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Appendices
change in the vehicle or application. For example, adding an implement
with significantly more draft, adding duals or ballasting, and/or
dramatically increasing operational ground speed.
Vehicle Setup: Steering Maintenance, Ballasting and Stance,
Traction Aids -
It is important to consider the physical characteristics of a vehicle that
may affect the ability of the automated steering system to perform at an
optimal level.
When preparing a vehicle for use with automated steering it is
necessary to inspect all of the vehicle steering components including
cylinders, joints, linkages, wheels, and tires. All mechanical steering
connections must be within the manufacturer’s specifications for free
play in order to achieve maximum machine control accuracy.
Wheels must be true, properly aligned, and spaced evenly from side to
side. For optimal automated steering performance, it is best to have the
vehicle properly ballasted and a wide wheel stance. Ballasting improves
traction for more rapid and precise steering corrections.
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