DTS & DD DRILL Operator Manual
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DTS & DD DRILL Operator Manual Sumo UK LTD, Redgates, Melbourne, York YO42 4RG. Copyright 2021

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 additional products, optional extras or spares, please contact your local dealership/representative, or alternatively contact us directly using the contact details given on the cover page. This Operators Manual is a comprehensive formulation of the directives and obligations necessary to be undertaken before and after...

Qualification & Training General Safety Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Warning Symbols 2. Product Summary & Machine Identification Summary Description Intended Use Machine Identification Technical Data Pre-Check & System Overview Hitching & Tractor Connection 3.2.1 Mounted Machines 3.2.2 Trailed Machines Electronics Connection & Testing Hydraulics Testing Uncoupling of Tractor Transport Preparation & Positions Transport Guidelines & Route Planning Parking 4.3.1 Stands 4.3.2 Handbrake 4.3.3 Pneumatic Brakes 4.3.4 Hydraulic Brakes Operations 5.1.1 Straights 5.1.2 Turning 5.1.3 Hydraulics...

6. Maintenance & Storage Program Hopper Emptying Coulter Maintenance / Checking Lubrication & Greasing Cleaning Storage Coulter Seed Boots Air Brake Tramlines Markers Hydraulic Parking Stand Weight Transfer kit Homologation Mechanical Assemblies Hydraulics Electrical Faults List of Machine Manuals & Parts Book Associated Legislation & Compliances

1. Safety The following warnings and safety instructions apply to all sections of these operating manual and should be read/considered in conjunction. The machine has been designed and manufactured to meet all the relevant safety regulations. These regulations along with the instructions provided within this manual are designed to help minimise the risk of injury to yourself and others around the machine at all times. Failure to comply with the safety obligations herein can result in any claims for failed machines/components, warranty, or damages being made void. Please read ALL these...

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.

General Safety It is the responsibility of the owner/user to ensure a safe working environment, not only for themselves, but those around them. 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. Observing and following them will serve your safety. Ensure they are clean, undamaged and clearly visible at all times. To...

Failing to pay attention to the danger zone can result in severe or even fatal physical injuries. Check around the machine before moving off or starting up (Watch out for children or animals!). Make sure you have adequate all-round visibility. Always match your speed to the local conditions. Avoid any sudden acceleration or turning manoeuvres when driving uphill or downhill or when travelling across a slope. Consider the length, the wide overhang, the folded height and the sideways force acting on the machine when turning or negotiating curves. Ensure all transportation guidelines are...

Warning Symbols Warning/Safety stickers have been positioned on the machine to warn of dangerous points and are an important part of the safety equipment of the machine. Missing safety stickers increase the risk of severe or even fatal physical injuries. It is crucial that all operators and spectators abide and understand them. Before any operation, and a standard maintenance regime, ensure all warning/sticks are clean, undamaged and clearly visible. The following is a general pictorial and description key for each warning/sticker typically used by Sumo. If there are any warning/stickers...

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 leg Keep Fingers Clear! Change leg depth from underneath. Stay clear of machine while manoeuvring, stationary but unsupported, and/or working. Caution! Read manual carefully.

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.

All Seeder Tanks must be transported empty to minimize laden masses. DTS/DD3 Hydraulic Coding Label Trailed DTS/DD Hydraulic Coding Label

2. Product Summary & Machine Identification This section of the manual is designed to outline the basic machine range summary’s, intend use outline, and machine variants/identification. This information is accurate, as known, at the point of publication but is also subject to change at Sumo’s discretion. For a more detailed descriptions, specifications & technical details - see www.sumo1.com, or consult the correlating Machine Manual & Parts Book. Summary Description The following are brief summaries for each machine type, outlining the design concept and intended use. DTS - The DTS is a...

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. Technical Data The following collection of tables denote the different machines available in each range of Sumo products, and include the basic collection of technical data applicable to those machines. For a more detailed technical data, see the...