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MANUAL
MAINTENANCE
DOSAGE
Please read and follow this operating manual before putting the machine into operation.
M A Q U I N A R I A A G R Í C O L A
PROSEM
Planter Metering Units K and P

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  • Page 1 PROSEM Planter Metering Units K and P STARTING MANUAL MAINTENANCE DOSAGE Please read and follow this operating manual before putting the machine into operation. M A Q U I N A R I A A G R Í C O L A...
  • Page 2 SOLÀ seed drills, planters and fertilizer spreaders are manufactured in a highly specialized environment and our factory has a vast network of satisfied 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 efficient devices and perform excellently with only minimum operator maintenance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1- INTRODUCTION ..............................5 2- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................ 6 2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS ................................6 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS ..........................8 2.3 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS ......................9 2.4 SAFETY ELEMENTS ................................. 10 3. OVERVIEW ..............................11 3.1 PLANTER OVERVIEW ..............................
  • Page 4 TRANSPORT 6.7 EXCLUDING A METERING UNIT ............................66 6.7.1 MANUAL EXCLUSION OF THE TRANSMISSION ................66 6.7.2 AUTOMATIC ROW EXCLUSION (OPTIONAL) .................. 67 6.7.3 RAISING THE UNIT ..........................68 6.8 PLANTING DEPTH ................................69 6.8.1 ADJUSTING PROSEM K ........................69 6.8.2 ADJUSTING PROSEM P ........................70 6.9 SCRAPER PROSEM K ...............................

  • Page 5: 1- Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 1- INTRODUCTION It is essential to read and follow the instructions and recommendations in this manual before operating the precision planter PROSEM. Careful reading enables maximum operator effi- ciency, prevents accidents and damage, and increases the planter’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.

  • Page 6: 2- Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2- SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS In this operating manual you will find three different symbols relating to safety: TO WORK MORE EASILY WITH THE PLANTER. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE PLANTER AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. TO PREVENT PHYSICAL INJURY. On the machine you will find the following warning pictograms: Read the instructions carefully and observe the safety advice given in the operating manual.
  • Page 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Risk of being crushed when working under the machine, please secure the machine to prevent this risk. Risk of serious physical injuries. It is forbidden to ride on the machine during operation. Risk of serious physical injuries cau- sed by falling.

  • Page 8: General Safety Regulations

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS - Before starting the machine, please - When maintaining the hydraulic check the machine is in good condi- system of the planter, make sure tion for work and is safe for road use. that it is depressurized and the trac- tor’s engine is off.

  • Page 9: Loading And Unloading Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.3 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS THESE OPERATIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSON- NEL. WHEN THE PLANTER IS DELIVERED, IT SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY CHECKED TO DETECT POSSIBLE DAMAGES DURING TRANSPORTATION OR MISSING PIECES. ONLY THE IMMEDIATE REPORTING OF THIS TO THE DELIVERER WILL RESULT IN COMPENSATION.

  • Page 10: Safety Elements

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 2.2 WARNING: PLEASE RESPECT THE DISTANCES B AND C (2 METRES) IN ORDER TO PREVENT DA- MAGES TO THE MACHINE DURING THE RAISING OPERATION (Fig. 2.2). 2.4 SAFETY ELEMENTS In order to prevent damages during work, the planter is equipped with a fusible pin placed in the cog of the wheels that control the transmission of the metering units (Fig.

  • Page 11: Overview

    OVERVIEW 3. OVERVIEW 3.1 PLANTER OVERVIEW Fig. 3.1 1- Fertilizer hopper. 10- Drive wheel. 2- Suction system fan. 11- Gearbox. 3- Insecticide Micro granulator / Helicide Micro 12- Deflector. granulator drive. 13- PTO. 4- Insecticide Micro granulator / Helicide Micro granulator hopper.

  • Page 12: Machine Identification

    OVERVIEW 3.2 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION Fig. 3.2 Every machine has an IDENTIFICATION PLATE in the three-point linkage that specifies: 1- Name and address of the manufacturer. 2- Machine model. 3- Machine type. 4- Serial number. 5- CE certificate. 3.3 USE ACCORDING TO DESIGN The precision planter PROSEM has been designed specifically for single-seed sowing of cereal and other grain seeds.

  • Page 13: Metering Unit Prosem K

    OVERVIEW 3.4 METERING UNIT PROSEM K 1- Seed hopper. PROSEM K 2- Metering box provided with a selec- tor to adjust the seed distribution. 3- Planting depth controller. 4- Lever to adjust the pressure that the press wheels exert onto the ground. 5- Lever to adjust the angle which affects the bearing of the press whee- ls on the ground.

  • Page 14: Metering Unit Prosem P

    OVERVIEW 3.5 METERING UNITS PROSEM P 1- Seed hopper. 2- Planting depth controller. PROSEM P 3- Press wheel: compresses the earth on the fu- rrow and controls the planting depth. 4- Metering box: provided with a seed selector in order to perform single-seed sowing. 5A- Seed-covering device: it closes the furrow for the share (6A).

  • Page 15: Metering Box

    OVERVIEW 3.6 METERING BOX Single-seed dosing system in the metering units has been designed to select the seeds individually, so that they are placed in the furrow keeping a distance between seeds set previously by the user (see section 6.1 PLANTING DISTANCE BETWEEN SEEDS).
  • Page 16 OVERVIEW Type of SEED DISCS depending on the type of seed: HOLE’S DIAMETRE (mm) Nª OF TYPE OF SEED HOLES 4,25 SUNFLOWER CORN SORGHUM COTTON RAPE SUGAR BEET BEANS FABES (ASTURIAN BEANS) BROAD BEAN TOMATO LEEK GREEN BEANS CHICK PEAS FRIJOLES (MEXICAN BEAN) ROUND GREEN BEANS...

  • Page 17: Frames

    OVERVIEW IF THE CASE OF USING NON-MANUAL SPECIFIED SEEDS IN THE SEED DISCS, TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THAT WHEN THE HOLE IS BIGGER THAN EACH SEED, THESE SEEDS MAY BE ABSORBED BY THE SUCTION SYSTEM AND THEREFORE WILL NOT REACH THE FURROW BED. BEFORE STARTING TO SOW, CHECK THAT THE TYPE OF SEED DISCS ASSEMBLED IN THE METE- RING BOXES MATCHES THE TYPE OF SEED TO BE USED.

  • Page 18: Fixed

    OVERVIEW 3.7.1 FIXED The metering units are attached to the frame using brac- kets. Spacing between rows has not a quick adjustment since the units are fixed to the frame. To modify the spacing between units, see section 6.5.1 FIXED MACHINE (Fig. 3.15) Fig.

