Read this manual and the operation and safety inst ructions included with your implement and/or controller
carefully before installing the SmarTrax™ system.
• Follow all safety information presented within this manual.
• If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of your Raven equipment, contact
your local Raven dealer for support.
• Follow all safety labels affixed to the SmarTrax system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in good
condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. To obtain replacements for missing or damaged
safety labels, contact your local Raven dealer.
When operating the machine after installing SmarTrax, observe the following safety measures:
• Be alert and aware of surroundings.
• Do not operate SmarTrax or any agricultural equipment while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal
substance.
• Remain in the operator’s position in the machine at all times when SmarTrax is engaged.
• Disable SmarTrax when exiting the operator’s seat and machine.
• Do not drive the machine with SmarTrax enabled on any public r oad.
• Determine and remain a safe working dist ance from other individuals. The operator is responsible for
disabling SmarTrax when the safe working distance has diminished.
• Ensure SmarTrax is disabled prior to starting any maintenance work on SmarTrax or the machine.
WARNING
• When starting the machine for the first time after installing SmarTrax, be sure that all persons stand clear in
case a hose has not been properly tightened.
• The machine must remain stationary and switched off during SmarTrax installation or maintenance.
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CAUTION
Hydraulic Safety
• Raven Industries recommends that appropriate protective equipment be worn at all times when working on
the hydraulic system.
• Never attempt to open or work on a hydraulic system with the equipment running. Care should always be
taken when opening a system that has been previously pressurized.
• When disconnecting the hydraulic hoses or purg in g is required, be aware that the hydraulic fluid may be
extremely hot and under high pressure. Caution must be exercised.
• Any work performed on the hydraulic system must be done in accordance with the machine manufacturer’s
approved maintenance instructions.
• When installing SmarTrax hydraulics or performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine service, ensure
that precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material or contaminants from being introduced into the
machine’s hydraulic system. Objects or materials that are able to bypass the machine’s hydraulic filtration
system will reduce performance and possibly damage the SmarTrax valve.
Electrical Safety
• Always verify that the power leads are connected to the correct polarity as marked. Reversing the power
leads could cause severe damage to the equipment.
• Ensure that the power cable is the last cable to be connect ed .
Congratulations on your purchase of the SmarTrax system! This system is designed to provide cutting-edge,
hands-free steering of the machine via Global P os ition in g Syst em (GPS) coordinates.
This manual applies to the following machines:
MAKE: CLAAS
MODEL: Lexion 700 Series (Steering Ready) - 730, 740, 750, 760, 770, and 780
FIGURE 1. CLAAS Lexion 760
Preparing for Installation
Before installing the SmarTrax system, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Turn off the
machine and leave it 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.
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Recommendations
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing or operating the SmarTrax system
for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the SmarTrax system to another machine:
• Install the GPS antenna in the recommended location. Refer to the following table for the machine-specific
antenna mounting location.
Machine Preset
Lexion 700 Series CombinesCentered17 ft. /5.181 m13 ft. 1 in./4.013 m
Antenna X Position
(left to right)
Antenna Y Position
(fore/aft offset)
Antenna Z Position
(ground to bottom of
antenna)
• Ensure the machine’s hydraulic filters have been recently changed and there are no issues with the
machine’s hydraulic system (e.g., pump issues, faulty hydraulic motors, fine metal deposits in the hydraulic
hoses, etc.).
• Ensure the machine’s hydraulic system is using fresh oil and debris is flushed from the hydraulic hoses,
valves, and filters.
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing the SmarTrax system:
• Use part numbers to identify the 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.
Point of Reference
The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the machine, looking toward the cab.
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Kit Contents
This section contains a list of the components that are included in the SmarTrax kit. Before beginning the
SmarTrax insta llation, compar e the items in the kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about
the kit, contact your Raven dealer.