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3 - Description
Equipment
Driving technique for STEER and SELF TRACK
A trailer with articulating drawbar (TRACKER) behaves differently
than a normal trailer. In tracking position the vehicle centre of gravi-
ty is displaced further more compared to the vehicle centre line of a
normal trailer.
Compared to a conventional trailer a TRACKER has decreased stabili-
ty when turning, especially when turning on hillsides.
To avoid overbalancing, pay attention to these guidelines:
1. Avoid sudden, tight turns.
2. Slow down before entering a curve or turning, and drive with a
constant, low speed during the turn.
3. Never slow down too fast, never brake heavily and never stop
suddenly in a curve, or when turning on a hillside (B), when the
sprayer is articulated.
4. Be careful when turning on uneven ground.
5. Set the track gauge (A) as wide as possible.
6. The proper function of the hydraulic damping is essential to
obtain good stability.
7. For SELF TRACK: Keep stabiliser chains on the tractor's liftarms
tight.
8. For safety reasons, the following limitations are set for TRACKERS
(with unfolded booms):
Max. speed by turning is 4 km/h (2.5 m.p.h.).
Max. ground inclination (B) by turning is 8°.
Min. recommended track gauge (A) is 1800 mm.
STEER TRACK (optional)
STEER TRACK are operated by the tractors hydraulic levers. This is
used when turning or as track correction when driving on slopes.
SELF TRACK
The SELF TRACK is always in tracking mode.
The SELF TRACK drawbar will always articulate when the tractor is turning and follow the tractor rear wheels.
The SELF TRACK drawbar is hydraulically damped to obtain stable trailing.
WARNING! Always drive the SELF TRACK very carefully on public roads, and be aware of the sprayer's behaviour.
Slow down before turning, to avoid the vehicle from tipping over.
AUTO TRACK
Please see seperate instruction book for track calibration and operation.
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