  • Page 19: Variant Idra

    OVERVIEW 3.7.4 VARIANT This frame allows to modify the spacing between every metering unit. Possible adjustments can be found in section 6.5.4 VARIANT MACHINE. There are two versions of this model: - Variant simple telescopic (Fig. 3.20) - Variant double telescopic (Fig. 3.21) Fig.

  • Page 20: Folding Frame

    OVERVIEW 3.7.6 FOLDING FRAME This type of frame has a CENTRAL BODY (1, Fig. 3.23) and two FOL- DING PARTS (2, Fig. 3.23). The CENTRAL BODY can be: - FIXED - VARIANT MANUAL - TELESCOPIC - VARIANT IDRA - OMNIA FOLDING PARTS can be: - FIXED - VARIANT MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Standard Equipment

    OVERVIEW 3.8 STANDARD EQUIPMENT - Manual exclusion of the rows. - Hydraulic track markers. - A seed disc for each metering box. - Vacuum gauge. - PTO shaft for the mechanical fan. - Chain gearbox (in fixed frame models up to 7 rows). - Automatic gearbox (in frame types: telescopic, variant and fixed with more than 7 rows).

  • Page 22: Technical Characteristics

    TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS...
  • Page 23 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS PROSEM K VARIANT MANUAL FIXED MODEL VM300/4 VM300/6 VM425/6 VM510/9 VM600/8 TOTAL WIDTH (mm) MAX. ROW SPACING (CM) 33-90 33-55 4F33-95 6F33-75 33-60 33-80 SEED HOPPER CAPACITY 1 ROW (L) Mechanical fan TDF 540 – Optional mechanical fan TDF 1000- Optional hydraulic fan TYRES 2R 23x8,5-12 2R 23x8,5-12...
  • Page 24 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS PROSEM K TELESCOPIC MODEL T250/6 T300/6 T300/7 T300/7-S T330/6 T330/7 T330/8 T330/7HIBR TOTAL WIDTH of open/closed 250-405 300-435 300-364 300-450 330-430 330-430 330-400 MACHINE (cm) MAX. ROW SPACING (cm) 70-75 70-80 45-55 55-70 70-80 55-60 6F80 7F60 SEED HOPPER CAPACITY 1 ROW (L) Mechanical fan TDF 540 –...
  • Page 25 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS PROSEM K VARIANT V300/7 V300/6 V300/6 V300/6 4F95 V300/6 4F95 MODEL 6F75-80 V300/7-S 45-75 50-80 6F70-80 6F50-75 7F45-60 TOTAL WIDTH of open/closed MACHINE (cm) 300-435 300-450 300-435 300-407 300-450 300-512 6F75-80 MAX. ROW SPACING (cm) 45-75 50-80 4F95 6F50-75 4F95 6F50-75 50-80 7F45-60 SEED HOPPER CAPACITY 1 ROW (L)
  • Page 26 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS PROSEM K VARIANT IDRA MODEL IDRA300/8 IDRA330/8 IDRA300/9 IDRA330/9 TOTAL WIDTH (cm) 300-555 330-590 300-470 330-590 MAX. ROW SPACING (cm) 40-75 45-80 8F65-75 F40-55 8F70-80 9F45-60 SEED HOPPER CAPACITY 1 ROW (L) Mechanical fan TDF 540 – Optional mechanical fan TDF 1000- Optional hydraulic fan TYRES 23x10,5-12 23x10,5-13...

  • Page 27: Starting

    STARTING 5. STARTING ADJUST THE PLANTER AND ALL ITS COMPONENTS TO THE TYPE OF TERRAIN TO BE PLANTED ON (SEE SECTION 5.3 PLANTING ADJUSTMENTS). Before working with the planter, the following points should be taken into account: • Check that all the components of the planter are correctly lubricated. Grease periodically the mechanical elements (see section 9.2 GREASING AND LUBRICATION).

  • Page 28: Coupling To The Tractor

    STARTING 5.1 COUPLING TO THE TRACTOR The planter PROSEM is provided with couplings of category 2 and 3. MAKE SURE THAT NO PERSON OR OBJECT IS EVER BETWEEN THE PLANTER AND THE TRACTOR WHEN COUPLING OR UN- COUPLING BOTH MACHINES. THESE OPERATIONS REQUIRE THE UTMOST ATTENTION TO PREVENT PHYSICAL INJURIES TO THE PERSON OPERATING THE MACHINE.
  • Page 29 STARTING 3- Adjust the length of the tractor’s tensioning arm until the machine is parallel to the ground. For this purpose, use the level placed on the tripod’s side. 4- Connect the following plugs from the hydrau- Fig. 5.5 lic system to the tractor’s hydraulic connections (Fig.

  • Page 30: Connecting And Adapting The Pto Shaft

    STARTING 5.2 CONNECTING AND ADAPTING THE PTO SHAFT Once the planter is coupled with the tractor, THE PTO SHAFT SHOULD BE ADAPTED in the case the planter model is provided with a mechanical fan: The PTO shaft needs to be dismounted and one of its ends needs to be inserted into the trac- tor’s universal joint shaft.

  • Page 31: Planting Adjustments

    STARTING 5.3 PLANTING ADJUSTMENTS In this section you are shown the adjustments to be performed on the machine in order to make it adequate for the terrain and the type of seed: 1- Adjust the row spacing to the type of seed to be planted (see section 6.5 ROW SPACING) 2- Exclude the metering units that are not going to be used (see section 6.7 EXCLUDING A METERING UNIT) 3- Check that the planter’s wheels are not treading the sowing rows (see section 6.6 DRIVE...

  • Page 32: After Working

    STARTING 5.4 AFTER WORKING • Empty the metering units’ seed hoppers using the EMPTYING GATE placed in the metering boxes (see section 8.1 SEED HOPPER). • Empty the fertilizer hoppers (see section 8.2 FERTILISER HOPPER) and the insecticide and/or helicide micro granulator’s hopper (see section 8.3 INSECTISIDE MICROGRALULATOR’S AND/ OR HELICIDE MICROGRANULATOR’S HOPPERS).

