AutoTrac Universal

Symptom Problem Solution

Tractor turns right or left unexpectedly when the resume switch is pressed and the vehicle is already lined up on the line.

Encoder out of range when wheels are pointed forward

With front wheels pointed forward encoder should be +/- 500. Drive forward with wheels pointed straight ahead until encoder is in limit.

ATU disengages

Anti-rotation device too tight › causing misalignment of ATU with the steering shaft.

Re-position ATU so it slides easily on steering shaft then adjust anti-rotation device

Steering Wheel speed too high on a vehicle with high steering resistance.

Lower Steering wheel speed

Looseness or rotation in the Steering console

Insert shims to take out play in Steering console

Steering Wheel turns hard after ATU installed.

Lubricate Steering Shaft where it goes through console

Disengagement force set too low for a vehicle with high steering resistance.

Set disengagement force setting from normal to high.

ATU unstable when entering track

Acquire sensitivity too high

Decrease acquire sensitivity

ATU takes too long to enter next track

Acquire sensitivity too low

Increase acquire sensitivity

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Symptom Problem Solution

ATU constantly weaves in the row

StarFire Height or Fore-Aft not properly set

Enter correct StarFire Height and Fore-Aft dimension

StarFire Receiver not in front of or even with Fixed Axle (Even with or Behind for Articulated)

Position StarFire in front of or even with Fixed Axle (Even with or Behind for Articulated)

Line sensitivities incorrect.

Optimize line sensitivities (See OPTIMIZING AUTOTRAC UNIVERSAL PERFORMANCE in Setup section.)

StarFire mount direction in SETUP different from actual mount direction

Correctly match TCM SETUP mount direction to actual mount direction

Too much play in steering mechanism

Check steering cylinder bushing; tie rod ends, etc. for proper tolerance.

Increase steer play

ATU did not establish direction correctly

Drive forward at a speed greater than 1 mph and turn steering wheel greater than 45 degrees in one direction

Looseness or rotation in the Steering console

Insert shims to take out play in Steering console

Loose Soil

Add Ballast

AutoTrac Universal won't engage. AutoTrac will not resume.

Stop Code encountered

See list of stop codes to find issue

AutoTrac Universal does not appear on INFO or SETUP screens

System not recognizing AutoTrac Universal on CAN bus line

Ensure AutoTrac Universal is connected to GreenStar Harness and receiving power

Check for blown fuses in ATU wiring harness

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Symptom Problem Solution

Direction can not be determined

Old TCM Software

Update TCM Software to newest software (Version 1.08 or greater)

No differential Correction

Establish differential correction

No GPS

Establish signal

ATU did not establish direction correctly

Drive forward at a speed greater than 1 mph and turn steering wheel greater than 45 degrees in one direction

AutoTrac Universal drives inside curve

Curve Sensitivity too high

Lower curve sensitivity

AutoTrac Universal drives outside curve

Curve Sensitivity too low

Increase curve sensitivity

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