John Deere 4x40, 4x50, 4x55, 4x60
SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
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 held responsible or liable for the effects of
atmospheric conditions and sunspot activity on the performance of our products.
Raven 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 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, the SmarTrax or any of its components.
Disclaimer
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C H A P T E R
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven SmarTrax system! This system is designed
to provide cutting-edge, hands-free steering of your machine via GPS coordinates.
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Basic Kit
Contents
Below you will see the kit contents that you should have received with this SmarTrax
kit.
JD 4x40, 4x50, 4x55, 4x60 SmarTrax Kit Contents
Quantity Item Description Part Number
1 YAW SENSOR 063-0172-684C
1
PLATE, MNTG, UNIVERSAL
HYD., PART "B"
107-0171-578
1
CABLE, HYD.
SOLENOID/OVERRIDE, JD
SERIES
115-0171-776
1
W LDMNT, BRACKET,
UNIVERSAL HYD. MNTG., PART
"A "
116-0159-527
1
KIT, HYD., SMARTRAX, JD 4X40,
4X50, 4S55, 4X60
117-0194-052
1 VALVE, HYD., JD 50/55/60/70 334-0003-063
1
SW ITCH, PRESSURE, MICRO, 6-
50 BAR, ADJ. W /FITTINGS, 90°
422-0000-075
4
BOLT, HEX, 5/16"-18 x 7/8" HEX
HEAD
311-0052-104
4 BOLT, HEX, 3/8"-16 UNC x 1/2" 311-0054-105
4 NUT, 3/8-16 312-1001-037
4 W ASHER, LOCK, 5/16" 313-1000-019
4 W ASHER, LOCK, SPLIT, 3/8" 313-1000-022
4 W ASHER, FLAT, 3/8" 313-2300-013
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MANUAL, INSTALLATION,
SMARTRAX
016-9001-015
1 LABEL, W ARNING, TAM PERING 041-0159-689
1
VALVE, HYD., COMMAND LS
W/RELIEF
334-0003-066
4
FTG., ELBOW , 45° SW IVEL, -6
JIC M /F
333-0012-027
1
FTG., ADAPTER, SW IVEL RUN
TEE, -8 JIC M/M/F
333-0012-039
6
FTG., ELBOW , 90° SW IVEL, -6
JIC M /F
333-0012-042
3
FTG., ADAPTER, SW IVEL RUN
TEE, -6 JIC M/M/F
333-0012-043
3 FTG., PLUG, -6 SAE O-RING 333-0012-104
1
FTG., ELBOW , 90° SW IVEL, -5
JIC M /F
333-0012-119
1
FTG., ADAPTER, SWIVEL
BRANCH TEE, -5 JIC M/F/M
333-0012-149
1
FTG., ADAPTER, STR., -8 JIC (F)
TO -5 JIC (M )
333-0012-198
1 FTG., UNION, -6 JIC M /M 333-0012-249
1
HOSE, HYD., -6 JIC (F) TO -6 JIC
(F), 27"
214-1000-235
1
HOSE, HYD., -6 JIC (F) TO -6 JIC
(F), 32"
214-1000-236
1
HOSE, HYD., -6 JIC (F) TO -6 JIC
(F), 25"
214-1000-237
2
HOSE, HYD., -6 JIC (F) TO -6 JIC
(F), 90"
214-1000-238
1
HOSE, HYD., -6 JIC (F) TO -6 JIC
(F), 45"
214-1000-240
1
HOSE, HYD., -6 JIC (F) TO -5 JIC
(F), 60"
214-1000-241
1
HOSE, HYD., -6 JIC (F) TO -6 JIC
(F), 18"
214-1000-259
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SAFETY
Important: Hydraulics are under pressure. Never attempt to
open or work on a hydraulic system with the equipment running.
Care should always be taken when first opening a system that
was previously pressurized.
When disconnecting the hydraulic hoses or when purging is required, be aware
that the hydraulic oil within the machine system may be extremely hot and under
high pressure. Caution must be exercised. Any work carried out on the hydraulic
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 the power leads. Doing so will cause severe damage to the
equipement. Always check to make sure that the power leads are connected to
the right polarity as marked. Ensure that the power cable is the last cable to be
connected.
