Raven SmarTrax User manual

SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
Ag-Chem RoGator 854 (1996 and Earlier)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
016-0190-025
09/06
BASIC KIT CONTENTS................................................................................................................... 2
MOUNTING THE STEERING ASSIST MANIFOLD ........................................................................ 3
MOUNTING THE STEERING ASSIST MANIFOLD BRACKET........................................................ 3
MOUNTING THE LINEAR STEERING POSITION SENSOR (SPS) ................................................ 4
CONNECTING P AND EF HOSES .................................................................................................. 5
CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED EF HOSE...................................................................................... 6
CONNECTING LEFT AND RIGHT HOSES ..................................................................................... 7
CONNECTING T HOSES .............................................................................................................. 10
SCHEMATICS ............................................................................................................................... 11
START-UPPROCEDURES........................................................................................................... 12

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BASIC KIT CONTENTS
Quantity Item Description Part Number
1SENSOR, LINEAR WHEEL ANGLE 063-0181-001
1HOSE, HYD., 3/4" JIC(F) 90° TO 3/4" JIC(F), 62"
LONG 214-1000-093
1HOSE, HYD., 3/4" JIC(F) 90° TO 9/16" JIC(F), 46"
LONG 214-1000-097
1HOSE, HYD., 3/4" JIC(F) 90° TO 9/16" JIC(F), 201"
LONG 214-1000-099
1HOSE, HYD., 3/4" JIC(F) 90° TO 9/16" JIC(F), 201"
LONG 214-1000-100
1VALVE, HYD., OPEN CENTER, NON LOAD
REACTIVE, W/FTG. 334-0003-020
1SWITCH, PRESS, MICRO, HD, 15-100 BAR ADJ.,
W/90° FTG 422-0000-074
4BOLT, HEX, 3/8"-16 UNC x 1/2" 311-0054-105
2BOLT, 3/8-16 x 1 1/4" 311-0054-106
4BOLT, HEX HEAD, GR8, M8 x 1.25 x 15mm,
BLACK 311-0070-015
4NUT, 3/8-16 312-1000-037
6WASHER, LOCK, SPLIT, 3/8" 313-1000-022
2WASHER, LOCK, M8 313-1000-042
4WASHER, FLAT, 3/8" 313-2300-013
4WASHER, .406 ID x .812 OD x .065 THK 313-2300-014
2BRACKET, FORMED SPS MOUNTING ROGATOR
854 107-0171-722
3FTG., ADAPTER, SWIVEL RUN TEE, 3/4" JIC
M/M/F 333-0012-039
3FTG., ELBOW, 90° SWIVEL, 9/16" JIC M/F 333-0012-042
4FTG., ELBOW, 90° SWIVEL, 3/4" JIC M/F 333-0012-064
1MANUAL, INSTALLATION 016-0190-025
1MANUAL, INSTALLATION, SMARTRAX 016-9001-008
1LABEL, WARNING, DO NOT STEP 041-0159-688
1LABEL, WARNING, TAMPERING 041-0159-689
1CABLE, HYD., SOLENOID/OVERRIDE 115-0171-466

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MOUNTING THE STEERINGASSIST MANIFOLD
Mount the Steering Assist Manifold to the bracket using the provided bolts and hole pattern. Be sure
that the A, B, & T ports of the valve face forward when the bracket is in place on the machine.
MOUNTING THE STEERINGASSIST MANIFOLD BRACKET
Locate the machines fuel tank brackets on the left hand side, underneath the cab. Find the hole
pattern already drilled in the front fuel tank support bracket and match the pattern with the hole pattern
on the mounting bracket. Use the provided bolts and secure the bracket to the tank support.
Smartrax Valve
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point towards front of machine

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MOUNTING THE LINEAR STEERING POSITION SENSOR (SPS)
Tighten SPS mounting screws in the outside hole in the mounting bracket. (i.e. the rear hole on the
rear bracket and the front hole on the front bracket)
Be sure not to over-compress or over-extend the SPS upon initial start-up. An additional hole may be
drilled in the bracket if sensor doesn’t fit properly.
Mount SPS to either the left or right steering cylinder on the machine using the supplied brackets.
Remove the bolts holding the steering cylinder. Place bracket on mount and insert bolt through
bracket and tighten as shown in pictures.

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CONNECTING “P” AND “EF” HOSES
1. Locate the Steering Control Unit (SCU). This is under the cab of the sprayer.
Locating the Sprayer SCU
2. Disconnect the original “P” hose from the “P” port on the SCU.
Disconnecting the original “P” hose from “P” port on the SCU

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3. Route the disconnected end of the original “P” hose back towards SteeringAssist Manifold.
4. Connect the original “P” hose to the “P” port on the Steering Assist Manifold.
CONNECTING THE SUPPLIED “EF” HOSE
1. Connect the supplied “EF” hose P/N 214-1000-093 to the “EF” port on the Steering Assist
Manifold.
2. Route the opposite end of the supplied “EF” hose forward towards the Steering Orbital.
3. Connect the supplied “EF” hose to the open pressure port on the Steering Orbital.
Connecting the original “P” hose to the “P” port on the Steering Assist Manifold
Connecting the supplied “EF” hose to the “P” port on the SCU

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CONNECTING LEFT AND RIGHT HOSES
1. Locate the original “L” and “R” hoses at the front of the tractor.
Original “L” and “R” hoses
2. Disconnect the original “L” and “R” hoses from the tractor’s left and right tee fittings as shown
below.
Disconnecting original “L” and “R” hoses

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3. Reconnect the original “R” hose to the opposite end of the supplied right tee connector.
4. Connect the supplied “R” hose (P/N 214-1000-100) to the branch end of the supplied right tee
connector. Connect the supplied “L” hose (P/N 214-1000-096) to the branch end of the
supplied left tee connector.
Connecting the “R” hoses to the right tee fitting
5. Gather supplied “L” and “R” hoses and route them backwards, through the left-side gap above
the front axle.
Routing supplied “L” and “R” hoses back towards the front axle

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6. Continue routing the supplied “L” and “R” hoses along the LHS of the chassis, towards the
SteeringAssist Manifold.
Routing supplied “L” and “R” hoses towards the Steering Assist Manifold
7. Connect the “L” hose to port “A” on the steering control valve.
8. Connect the “R” hose to port “B” on the steering control valve.

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CONNECTING T HOSES
1. Locate the tractor tank. This is on the RHS of the tractor.
2. Disconnect the original T hose from the tractor tank.
Disconnecting the original T hose from the tractor tank
3. Connect the run end of a supplied tee connector (3/4” JIC) to the tank.
4. Reconnect the original T hose to the opposite run end of the tee connector.
5. Connect the supplied T hose P/N 214-1000-094 to the branch end of the tee connector.
Connecting T hoses to the tank
6. Route the opposite end of the supplied T hose along the chassis railing towards the Steering
Assist Manifold on the LHS of the tractor.
7. Connect the supplied T hose to the T port on the Steering Assist Manifold.
Tank Connection

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START-UP PROCEDURES
After installing the SmarTrax on your machine, always follow these start-up procedures.
1. Make sure the Steering Position Sensor does not over-extend or over-compress when turning
the wheels.
2. Turn the wheels fully from side to side numerous times to remove air from the hydraulic
system.
3. Time the wheels for full left to right and right to left time of appoximately 15 seconds. Refer
to the Universal Kit Manual for instructions on this.
4. Adjust the pressure switch to the most responsive setting. Refer to the Universal Kit Manual
for instructions on this.

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Ag-Chem RoGator 854 (1996 and Earlier)
SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
(P/N 016-0190-025 Rev B 2/09)
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