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Trailed pneumatic seed drill
STARTING
MANUAL
MAINTENANCE AND DOSAGE
W W W. S O L A G R U P O. C O M

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  • Page 1 ARGO Trailed pneumatic seed drill STARTING MANUAL MAINTENANCE AND DOSAGE W W W. S O L A G R U P O. C O M...
  • 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 1. INTRODUCTION ................................5 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................. 6 2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS ..................................6 2.2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................7 2.3 LOADING AND UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 7 3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................. 8 3.1 OVERVIEW OF THE MACHINE ..............................8 3.1.1 PLANTER SOWING UNIT ..............................
  • Page 4 6.10 OPENING COMPONENTS ................................ 50 6.10.1 ADJUSTING THE BLADE AND CLOD REMOVER ......................51 6.10.2 ADJUSTING THE DISC FURROW OPENER ON THE PROSEM K UNIT (OPTIONAL) ..........51 6.10.3 ADJUSTING THE BLADE OF THE PROSEM K DISC FURROW OPENER (OPTIONAL) ..........52 6.10.4 ADJUSTING THE ROTARY STUBBLE CLEANERS ON THE PROSEM K UNIT (OPTIONAL) ........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Safety Instructions. Basic concepts that are required drill or precision planter ARGO. Careful reading enables to operate the machine are explained in the Starting, maximum operator efficiency, prevents accidents and damage, Adjusting and Maintenance sections.

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 SAFETY SYMBOLS En este manual encontrará tres tipos de símbolos de seguridad y de peligro: TO WORK MORE EASILY TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO PREVENT PHYSICAL WITH THE PLANTER. TO THE PLANTER AND INJURY. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT. On the machine you will find the following warning pictograms: Read the instructions carefully and observe the It is forbidden to ride on the machine during...

  • Page 7: General Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 8: General Description

    3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION 3.1 GENERAL OVERVIEW Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.1 MACHINE VERSION: MACHINE VERSION: PLANTER PLANTER FERTILISER SEED HOPPER 1 HOPPER 1 HOPPER 2 HOPPER 2 FERTILISER FERTILISER FERTILISER FERTILISER FERTILISER FERTILISER SUCTION FAN SUCTION FAN DISTRIBUTOR HEAD DISTRIBUTOR HEAD DRAWBAR DRAWBAR HOPPER 3...
  • Page 9 HOPPER 2 ACCESS HOPPER 2 ACCESS HOPPER HOPPER Fig. 3.3 Fig. 3.3 WORK WORK LIGHTS LIGHTS WALKWAY WALKWAY HOPPER ACCESS HOPPER ACCESS LIGHTS LIGHTS LADDER LADDER HOPPER 4 HOPPER 4 MICRO-GRANULAR MICRO-GRANULAR SUPPORT SUPPORT 2nd FAN 2nd FAN STOPPERS & LATCHES STOPPERS &...

  • Page 10: Planter Sowing Unit

    3.1.1 PLANTER SOWING UNIT 3.1.2 SEEDER SOWING UNIT 1- Seed hopper. 1- Metering unit’s pressure spring: it adjusts the load pressure 2- Metering box provided with a selector to adjust the seed exerted by the double-disc opener (3) onto the ground. distribution.

  • Page 11: Technical Characteristics (Planter)

    3.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (PLANTER) Value Unit Value Number of rows Quantity Row spacing 70-75 Working Width 11.2 - 12 Total Width on working position (without markers) 12.2 Total Width on working position (with markers) 12.91 (closed markers) / 17.75 (one open marker) Working Length 10.95 Working Heigth...

  • Page 12: Technical Characteristics (Seeder)

    3.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (SEEDER) Value Unit Value Number of rows Quantity Row spacing 15.8 Working Width Total Width on working position (without markers) 11.95 Total Width on working position (with markers) 12.91 (closed markers) / 17.75 (one open marker) Working Length 10.97 Working Heigth Fertilizer hopper loading Heigth...

  • Page 13: Machine Identification

    3.4 IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE 3.5 USE ACCORDING TO DESIGN All machines are supplied with a NAMEPLATE on the drawbar, The ARGO planter has been manufactured specifically for detailing: sowing cereals and other grain seeds and spreading fertiliser (according to model).

