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Raven SmarTrax Steering Kit Installation Manual

Raven SmarTrax Steering Kit Installation Manual

Case mx 180-270 series wheel tractors

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Summary of Contents for Raven SmarTrax Steering Kit

  • Page 1 SmarTrax™ Installation Manual Case MX 180-270 Series Wheel Tractors...
  • Page 2 GPS satellites, the OmniSTAR correction service or the WAAS correction service. Raven Industries accepts no responsibility for the use of the signal for other than the stated purpose. 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, the SmarTrax or any of its components.
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven SmarTrax system! This system is designed to provide cutting-edge, hands-free steering of your machine via GPS coordinates. The instructions in this document are to be ussed to install the Smartrax Steering Kit for the following models of CASE Wheel Tractors:...
  • Page 4: Basic Kit

    Case MX 180-270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual Below you will see the kit contents that you should have received with this SmarTrax kit. Basic Kit Contents Case MX 180-270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Kit Contents y t i t c s e t p i r n o i...
  • Page 5 Caution must be exercised. Any work carried out on the hydraulic system must be performed in accordance with the machine manufacturerer’s approved maintenance instructions. Raven Industries recommends that appropri- ate protective equipment be worn when working on the hydraulic system. Ob- jects or materials that are able to bypass the machine’s hydraulic filtration system...
  • Page 6 Customer Raven Support Center by any of the following methods: Industries Via phone: 1-800-243-5435 Via mail: Raven Industries Flow Control Division 205 E. 6th St. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Via email: fcdinfo@ravenind.com...
  • Page 7 Manual # 016-0190-006 H A P T E R OUNTING THE RACKET AND ALVE The Smartrax Valve and Pressure Switch are both mounted on the Installing supplied mounting bracket. Steering Assist The Steering Override Pressure Switch is connected directly to the PS Valve Bank &...
  • Page 8 Case MX 180-270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual Steering Assist Valve Bank & Pressure Switch (NOTE: Valve in picture differs from one currently used.) Mount the Smartrax Valve w/Pressure Switch attached on the mounting bracket using the supplied bolts. Bracket mounting area Steering Assist Valve Bank mounted...
  • Page 9 Manual # 016-0190-006 H A P T E R YDRAULICS Steering Assist Valve Bank Hose Routing Location of tractor SCU - Close-up View...
  • Page 10 Case MX 180-270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual Attach the tee connectors supplied to the L, R, P, and T ports of the SCU. The figure below shows the tractor SCU ports before installation. Important: Take precautions to prevent any contaminates being introduced into the tractors hydraulic system.
  • Page 11 Manual # 016-0190-006 The Tank, Pressure, Left-Steer, and Right-Steer hoses (P/N 219-1000-029) supplied are to connect to their corresponding ports, T, P, L, and R ports on the tractor SCU using the tee connectors supplied. Supplied Tank, Pressure, Left-Steer, & Right-Steer connections to SCU Pass all hoses under the SCU between the bottom of the cab and top of the transmission housing.
  • Page 12 Case MX 180-270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual Hose routing under cab The hoses are then routed along the existing steel hydraulic pipes, secure with cable ties. The hoses are then connected to the appropriate ports on the Steering Assist Valve Bank.
  • Page 13 Manual # 016-0190-006 Separate the original H1 hose and the H2 hose coming from the orbital load sense which are located under and to the left of the SCU. The LS-Steer hose (P/N 214-1000-031) supplied connects to the original H1 hose, which goes to the steering orbital, while the supplied LS-PV hose (P/N 214-1000-030) connects to the original H2 hose.
  • Page 14 Case MX 180-270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual...
  • Page 15 Manual # 016-0190-006 H A P T E R TEERING OSITION ENSOR NSTALLATION ABLE ONNECTIONS Mounting the • The SPS mounts on either side of the front axle. Steering Position • One end of the SPS mounts to the outer end of the steering tie rod Sensor (SPS) by the ball joint using the supplied hose clamps and mounting tab.
  • Page 16 Case MX 180-270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual Cable • Connect labeled ends of the cable to the valve, pressure switch, and SPS. Connections • Route Cable into the cab. • Secure cable away from moving parts and heat sources.
  • Page 17: Start-Up Procedures

    Manual # 016-0190-006 H A P T E R TART- ROCEDURES After installing the SmarTrax on your machine, always follow these start-up pro- cedures. Make sure the Steering Position Sensor does not over-extend or over- compress when turning the wheels. Turn the wheels fully from side to side numerous times to remove air from the hydraulic system.
  • Page 18 Case MX 180-270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual Notes:...
  • Page 19 How Can I Get Service? Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven Dealer. If your Dealer agrees with the warranty claim, the Dealer will send the part and proof of purchase to their distributor or to Raven Industries for final approval.
  • Page 20 P.O. Box 5107 Fax: 605-331-0426 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107 www.ravenprecision.com atdinfo@ravenind.com Notice: This document and the information provided are the property of Raven Industries, Inc. and may only be used as authorized by Raven Industries, Inc. All rights reserved under copyright laws.