Raven SmarTrax MD User manual

Kubota M Series SmarTrax™ MD
Installation Manual
P/N 016-5030-044 Rev. A 05/16 E27598
Copyright 2016

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. Raven Industries shall not be held responsible for any
modifications or repairs made outside our facilities, nor damages resulting from
inadequate maintenance of this system.
As with all wireless and satellite signals, several factors may affect the availability
and accuracy of wireless and satellite navigation and correction services (e.g.
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. Raven Industries accepts no responsibility for the use of any of these
signals or services for other than the stated purpose.
Disclaimer

Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 Important Safety Information................................................. 1
Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 Introduction............................................................................. 3
Preparing for Installation ...........................................................................................................3
Recommendations ..............................................................................................................3
Point of Reference ...............................................................................................................4
Updates .....................................................................................................................................4
Kit Contents ...............................................................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Mechanical Drive Installation ................................................ 9
Disassemble the Spline Assembly ............................................................................................9
Remove the Steering Wheel .....................................................................................................9
Install Spline and Ring Gear Assemblies ................................................................................12
Reinstall the Steering Wheel ...................................................................................................14
Install the Anti-Rotation Brackets ............................................................................................15
M100GX, M110GX, M126GX, and M135GX Models Only ................................................15
M100X, M110X, M126X, and M135X Models Only ...........................................................17
Install the Mechanical Drive ....................................................................................................18
Chapter 4 Node and Wiring Installation ............................................... 21
Install the SmarTrax MD Node ................................................................................................21
Node Mounting Locations ..................................................................................................21
Mount the SmarTrax MD Node ..........................................................................................22
Install the Foot Switch .............................................................................................................23
Install the Node Harness .........................................................................................................23
Install the Chassis Cable - SmarTrax MD-Only Systems (If Applicable) .................................24
Connect SmarTrax MD to an Existing Chassis Cable (If Applicable) ......................................25
Calibrate the SmarTrax MD System ........................................................................................25

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1
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C hapt er 1 Important Safety
Information
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.
•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 MD system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in
good condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. To obtain replacements for missing or damaged
safety labels, contact your local Raven dealer.
When operating the machine after installing SmarTrax MD, observe the following safety measures:
•Be alert and aware of surroundings.
•Do not operate SmarTrax MD or any agricultural equipment while under the influence of alcohol or an illegal
substance.
•Remain in the operator’s position in the machine at all times when SmarTrax MD is engaged.
•Disable SmarTrax MD when exiting the operator’s seat and machine.
•Do not drive the machine with SmarTrax MD enabled on any public road.
•Determine and remain a safe working distance from other individuals. The operator is responsible for
disabling SmarTrax MD when the safe working distance has diminished.
•Ensure SmarTrax MD is disabled prior to starting any maintenance work on SmarTrax MD or the machine.
•The machine must remain stationary and switched off during SmarTrax MD installation or maintenance.
NOTICE
WARNING

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Electrical Safety
•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.
CAUTION

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C hapt er 2 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the SmarTrax™ MD system!
SmarTrax MD-assisted steering takes the stress out of driving and makes it quick and easy for you to improve
your operating efficiency and performance. SmarTrax MD is compatible with Cruizer II™ and Cruizer II™ RTK,
Envizio Pro™, Envizio Pro®, Envizio Pro XL™, Viper Pro™, and Viper® 4 systems.
The following instructions are designed to assist with the proper installation of the SmarTrax MD system. Refer
to the SmarTrax MD Calibration & Operation Manual (P/N 016-5030-020) for assistance with calibrating the
software and using the SmarTrax MD system.
This manual applies to the following machines:
MAKE: Kubota M Series
MODEL: M100X, M110X, M126X, and M135X
M100GX, M110GX, M126GX, and M135GX
Preparing for Installation
Before installing the SmarTrax MD system, park the machine where the ground is level, clean, and dry. Turn off
the machine and leave it turned off for the duration of the installation process.
During the installation process, follow good safety practices. Be sure to carefully read the instructions in this
manual as you complete the installation process.
Recommendations
Raven Industries recommends the following best practices when installing or operating the SmarTrax MD
system for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the SmarTrax MD system to another
machine:
•Use part numbers to identify the parts.
•Do not remove the plastic wrap from a part until it is necessary for installation.
•Do not remove plastic caps from a part until it is necessary for installation.