  • Page 14: Essential Sowing Concepts

    4. ESSENTIAL SOWING CONCEPTS Very deep planting: from 8 to 10 cm 4.1 TERRAIN • Very fine stem. No tillering The better the soil condition, the better the sowing quality. Fig. 4.3 Fig. 4.3 and only one blade. Work is more difficult on big clods or uneven furrows. •...

  • Page 15: Start-Up

    5. STARTING 5.1 COUPLING TO THE TRACTOR The ARGO planter features a ring-type hitch or ball hitch. Before working with the planter, the following points should be taken into account: MAKE SURE THAT NO PERSON OR OBJECT • Check that all the components of the planter are correctly IS EVER BETWEEN THE PLANTER AND THE lubricated.
  • Page 16 4- Connect the 7-pin electrical plug to the tractor for the 7- With the application off (APP OFF), unfold the chassis indicator lights and work lights. and distributor heads (Fig. 5.3). To do this, operate the 5- Connect the ISOBUS cable to the tractor's ISOBUS socket. chassis's hydraulics that are marked in yellow.

  • Page 17: Electrical Connections

    5.2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 5.2.3 HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND WORK LIGHTS The machine has electrical connections for: • INDICATOR LIGHTS. • ISOBUS CONNECTION. The machine is powered via the 3-pin • HYDRAULIC CONTROL AND WORK LIGHTS. connector (in accordance with standard DIN 9680). IMPORTANT: CONNECT ALL OF THE CABLES;...

  • Page 18: Hydraulic Connections

    5.3 HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS The machine requires hydraulic connections to: • FOLD/UNFOLD AND ROTATE THE SOWING WINGS AND FOLD/UNFOLD THE MARKERS (according to model). A double outlet. Maximum 80 l/min. • LOWER AND RAISE THE SOWING EQUIPMENT. A single outlet. • HYDRAULIC BLOW FAN FOR THE PNEUMATIC CONVEYING OF THE MAIN HOPPERS (1 &...

  • Page 19: Transport Position

    5.4 TRANSPORT POSITION IMPORTANT: THE MAXIMUM FLOW RATE FOR THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUITS WITH YELLOW AND GREEN CAPS MUST NOT EXCEED 80 L/min. With the machine hitched to the tractor and the hydraulic circuits connected to it, follow these steps: 1- Check that all of the seed hoppers are closed properly (according to model) (Fig.

  • Page 20: Filling And Emptying The Hoppers

    5.5 FILLING AND EMPTYING THE HOPPERS 4- Fold up the markers (according to model). To do this, the application must be on (APP ON). 5- Fold up the distributor heads and chassis. To do this, The machine has several hoppers, depending on the model the application must off (APP OFF).

  • Page 21: Seed Hoppers (See Planter)

    5.5.1 SEED HOPPERS (SEE PLANTER) 5.5.2 CENTRAL HOPPERS To FILL the planter's sowing units with seeds, open the To FILL the hopper, follow these steps: hopper cover's quick release latch (Fig. 5.14). IMPORTANT: COMPLETE THIS PROCESS WITH THE FANS OFF. 1- Access the hoppers via the access ladder.
  • Page 22 4- Access the second hopper via the walkway (Fig. 5.19). 3- Close the drain outlets and tighten the knobs (A, Fig. 5.20) Repeat the above steps to open the cover. when the material stops falling. 4- Empty the product dispensers; to do this, place a sack or container below the dispensers (Fig.
  • Page 23 7- Remove the side support (Fig. 5.24) and remove the roller 9- Repeat the above steps to clean the second dispenser. 10- Reassemble the dispensers by following the above steps (Fig. 5.25). Then any material that has accumulated in the dispenser will start to empty out.

  • Page 24: Central Hoppers For Micro-Granular Products

    5.5.3 CENTRAL HOPPERS FOR MICRO- Fig. 5.29 Fig. 5.29 GRANULAR PRODUCTS To LOAD microgranular or insecticide products the operator must make sure that there are no leftover products in the hoppers, if there are the hopper must be emptied and cleaned before proceeding to fill it.

  • Page 25: Support Feet

    5.6 SUPPORT FEET 2- Remove the EMPTYING CONE knobs (B, Fig. 5.32) and put the cone in position for emptying, fixing the cone with the knobs (C, 5.33). The machine is equipped with a main support foot for the trolley (see section 5.6.1 MAIN SUPPORT FOOT) and other Fig.

