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SECTION 4 –
ENGINE AND DRIVE SYSTEMS
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To move the machine in reverse
, slowly
pull the Hydrostatic Drive Control Han-
dle backward.
NOTE: Machine speed is limited to 9 mph
(14.5 km/h) when in reverse.
NOTE: The farther back the handle is pulled,
the faster the machine’s speed.
•
To stop the machine
, slowly place the
Hydrostatic Drive Control Handle in the
NEUTRAL position.
NOTE: Before turning the engine off, reduce
the engine speed and allow to idle for
a minimum of three (3) minutes.
ALL-WHEEL STEER (AWS)
-If Equipped
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Operator’s with machines equipped
with AWS pay special attention!
NOTE: Read the following AWS information
thoroughly and understand the
operating instructions and safety
precautions before operating.
Hagie Manufacturing Company
recommends becoming familiar with and
understanding how to operate your machine
in conventional steering mode before
operating AWS. Understand AWS system
components, operating procedures, and
system limitations before operating.
The term “coordinated steering” is used to
describe the AWS feature. Coordinated
steering is when the front wheels turn one
direction and the rear wheels turn in the
opposite direction to create a tighter turn
angle, which allow the rear wheels to follow
the front wheel tracks. Operating your
machine in AWS mode makes turning more
efficient by minimizing crop damage and
ground disturbance.
Ensure you are comfortable driving the
machine on the road and in the field, with the
booms in the transport and spray positions, as
well as performing a variety of different
turning scenarios before attempting to
operate AWS.
Progressive AWS
Hagie Manufacturing Company’s
Progressive AWS takes the original design
and increases the active speed range while
maintaining a safe turning radius. This is
done by limiting how far the rear wheels will
turn at higher speeds. The improvement
allows operators to follow contours in the
field and leave only one set of wheel tracks.
This also allows them to make wide turns on
end rows with only one set of wheel tracks.
NOTICE
The operator can choose a minimum
level above 850 RPMs of engine speed
that they want to operate the machine
with by using the Throttle Switch.
NOTICE
Become familiar with the machine in
both coordinated and conventional
steering modes before attempting to use
the machine for its intended use.
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