Part 10: Adjusting Minimum Engine Speed to Reduce Fluid Consumption

So here's the scenario. You have a planter or other high hydraulic flow implemented running perfect in the field, but you think your fluid consumption is a little high. After watching this video, you will be able to fine tune your ECO on ECO off engine speeds to reduce total fluid consumption while going across the field and during headland turns. We have already made the initial settings for this application and we are now ready to head to the field and fine tune the settings. Right now we're in using our equal on minimum engine speed of around 1700rpm. As we drive this first pass, we will evaluate the performance of the implement to confirm we have enough hydraulic flow. We are watching to see if we have an issue with simulation CV or population. With the implement performing well on the initial pass, start decreasing the Ecowan engine speed in 50 rpm increments to improve fluid consumption until we start to see problems with the implement performance. At that point, increase the engine speed just until the problem goes away. That will be our optimized ECO on engine speed. When approaching the headland turn, select the ECO button on the throttle control to turn ECO off. This will increase the engine speed and hydraulic flow during headland turns. When making the headland turn, watch the implement's performance during the turn. Monitor the implement for slow raising and lowering, dropping seat at the headlands or plugging delivery hoses. We can reduce the ECO off engine speed until you see these conditions occur. Then increase the engine speed to eliminate those conditions to improve fluid efficiency. Now that the headland turn is complete, turn the ECO function back on. This will provide enough hydraulic flow to the implement and maintain the expected level of performance at the lowest possible engine speed. You are able to achieve the perfect marriage between saving on fluid consumption and tractor implement performance. Sam.