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STARTING MANUAL MAINTENANCE DOSAGE SPARE PARTS 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...
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SOLÀ seed drills, fertiliser spreaders and front hoppers are manufactured in a highly specialized environ- ment 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.
INTRODUCTION 1. INTRODUCTION It is essential to read and follow the instructions and recommendations in this manual before operating the front hopper KIBLI. Careful reading enables maximum operator efficiency, prevents accidents and damage, and increases the front hopper’s capacity and life expectancy. Please ensure that this manual has been read by any person involved in performing operational tasks, (including preparation, dealing with mechanical problems and supervising the machine), maintenance (inspection and technical assistance) and transport.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.3 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION All machines have an IDENTIFICATION PLATE, where the following data is specified: 1- Manufacturer’s name and adress 2- Machine model 3- Machine type 4- Serial number 5- CE certificate 2.4 STANDARD EQUIPMENT Scales and seed counter. Folding hydraulic transmission starwheel or electrical transmission.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS On the machine you will find the following warning pictograms: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND OBSERVE THE SAFETY ADVICE GIVEN IN THE OPERATING MANUAL. DURING THE COUPLING MANOEUVRE, STAY AWAY FROM THE FRONT PART OF THE TRACTOR.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF INJURIES TO THE EXTREMITIES BY BEING TRAPPED. DO NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM LOAD. Kg. Max. COUPLING POINT FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING THE MACHINE BY CRANE. DO NOT INSERT YOUR HAND INTO THE HOPPER WHILE THE DRIVE WHEEL IS TUR- NING.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3.3 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE, PLEASE CHECK THE MACHINE IS IN GOOD CONDI- TION FOR WORK AND IS SAFE FOR ROAD USE. BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE, CHECK THAT VISIBILITY IS CLEAR AROUND THE MACHINE AND THERE IS NO PERSON IN THE WORKING AREA. IN THOROUGHFARE, PLEASE OBSERVE TRAFFIC SIGNS AND REGULATIONS.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE CHECK THAT THE PTO SHAFT IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND WELL PROTEC- TED. PREVENT THE PROTECTIVE TUBE FROM TURNING BY HOLDING BOTH THE TUBE AND CHAIN PROVIDED FOR THIS PURPOSE. ALWAYS USE ENOUGH SUPPORTING ELEMENTS WHEN MAINTAINING THE MACHINE IN A RAISED POSITION TO PREVENT THE MACHINE FROM LOWERING OR FALLING.
ESSENTIAL SOWING CONCEPTS 4. ESSENTIAL SOWING CONCEPTS WHEN STARTING THE MACHINE, FURROWS WILL NOT CONTAIN ANY SEEDS FOR A METRE. WHEN STOPPING THE MACHINE, SEEDS WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY INSIDE THE SEED HO- SES, SLIDE FROM THE MACHINE AND END UP PILED ON THE GROUND. TAKE THIS INTO ACCOUNT WHEN STOPPING AND STARTING THE MACHINE IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE MORE ACCURACY.
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ESSENTIAL SOWING CONCEPTS Seed Seed Seed NORMAL PLANTING DEPTH: FROM 2 TO 4 CM - Thick stem, short rhizome, resistant to frostbite - Multiple tillering providing from 3 to 6 shoots and a lot of blades, from 6 to 10. - Deep and thick roots, approximately 5 cm in width and 10-12 cm in depth.
ESSENTIAL FERTILISING CONCEPTS 5. ESSENTIAL FERTILISING CONCEPTS THE FRONT HOPPER SHOULD BE WELL WASHED AFTER THE WORK (SEE SECTION 10.4 FRONT HOPPER CLEANING). OTHERWISE THE FERTILISER REMAINING IN THE MACHINE COULD CORRODE AND DAMAGE IT 5.1 FACTORS TO BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT FOR A GOOD FERTILISATION 1- Forward speed: To obtain a uniform fertilisation, keep the forward speed without sudden stops, since variations in forward speed modify the amount of fertiliser applied on the ground.
