Hydrostatic drive system, description
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SD110B Volvo
Hydrostatic drive system without traction control
The hydrostatic drive system is a mechanically controlled, closed loop system that uses a bidirectional variable
output pump to drive the bidirectional axle and drum motors.
For more information, see: Working hydraulic system, component location
Function diagram
Figure 1
Basic hydrostatic drive system, function diagram
Red = Hydraulic oil system pressure
Violet = Hydraulic oil return pressure
Green = Hydraulic oil drain
1. Oil cooler
2. Thermal bypass valve
3. Propulsion pump with parking brake solenoid valve (MA5501)
4. Axle brake
5. Axle motor with two-speed solenoid valve (MA9614)
6. Drum motor with two-speed solenoid valve (MA9621) and drum brake
Basic hydrostatic drive system
With the engine running, the charge pump supplies coolant to the system, to maintain positive pressure in the main
system loop, to provide pressure to operate the control system, and to make up for internal leakage. Charge
pressure must be at its specified pressure under all conditions to prevent damage to the transmission. When the
parking brake switch (SW5501) is released, charge pressure from the propulsion pump overcomes the spring-
applied parking brakes via the parking brake solenoid valve (MA5501).
The displacement control valve is controlled by the propulsion control lever. When the propulsion control lever is
moved from the neutral position, the swash plate in the propulsion pump is moved out of the neutral position by the
servo piston. When the propulsion control lever is moved farther from the neutral position, hydraulic flow is
increased by the pump. Increased hydraulic flow will increase speed in the drum motor and the axle motor. This
function is common to forward operation and reverse operation of the hydrostatic drive system. When the
propulsion control lever is moved to the forward or reverse position, the swash plate changes positions causing the
oil to flow to the motors in forward or reverse direction.
When the high/low drive switch (SW3103) is toggled, a voltage signal is sent to the high-speed drum solenoid
(MA9621) and the high-speed axle solenoid (MA9614). When the solenoids are energized, the drum and axle
motors' displacement is decreased. The reduced displacement of the motors enables the speed of each motor to
increase using the same volume of hydraulic oil.
Figure 2
Hydrostatic drive system with flow divider
Red = Hydraulic oil system pressure
Violet = Hydraulic oil return pressure
Green = Hydraulic oil drain
1. Oil cooler
2. Thermal bypass valve
3. Propulsion pump with parking brake solenoid valve (MA5501)
4. Flow divider (traction control)
5. Vibration pump
6. Axle brake
7. Axle motor with two-speed solenoid valve (MA9614)
8. Drum motor with two-speed solenoid valve (MA9621) and drum brake
Hydrostatic drive system with flow divider (option)
The flow divider valve's solenoid is energized by the high/low travel switch when the switch is set to the low travel
speed position and the traction control switch is turned on. When the switch is set to the high travel speed position,
the solenoid is not energized and the flow divider is not operational. When the valve is not operational, the system
operates the same as the basic open system.
The flow divider valve maintains a constant volume of oil at a predetermined and fixed ratio to the drum and axle
drive motors when it is energized. This function ensures steady machine propulsion in slippery conditions.
Summary
Propulsion of the machine depends on the following:
¡ Parking brake in the 'Off' position.
¡ Engine running at high or low engine rpm.
¡ Position of the propulsion lever.
¡ The propulsion displacement control valve is operated mechanically through a cable by the propulsion
control lever.
¡ Selection of work or travel speed mode.
¡ The flow divider is only operational in low travel speed when the traction control switch is activated.
¡ The flow divider maintains a fixed volume of oil to the drum and axle motors.
Supplementary information
Hydraulic diagram, refer to Hydraulic diagram 1 and Hydraulic diagram 2
Wiring diagram, refer to Wiring diagram 1, Wiring diagram 2and Wiring diagram 8
Propulsion pump, description, see Propulsion pump, description
Propulsion pump, specifications, see Propulsion pump, specifications
Drum drive motor, description, see Drum drive motor, description
Axle drive motor, description, see Rear axle drive motor, description
Parking brake system, description, see Parking brake, function description
Flow divider, description, see Traction control valve, description
Function check
Propulsion pump charge pressure and system pressure, see Working hydraulic pressure, checking
