AutoTrac™ Tractors

Enabling System

The following criteria must be met for AutoTrac™ to be enabled:

• Machine has an AutoTrac™ capable steering controller (SSU).
• Hydraulic oil temperature is above 20°C (68°F).
• AutoTrac™ software activated (26-digit Activation Code).
• Track 0 has been set up.
• GPS signal status is present.
• TCM turned on.

Activating System

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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.

NOTE: If it has been set, activating AutoTrac™ activates automatic power shift (APS). In 8020T and 9020T tractors, APS must be set up after enabling AutoTrac™. If AutoTrac™ is enabled after automatic power shift has been set, APS must be reset.

APS can be set either before or after enabling AutoTrac™ in 8010T tractors.

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

NOTE: Resume switch location may vary depending on machine type, model, and year.

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A - Track 0

B - Track 1 South

C - Track Spacing

D - Off-Track Lateral Error

E - Track Heading Error

Track number changes at 50% of row spacing.

Once tractor is at end of row operator must turn system to next pass. By turning steering wheel, AutoTrac™ is deactivated. Operator must turn onto next track.

AutoTrac™ can be activated by pressing resume switch only after the following conditions are met:

• Travel above 0.5 km/h (0.3 mph) for a minimum of 10 s, then system is capable of slow speed.
• Forward vehicle speed is less than 30 km/h (18.6 mph). NOTE: Minimum and maximum speeds allowed are controlled by the tractor platform and the software version of the Steering Controller. For a complete list of compatible tractors with this additional functionality, visit deere.com.
  
• Reverse speed is less than 10 km/h (6.2 mph).
• Machine heading is within 80° of desired track.
• The machine 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 a forward gear before AutoTrac™ will activate.

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.

Deactivating System

AutoTrac™ system can be deactivated by the following methods:

• Turning steering wheel.
• Exceeding speed of 30 km/h (18.6 mph) or below 0.1 km/h (0.06 mph). NOTE: Minimum and maximum speeds allowed are controlled by the tractor platform and the software version of the Steering Controller. For a complete list of compatible tractors with this additional functionality, visit deere.com.
  
• Degradation of differential correction signal from SF1, SF2, or RTK to WAAS / EGNOS for longer than 3 minutes.
• Pressing Steer On (Off) button.
• Operator out of seat for more than 7 seconds.
• Activated in neutral longer than 30 seconds.
• In reverse for longer than 45 seconds.
• Reverse speed exceeds 10 km/h (6.2 mph).