  • Page 33: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.- ADJUSTMENTS This chapter shows the adjustments to be performed to the planter PROSEM in order to adjust it to the type of seed and terrain properties. For a correct adjustment, follow the steps indicated in section 5.3 PLANTING ADJUSTMENTS. Values shown in this manual could be different depending on the terrain conditions, weather factors or the condition of the machine.
  • Page 34 ADJUSTMENTS TABLE OF SEEDS PER HECTARE spacing (cm) Planting distance NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE (cm) 1.111.100 1.000.000 909.100 833.300 769.200 714.300 666.700 625.000 555.600 526.300 966.200 869.600 790.500 724.600 668.900 621.100 579.700 543.500 483.100 457.700 925.900 833.300 757.600 694.400 641.000 595.200 555.600...
  • Page 35 ADJUSTMENTS TABLE OF SEEDS PER HECTARE spacing (cm) Planting distance NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE (cm) 358.400 322.600 293.300 268.800 248.100 230.400 215.100 201.600 179.200 169.800 352.700 317.500 288.600 264.600 244.200 226.800 211.600 198.400 176.400 167.100 347.200 312.500 284.100 260.400 240.400 223.200 208.300...
  • Page 36 ADJUSTMENTS TABLE OF SEEDS PER HECTARE spacing (cm) Planting distance NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE (cm) 10,4 213.700 192.300 174.800 160.300 147.900 137.400 128.200 120.200 106.800 101.200 10,5 211.600 190.500 173.200 158.700 146.500 136.100 127.000 119.000 105.800 100.300 10,6 209.600 188.700 171.500 157.200...
  • Page 37 ADJUSTMENTS TABLE OF SEEDS PER HECTARE spacing (cm) Planting distance NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE (cm) 16,2 137.200 123.500 112.200 102.900 95.000 88.200 82.300 77.200 68.600 65.000 16,3 136.300 122.700 111.500 102.200 94.400 87.600 81.800 76.700 68.200 64.600 16,5 134.700 121.200 110.200 101.000...
  • Page 38 ADJUSTMENTS TABLE OF SEEDS PER HECTARE spacing (cm) Planting distance NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE (cm) 31,2 71.200 64.100 58.300 53.400 49.300 45.800 42.700 40.100 35.600 33.700 31,4 70.800 63.700 57.900 53.100 49.000 45.500 42.500 39.800 35.400 33.500 32,1 69.200 62.300 56.600 51.900...

  • Page 39: Chain Gearbox

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.1.1 CHAIN GEARBOX NUMBER OF HOLES ON THE SEED DISC PLANTING DISTANCE (cm) 47,1 23,6 11,8 55,7 27,9 13,9 62,9 31,4 15,7 10,5 64,3 32,1 16,1 10,7 72,9 36,4 18,2 12,1 74,3 37,1 18,6 12,4 81,4 40,7 20,4 13,6 10,2 85,7 42,9...

  • Page 40: Automatic Gearbox

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.1.2 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX POSITION OF THE NUMBER OF HOLES ON THE SEED DISC LEVERS 32,4 16,2 10,8 34,2 17,1 11,4 36,1 18,0 12,0 38,0 19,0 12,7 40,1 20,0 13,4 10,0 42,3 21,1 14,1 10,6 44,6 22,3 14,9 11,1 47,0 23,5 15,7 11,8...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Seed Disc

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.2 REPLACING SEED DISC 1- Loosen the two securing knobs to remove the lid from its original place (Fig. 6.9). 2- Pull the seed selector (1, Fig. 6.10) to remove it from the securing groove. Then loosen the knob of the seed ejector in order to remove it (2, Fig. 6.10). Fig.

  • Page 42: Seed Distribution In The Seed Disc

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.3 SEED DISTRIBUTION IN THE SEED DISC The following adjustments affect directly on the quality of the seed dosing: 1. The selector’s position in relation to the disc’s holes. It is important to adjust the selector’s position depending on the type of seed to be distributed (see section 6.3.1. ADJUSTING THE SELECTOR).
  • Page 43 ADJUSTMENTS To check that the selector’s position is the right one, follow these steps: 1. Raise the machine from the ground. 2. Use the PTO to pressurize the pneumatic system until the pressure is appropriate (see section 6.4 SUCTION SYSTEM – FAN). 3.

  • Page 44: Adjusting The Seed Ejector

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.3.2 ADJUSTING THE SEED EJECTOR CAUTION: THE SEED EJECTOR SHOULD BE ADJUSTED BE- FORE FILLING THE SEED HOPPER. The seed ejector places every single seed in the same way on the seed disc’s holes and ejects them when they reach the same place.

  • Page 45: Seed's Inlet To The Metering Box

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.3.3 SEED’S INLET TO THE METERING BOX The seed level inside the metering box is controlled using the seed entering gate place in the lid of the metering box. IMPORTANT: THE SEED LEVEL INSIDE THE METERING BOX HAS Fig. 6.20 TO BE THE CORRECT ONE FOR EACH TYPE OF SEED.

  • Page 46: Suction System - Fan

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.4 Suction system – Fan The suction system works by means of a fan, which can create the vacuum inside the me- tering boxes. There are two different types of fan: - MECHANICAL FAN - PTO shaft’s speed: 540 rpm (standard) - PTO shaft’s speed: 1000 rpm (optional)
  • Page 47 ADJUSTMENTS KEEP THE AIR OUTLETS FREE OF OBSTACLES. SUBMINISTRATE ENOUGH POWER TO THE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM UNTIL REACHING THE MINIMUM SUCTION POWER VALUES SPECIFIED IN THE TABLE. CHECK THE DEPRESSURE VALUES AFTER RUNNING THE FIRST 10 METRES. VERY IMPORTANT: IN MODELS EQUIPPED WITH MECHANICAL FAN, THE FAN’S SUCTION POWER DEPENDS ON THE ENGINE’S RPM OF THE TRACTOR.

  • Page 48: Pneumatic Transport Of The Fertiliser

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.4.1 PNEUMATIC TRANSPORT OF THE FERTILIZER In models VARIANT and TELESCOPIC equipped with fertilizer unit with pneumatic transport of the exterior rows, adjust the airflow operating the adjusting valve placed in the air reservoir (A, Fig. 6.26) and the venturi place at the fan’s air outlet (B, Fig. 6.26). THE AIRFLOW NECESSARY FOR THE FERTILISER TRANSPORTATION TO THE EXTERIOR ROWS CAN DEPEND ON THE TYPE OF FERTILISER AND THE FRAME’S APERTURE CONFIGURATION.

  • Page 49: Row Spacing

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.5 ROW SPACING Row spacing adjustments depend on the type of seed to be sown. To adjust the row spacing, we need to operate on the frame. The following sections show the adjustments to be performed in each frame model. 6.5.1 FIXED MACHINE Row spacing in fixed machines can not be adjusted.
  • Page 50 ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting ONE METERING UNIT using the VARIANT MANUAL spindle. 1- Free the metering unit so that it can move. For this purpose, place the securing hook on the frame’s base (1, Fig. 6. 28) (if the hook comes equipped) 2- Place the pin (2, Fig.
  • Page 51 ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting MULTIPLE METERING UNITS using the spindle VARIANT MANUAL 1- First, adjust the central units (Fig. 6.32) by freeing the units which are to be moved at the same time. For this purpose, place the safety hooks onto the frame’s base (1, Fig. 6.28). 2- Place the pins in the selected metering units which are going to be moved (2, Fig.

  • Page 52: Telescopic Machine

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.5.3 Telescopic machine Telescopic machines allow only some distances between metering units. ADJUST THE DISTANCE BETWEEN METERING UNITS ONLY WHEN THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY CLOSED, OTHERWISE THE MACHINE COULD BE DAMAGED. Telescopic machines have central metering units fixed to the frame. The lateral metering units are movable.