STARTING 6. STARTING 6.1 COUPLING THE FRONT HOPPER TO THE TRACTOR The front hopper KIBLI is equipped with a three-point linkage of cathegory 3. To couple the hopper to the tractor, follow these steps: 1- Fix the three-point linkage to the tractor using 3 bolts (1). 2- Loosen the screw (2) in order to free the hopper’s safety lock (3).
ESSENTIAL FERTILISING CONCEPTS TO PERFORM THIS OPERATION, THE FRONT HOPPER’S WHEELS MUST BE BRAKED WHILE PERFORMING THE COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING OPERATIONS, MAKE SURE THERE IS NO PERSON OR OBJECT BETWEEN THE TRACTOR AND THE FRONT HOPPER. 6.2 CONNECTIONS Connect the ELECTRIC plug for the machine’s FRONT LIGHTS. The front hopper is equipped with the following HYDRAULIC connections: To raise and lower the transmission starwheel: - a single-acting connection.
ESSENTIAL FERTILISING CONCEPTS WHEN OPERATING THE PTO SHAFT CHECK THAT THE ENGINE IS OFF. ALWAYS WORK WITH THE PTO SHAFT PROTECTED AND IN GOOD CONDITION. PREVENT THE PTO SHAFT’S TUBE FROM TURNING BY SECURING IT WITH THE CHAIN PROVIDED. WHEN LOWERING THE FRONT HOPPER TO THE GROUND, UNPLUG THE TRACTOR’S UNI- VERSAL JOINT SHAFT SO THAT THE PTO SHAFT DOES NOT HAVE AN EXCESSIVE INCLINA- TION (MAX.
ESSENTIAL FERTILISING CONCEPTS 4- Fill the machine with seeds or fertiliser without removing the sieves. Gaining access to the hopper to fill it manually is an easy operation. However, in order to fill the hopper in a quick and safe way, it is recommended to use a BIG BAG along with an approved small crane.
DOSAGE 7. DOSAGE To gain access to the dosing system, the platform has to be unfolded (see point 1 from seccion 6.3 LOADING THE HOPPER MANUALLY). There are two ways of dosing: for regular seeds for fine seeds with minimum flow rate COMPONENT Venturi injector sluice Dosing graduated scale...
DOSAGE 7.1 SEED / FERTILISER GRAIN OF REGULAR SIZE (POSITION N) Proceed as follows to adjust the dosing for SEEDS or FERTILI- SER or REGULAR size: 1- Pull and turn the spindle (4) to adjust the graduated scale (to adjust the dose see section 11 – DOSAGE TABLES). 2- Place the pinions in position N (in red).
DOSAGE 7.3 CALIBRATION TEST TO PERFORM THE PREVIOUS FLOW TEST IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT BOTH THE MACHINE AND THE TRACTOR ARE SWITCHED OFF, AND THAT BOTH THE PTO-SHAFT AND/OR THE HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS ARE UNPLUGGED To perform the test in it is necessary to perform some previous operations: 1- FILL THE HOPPER with seeds or fertiliser..
DOSAGE 7.4 COMPLEMENTARY DOSING TESTS 7.4.1 Test to determine the NUMBER OF STARWHEEL TURNS. If differences exist between the test and the actual dose distribution (due to a very une- ven or light soil, low pressurised tyres, etc.), an experimental test can be performed. 1- First of all, the distance (in metres) as shown in the table below should be marked on the field’s ground using a tape measure: TABLE FOR SOWING EQUIPMENT...
DOSAGE 7.4.2 SEED DOSING ADJUSTMENTS When using high quality certified seeds it is not enough to know the weight in kilograms distributed by the machine, as the final result of the harvest will depend on the number of plants which eventually ripen. Every plant requires a certain amount of land from which nutrients will be absorbed.
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DOSAGE Next, we describe a practical method to determine the number of kilos per hectare to be distributed once we know how many plants per square metre we want to obtain. 1- Insert the “seed counter” into the seed sack to fill it. 2- When taking the “seed counter”...
