Bent Axis Variable Displacement Motors Series 51
4
Introduction
hydraulic equipment. The greatest possible cleanliness is
necessary when starting up the system, changing filters,
or performing any other service procedure.
For Technical Information on Series 51 motors, refer to
publication BLN-10042 or 368753.
For Fluid Quality Requirements, refer to publication
BLN-9987 or 697581.
Sauer-Sundstrand provides a complete repair service for
its products. Contact any Sauer-Sundstrand Authorized
Service Center for details. Sauer-Sundstrand Autho-
rized Service Center locations are listed in publication
BLN-2-40527 or 698266.
The purpose of this manual is to provide information
necessary for the normal servicing of the Series 51 family
of variable displacement hydrostatic motors.
This manual includes unit and component description,
troubleshooting, adjustments, and minor repair pro-
cedures. By following the procedures in this manual,
inspections and minor repairs may be performed without
affecting the unit warranty.
A Series 51 motor does occasionally require servicing, and
these units are designed to meet this requirement.
Many repairs or adjustments can be completed without
removing the unit from the vehicle or machine, provided
the unit is accessible and can be thoroughly cleaned
before beginning any procedures.
Dirt or contamination is the greatest enemy of any type of
INPUT
PV
MV
CASE
DRAIN
LINE
OUTPU
FLOW (BI-DIRECTIONAL)
RESERVOIR
51000001
Fig. 0-1 - Basic Closed Circuit
Closed Circuit
The main ports of the pump are connected by hydraulic
lines to the main ports of the motor. Fluid flows in either
direction from the pump to the motor then back to the
pump in this closed circuit. Either of the hydraulic lines
can be under high pressure. The direction and speed of
fluid flow (and the motor output shaft rotation) depends
on the position of the pump swashplate. The system
pressure is determined by the machine load.
Open Circuit
The outlet port of the pump is connected by a hydraulic
line to a directional control valve. The working ports of
this valve are connected to the main ports of the mo-
tor. When the valve is actuated, fluid flows first from the
pump to the valve. The valve then directs the fluid to the
motor in either direction. The direction of fluid flow (and
motor output shaft rotation) depends on the direction
the control valve is shifted. The speed of fluid flow (and
motor output shaft speed) depends on pump output
volume and the distance the control valve is shifted. The
system pressure is determined by the machine load.
Fluid returning from the motor is routed through the
control valve to the reservoir. Additional components
may be necessary to provide dynamic braking and to
deal with over-running loads.
Basic Hydraulic Circuits
51000002
Fig. 0-2 - Basic Open Circuit
INPUT
PUMP
MV
CASE
DRAIN
LINE
OUTPUT
FLOW
(BI-DIRECTIONAL)
RESERVOIR
FLOW
(UNI-DIRECTIONAL)
CONTROL VALVE
0 - 2