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Point of Reference
The instructions in this manual assume that you are standing behind the machine, looking toward the cab.
Updates
Software and manual updates are available on the Raven Applied Technology website:
http://www.ravenhelp.com
Kit Contents
This section contains a list of the components that are included in the SmarTrax MD kit. Before beginning the
system installation, compare the items in the kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about
the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
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Introduction
Important: Modification/alteration of any part in the SmarTrax MD system or the use of any non-Raven approved
parts will void the warranty on the system. Raven Industries assumes no liability for using modified,
altered, or non-Raven approved parts or components.
TABLE 1. SmarTrax MD Installation Kit (P/N 117-5030-044)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.
Not Pictured Manual - Kubota M Series SmarTrax MD
Installation 016-5030-044 1
Assembly - Ring Gear 063-4001-011 1
Assembly - Spline Adapter 063-4001-028 1
Trim - Ring Gear Protective 019-0159-590 1
Bracket - Node Mounting 107-0172-084 1
Bracket - Node Mounting Angle 107-0172-270 1
Bracket - Anti-Rotation L-Shaped 107-4001-013 1
Bracket - Kubota M Series Anti-Rotation 107-4001-063 1
Bracket - 1-9/16” Anti-Rotation Collar 116-0159-789 1
Bearing - 1/2” Plastic Flanged 325-0000-036 1

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Screw - #10-16 x 3/4” Self-Tapping 310-1002-073 4
Bolt - #10-24 x 3/4” UNC Zinc Carriage 311-0069-082 2
Bolt - 5/16”-18 x 3/4” UNC Carriage 311-0069-111 4
Nut - 3/8”-16 Zinc Flanged Lock 312-1001-167 3
Nut - 5/16”-18 Zinc Flanged Lock 312-1001-184 4
Nut - #10-24 Wing 312-3000-013 2
Washer - 0.256” ID x 0.505” OD x 0.060”
Thick 313-2300-120 4
Tape - Double-Sided 332-0000-019 6
TABLE 2. SmarTrax MD Controller Kit (P/N 117-5030-020)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.
Not Pictured Manual - SmarTrax MD Calibration &
Operation 016-5030-020 1
Assembly - SmarTrax MD Mechanical Drive
Unit 063-4001-010 1
TABLE 1. SmarTrax MD Installation Kit (P/N 117-5030-044)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.

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Introduction
Node - SmarTrax MD 063-4001-013 1
Pin - Anti-Rotation 107-4001-004 1
Cable - SmarTrax MD Node Harness 115-4001-157 1
Switch - Foot 063-0173-593 1
TABLE 2. SmarTrax MD Controller Kit (P/N 117-5030-020)
Picture Item Description Part Number Qty.

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3
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C hapt er 3 Mechanical Drive
Installation
Disassemble the Spline Assembly
FIGURE 1. Spline Assembly Disassembled
1. Locate the spline adapter assembly (P/N 063-4001-028).
2. Disassemble the spline adapter assembly as shown in Figure 1 above.
Remove the Steering Wheel
Note: The steps in this section may require use of a steering wheel puller (not supplied). For questions
on the proper procedure for removing the steering wheel, contact your local equipment dealer.
Nut
Washer
Female Spline
Adapter
Bolts
Male Spline
Adapter

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FIGURE 2. Steering Wheel Cap
1. Use a screwdriver to pry the machine’s steering wheel cap from the steering column.
FIGURE 3. Horn Switch Disconnected
2. GX Series Only - Disconnect the horn switch.
a. Use a screwdriver to pry the horn switch from the steering wheel cap.
b. Unplug the horn’s spade and bullet connections.
Note: The machine’s horn will no longer function as long as SmarTrax MD is installed. If SmarTrax MD is
removed from the machine, the horn switch must be reconnected to function.