  • Page 53: Telescopic Hybrid

    ADJUSTMENTS MARKS ON THE SLOTTED BARS DEFINE THE CORRESPONDING DISTANCE (cm) BETWEEN CON- SECUTIVE UNITS. 6.5.3.1 TELESCOPIC HYBRID Units No. 2,4 and 6 (as in Fig. 6.36) are fixed in the machine version TELESCOPIC HYBRID. Units No. 1,3,5 and 7 are adjustable. Adjusting the spacing between movable units depends on the unit number: - Units Nº...

  • Page 54: Variant Machine

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.5.4 VARIANT MACHINE VARIANT machines allow to adjust the spacing between every unit by means of a simple and quick operation on the bars. In the next subsections, the possible adjustments will be specified depending on the VARIANT type of frame equipped in the machine. MARKS ON THE BARS DEFINE THE CORRESPONDING DISTANCE (cm) BETWEEN CONSECUTIVE UNITS.

  • Page 55: Variant V300/6 4F95 6F50-75

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.5.4.2 VARIANT V300/6 4F95 6F50-75 This model allows to adjust the spacing of: - 6 ROWS at 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 and 75 cm - 4 ROWS at 95 cm. Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of...

  • Page 56: Variant V300/6 4F95 6F70-80

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.5.4.3 VARIANT V300/6 4F95 6F70-80 This model allows to adjust the spacing of: - 6 ROWS at 70, 75 and 80 cm - 4 ROWS at 95 cm. Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of the unit nº1...
  • Page 57 ADJUSTMENTS 6- Close the machine using the hydraulic system. 7- Place the aperture stops at the desired value (70, 75 or 80). 8- Open the machine using the hydraulic system: the row spacing will be the se- lected one. To adjust the machine at 4 ROWS at 95 cm, the following parts are required: - 6 APERTURE STOPS TO ADJUST THE MACHINE AT 4 ROWS, THE FOUR SPECIAL STOPS OF 6 ROWS HAVE TO BE STORED IN THEIR STORAGE PLACE AT THE FRAME’S ENDS.

  • Page 58: Variant V300/7 7F45-60 6F70-80

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.5.4.4 VARIANT V300/7 7F45-60 6F70-80 This model allows to adjust the spacing of: - 6 ROWS at 70, 75 and 80 cm - 7 ROWS at 45, 50, 55 and 60 cm. Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of...
  • Page 59 ADJUSTMENTS To adjust the machine at 6 ROWS at 70, 75 or 80, the required parts are: - 6 TOPES DE APERTURA - 4 TOPES ESPECIALES DE 6 FILAS THE 6 ROW STOPS CAN BE STORED AT THE FRAME’S ENDS, IN THEIR STORAGE PLACE AT THE FRAME’S ENDS.

  • Page 60: Variant V300/7-S 50-80

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.5.4.5 VARIANT V300/7-S 50-80 This model allows to adjust the spacing of: - 7 ROWS at 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 and 80 cm ADJUST THE DISTANCE BETWEEN METERING UNITS ONLY WHEN THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY CLOSED, OTHERWISE THE MACHINE COULD BE DAMAGED. Slotted bar of Slotted bar of Slotted bar of...

  • Page 61: Variant Idra Machine

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.5.5 VARIANT IDRA MACHINE Models VARIANT IDRA allow to adjust the spacing between every single metering unit by per- forming a quick and easy operation on the bars. Next subsections specify the possible adjustments to perform depending on the type of frame VARIANT IDRA assembled on the machine.

  • Page 62: Idra300/9 9F40-55 8F65-75 And Idra330/9 9F45-60 8F70-80

    ADJUSTMENTS To adjust the row spacing, the 6 row spacing (A, Fig. 6.53) stops must be placed at the desired spacing marked on the unit’s slotted bars (red slotted bars Fig. 6.52). To adjust the row spacing, follow these steps: 1- Remove the pin (B, Fig.
  • Page 63 ADJUSTMENTS To adjust the row spacing, the 6 row spacing (A, Fig. 6.55) stops must be placed at the desired spacing marked on the unit’s slotted bars (red slotted bars Fig. 6.52). To adjust the row spacing, follow these steps: 1- Remove the pin (B, Fig.

  • Page 64: Folding Machine

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.5.6 FOLDING MACHINE To adjust the spacing between metering units in folding machines, it is necessary to operate on: THE CENTRAL FRAME (A, Fig. 6.57). The FOLDING PARTS (B, Fig. 6.57). Fig.6.57 6.5.6.1 FIXED FOLDING MACHINE To adjust the row spacing of the central frame and the folding parts, follow as indicated in sec- tion 6.5.1 FIXED MACHINE.

  • Page 65: Drive Wheels

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.6 DRIVE WHEELS There are two types of drive wheels: - Front drive wheels, which are fixed in height (see section 6.6.1). - Rear drive wheels, which are adjustable in height (see section 6.6.2). THE DRIVE WHEELS HAVE TO BE ASSEMBLED BETWEEN 2 ROWS. IT IS PREFERABLE THAT THEY COINCIDE WITH THE TRACTOR’S WHEELS.

  • Page 66: Excluding A Metering Unit

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.7 EXCLUDING A METERING UNIT To exclude a metering unit so that it stops planting, follow these steps: 1- INDIVIDUAL EXCLUSION OF THE TRANSMISSION for each element - MANUAL (see section 6.7.1 MANUAL EXCLUSION OF THE TRANSMISSION). - AUTOMATIC (see section 6.7.2 AUTOMATIC EXCLUSION OF THE TRANSMISSION –...

  • Page 67: Automatic Row Exclusion (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.7.2 AUTOMATIC ROW EXCLUSION (OPTIONAL) Automatic row exclusion is performed using an electronic controller. It contains the following parts: - POWER PLUG (A, Fig. 6.62). It needs to be plugged into the tractor’s PTO. - CONTROLLER’S PLUG (B, FIG. 6.62). It needs to be plugged to the planter’s relay box (Fig. 6.63).

  • Page 68: Raising The Unit

    ADJUSTMENTS EACH SELECTOR CORRESPONDS TO A METERING UNIT. THE SELECTOR NUMBER ONE CORRES- PONDS TO THE FAR LEFT METERING UNIT (IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION). THE REMAINING SE- LECTORS ARE CONSECUTIVE TO THE UNITS THAT ARE ASSEMBLED ON THE MACHINE. NOT ALL THE SELECTORS WORK. ONLY THE SELECTORS PROVIDED WITH AN ELECTRIC ENGINE IN THE UNIT’S TRANSMISSION ARE OPERATIVE.

