SECTION 4 –
ENGINE AND DRIVE SYSTEMS
4-15
^ 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
(Activated between 7-10 mph/11.3-16.1 km/h)
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.
Your rear wheels will track the front
wheels, with limitations on speed and turning
percentage. This is completely variable, so if
you accelerate in a turn, your match on the
rear will slowly come out. This feature keeps
the machine safe when turning.
NOTE: If you want to match all the time,
decrease your speed or make a less
drastic turn.
NOTE: AWS is disabled when Auto Steer is
active.
Terminology
Conventional Steering
•
Only the front wheels turn.
Coordinated Steering ^
•
All the wheels turn and do so where the
rear tires follow in the front tires’ tracks.
AWS Components
The Steering Cylinder (internal position)
and External Proximity Sensors are used to
track cylinder rod extension.
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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