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Description and Operation 4-3
Figure 9. Covers and bumper sensors
KEY: 1. Cover - 2. Cover opening mechanism - 3. Skirt - 4. Bumper sensors
4.2.3 Carriage
The carriage has:
• Frame.
• Steel weight block.
The frame is attached to a steel weight block. The frame is adjustable for feed pushing at the left or right
side of the machine. The steel block weighs 416 kg (917 lbs) which makes sure the machine has sufficient
mass to push the forage.
4.2.4 Driving Mechanism
The drive motors, that are attached to the steel weight block, drive the two wheels on the side. The
vehicle has no steering wheel. The front swivel wheel is a support wheel. Its direction is controlled by
difference in rotation speed of the left and right drive motor.
The driving mechanism has the following parts:
• Drive motors with gear box (left and right).
• Drive wheels (left and right).
• Front swivel wheel.
The drive motors get input from the VIOB.
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