DOSAGE 7.4.3 FERTILISER DOSING ADJUSTMENTS Due to the wide range of fertilisers available on the market, it is recommended to per- form a calibration test using the desired dose of fertiliser to be applied on the ground. To perform it, follow these steps: 1- In the dosing system, adjust the outlet opening to the desired dose to be applied on the ground.
TYPES OF DISTRIBUTION 8. TYPES OF DISTRIBUTION 8.1 FERTILISER DISTRIBUTION BY MECHANICAL FAN To ensure that seeds or fertiliser are supplied to the coupled seed drill, it is essential that the fan speed is between 4200 and 4500 rpm. For this purpose, the PTO shaft must be plugged into the 1000 rpm vent.
TYPES OF DISTRIBUTION 8.2 SEED DISTRIBUTION BY HYDRAULIC FAN Hydraulic motor Oil supply SOWING OR FERTI- LISER EQUIPMENT WIDTH Absorbing capacity Minimum ouput Presión máx. Caudal deaceite Speed (rpm) (cm3) pressure (bars) retorno (bares) (L/mín) 400 a 450 4200 500 a 600 4500 CONNECTIONS Connect the fan’s small hydraulic hose line to a pressurised tractor control unit.
NEUMASEM ELECTRONICAL CONTROLLER 9. NEUMASEM ELECTRONICAL CONTROLLER 9.1 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION Screen Not in use NEUMASEM Selected channel Total sowing (channel 3 not in use) shut-off C1 C2 C4 C5 C6 Microdosing Not in use Total shut-off controller Auto-calibration Area total 1 and 2 Zero setting areas Central button programming...
NEUMASEM ELECTRONICAL CONTROLLER By default the forward movement speed is displayed on the monitor. When some abnor- mal readings are shown, the screen will display “ALAR” intermittently, the alarm will sound and the corresponding malfunction channel will be activated. The alarm will not stop until the malfunction is fixed.
NEUMASEM ELECTRONICAL CONTROLLER PLEASE NOTE: THE IMPULSE NUMBER AUTO-CALIBRATION MODE IS MORE ACCURATE AND A FIELD TEST PERFORMANCE IS REQUIRED. Auto-calibrating the speed sensor 1- Mark 100 metres 2- Select channel 1 (speed). 3- Press and hold it while pressing The screen will display “Auto”.
NEUMASEM ELECTRONICAL CONTROLLER Programming the working width 1- Select channel 2 of the area. 2- Press and hold for more than 5 seconds until the width value is displayed and, without releasing it, press the central button to modify the flickering digit.
NEUMASEM ELECTRONICAL CONTROLLER Fan’s minimum speed 1- Select channel 4. 2- Press and hold button for more than 5 seconds. 3- Press to change value and digits as explained in former cases. Default speed is 3800 rpm. 4- Release all buttons to resume the normal position. Selecting the fan’s number of impulses per revolution (default value is set to 2).
NEUMASEM ELECTRONICAL CONTROLLER 9.6 HOPPER LOW LEVEL ALARM – C6 When the seed level is below the sensor, an alarm is activated and beeps 5 times consecu- tively. In this case the screen will display «ALAR». Activate and deactivate hopper level alarm 1- Select channel 6 using the central button 2- Press and hold button and...
MAINTENANCE 10. MAINTENANCE IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, STOP THE FRONT HOPPER 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 FRONT HOPPER BEFO- RE RESTARTING IT. MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS MUST BE PERFORMED IN PROPERLY EQUIPPED GARAGES BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL NO REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED WITHOUT THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLED-...