  • Page 69: Planting Depth

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.8 PLANTING DEPTH PERFORM THIS OPERATION TO EACH METERING UNIT AND ONLY WITH THE MACHINE IN RAISED POSITION. TO ADJUST THE PLANTING DEPTH, USE THE GRADUATED SCALE FROM 0 TO 10. EACH VALUE ON THE SCALE CORRESPONDS TO THE A PLANTING DEPTH IN CENTIMETRES. FOR EXAMPLE, IF THE VALUE 5 IS SELECTED IN THE SCALE, THE PLANTING DEPTH WILL BE 5 cm.

  • Page 70: Adjusting Prosem P

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.8.2 ADJUSTING PROSEM P In model P, unlike model K, the press wheel is in charge of adjusting the planting depth. There- fore, to adjust the planting depth follow these steps: 1- Loosen the securing lever (4, Fig. 6.68 Fig.

  • Page 71: Scraper Prosem K

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.9 SCRAPER PROSEM K Metering unit PROSEM K is equipped with scrapers in: - Depth adjustment wheels (A, Fig. 6.70). - Seed discs (B, Fig. 6.71). To adjust the scrapers of the depth adjustment wheels, operate on the screws (1, Fig. 6.70). They need to be adjusted to be at 3-4 mm away from the wheel.

  • Page 72: Unit Onto The Ground

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.10 PRESSURE OF THE METERING UNIT ONTO THE GROUND The pressure device assembled in each metering unit allows to adapt the machine to several kinds of terrain. The role of this device is to increase or reduce the unit’s weight in order to modify the unit’s penetration ability.

  • Page 73: Closing The Furrows

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.11 CLOSING THE FURROWS Adjusting the way the furrows are closed depends on the type of metering unit assembled on the planter (type K or P). The closing devices are: - V-SHAPED REAR PRESS WHEELS (SEE 6.11.1 V-SHAPED REAR PRESS WHEELS – PROSEM K). - SEED COVERING DEVICE AND PRESS WHEEL (see 6.11.2 FURROW-COVERER –...

  • Page 74: Wheel's Working Width

    ADJUSTMENTS The press wheels admit the following adjustments (Fig. 6.79): - Working WIDTH, depending on the planting depth. - PRESSURE exerted by the wheel onto the terrain. - BEARING ANGLE of both wheels, unless using out-of-phase press wheels, since their bearing Fig.

  • Page 75: Pressure Onto The Seed

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.11.1.2 PRESSURE ONTO THE SEED To adjust the pressure exerted by the V-shaped press wheel, pull the fixing handle (1, Fig. 6.82) and place it at the suitable position for the type of terrain to be planted. Next table shows the exerted pressure depending on the position of the fixing handle (Fig.

  • Page 76: Furrow-Coverer - Prosem P

    ADJUSTMENTS WHEEL’S BEARING ANGLE IN THE TABLE IS SHOWN IN RELATION TO THE FORWARD DIRECTION (FIG. 6.85 AND 6.86). ß Fig. 6.85 Fig. 6.86 - ß 6.11.2 FURROW-COVERER – PROSEM P Closing the furrows created by the metering unit PROSEM P is performed by the seed-covering device and the press wheel FARMFLEX There are two types of seed-covering device depending on the model of PROSEM P: - SHORT ARM, in PROSEM P WITH HIGH SHARE...

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Furrow-Coverer Prosem P

    ADJUSTMENTS THE COVERING DEVICE (3, FIG. 6.87) NEEDS TO BE PARTIALLY BURIED SO THAT THE SEED-COVE- RING CAN WORK NORMALLY. BEFORE ADJUSTING THE SEED-COVERING DEVICE, FIRST ADJUST THE METERING UNIT’S PLAN- TING DEPTH (see section 6.8.2 ADJUSTING PROSEM P). 6.11.2.2 ADJUSTING THE FURROW-COVERER PROSEM P The pressure of the seed-covering device (4, Fig.

  • Page 78: Opening Components

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.12 OPENING COMPONENTS The depth at which the opening components are buried depends on: - The planting depth of the metering unit which has the opening component assembled. - The opening component’s adjustment. ADJUST THESE COMPONENTS ONLY AFTER ADJUSTING THE METERING UNIT’S PLANTING DEPTH. IN THE CASE OF NO-TILL FARMING, THE TURBO DISC OPENERS NEED TO BE ASSEMBLED ON THE PLANTER’S FRAME AND NEED TO COINCIDE WITH EACH METERING UNIT’S SOWING ROW.

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Disc Furrow Opener In Unit Prosem K (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.12.2 ADJUSTING THE DISC FURROW OPENER IN UNIT PROSEM K (OPTIONAL) To adjust the disc opener’s working depth: 1- Remove the nut (1, Fig. 6.91), hold the disc with one hand and use the other one to remove the screw. 2- Place the disc at the desired position, A, B or C.

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Furrow's Residue Rotary Cleaner In Prosem K

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.12.4 ADJUSTING THE FURROW’S RESIDUE ROTARY CLEANER IN PROSEM K METERING UNITS (OPTIONAL) The furrow’s residue rotary cleaners remove the residues of the sowing row. They need to work always superficially and can be adjusted in HEIGHT. Fig. 6.94 Fig.

  • Page 81: Furrow's Residue Rotary Cleaners With Parallelogram (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.13 FURROW’S RESIDUE ROTARY CLEANERS WITH INDICATOR PARALLELOGRAM (OPTIONAL) PERFORM THIS OPERATION WITH THE MACHINE IN A RAISED POSITION. The furrow’s residue rotary cleaner pushes aside the residues present in the sowing row. They need always to work superfi- cially pushing the residue aside.

  • Page 82: Turbo Disc Opener (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.14 TURBO DISC OPENER (OPTIONAL) Working depth of the turbo disc opener depends on two conditions: ROD’S HEIGHT To adjust rod’s height: 1- Remove the pin (1, Fig. 6.101) 2- Loosen the screw (2, Fig. 6.101) 3- Shift the rod to the desired position. 4- Place the pin (1, Fig.
  • Page 83 ADJUSTMENTS THE SUPPORT WHERE THE TURBO DISC OPENER IS ASSEMBLED (1, Fig. 6.103) NEEDS TO WORK WITHOUT PENETRATING THE EARTH. FOR THIS PURPOSE, IT NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED SO THAT IT WORKS IN A RAISED POSITION OF AT LEAST 2 CENTIMETRES (APROXIMATELY) ABOVE THE GROUND (Fig.

  • Page 84: Seed Pressing Wheel Prosem K (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.15 SEED PRESSING WHEEL PROSEM K (OPTIONAL) Seed pressing wheels are placed between the wheels that control the working depth and the press wheels (Fig. 6.106). These wheels coincide with the seedbed where the seed is placed. Their function is to specify the depth at which the seed will be placed and compact the covering earth.