  • Page 26: Main Support Foot

    5.6.1 MAIN SUPPORT FOOT To RAISE the support foot you must: The front support foot is located on the hopper drawbar. IMPORTANT: WITH THE MACHINE HITCHED To LOWER the support foot you must: TO THE TRACTOR. 1- Hold the support foot and release the locks to unlock the position of the foot (Fig.

  • Page 27: Sowing Equipment Support Feet

    5.7 PARKING 5.6.2 SOWING EQUIPMENT SUPPORT FEET The support feet are located on the sowing equipment. When the planter is unhitched from the tractor and parked, To RAISE or LOWER the support feet you must: you should place chocks on the transport wheels (Fig. 5.43). 1- Raise the sowing units.

  • Page 28: After Working With The Machine

    5.8 AFTER WORKING WITH THE MACHINE • Completely drain all of the seeds and fertiliser from the hoppers. • Clean the machine with pressurised air, especially the tanks in which chemicals have been used. • Check that all of the machine's components are in a good condition.

  • Page 29: Planter Model Adjustments

    9. Inspection gate: it allows you to see inside the metering This chapter shows the adjustments to be performed to the planter ARGO PROSEM in order to adjust it to the type box when the machine is running to perform the required of seed and terrain properties.
  • Page 30 HOLE’S DIAMETRE (mm) Nª OF TYPE OF SEED HOLES 4.25 4.3 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● SUNFLOWER ● ● ● ● CORN ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● SORGHUM ● ● ● COTTON ● ● ● ●...

  • Page 31: Planting Distance Between Seeds

    6.1 PLANTING DISTANCE BETWEEN SEEDS 6.1.1 MECHANICAL TRANSMITION Depending on the model of the machine, the sowing units To adjust planting distance in each row and therefore the may have: plant population per hectare to be planted, the transmission ratio of the machine needs to be adjusted. For this purpose, 1- MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION (Fig.
  • Page 32 TABLE OF SEEDS PER HECTARE 37.5 spacing (cm) Planting distance NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE (cm) 1,428,600 1,333,300 1,250,000 1,111,100 1,000,000 909,100 833,300 769,200 714,300 666,700 625,000 555,600 526,300 1,242,200 1,159,400 1,087,000 966,200 869,600 790,500 724,600 668,900 621,100 579,700 543,500 483,100 457,700 1,190,500 1,111,100 1,041,700 925,900...
  • Page 33 TABLE OF SEEDS PER HECTARE 37.5 spacing (cm) Planting distance NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE (cm) 460,800 430,100 403,200 358,400 322,600 293,300 268,800 248,100 230,400 215,100 201,600 179,200 169,800 453,500 423,300 396,800 352,700 317,500 288,600 264,600 244,200 226,800 211,600 198,400 176,400 167,100 446,400...
  • Page 34 TABLE OF SEEDS PER HECTARE 37.5 spacing (cm) Planting distance NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE (cm) 10.4 274,700 256,400 240,400 213,700 192,300 174,800 160,300 147,900 137,400 128,200 120,200 106,800 101,200 10.5 272,100 254,000 238,100 211,600 190,500 173,200 158,700 146,500 136,100 127,000 119,000 105,800...
  • Page 35 TABLE OF SEEDS PER HECTARE 37.5 spacing (cm) Planting distance NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE (cm) 16.2 176,400 164,600 154,300 137,200 123,500 112,200 102,900 95,000 88,200 82,300 77,200 68,600 65,000 16.3 175,300 163,600 153,400 136,300 122,700 111,500 102,200 94,400 87,600 81,800 76,700 68,200...
  • Page 36 TABLE OF SEEDS PER HECTARE 37.5 spacing (cm) Planting distance NUMBER OF PLANTS PER HECTARE (cm) 31.2 91,600 85,500 80,100 71,200 64,100 58,300 53,400 49,300 45,800 42,700 40,100 35,600 33,700 31.4 91,000 84,900 79,600 70,800 63,700 57,900 53,100 49,000 45,500 42,500 39,800 35,400...
  • Page 37 This table shows the distances in centimetres that can To change the transmission ratio, follow these steps: be applied between seeds according to the number of holes 1- Raise the sowing gear to prevent the drive wheels from in the seed disc installed on the distributors and the position of the gear levers.