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FIGURE 4. Machine’s Steering Wheel Nut Removed
3. Remove the nut used to secure the steering wheel to the steering column.
FIGURE 5. Steering Wheel Removed
4. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
Note: If the steering wheel does not pull free from the steering wheel, use a steering wheel puller.

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Install Spline and Ring Gear Assemblies
FIGURE 6. Machine’s Turn Signal Switch
1. Take note of the position of the protrusions on the machine’s plastic turn signal switch.
Note: The plastic protrusions must be aligned with the holes on the female spline adapter to avoid
damage and to ensure that the turn signal functions after installation.
FIGURE 7. Female Spline Adapter Installed on Steering Column
2. Align the holes in the bottom of the female spline with the protrusions on the turn signal switch.
3. Install the female spline on the machine’s steering column.
Turn Signal Switch
Protrusions

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Mechanical Drive Installation
FIGURE 8. Machine’s Steering Wheel Nut Installed
4. Install the machine’s steering wheel nut that was removed in step 4 of the Remove the Steering Wheel
section.
FIGURE 9. Ring Gear Assembly Installed
5. Place the ring gear assembly over the female spline adapter with the V-ring facing down and the holes in
the ring gear aligned with the holes in the female spline adapter.
FIGURE 10. Male Spline Adapter Assembly Installed

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6. Align the holes in the male spline assembly with the holes in the ring gear assembly.
7. Install and tighten the spline assembly bolts to secure the male spline adapter and ring gear to the female
spline adapters.
Reinstall the Steering Wheel
FIGURE 11. Steering Wheel Placement
1. Align the spokes of the machine’s steering wheel with the spokes on the installed ring gear assembly.
2. Install the steering wheel on the male spline adapter.
FIGURE 12. Nut and Washer Installed
3. Install the nut and washer from the spline adapter assembly on the protruding male spline adapter.

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Mechanical Drive Installation
FIGURE 13. Steering Wheel Cap Reinstalled
4. Reinstall the steering wheel cap.
Install the Anti-Rotation Brackets
M100GX, M110GX, M126GX, and M135GX Models Only
Note: Depending on the machine’s configuration, the anti-rotation brackets may be installedon the left or
right side of the steering column.
FIGURE 14. Anti-Rotation Collar Bracket Installation Location
1. Identify the anti-rotation collar bracket (P/N 116-0159-789) installation location under the rubber boot above
the steering column’s plastic housing.
2. Install the anti-rotation collar bracket around the steering column, positioning it as low on the steering
column as possible.
3. Finger-tighten the screws of the anti-rotation collar bracket.
Note: Do not fully tighten the screws until the mechanical drive installation is complete. This will allow
adjustments to be made once installation is complete.

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FIGURE 15. Flange Bearing Assembly Installed
4. Install the 1/2” plastic flanged bearing (P/N 325-0000-036) on the short leg of the L-shaped bracket (P/N
107-4000-013) 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).
FIGURE 16. L-Shaped Anti-Rotation Bracket Installed
5. Secure the L-shaped anti-rotation bracket to the installed anti-rotation collar bracket using two 5/16”-18 x
3/4” carriage bolts (P/N 311-0069-111) and two 5/16”-18 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-184).
Collar Weldment
Bracket
(P/N 116-0159-738)
#10-24 x 3/4” UNC
Carriage Bolts
(P/N 311-0069-082) 1/2” Plastic
Flanged Bearing
(P/N 325-0000-036)
#10-24 Wing Nuts
(P/N 312-3000-013)