  • Page 85: Track Eraser (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS There are two types of seed pressing wheels: - RUBBER: for delicate seeds that may break when compac- ting the earth. (Fig. 6.108). Fig. 6.108 - STAINLESS STEEL: for not Fig. 6.109 very tilled or muddy terrains (Fig. 6.109). IF THE METERING UNITS HAVE V-SHAPED PRESS WHEELS WITH SHORT CONNECTING ROD (SEE 6.11.1 V-SHAPED REAR PRESS WHEELS –...

  • Page 86: Hydraulical Track Markers

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.17 HYDRAULICAL TRACK MARKERS Track markers are placed at the frame’s ends and they are operated hydraulically. To FOLD and UNFOLD the track markers, pressurize the hydraulic system. In the case that the first track marker to be unfolded is from the non-desired side, fold it and then pressurize the system again.
  • Page 87 ADJUSTMENTS Once the distance B has been calculated, the length of the track marker’s support can be adjusted: 1- Pressurize the track marker’s hydraulic circuit to fold them so the locking handle can be removed. 2- Depending on the type of track marker assembled in the machine, it needs to be unlocked following the- se steps: Fig.

  • Page 88: Adjusting Track Disc's Orientation

    ADJUSTMENTS SOME PLANTERS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TRACK MARKERS WITH TWO SECTORS TO MARK THE TRACTOR’S CENTRE. TO ADJUST THEM AT TRACK DISTANCES SHORTER THAN 2,25 METRES, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ASSEMBLE THE TRACK MARKER FROM OUTSIDE IN. (P, FIG. 6.117BIS). Fig.

  • Page 89: Fertilising Equipment (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.18 FERTILIZING EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL) To adjust the fertilizing equipment it is necessary to know the row spacing, the quantity of fertilizer to be spread per hectare and the fertilizer’s specific weight. Take into account that there is a wide variety of fertilizers, all them having different density and granulometry, so that it is difficult to achieve a precise adjustment.
  • Page 90 ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments on fertilizer spreading are cen- tralized in each fertilizer hopper of the plan- ter. Fertilizer’s dosing device is adjusted by turning its adjusting wheel (1, Fig. 6.119 ). The adjusting scale has values from 0 to 30 (2, Fig. 6.119).

  • Page 91: Replacing The Fertiliser's Transmission

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.18.1 REPLACING THE FERTILIZER’S TRANSMISSION For a wider range of adjustments, cogs A and B are inter- changeable. The previous table shows both possible type of transmissions P.S= 20Z P.E= 35Z or P.S=35Z P.E=20Z. To change the transmission ratio: 1- Remove the lid’s securing screws (1, Fig.

  • Page 92: Fertiliser's Double Disc

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.18.2 FERTILISER’S DOUBLE DISC The rod has 4 possible positions placed along 6 cm (Fig. 6.123). To adjust rod’s height: ROD’S HEIGHT The rod has 4 possible positions placed along 6 cm (Fig. 6.123). To adjust rod’s height: 1- Remove the pin (1, Fig. 6.124) 2- Loosen the screw (2, Fig.

  • Page 93: Fertiliser's Share

    ADJUSTMENTS THE FERTILIZER’S DISCS Fig. 6.126 NEED TO DIG INTO THE EARTH. ON THE OTHER HAND, THEIR SUPPORT SHOULD NOT WORK DIGGING INTO THE EARTH UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. FOR THIS PURPOSE, THE SUPPORT NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED SO THAT IT WORKS IN A RAI- SED POSITION OF AT LEAST 2 CENTIMETRES (APROXIMATELY) ABO-...

  • Page 94: Insectiside Microgranulator (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.19 INSECTICIDE MICROGRANULATOR Fig. 6.128 (OPTIONAL) In order to adjust the distribution of the insecticide micro granulator, it is necessary to know the row spacing, the quantity of product to be distributed per hectare and its specific weight. It should be taken into account that there is a wide va- riety of products, each one with its par- ticular density and granulometry.
  • Page 95 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE DISTRIBUTION OF INSECTICIDE, PROCEED BY APPROXIMATION USING THE FOLLOWING TABLES: ROW SPACING P.S=22Z 45 cm 50 cm 60 cm 70 cm 75 cm 80 cm TRANSMISSION SPECIFIC WEIGHT OF THE PRODUCT KG/DM P.E=12Z 1,2 0,8 1,2 0,8 1,2 0,8 1,2 0,8 1,2 0,8...

  • Page 96: Changing The Microgranulator's Transmission

    ADJUSTMENTS Next to each dosing device there is an adjusting wheel (A, Fig. 6.128). Turn it to adjust the insec- ticide distribution. The spindle has a adjusting scale marked from A to E, and the nut has 10 numbers for each letter. For each dosing device adjust the ratchet’s letter to the nut’s number (A, Fig.

  • Page 97: Excluding The Microgranulator

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.19.2 EXCLUDING THE MICRO GRANULATOR To disconnect the transmission of the micro granulator hoppers, it is necessary to operate on the transmission’s box of the micro granulator hoppers (see section 3.1 PLANTER OVERVIEW). There are three types of gearboxes, all of them have the clutch on one of the axles (shown in red, Fig.

  • Page 98: Helicide Microgranulator (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.20 HELICIDE MICRO GRANULATOR Fig. 6.137 (OPTIONAL) In order to adjust the distribution of the helicide micro granulator, it is necessary to know the row spacing, the quantity of product to be distributed per hectare and its specific weight. It should be taken into account that the- re is a wide variety of products, each one with its particular density and granulo-...
  • Page 99 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE DISTRIBUTION OF HELICIDE, PROCEED BY APPROXIMATION USING THE FOLLOWING TABLES: ROW SPACING P.S=22Z 45 cm 50 cm 60 cm 70 cm 75 cm 80 cm TRANSMISSION SPECIFIC WEIGHT OF THE PRODUCT KG/DM P.E=12Z KG/HA 10,4 DOSING 10,7 12,9 11,6 ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 100 ADJUSTMENTS Next to each dosing device, there is an adjusting wheel (A, Fig. 6.137). Turn it to adjust the heli- cide distribution. The ratchet has a adjusting scale marked from A to E, and the nut has 10 numbers for each letter. For each dosing device adjust the ratchet’s letter to the nut’s number (A, Fig.

