Chapter 2 Introduction; Introduction; Preparing For Installation; Recommendations - Raven SmarTrax Installation Manual

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven SmarTrax system! This system is designed to provide cutting-edge,
hands-free steering of the machine via Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates.
This manual applies to the following machines:
MAKE: Kubota
MODEL: M7-131, M7-151, and M7-171
YEAR: 2015 & Newer

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Before installing SmarTrax, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Leave the machine turned
off for the duration of the installation process.
During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this
manual as you complete the installation process.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Raven Industries recommends the following best practices before installing or operating the SmarTrax system for
the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the SmarTrax system to another machine:
• Ensure the hydraulic filters have been recently changed and there are no issues with the hydraulic system (e.g.,
pump issues, faulty hydraulic motors, fine metal deposits in the hydraulic hoses, etc.).
• Operate each of the hydraulic functions on the machine (i.e., tilt, fold, center rack, tongue extension, turning
the steering wheel to the left and right steering locks, or other hydraulic valve functions) three times to ensure
the hydraulic valve is using fresh oil and debris is flushed from the hydraulic hoses, valves, and filters.
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing the SmarTrax system.
• Use part numbers to identify the parts.
• Do not remove the plastic wrap from a part until it is necessary for installation.
• Do not remove plastic caps from a part until it is necessary for installation.
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