Operation
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Fig. 504
Activating the automatic steering system
Prerequisites:
– The machine drives parallel to the rows of plants with at least 0.7km/h.
– The sensor bracket is located in the row of plants.
Activate:
• Press the "Automatic steering system" key (1) on the multi-function lever.
• In the display, the icon (2) shows the current status of the automatic steering system and a
horn is sounded.
With the selected mode, the automatic steering system uses the row tracers on the maize
header to guide the machine along the row of plants, see page 195.
Deactivating the automatic steering system
Danger to life due to uncontrolled machine!
When the autopilot has been deactivated, the driver must take control of the machine again,
otherwise the forage harvester is not controlled.
• After the autopilot has been deactivated, take control of the forage harvester with the
steering wheel.
The automatic steering system is deactivated if:
• The steering wheel is moved.
• The driver's seat is vacated (by means of the seat switch contact).
• The automatic steering system (1) key on the multi-function lever is pressed again.
• The release switch "automatic steering system" is switched off.
• The release switch "traction drive" is switched off.
• The release switch "road/field" is switched to road mode.
• One of the two quick-stop momentary switches is pressed.
• An error occurs in system components of the automatic steering system.
The deactivation of the autopilot is indicated by two horn sounds.
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