  • Page 101: Insectiside Microgranulator And Helicide Microgranulator (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.21 INSECTICIDE MICRO GRANULATOR AND HELICIDE MICRO GRANULA- TOR (OPTIONAL) In order to adjust the distribution of the insecticide micro granulator and the helicide micro granulator, it is necessary to know the row spacing, the quantity of product to be distributed per hectare and its specific weight.
  • Page 102 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE DOSAGE OF THE MICRO HELICIDE MICRO GRANULATED INSECTICIDE, PROCEED BY GRANULATOR APPROXIMATION USING THE FOLLOWING TA- INSECTICIDE MICRO P.S.1 BLES:. GRANULATOR P.E.1 INSECTICIDE MICRO GRANULATOR ROW SPACING P.E.1 =22Z 45 cm 50 cm 60 cm 70 cm 75 cm 80 cm SPECIFIC WEIGHT OF THE PRODUCT KG/DM...
  • Page 103 ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST THE DOSAGE OF THE MICRO GRA- TO ADJUST THE DOSAGE OF THE MICRO GRA- HELICIDE MICRO HELICIDE MICRO HELICIDE MICRO NULATED HELICIDE, PROCEED BY APPROXI- NULATED HELICIDE, PROCEED BY APPROXI- GRANULATOR GRANULATOR GRANULATOR P.S.2 P.S.2 MATION USING THE FOLLOWING TABLES: MATION USING THE FOLLOWING TABLES: INSECTICIDE MICRO INSECTICIDE MICRO...
  • Page 104 ADJUSTMENTS IN CASE THAT EITHER THE PRO- DUCT’S SPECIFIC WEIGHT OR THE HELICIDE MICRO GRANULATOR P.S.2 DESIRED ROW SPACING ARE DIFFE- RENT FROM THE ONES IN THE TABLES, INSECTICIDE MICRO P.E.2 P.S.1 GRANULATOR IT IS RECOMMENDED TO CALCULATE THE KG/HA WHICH ARE GOING TO BE P.E.1 DISTRIBUTED BY THE MACHINE.
  • Page 105 ADJUSTMENTS Next to each dosing device, there is an adjus- ting wheel (Fig. 6.141). Turn it to adjust the in- secticide distribution. The spindle has a adjusting scale marked from A to E, and the nut has 10 numbers for each letter.

  • Page 106: Changing The Transmission Of The Helicide Microgranulator With Double Hopper

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.21.2 CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION OF THE HELICIDE MICRO GRA- NULATOR WITH DOUBLE HOPPER The HELICIDE micro granulator is provided with TWO DOUBLE COGS. The dose to be spread by the dosing devices can be adjusted by means of: - The TRANSMISSION OF THE INSECTICIDE MICRO GRANULATOR (cogs P.E.1 and P.S.1). - The TRANSMISSION OF THE HELICIDE MICRO GRANULATOR (cogs P.E.2 y P.S.2).

  • Page 107: Excluding The Insectiside And Helicide Microgranulators

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.21.3 EXCLUDING THE INSECTICIDE AND HELICIDE MICRO GRANULATORS To disconnect the transmission of the micro gra- nulator hoppers, it is necessary to operate on the transmission’s box of the micro granulator hoppers (see section 3.1 PLANTER OVERVIEW). There are three types of gearbox, all of them have the clutch on one of the axles (shown in red, Fig.

  • Page 108: 7- Transport

    TRANSPORT 7- TRANSPORT ALL MACHINES CAN RUN ON PUBLIC ROADS, YET ARE PROHIBITED IF EQUIPPED WITH FIXED FRAME OR VARIANT MANUAL FIXED FRAME WHOSE WIDTH IS NOT ALLOWED ACCORDING TO EACH COUNTRY’S LEGISLATION. IN THESE CASES, RUNNING ON PUBLIC ROADS WILL ONLY BE LEGAL IF THE MACHINE HAS THE OPTIONAL LONGITUDINAL TRANSPORT TROLLEY.

  • Page 109: Variant Manual Fixed Frame

    TRANSPORT 7.2 VARIANT MANUAL FIXED FRAME To set planters with ALLOWED FRAME WIDTH for transit: 1- Fold the track markers. Once they are folded, their position needs to be locked by following next steps. Depending on the type of track marker (A or B) do as required: Fig.

  • Page 110: Folding Frame

    TRANSPORT 7.4 FOLDING FRAME All types of machines equipped with this frame are allowed in thoroughfare. To set the planter for transit, follow these steps: 1- Fold the track markers hydraulically. 2- Raise the planter (Fig. 7.7). 3- Fold the central frame (Fig. 7.8) of the machine, except in folding planters equipped with central fixed frame or variant manual frame.

  • Page 111: 8- Filling And Emptying The Hoppers

    FILLING AND EMPTYING THE HOPPERS 8. FILLING AND EMPTYING THE HOPPERS CHECK THAT THE PLANTER IS EMPTY, CLEAN AND DRY. DO NOT DEPOSIT EXTERNAL ELEMENTS INSIDE THE HOPPER. BEFORE FILLING IT CHECK THAT IT CONTAINS NO OBJECT AND THE SEED OUTLET IS NOT BLOCKED. 8.1 SEED HOPPER The planter is equipped with a 50 L capacity seed hopper for each metering unit.

  • Page 112: Fertiliser Hopper

    FILLING AND EMPTYING THE HOPPERS 8.2 FERTILIZER HOPPER Planters with fertilizing equipment can have fertilizer hoppers of 210, 300, 800 or 1080 L (capa- city of a single hopper). In order to safely and quickly FILL the fertilizer 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 fill it.

  • Page 113: 9- Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 9- MAINTENANCE IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, STOP THE PLANTER IMMEDIATELY AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY. LEAVE THE TRACTOR AND VISUALLY INSPECT AND EVALUATE THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM. PERFORM THE REQUIRED OPERATIONS ON THE PLANTER BEFORE RESTARTING IT. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MUST BE PERFORMED IN PROPERLY EQUIPPED GARAGES BY QUA- LIFIED PERSONNEL.

  • Page 114: Checking Frequency

    MAINTENANCE 9.1 CHECKING FREQUENCY The frequency of the checks indicated below is provided as a guideline. It may vary depending on machine application and use, environment, temperature, weather conditions, etc. - BEFORE STARTING THE SOWING SEASON: Check the general operation of the planter. Perform this check without any seeds inside the hopper.
  • Page 115 MAINTENANCE A careful maintenance of the planter ensures proper functioning and long service life of the machine. BEFORE PERFORMING THESE OPERATIONS, THE PLANTER’S ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED. The next table shows the maintenance operations to be performed on the machine along with their (GUIDANCE) frequency: NUMBER OF HOURS PLANTER’S PART...

  • Page 116: Greasing And Lubrication

    MAINTENANCE 9.2 GREASING AND LUBRICATION Every non-painted metallic component of the planter is exposed to atmospheric and weather condi- tions, which may oxidize them. For this reason, it is important to grease and lubricate these compo- nents. Attached to specific parts of the planter, you will find adhesives with symbols to indicate the parts to be GREASED (Fig.
  • Page 117 MAINTENANCE Each transmission chain of the following parts should be LUBRICATED: - Transfer box in models equipped with automatic gearbox (Fig. 9.8). - Transmission chains in models equipped with non-automatic gearbox (Fig. 9.9). - Transfer box in insecticide/helicide micro granulators and fertilizing equipments (Fig. 9.10 and Fig.

