5-14 4241262-Rev B
HYDROSTATIC POWER TRAIN
5
Traction Circuit—Forward Schematic
and Theory of Operation
(4WD Models)
System Conditions:
• Engine running
• Park brake switch in the off position (park brake
disengaged)
• Traction pedal in the forward position
Charge Pressure Circuit
The traction pump and gear pump are both driven by the
engine. Section 2 of the gear pump provides charge
pressure oil for the rear reel circuit and the traction pump.
Hydraulic oil is drawn from the hydraulic tank through a
100-mesh screen, and enters the gear pump, supplying
oil to all three pump sections. Oil from section 2 of the
gear pump is routed through the rear reel valve to the
charge filter.
The charge filter uses a 10-micron filter to remove debris
from the oil. In the event of the charge filter becoming
plugged, a 25 psi (1.7 bar) pressure switch will activate
the hydraulic oil filter light icon on the LCD and the
charge filter will be bypassed. Charge pressure oil is then
routed to the traction pump. Charge pressure oil is also
routed to the CHG port of the brake release valve.
Traction Drive Circuit
When the traction pedal is moved to the forward position,
the EDC (electronic displacement control) is moved to
the forward position.
Charge pressure oil is supplied to the 40-mesh screen.
Oil is then routed to the EDC and the control sleeve. With
the EDC in the forward position, oil flows through the
EDC to the control sleeve. Oil pressure from the EDC
pilot lines is greater on the forward side of the control
sleeve and the control sleeve shifts to the forward
position. Oil is then routed to the forward side of the
servo piston and the swashplate is moved to the forward
direction. Oil at operating pressure is routed against the
check valve and forward relief valve, and exits the
traction pump at port “A.” Oil is then routed in parallel to
the front wheel motors, driving the motors in the forward
direction.
Oil exiting the left front wheel motor enters port “LF” of
the 4WD valve and is routed against the 400 psi (28 bar)
RF relief valve, against the 400 psi (28 bar) LF relief
valve and pilot line of the LF relief valve, against the RRF
check valve, and to the right rear wheel motor. Oil exiting
the right rear wheel motor flows against the RRF check
valve, against the hot oil shuttle, exits the 4WD valve at
the REV port, and is returned to the traction pump to
replenish the intake side of the pump.
Oil exiting the right front wheel motor enters port “RF” of
the 4WD valve and is routed against the 400 psi (28 bar)
RF relief valve and pilot line of the RF relief valve, against
the 400 psi (28 bar) LF relief valve, against the pilot line
of the hot oil shuttle, against the LRF check valve, and to
the left rear wheel motor. Oil exiting the left rear wheel
motor flows against the LRF check valve, against the hot
oil shuttle, exits the 4WD valve at the REV port, and is
returned to the traction pump to replenish the intake side
of the pump.
Park Brake Circuit
The front wheel motors are equipped with multi-disk wet
brakes. The brakes are spring-applied, and released with
pressurized oil controlled by the brake solenoid valve and
the brake release valve.
Operating Mode
With the brake release valve in the normal operating
position, the park brake switch off, and traction pedal in
the forward position, charge pressure oil flows through
the brake solenoid valve, through the brake release
valve, and to the brake cylinders in the front wheel
motors, releasing the brakes.
With the brake release valve in the normal operating
position and the park brake switch on, oil from the brake
cylinders is released through the brake release valve,
through the brake solenoid valve, and to the hydraulic
tank, engaging the brakes.
Towing Mode
The park brake circuit is equipped with a lever-operated
brake release valve to allow the release of the brakes
with a dead engine for towing purposes.
When the brake release lever is moved to the released
position, the oil passage in the brake release valve is
opened to the steering cylinder. This oil pathway
provides a means to release the brakes with the engine
off by turning the steering wheel, routing oil from the
steering circuit to the brake cylinders to release the
brakes.
Hot Oil Shuttle
The hot oil shuttle is used to remove hot oil from the
closed-loop traction drive circuit when moving forward.
Oil lost due to venting through the hot oil shuttle is
replenished by return oil from the rear wheel motors.
When driving forward, operating pressure oil is routed to
the pilot line of the hot oil shuttle, shifting the valve spool
and opening the valve. Hot oil from the rear wheel motors
flows through the hot oil shuttle, through the 0.052 in.
(1.3 mm) orifice, and is routed back to the hydraulic oil
tank.