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Introduction: Preparing for Installation
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CHAPTER 2
INTRODUCTION
The SC1™/TC1 twin disc implement steering system uses one or more disc arms mounted to the implement and is
designed to provide accurate steering and positioning of an implement based upon GNSS position information
during field operations. Several different disc configurations are possible for steering different implement types.
The following chapters contain important information to install, service, or maintain the disc implement steering
system.
NOTE:
This manual is a general guide and is not intended for any specific implement make or type.
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Before installing the Disc Implement Steering system, park the implement where the ground is level, clean, and dry.
Leave the implement and any connected equipment turned off for the duration of the installation process.
During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this
manual as you complete the installation process.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Raven Industries recommends the following before installing or operating the implement steering system for the
first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the implement steering system to another machine:
• Ensure the hydraulic filters have been changed recently and there are no issues with the machine hydraulic
system (e.g. pump issues, faulty hydraulic motors, fine metal deposits in the hydraulic hoses, etc.).
• Operate each of the hydraulic functions (i.e., tilt, raise or lower, or other hydraulic valve functions) three times to
ensure the machine hydraulic valve is using fresh oil and debris is flushed from the hydraulic hoses, valves, etc.
Raven Industries recommends the following when installing the implement steering system.
• Use part numbers to help identify parts.
• Do not remove the plastic wrap from a part until it is necessary for installation.
• Do not remove plastic caps from a part until it is necessary for installation.
• Upon completing installation of the implement steering system, operate the machine manual hydraulic control
functions first before operating the implement steer system via the controller/field computer to ensure the
hydraulic system has been installed correctly and air is released from the system.