Ag Leader GeoSteer Installation Manual - Manual (Page 7)

Overview
Hardware Installation Guide v
Installation Requirements
Tools Requirements
The installer is assumed to have a complete set of common installation tools including:
• Imperial and Metric open end wrenches (both standard size and stubby lengths for tight fits)
• Imperial and Metric sockets, extensions, and ratchet
• Imperial and Metric Allen wrenches
• Flat and Philips screwdrivers
• Torx drivers
• 1/4" nut driver (for removing and installing GeoSteer Control Unit from bracket and GeoSteer Harnesses)
• 2mm Allen wrench (for removing SIM card cover on compatible GeoSteer Control Units if necessary)
• Metal hack saw
• Side cutters
The installer is also assumed to have the following supplies and tools to complete the installation:
• Cleaning rags, abrasive cleaning pads and brushes
• Alcohol pads or other cleaning solution to verify oil and dirt is removed from surfaces prior to gluing them
• Step ladder, 10 ft (3 m)
• Tape measure, 13 ft (4 m) minimum
• Oil pan or bucket when working with hydraulic lines
• Floor Dry to contain any spills
Additional tools may be required for some vehicle-specific installations. Those tools will be called out by the vehicle-specific
installation manuals.
Vehicle Requirements
Prior to installing the GeoSteer system, verify the following items on the vehicle:
• If the vehicle comes equipped with a factory installed steering system (ex. AutoTrac Ready
2 , AccuGuide Ready 3 ,
IntelliSteer Ready 4 , AutoGuide 2 Ready 5 , VarioGuide Ready 6 , Agrosky Ready 7 ), verify with the vehicle manufacture’s
service representative that the factory installed components have been installed on the vehicle. Required factory installed
components could include any of the following: Steering Valve, Steering Wheel Encoder, Pressure Transducer, Flow
Switch, Wheel Angle Sensor, factory installed steering harnesses, or other vehicle specific components depending on the
manufacturer.
• The vehicles steering system is in good working order. Drive the vehicle to verify this prior to beginning the installation.
• The vehicle’s electrical system and battery must be in good working order.
• The vehicle should be fully cleaned before installing the GeoSteer system. A clean vehicle will improve the overall
installation and cable routing and will also reduce the chance for oil contamination if the hydraulic connections are opened.
If installing any hydraulic components, it is important to clean the area around the steering unit (Orbitrol), under the cab,
behind the rear cab cover, and all the hydraulic connection points.
If any issues are discovered with the vehicle, they must be repaired prior to beginning the GeoSteer installation by a qualified
service person for the vehicle.
2 AutoTrac is a registered trademark of John Deere
3 AccuGuide is a registered trademark of Case IH
4 IntelliSteer is a registered trademark of New Holland
5 AutoGuide 2 is a registered trademark of AGCO
6 VarioGuide is a registered trademark of Fendt
7 Agrosky is a registered trademark of Same Deutz Fahr