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Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual P/N 016-5030-043 Rev A 09/15 E22761 Copyright 2014, 2015...
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Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document, Raven Industries assumes no responsibility for omissions and errors. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. Raven Industries shall not be responsible or liable for incidental or consequential damages or a loss of anticipated benefits or profits, work stoppage or loss, or impairment of data arising out of the use, or inability to use, this system or any of its components.
I mportant Safety CHAPTER C h a p t e r 1 Information NOTICE Read this manual and the operation and safety instructions included with your implement and/or controller carefully before installing the SmarTrax™ MD system. • Follow all safety information presented within this manual. •...
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 connected. Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual...
This manual applies to the following machines: MAKE: Fendt MODEL: Vario 700 Series - 712, 714, 716, 718, 720, 722, and 724 Vario 800 Series - 818, 820, 822, 824, 826, and 828 Vario 900 Series - 924, 927, 930, 933, 936, and 939 Fendt Vario 828 FIGURE 1.
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M echanical Drive CHAPTER C h a p t e r 3 Installation Spline Assembly Disassembled FIGURE 1. Washer Female Spline Adapter Bolts Male Spline Adapter Locate the 20 mm x 36 tooth spline adapter assembly (P/N 063-4001-022). Disassemble the spine adapter assembly as shown in Figure 1 above. Remove the Steering Wheel Note: The steps in this section require use of a steering wheel puller (not supplied).
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Remove the nut used to secure the steering wheel to the steering column. Steering Wheel Removed FIGURE 4. Using the steering wheel puller, remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual...
Mechanical Drive Installation Install the Anti-Rotation Bracket Steering Column Cover FIGURE 5. Remove the control arm cover. Note: Keep the control arm cover for future use. Bolt Removal FIGURE 6. Remove the bolts used to secure the control clamp to the steering column. Remove the control clamp.
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Install the 1/2” plastic flanged bearing (P/N 325-0000-036) on the end of the collar weldment bracket using two #10-24 x 3/4” carriage bolts (P/N 311-0069-082) and two #10-24 wing nuts (P/N 312-3000-013). Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual...
Mechanical Drive Installation Install the Spline and Ring Gear Assemblies Female Spline Adapter Installed on Steering Column FIGURE 9. Female Spline Installed Machine’s Steering Wheel Nut Install the female spline adapter on the machine’s steering column stem. Install the machine’s steering wheel nut that was removed during the steering wheel removal. Ring Gear Installed FIGURE 10.
Steering Wheel Placement FIGURE 12. Steering Wheel Spokes Aligned with Ring Gear Assembly Spokes Align the spokes of the steering wheel with the spokes on the installed ring gear. Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual...
Mechanical Drive Installation Washer and Nut Installed FIGURE 13. Nut and Washer from Spline Assembly Installed Install the steering wheel on the male spline adapter. Reinstall the machine’s nut on the protruding male spline adapter. Steering Wheel Cap Reinstalled FIGURE 14. Replace the steering wheel cap.
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Anti-Rotation Pin Installed in Bracket Assembly FIGURE 16. Anti-Rotation Pin Inserted into Anti-Rotation Bracket Assembly Insert the anti-rotation pin into the installed flanged bearing (P/N 325-0000-036) on the anti-rotation bracket assembly. Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual...
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Mechanical Drive Installation Mechanical Drive Installed FIGURE 17. Install the mechanical drive around the installed ring gear assembly, closing it firmly until the latch on the housing is securely locked. Ensure the anti-rotation bracket assembly is installed securely. Manual No. 016-5030-043 Rev. A...
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Chapter 3 Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual...
N ode and Wiring CHAPTER C h a p t e r 4 Installation Install the SmarTrax MD Node Node Mounting Locations Node Mounting FIGURE 1. Direction Arrows Any two arrows must be parallel with level ground Mounting Tabs When choosing the location for the SmarTrax MD node, consider the following points: •...
Secure the angle mounting bracket to the floor using two #10-16 x 3/4” self-tapping screws (P/N 310-1002- 073). Install the node (P/N 063-4001-013) on the mounting bracket assembly so that the node connectors point to the front of the machine. Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual...
Node and Wiring Installation Secure the node to the mounting bracket assembly using three 3/8”-16 flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001- 167). Vario 900 Series Mounting Node Installed FIGURE 4. Note: The forward vehicle direction is 1 in the pictured node orientation. Place the node mounting bracket (P/N 107-0172-084) on the floor of the cab to the left of the operator’s seat, behind the parking brake.
Locate and disconnect the machine’s existing OPERATOR PRESENCE connection behind the operator’s seat. Connect the round 4-pin connector on the node harness to the machine’s mating OPERATOR PRESENCE connector. Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual...
Node and Wiring Installation Mechanical Drive Connection FIGURE 7. Connect the 8-pin Deutsch connector on the node harness into the 8-pin port of the mechanical drive (P/N 063-4001-010). Install the terminator (P/N 063-0172-369) supplied with the node harness on the remaining 4-pin Deutsch connector.
Install the SmarTrax MD interface tee cable (P/N 115-4001-070 or 115-4001-071) between the chassis and Raven console harness. Connect the SmarTrax node harness (P/N 115-4001-157) to the remaining SmarTrax MD interface tee. Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual...
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Index Important Safety Information Electrical Safety 2 Introduction Kit Contents 5 Preparing for Installation 4 Point of Reference 4 Recommendations 4 Updates 4 Kit Contents Mechanical Drive Installation Installing the Mechanical Drive 15 Installing the Spline and Ring Gear Assemblies 13 Reinstalling the Steering Wheel 14 Removing the Steering Wheel 9 Node and Wiring Installation...
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Index Fendt Vario 700, 800, and 900 Series SmarTrax™ MD Installation Manual...
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Limited Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your Raven Applied Technology Division product under normal use, maintenance, and service when used for intended purpose. How Long is the Coverage Period? Raven Applied Technology products are covered by this warranty for 12 months from the date of retail sale.
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Extended Warranty What Does this Warranty Cover? This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your Raven Applied Technology Division product under normal use, maintenance, and service when used for intended purpose. Do I Need to Register My Product to Qualify for the Extended Warranty? Yes.
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