  • Page 38: Electrical Transmission - Isobus

    6.1.2 ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION - ISOBUS 6.2 REPLACING SEED DISC You must use the ISOBUS monitor to define the population 1- Loosen the two securing knobs to remove the lid from its per hectare being sown (see the ISOBUS manual). original place (Fig. 6.10). 2- Pull the seed selector (1, Fig.

  • Page 39: Factors That Affect Seed Quality

    6.3 FACTORS THAT AFFECT SEED 6.3.1 ADJUSTING THE SELECTOR QUALITY The selector’s lever can be adjusted from 0 to 10. When the lever is placed at a higher number, the selector is being The following adjustments affect directly on the quality moved away from the hole and, therefore, the suction power of the seed dosing: is increased.

  • Page 40: Adjusting The Seed Ejector

    6.3.2 ADJUSTING THE SEED EJECTOR 3. Manually turn a drive wheel in the direction of travel or, in the case of models with ISOBUS, rotate the distributors at a simulated speed and then loosen the knob and open CAUTION: THE SEED EJECTOR SHOULD the inspection door (Fig.

  • Page 41: Distributor Seed Inlet

    6.3.3 SEED’S INLET TO THE METERING THE MARK ON THE SLIDE (IN RED, FIG. 6.21) INDICATES THE ADJUSTING POINT IN STEP 4. The seed level inside the distributor is controlled using the seed inlet lever located on the distributor cover. WHEN P LANTING PILLED SEEDS, PLACE THE SLIDE IMPORTANT: THE SEED LEVEL INSIDE THE...
  • Page 42 In the inner part of the metering box’s lid, turn the gate in the Fig. 6.27 Fig. 6.27 appropriate direction to open or close the seed flow. Place the gate in the correct position depending on the seed type: A- Big seeds (Fig. 6.24), for example corn, soya, chickpeas.

  • Page 43: Suction System - Fan

    6.4 SUCTION SYSTEM – FAN Fig. 6.28 Fig. 6.28 The suction system works by means of a fan, which can create the vacuum inside the metering boxes. The fan’s suction power is measured using the vacuum gauge (Fig. 6.28). Depending on the type of seed, it is recommended to adjust the suction power using the next table: cm of water SUCTION PRESSURE (cm H...

  • Page 44: Disabling A Sowing Unit

    6.5 EXCLUDING A METERING UNIT 6.5.1 EXCLUSION OF THE TRANSMISSION To ENGAGE/DISABLE THE TRANSMISSION in models with To exclude a metering unit so that it stops planting, follow ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION (ISOBUS), see the ISOBUS these steps: manual. 1- INDIVIDUAL EXCLUSION OF THE TRANSMISSION for each element.

  • Page 45: Lifting The Unit

    6.5.2 RAISING THE UNIT To RAISE/EXCLUDE THE UNIT: Fig. 6.31 Fig. 6.31 When the planter is in a raised position, couple the SPRING to position B. After performing this operation, the lever (1) will move to the other end (Fig. 6.31). Place a wooden block of about 20 cm high under the wheels.

  • Page 46: Planting Depth

    6.6 PLANTING DEPTH To adjust the planting depth of this metering unit, follow these steps: PERFORM THIS OPERATION TO EACH METERING 1- Remove the pin (1, Fig. 6.33) to free the crank (2, Fig. 6.33). UNIT AND ONLY WITH THE MACHINE IN RAISED 2- Turn the crank to set the desired planting depth.

  • Page 47: Prosem K Scrapers

    6.7 SCRAPER PROSEM K 6.8 PRESSURE OF THE METERING UNIT ONTO THE GROUND Metering unit PROSEM K is equipped with scrapers in: The pressure device assembled in each metering unit allows to adapt the machine to several kinds of terrain. Fig.

  • Page 48: Closing The Furrow

    6.9 CLOSING THE FURROWS WHEN THE TERRAIN’S SLOPE IS LATERAL IN RELATION TO THE FORWARD DIRECTION OF THE MACHINE, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO USE Adjusting the way the furrows are closed depends on the PRESS WHEELS WITH SHORT CONNECTION type of metering unit assembled on the planter (type K or P). ROD (FIG.

