EZ-Steer Assisted Steering System Installation Instructions Platform Kit P/N 53059-02 2005 Case IH Models 2006 Case IH Models MX 210 Magnum MX 215 Magnum MX 230 Magnum MX 245 Magnum MX 255 Magnum MX 275 Magnum MX 285 Magnum MX 305 Magnum Magnum 225 Magnum 250 Magnum 280 Magnum 310 2005 New Holland Models 2006 New Holland Models TG 210 TG 215 TG 230 TG 255 TG 285 TG 245 TG 275 TG 305 T8010 T8020 T8030 T8040 Revision B June 2007 Part Number 53345-02-EU *53345-02-EU*
Support For support, go to www.ez-steer.com. Copyright and Trademarks 2004 2007, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. AgGPS and EZ-Steer are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This product is covered by the following patents: 6,501,422, 6,703,973, and 6,198,992. Other patents are pending. Release Notice This is the June 2007 release (Revision B) of the EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions, part number 53345-02-EU.
2.1 Introduction This document describes how to install the EZ-Steer system platform kit (P/N 53059-02) in a: Case IH MX Magnum (2005/2006 models) Case IH Magnum (2006 model) New Holland TG (2005/2006 models) New Holland T80x0 (2006 model) C WARNING THE EZ-STEER ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM IS SOLELY INTENDED FOR AGRICULTURAL USE IN AN OPEN FIELD ENVIRONMENT WITH AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES APPROVED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR USE WITH THE EZ-STEER SYSTEM, AND SHOULD NOT BE USED WITH ANY OTHER TYPE OF VEHICLE OR FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Contact your local EZ-Steer system reseller or check www.ez-steer.com to confirm that the EZ-Steer system has been tested and approved by the manufacturer for use with your vehicle make and model. The EZ-Steer system should not be installed on a vehicle not approved by the manufacturer for such use. Installation of the EZ-Steer system on an unapproved vehicle will invalidate the product warranty. 2.2 Hardware organization Platform kit EZ-Steer T2 system GPS receiver Controller bracket (P/N 53059-02) (P/N 62000-xx-ROW) (P/N 59171) EZ-Steer bracket Bolt kit (EZ-Steer bracket) Bolt kit (EZ-Steer motor) EZ-Steer controller EZ-Steer motor Cable kit EZ-Guide Plus lightbar with integrated receiver EZ-Guide 500 lightbar AgGPS 252 receiver with magnetic mount Seat bracket for EZ-Steer controller 2.3 Vehicle measurements Item Steering wheel diameter Wheel base Antenna height Antenna distance from rear axle Measurement 405 mm 3050 mm 3265 mm To be measured on the vehicle EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 3
2.4 Installation process To install the EZ-Steer platform kit (P/N 53059-02) on the Case IH or New Holland vehicle: 1. Prepare the vehicle. 2. Attach and adjust the EZ-Steer bracket and motor. 3. Mount the EZ-Steer controller. 4. Mount the antenna/receiver. 5. Connect to the power supply. These steps are described in greater detail below. 2.1 Step 1. Preparing the vehicle 1. Park the vehicle on a hard, level surface. 2. Engage the park brake and then remove the ignition key. 3. On an articulated vehicle, install the articulation locks. 4. Remove all dirt and debris from the areas of the vehicle where the system is to be installed. 5. Open all kit boxes and lay all of the parts out on a clean workbench. 6. Check the contents of the boxes against the packing lists. Note The left and right sides of the vehicle are referenced while standing behind the vehicle, facing the normal direction of travel. EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 4
2.1 Step 2. Attaching and adjusting the EZ-Steer bracket and motor 1. Pull down the steering wheel rubber boot to expose the steering shaft tube. 2. Attach the EZ-Steer motor bracket to the steering shaft. Point the slotted arm to the 3 o clock position and face the bend in the bracket down. Secure the bracket with 5/16 x 18 x 2" long carriage bolts, flat washers, and nylock hex nuts (included with the bracket). Use a 3/8" drive ratchet, a 9/16" deep socket, and a 3 extension to tighten the nuts to a torque above 6.8 Nm (5 ft/lbs). EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 5
C CAUTION When you tighten the bracket clamp, ensure that you do not pinch the wire bundle(s) against the steering shaft tube. Insert the lower carriage bolt behind the wire bundle(s). 3. Adjust the distance between the EZ-Steer motor bracket and the steering wheel. Ensure that the distance between the slotted arm of the EZ-Steer bracket and the outer edge of the steering wheel is 235mm 240mm. 235 mm EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 6
