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DTS & DD DRILL Operator Manual 2021 Range Sumo UK LTD, Redgates, Melbourne, York YO42 4RG. Copyright 2021...
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing your new Sumo machine. We at Sumo pride ourselves in our ability to produce compact, heavy duty and quality machinery. We hope you enjoy our products and that it helps improve your productivity in every way. For any further enquiries about...
Qualification & Training Use of the machine by untrained operators can lead to injury or even death. To prevent accidents occurring ensure that operators have been trained by a Sumo dealer or technician. The following requirements must be met: Personnel must be of statutory minimum age in the country of operation.
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Any repair work to structural components of the machine must be carried out by Sumo or a workshop approved by Sumo, otherwise the warranty will be invalidated. P a g e...
The following instructions are advised to help ensure this is made possible. Due to the nature of Sumo machines, the entire machine and surrounding area is classified as a Danger Zone, and the following instructions must be followed: Warning signs and other notices on the machine provide important information for safe operation.
Sumo. If there are any warning/stickers you are unsure of, or you think maybe be missing, either on the machine or in this manual, make sure to contact Sumo or a local dealership before taking any further action.
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Closed top link only. Do not use Open Top Link. Never reach in to working parts. Risk of crush injury. Shear Pin Machines Only! Advance new replacement shear pin through two extra positions on this Keep Fingers Clear! Change leg depth from underneath. Stay clear of machine while manoeuvring, stationary but unsupported, and/or working.
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Warning! Ensure stands are raised and safety link is removed before unfolding. Failure to do so will result in damage to the wings. Warning! Do not climb on steps when moving. 11 | P a g e...
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All Seeder Tanks must be transported empty to minimize laden masses. Maximum fan pressure is 15 Bar DTS/DD3 Hydraulic Coding Label Trailed DTS/DD Hydraulic Coding Label 12 | P a g e...
The following are brief summaries for each machine type, outlining the design concept and intended use. DTS - The DTS is a versatile drilling system, giving the user the option to direct drill into stubble, minimum tillage or plough-based systems. DD - The DD is an essential tool for zero-till crop establishment where seed placement is required with minimal soil disturbance.
To identify your machine, find your serial plate and cross-reference the details with the Technical Data that follows. Note: It is important when talking to a Sumo representative that you provide the year of manufacture in order to ensure clarity of the machine being discussed, as different years may have slight or major design variations.
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Code Machine Working Length Width Height Weight Type Width (m) (kg) Mounted 2700 Folding 7.12 2.91 3.95 6789 Folding 7.12 2.91 3.95 7797 Folding 7.12 2.91 3.95 9050 Folding 8.76 3.95 10330 Folding 8.76 3.95 11448 15 | P a g e...
3. Preparation & Set Up The following statements apply to the full range of Sumo drills. For an overview of your specific machine, see associated Machine Manual and Parts Book in conjunction with these instructions. Pre-Check & System Overview Before performing any other action on a Sumo machine, always check the following: Check the machine for worn or loose parts, mechanical and structural integrity, hydraulic leaks, exposed or corroded wires, warning label cleanliness and clarity.
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Fixed (3) Adjustable Bolted Standard Hydraulic Connections – Colour Code Sumo’s colour coding is done through a sequence of cable ties attached to the individual hydraulic hoses, as seen in this picture. Before connection, ensure all connections are cleaned to reduce the risk of contamination.
Ensure hose is depressurised before coupling/uncoupling. 3.2.1 Mounted Machines Due to the physical nature and weight distribution of some Sumo machines a category three enclosed ball top link is highly recommended. Due to the exaggerated loads experienced during normal working conditions, the top link pin is considered as a consumable part and should be checked for wear on a regular basis.
3.2.2 Trailed Machines DD & DTS Trailed machines only come with a rigid design. Therefore, all manipulation of the machine height and parallelism is done via the axle and tractor positions. Steps: • Slowly back tractor up to machine. • Release pick up hitch in a low position, extend outwards if required.
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Tractor must be fully immobilized with the key removed from the ignition. Obey all other relevant safety practices outlined within this manual, including but not exclusive to, the machine in general, hydraulics and electrics, and environmental awareness. Locate machine on the provided stands, or parking elements (see parking section of this manual), Depressurise all hydraulics before disconnection, and ensure all electrics are detached and safely tied back.
& loading. Due to the length and design of many Sumo machines, the transportation wheels are often to the rearmost of the machine meaning it will cut corners. Care must be taken to ensure a wide swing and reasonable turning arc is maintained to avoid any fouling of other vehicles or road markings/obstacles.
It is the sole responsibility of the operator to ensure they comply with all local road laws and Sumo accepts no liability for negligence or carelessness.
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Fixed Stands Fixed Stands generally consist of a welded bracket, a bolted joint and a pin, offering two positions: In Work and Retracted. Simply remove pin, rotate the bracket until in retracted or in work position and re-insert pin. Pins must always be secured with an additional lynch pin.
Pump Clasp Pin Clasp Winding Handle Stand 4.3.2 Handbrakes Handbrakes are tailored to match each machines construction, but generally operated from a single crank lever or winding handle, usually positioned at the front or rear of the machine. Before operating the handbrake ensure the machine is fully supported by the Tractors handbrake.
Example System: Relay Emergency Valve (REV) Tractor Pressurized Connection Air Tank Brake Cylinder Our Homologated Pneumatic brake systems also include a Park/Shunt Valve normally located at the front of the machine for temporary release of machine brakes for shunting, if no tractor is available/connected. Press once only to release brakes.
