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3.13.3
Avoiding Obstacles
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Figure 3.63: Rotary Disc Pull-Type Steered around
Obstacle
Follow the steps below to steer the rotary disc pull-type around
an obstacle.
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A
B
C
Figure 3.64: Tractor Steering Control Lever
1.
Activate steering control lever (A) to steer rotary disc pull-
type into the desired path of travel.
•
Move lever
forward
to position (B) to steer the rotary
disc pull-type to the right.
•
Move lever
backward
to position (C) to steer the rotary
disc pull-type to the left.
3.13.4
Turning Square Corners
The following procedure is intended as a guide for developing a turning procedure for your tractor and rotary disc pull-
type. Specific distances are not given due to the different steering capabilities of various tractors.
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Figure 3.65: Square Corners
1.
Steer the tractor sharply away from the crop when
approaching a corner. Steer the rotary disc pull-type to
maintain a straight cut as the tractor moves away from
the crop.
2.
Ensure the rotary disc pull-type cuts past where the new
corner will begin, and immediately raise the rotary disc
pull-type until the skid shoes clear the ground. Steer the
rotary disc pull-type as sharply as possible away from the
uncut crop.
3.
Drive past the corner, and steer the tractor sharply back
towards the uncut crop.
