ACTUATOR AS-GOVERNOR 2408842 - Caterpillar

Maximizing Performance
Selecting Belt Width
The following widths are typically used in row crop applications:
406 mm (16 inch)
457 mm (18 inch)
508 mm (20 inch)Use the widest belts for each situation. Wider belts will reduce ground pressure. Also, the service life of wide belts is longer than the service life of narrow belts.Track Gauge
Wide gauge machines turn more easily than narrow gauge machines. Also, wide gauge machines tend to keep the undercarriage cleaner.Note: The 1524 mm (60 inch) gauge can only be used with 457 mm (18 inch) belts and with 406 mm (16 inch) belts.Speed
The operating speed of some implements is limited by the ride of the machine. Because this machine has an inherently smooth ride, you can sometimes pull light implements at a faster speed. For example, machines that are pulling a rotary hoe have travelled at speeds up to 24 km/h (15 mph).Tillage Direction
A common practice when performing primary tillage is to travel at slight angle to the rows. The angle that is chosen is usually limited by the ride of the machine. Primary tillage at higher angles is possible with this machine. You can often have angles at 90 degrees from the row.Maximizing Crop Yield
Turning the Machine When Cultivating
The turning radius of this machine is extremely small. Therefore, use a special turning technique in order to minimize the number of plants that are damaged at the end of the field.
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Whenever it is possible, use two 90 degree turns when cultivating. Do not turn in an arc. See Illustration 1. This reduces the driving distance when you turn the machine. This also minimizes damage to the crop.Note: A high horsepower wheel type machine typically cultivates with dual wheels. The wheel type machine creates four ruts. The track-type machine creates only two ruts. The track-type machine only damages half of the plants that are damaged by a wheel type machine. When you use the special turning technique, you damage less crop.Reduce the Number of End Rows Planted
Because the turning radius of this machine is small, it may be possible to reduce the number of end rows. When you can reduce the number of end rows, overall yields should improve. End rows are typically the lowest yielding part of a field.No-Till Conditions
When you plant in no-till conditions, it is important to not disturb the soil at the ends of the field. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Minimizing Soil Disturbance".