Brouwer 1570, Operator'S Manual

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Auto-Steer
When the machine is ready to commence
harvesting, it is important that the Auto-Steer final
set-up is carried out as shown in the following
instructions.
The operator must read the operating
instructions in Sections 2 and 3, before using the
Auto-Steer.
Cutting the Starting Strip.
The starting strip of turf must be cut ‘
manually
steering ’,
This creates the turf ‘edge’ for the Guide Shoe to
follow.

Start the tractor, see Section 3, page 3-01.
Select the Transmission Range and Gear recom-
mended. Slowly release the Clutch Pedal.

Lower the Cutter Head
Using manual steering, proceed to cut the starting
strip. The starting strip must be cut straight, to
ensure the correct operation of the Auto-Steer.
When the starting strip has been cut :

Position the harvester parallel to the start strip,
with the Cutter Side Blade aligned with the ‘ cut
edge ’ of the turf.

Switch the Auto-Steer ‘ ON ’, by moving the Auto-
Steer selector valve to the “AUTO” position.
NOTE
If the Guide Shoe lowers on the ‘un-cut’ turf, when
the Auto-Steer is switched ‘
ON ’, switch the Auto-
Steer ’ OFF ’. The reset cylinder will move the Guide
Shoe ‘off ’ the un-cut turf, then switch the Auto-Steer
back ‘
ON ’.

Proceed to cut the second strip.

Lower the Cutter Head.

Continue cutting the second strip, using the ‘Fine
Adjust’ Control, to trim any waste. Each revolution
of the Control Knob equals approximately ¼ inch
of lateral movement of the Guide Shoe.
If the Auto-Steer works satisfactory but the ‘Fine
Adjust’ Control Cable has run out of adjustment, re-
set the cable.
NOTE
If there is a problem with the Auto-Steer during
harvesting, reset the Auto-Steer in the following
sequence
OPERATION
NOTE
Please take note that the illustrations are for
reference only. For more detail, and a complete
breakdown of parts, refer to the appropriate section
of the parts manual.
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