General Information

The overall AutoTrac system accuracy is dependent upon many variables. Equation looks like: AutoTrac System Accuracy = GPS signal accuracy + Vehicle Setup + Implement Setup + Field/Soil Conditions. Therefore, it is very important that receiver has gone through warm-up period upon start-up; vehicle is setup properly, and that you understand how field/soil conditions affect system (loose soil requires more steering than firm soil).

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CAUTION: Do not use AutoTrac system on roadways. Always turn off (Deactivate) AutoTrac system before entering a roadway. Do not attempt to turn on (Activate) AutoTrac system while transporting on a roadway.

When system is activated remain alert and pay attention to surrounding environment. Take control of steering when necessary to avoid field hazards, bystanders, equipment or other obstacles. Stop operation if poor visibility conditions impair your ability to safely operate and steer machine.

IMPORTANT: The AutoTrac system is intended to aid operator in performing field operations more efficiently. Operator is always responsible for machine path and must continue to pay attention to surrounding environment while operating machine. Stop operation if poor visibility conditions impair your ability to identify people or obstacles in machine path.

Always operate machine from operator's seat. If provided, always use seat belt.

The AutoTrac system relies on GPS system operated by government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. System is subject to changes that could affect accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment.

All operators must be familiar with AutoTrac system and operating characteristics prior to operation. The following is a suggested procedure for operator to become familiar with system:

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3. Set Track Spacing to 92.0 m (300 ft). See SETUP section for details on setting up Tracking.

4. Set a Track 0 (A-B Line). (See SETUP section for details on setting up Tracking).

NOTE: Operate vehicle at a speed you are comfortable, recommend less than 8 km/h (5 mph).

5. Enable AutoTrac on display by turning Steer ON. (See Enabling system later in this section).

6. Press yellow upload button on multi-function handle to activate AutoTrac. (See Activating system later in this section).

7. After driving a short distance, then turn steering wheel to turn vehicle off track to deactivate AutoTrac. (See Deactivating System later in this section).

8. Practice Activating AutoTrac at different distances before and after crossing track and at different angles. Increase and decrease speeds to simulate different operating conditions.

9. Reduce Track Spacing to acquire multiple tracks and continue practicing activating AutoTrac at different angles and varying speeds to understand how AutoTrac behaves under different conditions.

Always be prepared to resume manual control if AutoTrac does not perform expected maneuvers or machine course must be changed to avoid injury or property damage. Operator can regain manual steering by turning steering wheel or Disabling AutoTrac by turning Steer OFF on display. It is recommended practice to be as close as possible to desired track prior to activating AutoTrac. This will ensure correct track and direction are acquired.

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The operator must evaluate overall system accuracy to determine specific field operations where assisted steering may be used. This evaluation is necessary because accuracy required for various field operations may differ depending on farming operation. Because AutoTrac uses STARFIRE differential correction network along with Global Positioning System (GPS), slight shifts in position may occur over time.

To operate AutoTrac operator must set track 0 (similar to parallel tracking) and all tracks are drawn parallel to track 0 using track spacing. (See SETUP section for details on setting up and operating parallel tracking).

The AutoTrac system operating status can exist at three levels: ENABLED, ACTIVE, and INACTIVE.

After enabling AutoTrac (see Enabling AutoTrac), AutoTrac is activated by pressing yellow upload button on multi-function handle (see Activating AutoTrac). To return to manual steering, operator must deactivate system (see Deactivating System).

If required track can be shifted left, right or centered using shift track feature on display. (See Shift Track).

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