  • Page 49: Working Width Of The Wheel

    6.9.1 WHEEL’S WORKING WIDTH 6.9.2 PRESSURE ONTO THE SEED Depending on the planting depth, the working width of the To adjust the pressure exerted by the V-shaped press wheel, furrow closing wheels needs to be adjusted so that they pull the fixing handle (1, Fig. 6.46) and place it at the suitable cover and compact the seed properly: position for the type of terrain to be planted.

  • Page 50: Caster Angle

    6.9.3 BEARING ANGLE 6.10 OPENING COMPONENTS The wheel’s bearing angle should be adjusted depending The depth at which the opening components are buried on the type of terrain to be planted. depends on the planting depth of the metering unit which has the opening component assembled and the opening To change the bearing angle of the press wheels onto the component’s adjustment.

  • Page 51: Adjusting The Blade And Clod Remover

    6.10.1 ADJUSTING THE BLADE AND THE 6.10.2 ADJUSTING THE DISC FURROW OPE - CLOD REMOVER NER IN UNIT PROSEM K (OPTIONAL) The depth at which the blade and the clod remover are To adjust the disc opener’s working depth: 1- Remove the nut (1, Fig. 6.52), hold the disc with one hand going to be buried depends on the type of metering unit: and use the other one to remove the screw.

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Blade Of The Prosem K Disc Furrow Opener (Optional)

    6.10.3 ADJUSTING THE FURROW-OPENER 6.10.4 ADJUSTING FURROW’S BLADE (OPCIONAL) RESIDUE ROTARY CLEANER IN PROSEM METERING UNITS (OPTIONAL) To adjust the blade’s working depth: The furrow’s residue rotary cleaners remove the residues 1- Remove both the nut and the position screw (1, Fig. 6.53) of the sowing row.

  • Page 53: Rotary Stubble Cleaner With Four-Bar Linkage (Optional)

    6.11 FURROW’S RESIDUE ROTARY CLEANERS WORKING DEPTH STOP WITH PARALLELOGRAM (OPTIONAL) To adjust the working depth stop, follow these steps: PERFORM THIS OPERATION WITH 1- Remove the pin (1, Fig. 6.58) to free the crank (2, Fig. 6.58). MACHINE IN A RAISED POSITION. 2- Raise the furrow’s residue rotary cleaner using one hand and use the other hand to turn the crank until the working depth stop is set at the desired position.

  • Page 54: Prosem K Seed Press Wheel (Optional)

    6.12 SEED PRESSING WHEEL PROSEM K This component can be excluded following these steps: (OPTIONAL) 1- Raise the seed pressing wheel using one hand. 2- Use the other hand to pull the securing knob (1, Fig. 6.60) Seed pressing wheels are placed between the wheels that and place it at the exclusion point (3, Fig.

  • Page 55: Seeder Model Adjustments

    This chapter details the adjustments that have to be made Fig. 7.1 Fig. 7.1 to the ARGO seeder according to the requirements of the ground and the type of seed being sown. The values provided in this manual may vary depending on the ground conditions, climate factors and the condition of the machine.

  • Page 56: Sowing Equipment Depth Control Wheels

    7.1 SOWING EQUIPMENT DEPTH CONTROL WHEELS The wheels at the sides of the sowing equipment control the Fig. 7.3 Fig. 7.3 planting depth of the folding parts. To adjust these wheels you should use the specific key that is supplied with the machine.

  • Page 57: Sowing Unit Depth Control Wheels

    7.2 SOWING UNIT DEPTH 7.3 HARROW CONTROL WHEELS Proceed as follows to adjust the depth of each individual arm: The harrow can be adjusted in several ways to suit different types of soil. 1- Remove the pin and clip (Fig. 7.5). 2- Move the wheel to the desired position (Fig.

  • Page 58: Track Eradicator

    7.4 TRACK ERADICATOR To remove the tracks left by the tractor, the planter can be equipped with track eradicator arms. To adjust the WORKING DEPTH of each arm, you must: 1- Remove the ring pins and pins (Fig. 7.10 and Fig. 7.11). 2- Move the arm vertically to the desired position (Fig.
  • Page 59 To adjust the ANGLE OF ATTACK of each arm, you must: 1- Remove all of the pins (Fig. 7.15). 2- Adjust the position of the tine to the desired angle (Fig. 7.16). 3- Install new pins, at least 3 of each type (Fig. 7.17) Fig.

