Summary of Contents for Raven SmarTrax John Deere 8X60 Series
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SmarTrax™ Installation Manual John Deere 8X60/8X70 Series...
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GPS, GNSS, SBAS, etc.). Therefore, Raven Industries cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity, continuity, or availability of these services and cannot guarantee the ability to use Raven systems, or products used as components of systems, which rely upon the reception of these signals or availability of these services.
• 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.
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.
I ntroduction CHAPTER C h a p t e r 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the Steering Ready system! This system is designed to provide cutting- edge, hands-free steering of the machine via Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates. This manual applies to the following machines: MAKE: John Deere MODEL: 8X60/8X70 John Deere 8770...
Chapter 2 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.
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H ydraulic System CHAPTER C h a p t e r 3 Installation WARNING Hydraulics are under pressure. Care should always be taken with a system that has been pressurized. Before beginning the SmarTrax hydraulic installation, turn off the machine and relieve pressure by turning the steering wheel left and right.
Chapter 3 NOTICE The appearance of the SmarTrax hydraulic valve may vary slightly from the images contained in this manual. However, the fittings, hose connections, and cable connections remain the same. Install Fittings in the SmarTrax Valve Before mounting the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334-0003-089) on the machine, install the proper fittings in the valve.
Hydraulic System Installation Install Fittings in the Flow Switch Fittings Installed in Flow Switch FIGURE 2. Remove the existing hydraulic fittings from Ports A1 and B3 of the flow switch (P/N 334-0003-085). Note: The existing hydraulic fittings are not used in the SmarTrax system. Remove the pressure transducer from Port B1.
Chapter 3 Mount the SmarTrax Valve SmarTrax Valve Mounting Location FIGURE 4. Identify the valve mounting location on the left side of the machine. Remove the side panels covering the engine. SmarTrax Valve Installed FIGURE 5. Mount the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334-0003-089) on the valve mounting bracket using four 5/16”-18 x 7/8” hex bolts (P/N 311-0052-104) and four 5/16”...
Hydraulic System Installation Mount the Hydraulic Float Valve Machine’s Steering Control Valve Location FIGURE 6. Locate the machine’s steering control valve on the right side of the machine, in front of the cab and below the exhaust. Steering Control Valve Bolts to be Removed FIGURE 7.
Hydraulic System Installation Mount the flow switch mounting bracket to the frame channel using two 5/16”-18 x 7/8” hex bolts (P/N 311- 0052-104) and two 5/16”-18 nylon insert lock nuts (P/N 312-4000-059). Install the Steering Control Hoses Machine’s Steering Valve Configuration FIGURE 10.
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Chapter 3 Hydraulic Hose Connected to Hydraulic Float Valve FIGURE 12. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port B2 of the hydraulic float valve. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1001-017) on the open front right feed port of the machine’s steering valve.
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Hydraulic System Installation Left Steering Port on Machine’s Steering Valve FIGURE 14. Disconnect the steering hose from the rear left port of the machine’s steering valve. Install the male end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-751) on the machine’s hose. Steering Hose Installed on Flow Switch FIGURE 15.
Chapter 3 Install the 90° end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-746) in the open port of the steering valve. Connect the straight end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port B2 of the flow switch. Install the Pressure Hose Pressure Hose on Steering Valve FIGURE 17.
Hydraulic System Installation Install the Tank Hose Machine’s Tank Connection FIGURE 19. Locate hydraulic return filter on the inside of the frame rail, below the engine. Disconnect the tank hose from the filter. Tank Hose Installed FIGURE 20. Machine’s Tank Hose Installed Tank Hose (P/N 214-1000-752)
Chapter 3 Connect the other end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port T of the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334-0003-089). Install the Left and Right Steering Hoses Locate the steering cylinder on the right side of the machine. Left Steering Hoses Installed on Steering Cylinder FIGURE 21.
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Hydraulic System Installation Install a -10 ORFS M/M/F swivel run tee adapter fitting (P/N 333-0012-031) in the open port of the steering cylinder. Connect the machine’s right steering hose to the opposite end of the installed tee fitting. Install the -10 ORFS end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-754) on the 90° end of the installed tee fitting.
Installation Install the SmarTrax Node Note: The SmarTrax node (P/N 063-0173-228) is sold separately. Contact your local Raven dealer for ordering information. Mount the SmarTrax Node Identify the SmarTrax node mounting location next to the operator’s seat in the right side of the cab.
Chapter 4 SmarTrax MD Node Installed FIGURE 2. Note: The forward vehicle direction is 3 in the pictured node orientation. Secure the node mounting bracket to the cab floor using four #10-16 x 3/4” self-tapping screws (P/N 310- 1002-073), positioning the bracket so that the node connectors point toward the front of the machine. Node Mounting Locations Node Mounting FIGURE 3.
Cab Component Installation • Securely fasten the node using bolts or screws through at least two of the three mounting holes. When mounted properly, the node should not become loose or rotate. Install the Foot Switch Foot Switch Installed FIGURE 4. Select a suitable location for the foot switch (P/N 063-0172-470) to be installed.
Chapter 4 Insert the two large, rectangular connectors of the node harness (P/N 115-4001-205) into the correct ports of the node. Tighten the bolts on the harness connectors to secure the connections. Locate the ENABLE connector on the node harness and connect it to the foot switch cable connector. Install the Valve Harness Valve Harness Connected to Node Harness FIGURE 6.
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Cab Component Installation PVES Connection FIGURE 8. Plug the PVES connector from the valve harness into the open 4-pin port of the SmarTrax valve (P/N 334- 0003-089). AUX VALVE Connections FIGURE 9. AUX VALVE 2 Connection AUX VALVE 1 Connection Connect the AUX VALVE 1 connector to the coil connector above the B ports of the hydraulic float valve (P/N 063-0131-136).
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Chapter 4 Harness Wiring Diagram FIGURE 10. John Deere 8X60/8X70 Series SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
The SmarTrax interface tee is sold separately. Contact your local Raven dealer for ordering information. Locate and disconnect the connection between the Raven console cable and chassis cable on the machine’s existing CAN system. Install the SmarTrax interface tee cable (P/N 115-4001-070 or 115-4001-071) between the chassis and Raven console harness.
S tartup Procedures CHAPTER C h a p t e r 5 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. WARNING Do not use hands to check for leaks.
Chapter 5 Access the System Diagnostic screen by selecting the MACHINE TEST option on the Machine Type screen and turn the wheels using the Raven console. Note: If there are issues with the SmarTrax system, turn off the machine and correct them immediately.
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Index Cab Component Installation Connecting SmarTrax to an Existing Chassis Cable 31 Installing the Chassis Cable - SmarTrax-Only Systems 31 Installing the Foot Switch 27 Installing the Node Harness 27 Installing the SmarTrax Node 25 Mounting the SmarTrax Node 25 Node Mounting Locations 26 Installing the Valve Harness 28 System Diagrams 32...
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Index John Deere 8X60/8X70 Series SmarTrax™ Installation Manual...
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Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If the dealer approves the warranty claim, the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval. The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer’s responsibility. The Return...
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How Can I Get Service? Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If the dealer approves the warranty claim, the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval.
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