6.3. Setting the vehicle geometry
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To set the vehicle geometry:
1.
Select Vehicle / Geometry . Alternatively, the Vehicle
Geometry screen displays automatically when a vehicle is created
or selected.
2. Select a vehicle dimension.
Dimensions requested vary according to the type of vehicle
selected.
3. Add or adjust dimensions where needed and confirm.
The following lists key measurements commonly used in the system:
l Wheelbase: The distance from the center of the front axle to the
center of the rear axle.
l Implement Tow Point: The distance from the center of the rear
axle to the tow point.
l GPS Steer: The offset left or right from the middle of the axles to
the GPS receiver. This is a positive number if the receiver is to
the right of the middle of the axle and negative if the receiver is
to the left.
l GPS Antenna: The horizontal distance of the receiver from the
center of the rear axle. The number is positive when the receiver
is in front of the rear axle and negative if it is behind the rear
axle.
l Axle Height: The height of the axle above ground.
l GPS Height: The height of the top of the GPS receiver above the
ground.
l Front Hitch: The distance from the center of the front axle to the
front hitch position.
l Track Spacing: This only applies to tracked vehicles and is the
distance between the tracks.
l Articulation Point: This only applies to articulated vehicles and
is the distance from the rear axle to the articulation (pivot) point
of the vehicle.
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