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Manual # 016-0190-006

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The SPS mounts on either side of the front axle.

One end of the SPS mounts to the outer end of the steering tie rod
by the ball joint using the supplied hose clamps and mounting tab.

The opposite end of the SPS mounts to the bolt on the top of the
differential housing.

Part of the supplied bracket can be used to make a small mounting
tab for the SPS.

Be sure not to over extend or over compress the sensor
upon initial startup!

Mounting the
Steering Position
Sensor (SPS)

Summary of Contents for SmarTrax Steering Kit

Page 1: ...SmarTrax Installation Manual Case MX 180 270 Series Wheel Tractors ...

Page 2: ...ven Industries cannot guarantee the accuracy integrity continuity or availability of the GPS signal from the U S Department of Defense NAVSTAR 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 conseq...

Page 3: ...aven 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 MX180 MX200 MX220 MX240 and MX270 ...

Page 4: ...e v l a V 6 6 0 3 0 0 0 4 3 3 4 d a e H x e H 8 7 x 8 1 6 1 5 t l o B 4 0 1 2 5 0 0 1 1 3 1 g n o L m m 5 2 x m m 6 1 c i r t e M x e H t l o B 9 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 1 3 4 6 1 5 k c o L r e h s a W 9 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 3 1 n o i t a l l a t s n I l a u n a M 6 0 0 0 9 1 0 6 1 0 1 x a r t r a m S n o i t a l l a t s n I l a u n a M 1 2 0 1 0 0 9 6 1 0 1 p e t S t o N o D g n i n r a W l e b a L 8 8 6 9 5 1 ...

Page 5: ...lic 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 will adversely reduce performance and possibly damage the hydraulic valves Do not reverse...

Page 6: ...If you have any comments or suggestions for improvement please let us know by contacting our Customer Support Center by any of the following methods 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 Contacting Raven Industries ...

Page 7: ...connected directly to the PS Port on the Smartrax Valve 3 The mounting point for the Steering Assist Valve Bank and Steering Override Pressure Switch is located on the front of the transmission housing above and in front of the RHS rear axle in the wheel arch and behind the hydraulic pump SteeringAssist Valve Bank mounting location Installing Steering Assist Valve Bank Steering Override Pressure S...

Page 8: ...nual 6 Steering Assist Valve Bank Pressure Switch NOTE Valve in picture differs from one currently used 4 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 7 C H A P T E R 4 HYDRAULICS Steering Assist Valve Bank Hose Routing Location of tractor SCU Close up View ...

Page 10: ...tant Take precautions to prevent any contaminates being introduced into the tractors hydraulic system Helpful Hint The L R tee connectors should be positioned towards the LHS of the tractor while the P T connectors should be positioned to the RHS of the tractor to provide easy installation of the hydraulic hoses Ports T P A and B connections on SCU before install T P A and B tee connections on SCU...

Page 11: ...P L and R ports on the tractor SCU using the tee connectors supplied Supplied Tank Pressure Left Steer Right Steer connections to SCU 4 Pass all hoses under the SCU between the bottom of the cab and top of the transmission housing 5 Route the hoses rearward parallel to the existing steel hydraulic pipes to the Smartrax Valve Hose routing from SCU ...

Page 12: ...ng under cab 7 The hoses are then routed along the existing steel hydraulic pipes secure with cable ties 8 The hoses are then connected to the appropriate ports on the Steering Assist Valve Bank Pressure P port Tank T port Left A port Right B port Hose routing along existing pipes ...

Page 13: ...which goes to the steering orbital while the supplied LS PV hose P N 214 1000 030 connects to the original H2 hose 11 Once the hoses are connected they are to be routed the same way as the Tank Pressure Left Steer and Right Steer 12 The LS Steer hose and LS PV hose connect to their appropriate ports LS Steer and LS PV respectively on the Steering Assist Valve Bank Supplied LS Steer and LS PV hose ...

Page 14: ...Case MX 180 270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual 12 ...

Page 15: ...ter end of the steering tie rod by the ball joint using the supplied hose clamps and mounting tab The opposite end of the SPS mounts to the bolt on the top of the differential housing Part of the supplied bracket can be used to make a small mounting tab for the SPS Be sure not to over extend or over compress the sensor upon initial startup Mounting the Steering Position Sensor SPS ...

Page 16: ...eries Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual 14 Cable Connections Connect labeled ends of the cable to the valve pressure switch and SPS Route Cable into the cab Secure cable away from moving parts and heat sources ...

Page 17: ...compress when turning the wheels Turn the wheels fully from side to side numerous times to remove air from the hydraulic system Important Time the wheels for a full left to right and right to left time of approximately 5 seconds Refer to the Universal Kit Manual for additional instructions on this Adjust the pressure switch to the most responsive setting Refer to the Universal Kit Manual for instr...

Page 18: ...Case MX 180 270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual 16 Notes ...

Page 19: ...e Coverage Period How Can I Get Service What Will Raven Industries Do What is not Covered by this Warranty 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 Upon confirmation of the warranty claim Raven Industries will at...

Page 20: ...All rights reserved under copyright laws Case MX 180 270 Series Wheel Tractors SmarTrax Installation Manual P N 016 0190 006 Rev E 3 09 Raven Industries Toll Free U S and Canada 800 243 5435 Applied Technology Division or Outside the U S 1 605 575 0722 P O Box 5107 Fax 605 331 0426 Sioux Falls SD 57117 5107 www ravenprecision com atdinfo ravenind com ...

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