintenance Switch off the tractor engine and remove the IMPORTANT: ignition key. following instructions Make sure that all moving parts are stationary recommendations should also be followed the first 5 before working on the machine. hours of operation after starting the machine. Before working, check that all the safety props and locking pins are in place.
  • Page 32: Lubrication Points

    10.5.3 Lubrication points The machine must be greased regularly and after each cleaning under pressure. Drawbar cylinder Folding wing axis Folding cylinder Folding Coupling head cylinder Folding wing axis 11 Problem and troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Beam height during incorrect Check the underframe height of work.
  • Page 33 Adjust the position of the The cleaning wheel is too close cleaning wheel away from the to the disc. disc. See chapter 5. In worked soil or on soft ground, Adjust the position of the coulter The coulter is mounted too close the disc does not rotate.
  • Page 34: Appendix

    12 Appendix 12.1 Tightening torques IMPORTANT: Tightening torques are provided for information only and are generally valid. The specific indications in the corresponding places in the operating manual have priority. Screws and nuts must not be treated with lubricants because they change the coefficient of friction.
  • Page 35: Rotor Selection Table

    12.2 Rotor selection table 3 m drill Specific weight: 75 kg/hl Rotor volume: 4 cm3 Rotor volume: 6 cm3 Rotor volume: 8 cm3 Kg/ha Working speed 12,0 27,0 42,0 18,0 40,5 63,0 24,0 54,0 84,0 13,5 21,0 20,3 31,5 12,0 27,0 42,0 14,0...
  • Page 36 Rotor volume: 135,5 cm3 Rotor volume: 271 cm3 Rotor volume: 406 cm3 Kg/ha Working speed 18,3 28,5 16,3 36,6 56,9 24,4 54,8 85,3 15,2 23,7 13,6 30,5 47,4 20,3 45,7 71,1 13,1 20,3 11,6 26,1 40,7 17,4 39,2 60,9 11,4 17,8 10,2 22,9...
  • Page 37 Rotor volume: 30 cm3 Rotor volume: 50 cm3 Rotor volume: 60 cm3 Kg/ha Working speed 16,9 26,3 12,5 28,1 43,8 15,0 33,8 52,5 15,0 23,3 11,1 25,0 38,9 13,3 30,0 46,7 13,5 21,0 10,0 22,5 35,0 12,0 27,0 42,0 14,0 15,0 23,3 18,0...
  • Page 38 4.5 m drill Specific weight: 75 kg/hl Rotor volume: 4 cm3 Rotor volume: 6 cm3 Rotor volume: 8 cm3 Kg/ha Working speed 18,0 28,0 12,0 27,0 42,0 16,0 36,0 56,0 14,0 13,5 21,0 18,0 28,0 14,0 12,0 18,7 10,5 14,0 11,2 Rotor volume: 10 cm3 Rotor volume: 12 cm3...
  • Page 39 Rotor volume: 135,5 cm3 Rotor volume: 271 cm3 Rotor volume: 406 cm3 Kg/ha Working speed 17,4 27,1 15,5 34,8 54,2 23,2 52,2 81,2 15,2 23,7 13,6 30,5 47,4 20,3 45,7 71,1 13,6 21,1 12,0 27,1 42,2 18,0 40,6 63,2 12,2 19,0 10,8 24,4...
  • Page 40 Rotor volume: 30 cm3 Rotor volume: 50 cm3 Rotor volume: 60 cm3 Kg/ha Working speed 18,0 28,0 13,3 30,0 46,7 16,0 36,0 56,0 15,0 23,3 11,1 25,0 38,9 13,3 30,0 46,7 12,9 20,0 21,4 33,3 11,4 25,7 40,0 11,3 17,5 18,8 29,2 10,0...
  • Page 41 6 m drill Specific weight: 75 kg/hl Rotor volume: 4 cm3 Rotor volume: 6 cm3 Rotor volume: 8 cm3 Kg/ha Working speed 13,5 21,0 20,3 31,5 12,0 27,0 42,0 10,5 10,1 15,8 13,5 21,0 10,5 14,0 10,5 Rotor volume: 10 cm3 Rotor volume: 12 cm3 Rotor volume: 20 cm3 Kg/ha...
  • Page 42 Rotor volume: 135,5 cm3 Rotor volume: 271 cm3 Rotor volume: 406 cm3 Kg/ha Working speed 18,3 28,5 16,3 36,6 56,9 24,4 54,8 85,3 15,2 23,7 13,6 30,5 47,4 20,3 45,7 71,1 13,1 20,3 11,6 26,1 40,7 17,4 39,2 60,9 11,4 17,8 10,2 22,9...
  • Page 43 Rotor volume: 30 cm3 Rotor volume: 50 cm3 Rotor volume: 60 cm3 Kg/ha Working speed 16,9 26,3 12,5 28,1 43,8 15,0 33,8 52,5 13,5 21,0 10,0 22,5 35,0 12,0 27,0 42,0 11,3 17,5 18,8 29,2 10,0 22,5 35,0 15,0 16,1 25,0 19,3 30,0...

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