4. Insert the carriage bolts through the slotted arm of the EZ-Steer bracket and then secure the bolts with the T-nuts. 5. Adjust the position of the motor until there is 30 mm 35 mm of clearance between the motor drive wheel and the steering wheel ring. EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 7
2.1 Step 3. Mounting the EZ-Steer controller 1. Locate the controller seat mounting bracket and bolts. 2. On the left side of the seat, cut off the rubber housing 30 mm below the top. 30 mm 3. Remove the two existing seat retaining nuts. Save them for later. EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 8
4. Place the controller bracket over the two existing screw holes. 5. Attach the controller bracket to the seat base using the existing nuts. 6. Attach the EZ-Steer controller to the mounting plate with four #10 x 5/8" screws. EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 9
7. Connect the end connector of each cable to the controller. Route the: EZ-Steer motor cable toward the front of the cab power cable to the power plug lightbar cable to the EZ-Guide Plus lightbar EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 10
2.1 Step 4. Mounting the antenna/receiver 2.2 Mounting the EZ-Guide Plus/EZ-Guide 500 system antenna 1. If the antenna is already fitted with built-in magnets, go to Step 3. 2. Screw the magnet onto the antenna. Stick the cover onto the magnet. 3. Clean the antenna location on the roof with a light solvent to remove oil and dust. Remove the cover from the adhesive strips and then stick the antenna mounting plate onto a flat surface as close as possible to the front of the cab roof. To ensure that the plate is exactly on the center line of the vehicle, place the adhesive strips either side of the central rib, as shown. Note To secure the mounting plate on the roof, you can also rivet the plate to the plastic roof through the four existing holes. EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 11
4. Place the antenna magnetic mount at the center of the mounting plate. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna and then route the cable through the rear window towards the lightbar. EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 12
2.1 Mounting the AgGPS 252 GPS receiver 1. Attach the magnets to the receiver mounting plate. 2. Mount the antenna with the three ¼" bolts. Note Ensure that the nuts are on the receiver side. 3. Turn the mounting plate upside down and then stick the covers over the magnets. EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 13
4. Mount the three mounting plates so the receiver is as close as possible to the front of the vehicle. 66 mm 66 mm 276 mm 276 mm 5. Stick the antenna magnetic mounts at the center of the mounting plates. Front of cab 6. Connect the antenna cable to Port A of the AgGPS 252 GPS receiver and then route the cable through the rear window towards the lightbar. Front of cab Front of cab EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 14
2.1 Step 5. Connecting to the power supply 2.2 Connecting directly to the cigarette lighter 1. Locate the cigarette lighter plug. 2. Insert the EZ-Steer cigarette lighter connector. Turn on the switch on the cigarette lighter connector. To connect both the EZ-Steer and the AgGPS 252 GPS receiver connectors, use a cigarette lighter splitter (not included in the kit). EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 15
2.1 Connecting directly to an existing 12 Volt connector 2.2Connecting the EZ-Steer system to a lightbar with integrated receiver 1. Locate a 12 Volt connector inside the cab. 2. Cut the cigarette lighter connector off the EZ-Steer power cable. 3. One of the two wires is grooved. Clearly mark the grooved wire as +12 volt and the smooth wire as Ground. EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 16
4. Attach an inline 10 Amp fuse and a socket end to the + 12 volt wire. 5. Attach a socket end to the Ground wire. 6. Connect the socket ends to the connector. Note Neither the socket terminals nor the 12 Volt plug are included in the kit. 2.1Connecting the EZ-Steer system to a lightbar and an AgGPS 252 GPS receiver 1. Cut the cigarette lighter connector off the power cable (P/N 50166). EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 17
2. Attach an inline 10 Amp fuse to the + 12 volt wire. 3. Attach both the AgGPS 252 GPS receiver and the EZ-Steer + 12 volt wires to a single socket end. 4. Attach both the AgGPS 252 GPS receiver and the EZ-Steer ground wire to a single socket end. EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 18
5. Connect both the AgGPS 252 GPS receiver power cable and the EZ-Steer power cable to the connector. 2.1 Additional information For additional support information, refer to documentation on www.ez-steer.com. EZ-Steer System Platform Kit (P/N 53059-02) Installation Instructions 19