MAINTENANCE IN CASE COMPRESSED AIR IS USED TO CLEAN THE FRONT HOPPER, OR AN AIR- BRUSH IS USED TO PAINT ANY FRONT HOPPER’S PART, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND MASK. IF ANY OPERATION NEEDS TO BE PERFORMED ON A PART OF THE MACHINE WHICH IS AT MORE THAN 1,5 METRES HEIGHT FROM THE GROUND, CHECK IF IT IS POSSIBLE TO REACH THIS PART USING THE FRONT HOPPER’S ACCESS POINTS (FRONT HOPPER’S ACCESS PLATFORM).
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MAINTENANCE PERIODICALLY - Before washing the front hopper with water, check that no seeds or fertiliser are inside the hopper, the metering box or the ducts. - When the front hopper is used with fertiliser, wash well with water all parts which are in contact with the fertiliser once the work is over.
MAINTENANCE 10.2 GREASING AND LUBRICATION Every non-painted metallic component of the front hopper is exposed to atmospheric and weather conditions, which may oxidize them. For this reason, it is important to grease and lubricate these components. Attached to specific parts of the front hopper, you will find adhesives with symbols to indicate the parts to be GREASED (A) or the points to be LUBRICATED (B).
MAINTENANCE 10.3 FANS Keep the air outlets free. Before starting the sowing season, check that the ducts of the air circuit are in good condition. In machine versions equipped with hydraulic fan, always keep the hydraulic connections in good condition. The pressure of the hydraulic circuit may cause serious dama- ge to persons.
DOSAGE TABLES 11. DOSAGE TABLES INDICATED QUANTITIES SHOWN IN THE FOLLOWING TABLES SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR GUIDANCE ONLY, FORESEEN FLOWS CAN VARY DEPENDING ON THE ACCIDENTAL PRESENCE OF DISINFECTING PRODUCTS, UNEVEN SEED SIZE, FERTILISER’S GRANULOME- TRY, DENSITY, SPECIFIC WEIGHT, HUMIDITY, ETC. FOR PRECISION SOWING OR FERTILISING, FOLLOW DOSING PROCESS DESCRIBED IN SEC- TION 6 OF THIS MANUAL.
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 3,5M Rape Red Clover Grass Turnip SMALL SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) 0,65 0,77 0,39 Position on the graduated scale SMALL SEED (Kg/Ha) – ADJUSTING POSITION F 0,74 0,88 0,80 1,49 1,76 1,60 2,23 2,64 1,34 2,40 2,97 3,52 1,78...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 4,5M Rape Red Clover Grass Turnip SMALL SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) 0,65 0,77 0,39 Position on the graduated scale SMALL SEED (Kg/Ha) – ADJUSTING POSITION F 0,58 0,68 0,62 1,16 1,37 1,25 1,73 2,05 1,04 1,87 2,31 2,74 1,39...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 6M Rape Red Clover Grass Turnip SMALL SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) 0,65 0,77 0,39 Position on the graduated scale SMALL SEED (Kg/Ha) – ADJUSTING POSITION F 0,43 0,51 0,47 0,87 1,03 0,93 1,30 1,54 0,78 1,40 1,73 2,05 1,04...
