AutoTrac™ Sprayers


Enabling System

Press Steer On (Off) button to toggle between enable / disable AutoTrac™.

To enable system, all the following criteria must be met:

  • AutoTrac™ activation is detected.
  • Track 0 has been set up.
  • Tracking mode selected.
  • SSU is in normal operating mode.
  • 4700 Series Sprayer is in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd range.
  • 4900 and R40XX Series Sprayer in Field Gear.
  • 5430i Sprayer is in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd range and transport lock out switch is off.
  • Hydraulic oil is warmed to minimum specification.

    ItemMeasurementSpecification
    Hydraulic Oil Minimum TemperatureTemperature10°C (50°F)

  • TCM must be installed and turned on.

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4700 and 4710 Sprayer Resume Switch

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4720, 4920, 30 Series, 40 Series, 5430i, and R40XX Sprayers Resume Switch

A - Resume Switch

CAUTION: While AutoTrac™ is activated, operator is responsible for steering at end of path and collision avoidance.

Do not attempt to turn on (Activate) AutoTrac™ system while transporting on a roadway.

After system has been Enabled, operator must manually change system to Activated status when steering assistance is desired.


Activating System

Press resume switch (A) to activate AutoTrac™. This initiates assisted steering.

NOTE: 4700 and 4710 have resume switch on console. 4720, 4920, 30 Series, 40 Series, 5430i, and R40XX Sprayers have two buttons on multi-function lever.

To activate system, the following criteria must be met:

  • Sprayer multi-function lever is out of park.
  • 4700 Series Sprayer is in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd range.
  • 4900 and R40XX Series Sprayer in Field Gear.
  • 5430i Series Sprayer is in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd range.
  • Machine speed for 4940 Dry Box and R4038 Sprayer / Drybox is less than 47 km/h (29 mph). All other Sprayers / Dryboxes are less than 37 km/h (23 mph).
  • Machine heading is within 45 degrees of desired track above 11.3 km/h (7 mph); machine heading is within 80° of desired track below 11.3 km/h (7 mph).
  • Off-track error is within 40% of track spacing.
  • Operator is seated.
  • TCM is on.
  • In reverse, AutoTrac™ remains activated for 45 seconds. After 45 s, the machine must be put in forward gear before AutoTrac™ will activate again.
  • On 5430i Sprayers, AutoTrac™ is only possible in 2-wheel-steering mode. When operating in 4-wheel-steering mode and AutoTrac™ is activated, the rear wheels are going to be centered in neutral position and the system switches set to 2-wheel-steering mode automatically. When the operator activates the 4-wheel-steering mode again, AutoTrac™ will be disabled.

Deactivating System

CAUTION: Always turn off (Deactivate and Disable) AutoTrac™ system before entering a roadway.

To turn off AutoTrac™ from Guidance View tab, toggle Steer On (Off) button until Steer Off is displayed.

AutoTrac™ system can be deactivated by the following methods:

  • Turning steering wheel.
  • By placing multi-function lever in neutral.
  • Slowing to speeds less than 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph).
  • Exceeding 48 km/h (30 mph) for 4940 Dry Box and R4038 Sprayer / Drybox. Exceeding 38 km/h (23.6 mph) for all other Sprayer / Dryboxes.
  • In reverse longer than 45 seconds.
  • Shifting speed to fourth range on 4700 Series Sprayers.
  • Shifting to transport mode on 4900 and R40XX Series Sprayers.
  • Shifting speed to fourth range on 5430i Sprayers.
  • Activating 4-wheel-steering mode on 5430i Sprayers.
  • Toggle Steer On (Off) button until Steer Off is displayed in Guidance View tab.
  • Operator out of seat for more than 7 seconds.


AutoTrac is a trademark of Deere & Company

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