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ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS BASIC HYDRAULIC

HOTKEYS (Keyboard Shortcuts) COMPONENT SYMBOLS
T

Pressure Temperature Level Flow

Pump

FUNCTION KEYS
Switch Switch Switch Switch Circuit Breaker
or Motor Variability

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VALVES INTERNAL PASSAGEWAYS PUMPS BASIC HYDRAULIC

ENVELOPES FLOW IN ONE
DIRECTION
FLOW ALLOWED IN
EITHER DIRECTION
PARALLEL
FLOW
CROSS
FLOW
FIXED DISPLACEMENT
COMPONENT SYMBOLS

One Position Two Position Three Position Unidirectional Bidirectional Pump

Infinite Two Three Variability
Positioning Position Position or Motor
PORTS VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT
NON- COMPENSATED

CYLINDERS Fluid Spring

(Adjustable)
Two-way Three-Way Four-Way Conditioner
Unidirectional Bidirectional
CONTROL
AB AB
Single Acting Double Acting
MOTORS Pressure
FIXED DISPLACEMENT Spring
P T P T Compensation
Normal Position Shifted Position Infinite Position

CHECK
Control
ACCUMULATORS Unidirectional Bidirectional
Valves
Line Restriction
(Variable)
VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT
Basic Spring Shuttle NON- COMPENSATED
Pilot
Symbol Loaded Line Restriction
Controlled Spring Loaded Gas Charged Restriction
(Fixed)

Unidirectional Bidirectional

MAIN AUX.
Line Restriction
PILOT CONTROL 2-Section
RELEASED PRESSURE ROTATING SHAFTS Variable and Pressure
Compensated
Pump

Unidirectional Bidirectional
External Return Internal Return
Attachment Pump: Variable and
REMOTE SUPPLY PRESSURE Pressure Compensated

Internal Hydraulic Pneumatic

Simplified Complete Supply Pressure Energy Triangles

COMBINATION CONTROLS
LINES MEASUREMENT

Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid Solenoid and Servo Thermal Detent Crossing Joining
or Manual and Pilot Pilot or Manual Pressure Temperature Flow

MANUAL CONTROL FLUID STORAGE RESERVOIRS

Push-pull Lever Manual Shutoff General Manual Push Button Pedal Spring Vented Pressurized Return Above Fluid Level Return Below Fluid Level

HYDRAULIC SYMBOLS - ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS

G
M T

Pressure Temperature Level Flow

Transducer Transducer Generator Electric Pressure Pressure Switch Temperature Electrical
Switch Switch Switch Switch Circuit Breaker
(Fluid) (Gas / Air) Motor Switch (Adjustable) Switch Wire

BASIC ELECTRICAL COMPONENT SYMBOLS HARNESS AND WIRE SYMBOLS

Wire, Cable, or Harness Assembly Identification:
Fuse: A component in an electrical circuit that will open the circuit if too much current flows through it. Includes Harness Identification Letters and Harness
Connector Serialization Codes (see sample).
Switch (Normally Open): A switch that will close at a specified point (temp, press, etc.). The circle indicates
that the component has screw terminals and a wire can be disconnected from it.
AG-C4 L-C12
Switch (Normally Closed): A switch that will open at a specified point (temp, press, etc.). 111-7898 3E-5179
No circle indicates that the wire cannot be disconnected from the component. Part Number: for 1
Connector Plug
Ground (Wired): This indicates that the component is connected to a grounded wire. 2
The grounded wire is fastened to the machine.
Plug Receptacle
Pin or Socket Number
Ground (Case): This indicates that the component does not have a wire connected to ground.
It is grounded by being fastened to the machine. Harness Identification Letter(s): (A, B, C, AA, AB, AC, ...)