5. Operation & Adjustment Before using any Sumo machine, you must ensure you are qualified and trained to use the machine in the safest possible manner. Familiarise yourself with both the machine and this manual and follow its instructions. Sumo will accept no liability for any persons trained/untrained, using the machines inappropriately.
Accumulators Sumo hydraulic systems use high pressure accumulators, which can present a danger if tampered with or misused. This includes drilling, welding or any other process that could compromise the safety of the accumulator. It is expressly forbidden for an operator, or any third party to dismantle or adjust the accumulator in any way.
To adjust the lid, loosen the locking nuts (highlighted in the cross section) on the underside threaded pivots. uppermost nut then can be adjusted up or down to achieve the appropriate seal required for the system to work properly. It is important tighten locking nuts...
Pressure Correct Weight spread between wheels and coulters with a working pressure between: (DTS = 5 and 35 bar) (DD = 25 and 70 bar) DD Machines Only: In addition to the pressure adjustment, further adjustment is available to the coulters in terms of a shim levelling feature. The position of the drawbar coupling can influence the behaviour of the coulters and at worst could result in unbalance coulter rows e.g.
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Leading Disc The leading disc depth can be adjusted by removing the bolts and rotating the unit to the desired position, to make the working action more or less aggressive. Auto-Reset Leg Depth Caution! Check leg is always deeper than the coulter. Full Retracted Lowest Position 25mm leg depth pin fitted below the leg arm as a depth stop.
Seed Depth The seeding depth is altered by removing a 20mm pin and lifting or lowering the coulter. For bean drilling a 1” seed boot can be fitted by removing roll pin. Seed Hose Outlet 5’’ Seed Boot as Standard (For options see Section 7.1.) 5.2.5 DD Coulter Overview...
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Gauge Wheel Pin The coulter gauge wheel prevents furrow “side wall burst” as well as controlling the seed sowing depth. To adjust position simply remove pin raise or lower wheel with handle, and re-insert pin. Fine tuning can then be achieved by altering the hydraulic pressure.
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taken not to apply too much load on to the wheel as this could compromise sowing depth. 34 | P a g e...
5.2.6 Fan System If it is found that the fan speed cannot be adjusted finely enough due to the increment being too large on the tractor spool, there is a needle value located at the bulk head end of the hydraulic pipe that feeds the fan.
Under the toolbox at the front of all trailed machines is a flow control valve tap which controls the flow to the main lift rams and also the seeding shut-off ram. The shut-off ram has a magnet attached to one end that starts and stops seed dispensing based on its proximity to the parent sensor.
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Caution! Always Prime the ORGA Metering Unit before Calibration Press the Prime button fastened to the toolbox once. Then Press the button again at the point where seed flows evenly from the outlet. Empty contents of Calibration bag back into the hopper, Press ESC on Control Box, then proceed to step 4.
The second redundant metering unit can be shut off using the hopper slide inserted above the metering unit. 6m DTS’s and over also have the half width shut-off (HWSO) facility. This adds a further Orga metering unit to each product hopper, depending on drill specification, and therefore there can be up to four metering units in total per drill.
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(approximately half) the seed rate for very low seed rates e.g. Oilseed Rape, Grass or Linseed. The inserts also act as a guide to align the Sumo ORGA. The Short Insert has no effect on seed rates and purely aligns the end of the Orga flighting.
Safety Notices: Never operate Sumo ORGA Metering without gear guard in place. • Never put any fingers into the Sumo ORGA Metering until unit is • isolated from the power. Failure to do so may result in injury. Key: Internal inserts are supplied in long and short lengths.
& Parts Book. For any parts not covered in these documents, contact Sumo directly, as they may be relevant to a set period of manufacture. Sumo do not sanction the use of any products/parts not produced and managed by Sumo. Using external products will invalidate your warranty.
For torque values and tyre pressures, see the relative Machine Manual & Parts Book. Some Sumo parts are considered to be wearable due to the nature of their design and use. For best results, check routinely and replace as required. This will help prevent loss/destruction of implements during work.
On The DTS, the tungsten carbide tiles are fitted to prolong the operational life of the cast components. However, these should be routinely monitored in terms of wear.
Storage It is generally advised to store Sumo machines in their folded positions to minimise the exposure of unpainted rams, and lessen the impact on tools/wearable components. Follow all parking guidance given within this manual. Wherever possible, try to find a sheltered environment. If not possible cover with tarpaulin. This will better protect the machine and slow the degradation of paint and materials, as well as prolonging the effectiveness of greased areas.
Tramlines The Sumo DTS is unique in that the drill does not have any tramline markers as such; the coulters that are blocked off are lifted during a tramlining bout. This system works by the way of a 3-way solenoid diverter, and the hydraulic feed form the bout markers.
Depending on machine type, bolt on hydraulic parking stands may be available. For more details on how to adjust hydraulic parking stands, see the Parking Stands section of this manual. Weight Transfer Kit Some machines can be fitted with a weight transfer kit. For details on available products contact your local dealership, or consult www.sumo1.com.
8. Troubleshooting For all the follow points, proper PPE and care must be taken. Read and follow the instructions given within this manual exactly. Mechanical Assemblies Problem Solution Inspect for rust/wear, grease daily or as guided by this manual, Ceasing Parts replace parts if necessary Hydraulics Problem...
9. External Documentation The following documents must be read and adhered to whilst using any piece of Sumo equipment. This is for your own safety and the safety of those around you. List of Machine Manuals & Parts Book A full list of Machine Manuals & Parts Books can be found at www.sumo1.com. Note: The manuals and machine parts books are relative to the time of purchase/date of manufacture and may not fully represent your machine.
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