  • Page 60: Adjusting The Central Hoppers

    8. ADJUSTING THE CENTRAL HOPPERS The machine can have 2 types of central hoppers: Fig. 8.2 Fig. 8.2 - TWO HIGH-CAPACITY HOPPERS for seeds and/or fertiliser (according to model). - TWO SMALL HOPPERS for micro-granular products (according to model). cm of water HIGH-CAPACITY HOPPERS HIGH-CAPACITY HOPPERS ·...

  • Page 61: High-Capacity Hoppers

    8.1 HIGH-CAPACITY HOPPERS Fig. 8.6 Fig. 8.6 High-capacity hoppers have one dispenser for each hopper. The dispensers can be used with small seeds (e.g. rape) or normal seeds (e.g. wheat or barley) or granulated fertiliser. Depending on the configuration of the machine, the lower hatches of the dispensers must be adapted.

  • Page 62: Adjusting The Dispenser

    8.1.1 ADJUSTING THE DISPENSER 4- Once the trap has been positioned in the new configuration, lock it using the screw and the washers, place the plugs in the 2 holes that have been left open (Fig. 8.6, 8.7 o 8.8) Follow these steps to set the number of sections to configure 5- When finished, the closing rubbers should be placed and the dispenser for the desired dose:...

  • Page 63: Preliminary Flow Test

    8.1.2 PRELIMINARY FLOW TEST Fig. 8.14 Fig. 8.14 You must a complete a number of steps before performing the test: PERFORM THE PRELIMINARY FLOW TEST ON ALL DISPENSERS. 1- Close the valves above the dispensers (Fig. 8.17). Fig. 8.17 Fig. 8.17 4- Mount the necessary number of sections for the desired dose.
  • Page 64 6- When the 3 desired values have been entered, check To continue with the calibration, see the ISOBUS manual that is supplied with the machine (see the section on PERFORMING the minimum and maximum working speeds on the A CALIBRATION TEST). Here you must enter the following values controller's screen.
  • Page 65 Fig. 8.22 Fig. 8.22 CALIBRATION Start Metering Unit Operating Speed Target Rate Calibration Factor g/rotation Speed min. max. Fig. 8.20 Fig. 8.20 PERFORM THE CALIBRATION TEST ON ALL OF THE MACHINE'S DISPENSERS. (Fig. 8.23). Fig. 8.21 Fig. 8.21 CALIBRATION Start Metering Unit Operating Speed Target Rate...

  • Page 66: Adjusting The Seed Dose - Seeder Model

    8.1.3 ADJUSTING THE SEED DOSE - SEEDER MODEL Using high-quality certified seeds is not enough to establish There follows a practical method for determining the kilos the weight in kilograms that has to be distributed with the per hectare that should be distributed based on the number machine, as the final crop result will depend on the number of plants per square meter that you want to obtain.

  • Page 67: Central Micro-Granular Fertiliser And Insecticide Applicator

    8.2 CENTRALISED MICRO GRANULAR This centralised kit has a roller distributor which can be configured to LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH section dosages. OR INSECTICIDE SECTOR FOR LOW DOSAGE LOW DOSAGE Fig. 8.27 Fig. 8.27 Fig. 8.25 Fig. 8.25 SECTOR FOR Take into account that there is a wide variety of products MEDIUM DOSAGE MEDIUM DOSAGE...
  • Page 68 EXAMPLE: For a machine with a distance between rows The following diagrams show the type of roller to work with according to: of 60 cm, an operating speed of 8 Km/h and a desired product dosage of 50 Kg/Ha. We would set the roller Distance between rows to HIGH DOSAGE (Fig.

  • Page 69: Changing A Roller

    8.2.1 CHANGING THE ROLLER Fig. 8.32 Fig. 8.32 In the event that the distributed product needs to be changed and the dosage needs to be changed from high to low or vice versa, the sections of the distributor roller will have to be changed, this is done in the following way: Remove the pin (A, Fig.