  • Page 118: Fans

    MAINTENANCE 9.3 FANS KEEP THE AIR OUTLETS FREE. BEFORE STARTING THE SOWING SEASON, CHECK THAT THE DUCTS OF THE AIR CIR- CUIT ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. Mechanical fans Check the condition of the timing belts sin- ce natural wear may cause looseness. To extend the service life of the timing belt, the machine is equipped with a tensioning system.

  • Page 119: Transmission Chain

    MAINTENANCE Hydraulic fans ALWAYS KEEP THE HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE PRESSURE OF THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO PERSONS. PRESSURE LOSSES IN THE HY- DRAULIC CIRCUIT WILL RESULT IN A LACK OF SEEDS IN THE SEED DISC. 9.4 TRANSMISSION CHAIN All chains in the chain transmissions need to be properly lubricated to work optimally.

  • Page 120: Automatic Gearbox

    MAINTENANCE 9.5 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX Periodically check the oil level of the gearbox using the oil sight glass (1, Fig. 9.21). WHEN THE OIL LEVEL REACHES THE MARK IN THE CENTRE OF THE OIL SIGHT GLASS, THAT MEANS THAT THE OIL LEVEL IS OPTIMAL (Fig.
  • Page 121 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: ALWAYS KEEP THE AIR RESERVOIR CLEAN (1, Fig. 9.23) AND PERIODICALLY CHECK IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION. IN PLANTER’S MODELS EQUIPPED WITH FOLDING FRAME, CLEAN THE MAIN AIR RESERVOIR (1, FIG. 9.24) AND THE AIR RESERVOIRS OF THE FOLDING PARTS (2, FIG. 212). PERFORM THIS OPERA- TION ONLY WHEN THE PLANTER IS OPEN (FIG.

  • Page 122: Screws

    MAINTENANCE In FOLDING versions of the machine, the air reservoir of the folding parts needs to be cleaned as well. To perform the cleaning, follow these steps: 1- Remove the suction duct that connects the main air reservoir to the folding parts’ air reservoir (A, Fig.

  • Page 123: 10- Warranty

    WARRANTY 10- WARRANTY MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA SOLÀ, S.L. ensures the smooth functioning of any product according sold to the technical specifications of the WARRANTY CERTIFICATE provided with each machine. Any delivery note accompanying the goods will eventually result in a VAT invoice. If the BUYER considers the goods to be in warranty and they should not be invoiced, the problem will be analyzed and, if appropriate, your account will be credited.
  • Page 124 WARRANTY...
  • Page 125 NOTES 11- NOTES DATE NOTES...
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  • Page 127 NOTES NOTES DATE NOTES...
  • Page 128 MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA SOLÁ, S.L. Ctra. de Igualada, s/n. Apdo. Correos, 11 08280 CALAF (Barcelona) SPAIN Tel. 34 93 868 00 60* Fax. 34 93 868 00 55 www.solagrupo.com e-mail: sola@solagrupo.com...
  • Page 129 PROSEM Planter Metering Units K and P ANNEX Please read and follow this operating manual before putting the machine into operation. M A Q U I N A R I A A G R Í C O L A...
  • Page 130 SOLÀ seed drills, planters and fertilizer spreaders are manufactured in a highly specialized environment and our factory has a vast network of satisfied 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 efficient devices and perform excellently with only minimum operator maintenance.
  • Page 131 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. OVERVIEW ................................ 4 3.8 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS ..............................4 4. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ........................5 6. ADJUSTMENTS ..............................7 6.4 SUCTION SYSTEM - FAN ..............................7 6.4.1 VACUUM CONTROL FOR MECHANICAL FAN (OPTIONAL) ............8 6.4.2 PNEUMATIC TRANSPORT OF THE FERTILIZER................

  • Page 132: Overview

    OVERVIEW 3. OVERVIEW 3.8 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS WIRED UP EXCLUSION ROW WITH GPS Fig. 6.A PLUG 15 POLES BROWN ORANGE YELLOW GREEN BLUE VIOLET GRAY WHITE BLACK PINK CIAN BLACK...

  • Page 133: Technical Characteristics

    TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS...
  • Page 134 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS...

  • Page 135: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS 6. ADJUSTMENTS 6.1.2 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX POS. NUMBER OF HOLES ON THE SEED DISC 64,8 32,4 16,2 10,8 Fig. 6.25 68,3 34,2 17,1 11,4 72,1 36,1 18,0 12,0 76,1 38,0 19,0 12,7 80,1 40,1 20,0 13,4 10,0 DEPRESSURE (cm H O / mbar) TYPE OF SEED 84,5...

  • Page 136: Vacuum Control For Mechanical Fan (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS SUBMINISTRATE ENOUGH POWER TO THE PNEUMATIC SYSTEM UNTIL REACHING THE MI- NIMUM SUCTION POWER VALUES SPECIFIED IN THE TABLE. CHECK THE DEPRESSURE VALUES AFTER RUNNING THE FIRST 10 METRES. VERY IMPORTANT: IN MODELS EQUIPPED WITH MECHANICAL FAN, THE FAN’S SUCTION POWER DEPENDS ON THE ENGINE’S RPM OF THE TRAC- TOR.

  • Page 137: Opening Components

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.12.1 ADJUSTING THE BLADE AND THE AFTER CHANGING THE POSITION OF THE AD- JUSTING VALVE, CHECK THE PRESSURE VALUES CLOD REMOVER USING THE VACUUM GAUGE (FIG. 6.25). IF NE- CESSARY, ADJUST THE FAN’S TURNING SPEED The depth at which the blade and the clod remover are TO ADAPT THE PRESSURE VALUES TO THE going to be buried depends on the type of metering unit: ONES IN THE TABLE OF SECTION 6.4 SUCTION...

  • Page 138: Fertilising Equipment (Optional)

    ADJUSTMENTS 6.18 FERTILISING EQUIPMENT (OPTIONAL) 6.18.4 FERTILIZERS ON PLANTING ELEMENT (OPTIONAL) - DOUBLE FERILIZER DISC ON ELEMENT SUPPORT To adjust position: Fig. 6.xx - HEIGHT Operate the nuts and screws to modify the working depth (1, Fig. 6.AA). - PRESSURE Operate the nut to modify the pressure of the unit (2, Fig.
  • Page 139 ADJUSTMENTS...
  • Page 140 MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA SOLÁ, S.L. Ctra. de Igualada, s/n. Apdo. Correos, 11 08280 CALAF (Barcelona) SPAIN Tel. 34 93 868 00 60* Fax. 34 93 868 00 55 www.solagrupo.com e-mail: sola@solagrupo.com...

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