DOSAGE TABLES 11.2 REGULAR SEEDS DOSING Seed dosage tables are in Kg/Ha, which will be distributed by the machine depending on both the working width and the selected position on the dosing graduated scale. WORKING WIDTH 3M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Grass 0,68 0,85...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 3,5M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Grass 0,68 0,85 0,81 0,76 0,83 0,79 0,36 Position on the graduated scale REGULAR SEED (Kg/Ha) – ADJUSTING POSITION NORMAL 54,4 52,3 48,0 35,3 60,0 57,2 53,7 58,6 55,8 81,6 78,4 72,0 53,0...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 4M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Grass 0,68 0,85 0,81 0,76 0,83 0,79 0,36 Position on the graduated scale REGULAR SEED (Kg/Ha) – ADJUSTING POSITION NORMAL 47,6 45,7 42,0 30,9 52,5 50,1 47,0 51,3 48,8 71,4 68,6 63,0 46,4...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 4,5M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Grass 0,68 0,85 0,81 0,76 0,83 0,79 0,36 Position on the graduated scale REGULAR SEED (Kg/Ha) – ADJUSTING POSITION NORMAL 42,3 40,7 37,4 27,5 46,7 44,5 41,8 45,6 43,4 63,5 61,0 56,0 41,2...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 5M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Grass 0,68 0,85 0,81 0,76 0,83 0,79 0,36 Position on the graduated scale REGULAR SEED (Kg/Ha) – ADJUSTING POSITION NORMAL 38,1 36,6 33,6 24,7 42,0 40,0 37,6 41,0 39,1 57,1 54,9 50,4 37,1...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 6M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Grass 0,68 0,85 0,81 0,76 0,83 0,79 0,36 Position on the graduated scale REGULAR SEED (Kg/Ha) – ADJUSTING POSITION NORMAL 31,7 30,5 28,0 20,6 35,0 33,4 31,3 34,2 32,5 47,6 45,7 42,0 30,9...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 8M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Grass 0,68 0,85 0,81 0,76 0,83 0,79 0,36 Position on the graduated scale REGULAR SEED (Kg/Ha) – ADJUSTING POSITION NORMAL 23,8 22,9 21,0 15,5 26,3 25,0 23,5 25,6 24,4 35,7 34,3 31,5 23,2...
DOSAGE TABLES 11.3 FERTILISER DOSING IN MACHINES EQUIPPED WITH COULTERS Fertiliser dosage tables are in Kg/Ha, which will be distributed by the machine depending on both the working width and the selected position on the dosing graduated scale. WORKING WIDTH 3M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Position on the...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 4M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Position on the REGULAR FERTILISER (Kg/Ha) graduated scale 49,4 55,6 61,8 68,0 74,2 80,3 74,2 83,4 92,7 102,0 111,2 120,5 123,6 136,0 170,0 1014...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 5M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Position on the REGULAR FERTILISER (Kg/Ha) graduated scale 39,6 44,5 49,4 54,4 59,3 64,3 59,3 66,7 74,2 81,6 89,0 96,4 79,1 89,0 98,9 108,8 118,7 136,0 164,1...
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DOSAGE TABLES WORKING WIDTH 6M REGULAR SIZE Specific weight (Kg/l) Position on the REGULAR FERTILISER (Kg/Ha) graduated scale 33,0 37,1 41,2 45,3 49,4 53,6 49,4 55,6 61,8 68,0 74,2 80,3 65,9 74,2 82,4 90,6 98,9 107,1 103,0 113,3 136,7 159,5...
DOSAGE TABLES 11.4 FERTILISER DOSING IN PLANTERS Fertiliser dosage tables are in Kg/Ha, which depends on both the row number and the row spacing. Depending on the kilograms per hectare to be fertilised and the previous factors, the dosing graduated scale will be set to the position shown in the table or to the adjusted position as calculated in section 7.4.3 FERTILISER DOSING ADJUSTMENTS.
WARRANTY 12. WARRANTY MAQUINARIA AGRÍCOLA SOLÀ, S.L. ensures the smooth functioning of any product ac- cording 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.
SPARE PARTS 13. SPARE PARTS The terms RIGHT, LEFT, FRONT and REAR refer to the machine in its star- ting direction. When guidance describes parts that have a matching pair (symetrical hand- les, wheels etc) only one will be de- BE CAREFUL WHEN MAINTAINING THE MA- monstrated in the drawings shown.
WARRANTY 13.3 HYDRAULIC FAN REF. DESCRIPTION REF. DESCRIPTION HI-701015 ENCHUFE RAPIDO DE PUNZON HEMBRA 3/4" 127 6 BI ARANDELA DIN 127 M6 BI HI-707010 TAPON M PARA HEMBRA ENCHUFE RAPIDO 3/4" 912 6X45 8.8 BI TORNILLO ALLEN DIN 912 M6X45 8.8 BICROMATADO HI-707011 TAPON H PARA MACHO ENCHUFE RAPIDO 3/4"...
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