  • Page 70: Calibration Test

    8.2.2 CALIBRATION TEST IMPORTANT : PUT THE CAPS ON THE EXITS THAT ARE NOT USED (example: *1, *7 and *13, Fig. 8.34). A PRIOR CALIBRATION TEST MUST BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE BEGINNING WORK AS WELL AS FREQUENT CHECKS. IMPORTANT : PUT BLOCKING SECTORS IN THE EXITS THAT ARE NOT USED.
  • Page 71 IF THE SPECIFIC WEIGHT OF THE PRODUCT Place a container beneath the calibration cone. IS UNKNOWN, USE THE VALUE 1. Use the ISOBUS machine controller to run the test, see the specific manual for ISOBUS. THE CALIBRATION TEST MUST BE RUN FOR THE TWO DISTRIBUTORS.
  • Page 72 WHEN USING PRODUCTS OF FINE GRAIN, Weigh the material collected in the container and enter the IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE PRODUCT MAY DROP weighed value in the ISOBUS monitor. OUT UPON OPENING THE CALIBRATION GATE Remove the CALIBRATOR CONE and keep it with the knobs AND IF THE ROLLER IS NOT TURNED.

  • Page 73: Pneumatic System - Fan

    8.2.3 PNEUMATIC SYSTEM - FAN Set the air flow rate via the tractor, set the fan speed (rpm) according to the desired dose. Fig. 8.43 Fig. 8.43 DOSAGE (kg/ha) FAN REVOLUTIONS (rpm) PRESSURE (H O cm) 0-15 2000 - 3000 6 - 14 15-45 3000 - 4000...

  • Page 74: Adjusting The Markers

    9. ADJUSTING THE MARKERS Track markers are placed at the frame’s ends and they are Track marker’s arms are extensible. To calculate the horizontal operated hydraulically. spacing between track discs and the last metering unit (B, Fig. 9.2), use following formula: To UNFOLD and FOLD up the markers, deliver pressure to the hydraulic circuit with the application turned on (APP ON) (Fig.
  • Page 75 This adjustment allows you to keep the same row spacing A between a length with the planter (1, Fig. 9.2) and its return (2, Fig. 9.2). Once the distance B has been calculated, the length of the track marker’s support can be adjusted: 1- With the application off (APP OFF), unfold the chassis and distributor heads (Fig.

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    10. MAINTENANCE IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION, STOP THE PLANTER Before performing any task on the machine, it is essential IMMEDIATELY AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY. to take into account the following factors: LEAVE THE TRACTOR AND VISUALLY INSPECT AND EVALUATE THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM. - Maintaining or repairing the planter should PERFORM THE REQUIRED OPERATIONS ON THE be performed on a flat and compact ground.

  • Page 77: Frequency Of Checks

    10.1 CHECKING FREQUENCY The frequency of the checks indicated below is provided KEEP THE SOWING EQUIPMENT CLEAN. THE as a guideline. It may vary depending on machine application ACCUMULATION OF EARTH, STONES, GRASS, and use, environment, temperature, weather conditions, etc. ETC.

  • Page 78: Fasteners

    10.2 SCREWS 10.3 MACHINE CLEANING All of the planter's fasteners must be checked and The planter must be cleaned with pressurised air; it must not re-tightened if necessary. ever be washed with water. During work, foreign objects may clog up parts of the AFTER THE MACHINE'S INITIAL 10 HOURS machine.

  • Page 79: Greasing And Lubrication

    10.4 GREASING AND LUBRICATION 10.5 TYRE PRESSURE Every non-painted metallic component of the planter Before starting working with the planter, check that the tyre is exposed to atmospheric and weather conditions, which pressure is correct. may oxidize them. For this reason, it is important to grease and lubricate these components.

  • Page 80: Automatic Gearbox (According To Model)

    10.6 AUTOMATIC GEARBOX 10.7 FANS (according to the model) KEEP THE AIR OUTLETS FREE. Periodically check the oil level of the gearbox using the oil sight glass (1, Fig. 10.4). WHEN THE OIL LEVEL REACHES THE MARK BEFORE STARTING THE SOWING SEASON, IN THE CENTRE OF THE OIL SIGHT GLASS, CHECK THAT THE DUCTS OF THE AIR CIRCUIT THAT MEANS THAT THE OIL LEVEL IS OPTIMAL...

  • Page 81: Electronics

    10.8 ELECTRONICS IF THERE ARE ANY PROBLEMS, CHECK THE IF THERE IS A BAD CONNECTION BETWEEN FUSES (FIG. 10.5). CONNECTORS, APPLY ELECTRICAL CONTACT CLEANER. WHEN CHANGING FUSE, MUST BE REPLACED BY ANOTHER WITH THE SAME IF AN ERROR IS DISPLAYED ON THE ISOBUS AMPERAGE.
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