SECTION 55 -- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -- CHAPTER 1 1

SECTION 55 -- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Chapter 1 -- Electrical Introduction

CONTENT

Section Description Page

55 100 Electrical System and Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
55 000 System Precautions For Battery Charging and Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
55 100 Temporary Wiring Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND FUSES

The electrical system of all tractors consists of
various wiring harnesses, instrument clusters, touch
panels and various switches. Models fitted with
Power Command, Range Command or Dual
Command transmissions also use a number of
micro--processors to control the transmission and an
electronically controlled hydraulic lift system, where
fitted.
There are three instrument clusters available,
Electronic Instrument Cluster (EIC),
Analogue/Electronic Instrument Cluster (AEIC) and
an Analogue Instrument Cluster (AIC).
The Key start switch has five positions:
1. Thermostart
2. ‘Off’
3. Accessory ‘on’
4. Warning lamp and instruments ‘on’
5. Start

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There are two battery options.
Standard 1 x 1200 CCA
Cold start 2 x 900 CCA

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Fuses and Relays

The Main Distribution Panel (MDP), or fuse box, is
located behind the right hand instrument cluster
console side panel.

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For primary protection the main supplies from the
starter solenoid are fitted with maxi fuses.
These are located behind the left hand instrument
cluster console side panel.

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There are two fuse links fitted:--
1. In the main battery to alternator lead.

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2). In the 12v supply lead from the alternator B+
terminal to the starter relay (C005 pin 1
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Relay Function Relay Function
A Blank (Air Brakes - Germany/With Cab only) III Thermostart Relay
B Worklamp Relay -- Front (Roofline) IV Front Intermittant Wipe
C Worklamp Relay -- Rear (Roofline) V Blank
D Worklamp Relay -- Lower Front VI Rear Intermittant Wipe
E Worklamp Relay -- Lower Rear VII
F Bridge Link or Fuel Shut Off Relay VIII
} Front Hitch Control Module
G Stoplamp Relay IX Trailer Brake Relay
H Trailer Brake Relay X Blank
I Ignition Relay XI
II Hydraulic Diverter Valve Relay XII
} ISO Module or NASO Module (Indicators)
NOTE: Indicator relay is located separately behind
No. Amps. Circuit the MDP.
1 15 Headlamp -- Main
No. Amps. Circuit
2 15 Headlamp -- Dip
3 10 Sidelamp -- Right Hand 16 25 Heater Fan
4 10 Sidelamp -- Left Hand 17 20 Wiper Washer/Front Wiper/Rear Wiper/
Temperature Control/Console Lamp
5 30 Worklamp -- Front (Grill Mounted)
18 10 Turn Indicators
6 15 Worklamp -- Rear (Fenders)
19 25 Thermostart
7 15 Worklamp -- Front & Rear (Cab Roof)
20 5 Keep Alive Memory for Transmission and
8 15 Fuel Shut--Off/Fuel Pump/Water in Fuel EDC Processors, EMU and Radio, Supply
9 10 Gauges/External Switches/Radar for Diagnostic Connectors
10 20 Hazard Lights 21 25 Transmission Control Module/Clutch
11 10 Horn/Headlamp Flasher/Cigar Lighter/Roof Switch/Gear Shift Indicator/Limp Home
Beacon 22 5 Radio
12 10 EDC 23 23 Accessory Socket/Interior Lamp/Cigar
13 25 Diff Lock/PTO/4WD/Worklamps Lighter
14 10 Transmission Shuttle 24 30 Implement Socket
15 30 EMU Module/Stoplamps/Seat Pump/ Front 25 20 Stop Lamp relay (G) Supply
Hitch Trailer Brake/Diverter Valve NOTE: Fuse 25 is located in a separate holder
attached to the maxi fuses.

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Micro Processors
The tractor can have a maximum of 4 processors
(including an Electronic Instrument Cluster, where
fitted). With 3 processors connected to the
instrument cluster by a serial link for cluster display.
Electronic Management Unit

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Electronic Instrument Cluster

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GCM

Dual Command
Transmission and EDC Control

Range Command
EDC and Suspended

Power Command
Suspended Front Axle Control

10
TCM

Range Command
Transmission Control

Power Command
Transmission and EDC Control

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PROTECTING THE ELECTRONIC/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS DURING CHARGING OR WELDING
PRECAUTIONS
To avoid damage to the electronic/electrical
systems, always observe the following:
1. Never make or break any of the charging circuit
connections, including the battery connections,
when the engine is running.
2. Never short any of the charging components to
earth.
3. Do not use a slave battery of higher than 12 volts
nominal voltage.
4. Always observe correct polarity when installing
the batteries or using a slave battery to jump start
the engine. Follow the instructions in the
operator’s manual when jump starting the
tractor. Connect positive to positive and negative
to negative.
5. Always disconnect the earth cable from the
batteries before carrying out arc welding on the
tractor or on any implement attached to the
tractor.
• Position the welder earth cable clamp as
close to the welding area as possible.
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• If welding is to be carried out in close proximity
to a computer module, then the module should
be removed from the tractor. It is
recommended that this procedure be carried
out by an authorised dealer.
• Never allow welding cables to lay on, near or
across any electrical wiring or electronic
component while welding is in progress.
6. Always disconnect the negative cable from the
batteries when charging the batteries in the
tractor with a battery charger.
WARNING
Batteries contain sulphuric acid. In case of contact
with skin, flush the affected area with water for five
minutes. Seek medical attention immediately. Avoid
contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Wear eye
protection when working near batteries.
IMPORTANT: Failure to disconnect the two earth
cable connections at the battery prior to charging the
batteries or welding on the tractor or attached
implement will result in damage to the electronic and
electrical systems.
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Temporary Wiring Harness Repair

The following method to repair wiring is a temporary
expedient only. Wiring should be replaced as soon
as possible. Replacement of temporary repaired
cables with new is particularly important if the tractor
is to be used for spraying as chemicals can enter the
repaired area, travel up the cable and damage
electrical components. Do not attempt to repair the
wire on any system sensors as these are sealed and
should only be replaced with a new component.
NOTE: When conducting a cable repair it is
important that only RESIN CORED SOLDER is
used. Use of other types of solder may result in
further cable damage.
To carry out a temporary repair, proceed as follows:--
1. Locate damaged portion of cable then cut away
outer protective cover on both sides of the
damaged area, Figure 1.

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2. Peel back the cable from both ends of the
damaged area and carefully cut away the inner
cable cover at the damaged area and strip about
13 mm (1/2 inch) of insulation from the wires. Do
not cut away any wire strands.
3. Using a suitable solvent, clean about 2 inches
(50 mm) from each cover end. Clean the grey
cable cover and the individual leads.
4. Twist two bare leads together for each damaged
lead, being careful to match wire colours, then
solder the leads using resin cored solder. Tape
each repaired lead with vinyl insulation tape,
Figure 2.
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5. Wind a layer of vinyl insulation tape up to the grey

cable cover at each end of the repair section.
Make a paper trough, Figure 3, then apply
silicon rubber compound (non hardening
sealant) over the repaired section up to the cover
ends. Sufficient sealant must be used to fill the
ends of the cut away area.

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6. Allow the compound to cure then cover the area
with insulating tape taking the tape well over
each end of the repair. An overlap of at least 2
inches (50 mm) of tape at each end is necessary,
Figure 4.

7. Check to ensure the repair is satisfactory and

secure the repaired cable so that repeat damage
is avoided.
NOTE: This is a temporary repair only. Ensure the
damaged cable is replaced as soon as possible to
prevent ingress of water or chemicals.

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