Hydraulic
Safety
Requirements
Electical
Safety
Requirements
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We welcome your feedback about this manual. 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: [email protected]
Contacting
Raven
Industries
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MOUNTING THE HYDRAULIC BRACKET AND VALVE
1. To begin installation, remove or raise hood, radiator fan shields and
shields adjacent to the cab.
2. To raise hood, air cleaner intake stack must be removed. Cover
intake tube to prevent foreign material from falling into intake during
installation.
SmarTrax
Steering Kit
Installation
Remove on
both sides
Remove/
Raise
Remove
Remove on
both sides
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1. Mount Hydraulic Bracket on left side of frame in the front of the
battery box. Use existing holes in the frame that match up with the
bottom two holes of the bracket. Use these holes with the hardware
provided ot mount the bracket.
2. Once the bracket is installed, mount the valve as shown.
Mounting
Hydraulic
Valve and
Bracket
Hyd. Bracket and
Valve mounting
location
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HYDRAULICS
1. To install the tank hose (P/N 214-1000-241), attach one end of the tank
hose to the T Port on the Raven Steering Control Valve and route the
hose behind the ladder and under cab door to tank connection found
inside the left rear wheel.
2. Remove the original tank hose and install the #5 JIC tee fitting
provided. Re-connect the original tank hose. Attach the new tank
hose from the Raven Steering Valve.
Installing the
Tank Hose
Tank connection point inside
left rear wheel.
Install tee fitting here
to connect tank line
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Remove the steel line as shown. Install the supplied tee fitting and attach
tank hose.
Installing
Tank Hose on
JD 40 Series
Tractors
Add tee
fitting here
Location of
Tank Port
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1. The Steering Control Valve is located between the air intake and
exhaust.
2. Top ports are Right and Left Low Pressure Ports which connect to
the steering wheel pump, and supply pressure from the main hydraulic
pump.
3. The two lower inside ports on the side are high pressure Left and
Right Steer Cylinder.
Connect to JD
Steering
Control Valve
Right Low Pressure
Connection
Left & Right High
Pressure
Left Low Pressure
Connection
Pressure
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Right Steer Low Pressure Hose
1. Remove the original steel line and replace with the “Right Steer Low
Pressure Hose” (P/N 214-1000-235) provided. Do not connect to
the machine steering valve yet.
Left Steer Low Pressure Hose
1. Remove the original steel line and replace with the “Left Steer Low
Pressure Hose” (P/N 214-1000-236). Do not connect to the machine
steering valve yet.
Installing Low
Pressure Left
and Right
Hoses and
Replacement
Pressure Hose
Pressure Replacement Hose
1. Remove the original steel Pressure line. Once removed, install the #6
JIC tee to the connection point by the firewall as shown. Next, rotate the
fitting on the JD Steering Valve as shown and install the provided 45°
elbow. Once the elbow is installed, the new hose (P/N 214-1000-237)
can be connected to the machine steering valve and tee.
Left & Right Low
Pressure
Replacement Lines
Tee connection for
Pressure Line
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Installing the
Pressure Line
1. Connect the “Pressure Line” hose (P/N 214-1000-240) to the tee
fitting installed in the previous step. Run the hose behind the engine and
to the Raven Valve. Before attaching the hose to the valve, install a #6
JIC 90° elbow provided to the “P” Port.
2. On 40 Series machines, pressure port on machine steering valve has a
steel line going towards front of the machine. Connect hoses (P/N 214-
1000-240 and 214-1000-237) together with the supplied tee fitting. Install
tee fitting between steel line and machine valve and attach hoses
Installing the
Float Valve
1. Connect the ‘B2’ port of float valve to the Right Steer Low Pressure
port on the top of the machine steering valve using a 45° fitting.
2. Connect the pressure switch to the PS port of the float valve.
3. Connect the previously installed replacement Right Steer Low Pressure
hose to the ‘B1’port on the float valve.
