Operating ROW-TRAK

NOTE: If error codes are generated, see ROW-TRAK CIRCUIT DIAGNOSTIC CODES in this section.

General Operation:

1. Push ROW-TRAK enable button (C). ROW-TRAK indicator light (B) on console will illuminate indicating system is active.

2. Align machine with row, engage row units and begin harvesting. Engage ROW-TRAK by pushing engage button (A) on the multifunction control handle. When going into auto mode, horn will beep once. When leaving auto mode, horn will beep twice. Engine must be at full engine speed. Ground speed must be below 11 kph (7 mph). Release steering wheel.

3. During operation of ROW-TRAK, tracking can be adjusted using offset adjust knob (D). Use of offset adjust knob will vary depending on whether adjusting system for straight or curved rows.


A-ROW-TRAK Engage Button
B-ROW-TRAK Indicator Light
C-ROW-TRAK Enable Button
D-Offset Adjust Knob

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Offset Adjustment:

  • STRAIGHT ROWS (A): Rotate offset adjust knob (B) right or left as required to center machine on row. Display will change to show current degree of offset selected. Centering machine on row should require minimal adjustment.
  • CURVED ROWS (C): Offset adjust knob will need to be adjusted while picking to match curve of rows. If rows curve to right, turn offset adjust knob right (clockwise) (D) until machine tracks the curve of the rows. After turning machine at the end of the row, align machine with row, then turn offset adjust knob to left (counterclockwise) (E) until machine tracks the curve of the rows.
  • CONTOURED ROWS (F): For contoured rows, rotate offset adjust knob clockwise (right) and/or counterclockwise (left) to track with row.

4. ROW-TRAK can be disengaged using the following methods;

  • Turning steering wheel
  • Pressing engage button
  • Turn ROW-TRAK switch off
  • Turn off units

When machine is operating with ROW-TRAK engaged, operator presence system will sound an audible alarm if the operator leaves the seat for more than 2 seconds providing time for the operator to sit back down. Operator presence system will disengage ROW-TRAK if operator does not sit down after 4 seconds. If ROW-TRAK system is disengaged in this manner, ROW-TRAK light on console will flash. Engage button on multifunction control handle must be pressed again to engage ROW-TRAK.

NOTE: If ROW-TRAK does not operate as described, see your John Deere dealer for assistance.

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A-Straight Rows
B-Offset Adjust Knob
C-Curved Rows
D-Offset Adjust Knob Right (Clockwise)
E-Offset Adjust Knob Left (Counterclockwise)
F-Contoured Rows

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