4. Connect the replacement Left Steer Low Pressure hose to the ‘A1’
port on the float valve.
5. Connect the supplied hose (P/N 214-1000-259) to the A2 port on the
float valve and to the Left Steer Low Pressure port on the machine
steering valve.
Float Valve
Pressure line
connected to tee by
firewall
A2 to Left Low
Pressure port
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Installing the
Left and Right
Steer Hose
1. Disconnect the steel lines for the Left and Right Steering from the JD
steering manifold. Connect the #6 JIC tees to each open port.
2. Reconnect the original steel lines to the tee fittings as shown.
3. Connect the Left Steer hose (P/N 214-1000-238) to the “A” port and the
Right Steer hose (P/N 214-1000-238) to the “B” port on the SmarTrax
Valve. Route the hoses behind the engine as shown.
5. Attach the Left Steer hose to the open port on the Left Steer tee.
Connect the Right Steer hose to the open port on the Right Steer tee.
See Universal Kit manual for Hydraulic Layout diagram.
Right Steer
Line
Left Steer
Line
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C H A P T E R
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STEERING POSITION SENSOR
Yaw Sensor
Installation
Mounting the Yaw Sensor
Installing the Raven Yaw Sensor is quick and easy. Raven recommends that you
keep the following points in mind while installing the sensor:
• The sensor is not weatherproof. Mount the sensor inside of the
machine’s cab or drivers compartment.
• Mount the sensor to a flat surface parallel to the ground with the Raven
logo facing up. The floor of the cab is generally ideal.
• Once mounted, the sensor should remain fixed in relation to the vehicle.
The sensor should not become loose or rotate due to machine vibration or
movement.
• The sensor should also be mounted in a location where it will not be
kicked or jarred during normal equipment operation.
• The cable does not need to be oriented in any way to the direction of
travel of the vehicle. Mount the sensor to with the cable routed to avoid
tripping hazards or damaging the cable or yaw sensor.
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Installation
1 Mount the Yaw Sensor to the floor inside of the vehicle’s cab
using the double sided tape on the sensor or steel bolts or screws
through the mounting plate. See the Mounting the Yaw Sensor
section above for mounting location considerations.
2 Connect the supplied sensor cable to the Yaw Sensor and to the
Yaw Sensor connector on the SmarTrax Interface cable.
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After installing the SmarTrax on your machine, always follow these start-up pro-
cedures.
The wheels may turn on start-up due to air introduced into the hydraulic
system. Steer wheel full left and right with steering wheel.
Set valve timing for a left to right, right to left time of 5-6 seconds.
Use the Controller to pulse valve full left and full right.
Adjust the pressure switch to the most responsive setting.
Note: On this installation, you will experience resistence in the
steering wheel when disengaging the system, however, steering
will return to normal once SmarTrax is disabled.
C H A P T E R
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START-UP PROCEDURES
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Notes:
Raven Industries will not assume any expense or liability for repairs
made outside our facilities without written consent. Raven Industries
is not responsible for damage to any associated equipment or
products and will not be liable for loss of profit or other special
damages. The obligation of this warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed or implied, and no person or organization is
authorized to assume any liability for Raven Industries.
Damages caused by normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, neglect,
accident, or improper installation and maintenance are not covered
by this warranty.
What Does this Warranty Cover?
How Long is the 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 our
discretion, repair or replace the defective part and pay for return
freight.
RAVEN INDUSTRIES
Limited Warranty
This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your
Raven Applied Technology Product under normal use, maintenance,
and service.
Raven Applied Technology Products are covered by this warranty for
12 months after the date of purchase. This warranty coverage applies
only to the original owner and is nontransferable.
Notice: This document and the information provided are the property of Raven Industries, Inc. and may only be used as authorized
by Raven Industries, Inc. All rights reserved under copyright laws.
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
John Deere 4x40, 4x50, 4x55, 4x60
SmarTrax™ Installation Manual
(P/N 016-0190-052 Rev E 9/09)
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