Reed Switch: A switch whose contacts are controlled by a magnet. A magnet closes the contacts of Harness Connector Serialization Code: The "C" stands for
"Connector" and the number indicates which connector in the
a normally open reed switch; it opens the contacts of a normally closed reed switch.
harness (C1, C2, C3, ...)
L-C12
Sender: A component that is used with a temperature or pressure gauge. 3E-5179
The sender measures the temperature or pressure.
T Its resistance changes to give an indication to the gauge of the temperature or pressure. 5A
Component
Relay (Magnetic Switch): A relay is an electrical component that is activated by electricity. Fuse (5 Amps) 9X-1123 Part Number
It has a coil that makes an electromagnet when current flows through it.
The electromagnet can open or close the switch part of the relay. 325-AG135 PK-14
Harness identification code:
This example indicates wire group 325, Wire Gauge
Solenoid: A solenoid is an electrical component that is activated by electricity. wire 135 in harness "AG". Wire Color
It has a coil that makes an electromagnet when current flows through it.
The electromagnet can open or close a valve or move a piece of metal that can do work. 1 Deutsch connector: Typical representation
of a Deutsch connector. The plug contains all
2 sockets and the receptacle contains all pins.
Magnetic Latch Solenoid: An electrical component that is activated by electricity and held latched by a
permanent magnet. It has two coils (latch and unlatch) that make electromagnet 1 Sure-Seal connector: Typical representation
when current flows through them. It also has an internal switch that places of a Sure-Seal connector. The plug and receptacle
2 contain both pins and sockets.
the latch coil circuit open at the time the coil latches.
 UENR1256-01
May 2017

953D Track-Type Loader

Hydraulic and Power Train System
LBP981-UP

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COMPONENT LOCATION
Item Part Schematic
Description
Number Number Location
IMPLEMENT
1 PUMP GROUP 252-2679 D7
IMPLEMENT VALVE GP
2 VALVE GROUP- LIFT, TILT 247-1753 E2
3 VALVE GROUP- LIFT, TILT, RIP 252-5067 E2
57
4 VALVE GROUP- LIFT, TILT, MP 247-1749 E2
5 VALVE GROUP-LIFT, TILT, MP, RIP 247-1750 E2

6 CYLINDER GROUP-LIFT 248-8788 C1

7 CYLINDER GROUP-LIFT 252-6337 C1
8 CYLINDER GROUP-TILT 269-6483 B1
9 CYLINDER GROUP-RIPPER 286-0814 E1
10 CYLINDER GROUP-MP BUCKET 292-9044 D1
IMPLEMENT VALVE GP (Internal Components)
11 ACCUMULATOR 160-2669 B1
12 VALVE GROUP-DEAD ELECTRONICS LOWER 112-1817 B1
13 VALVE GROUP-PILOT SHUTOFF SOLENOID 221-4486 B2

14 VALVE GROUP-PILOT SOLENOID 189-8898 D2, C2

15 VALVE GROUP-RELIEF 227-1184 E3
58 16 VALVE GROUP-CHECK (LIFT) 257-7732 C2
17 VALVE GROUP-RELIEF (LIFT) 266-3594 C3
18 VALVE GROUP-RELIEF (TILT, MP, RIPPER) 266-3592 B3, D2
19 ANTI DRIFT VALVE 257-7730 D3, E3
20 VALVE GP- LOAD SENSE FLOW REGULATOR 227-1185 E3
21 VALVE GROUP-MARGIN RELIEF 299-7210 E2

HYSTAT
30 PUMP GROUP- DRIVE/REVERSE CHARGE 243-6637 C6
31 MOTOR GROUP-RH 243-6640 A9
32 MOTOR GROUP-LH 243-6639 E9
33 VALVE GROUP- RETURN MANIFOLD 281-1680 E5
34 VALVE GP- LOCKOUT AND BRAKE SOLENOID 252-2237 E5
35 CHARGE FILTER 264-2995 D7
36 PRESSURE SENSOR- 'G' PORT 261-0420 E9
37 VALVE GROUP - CHECK 185-4026 D6
FAN
40 PUMP GROUP 251-9555 C8
41 MOTOR GROUP 280-7283 C9
FAN MANIFOLD and ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
42 MANIFOLD GROUP - (STANDARD FAN MANIFOLD) 252-7008 C9
42a MANIFOLD GROUP- (REVERSING FAN OPTION) 291-9652 C9
43 VALVE GROUP-FAN CONTROL SOLENOID 211-2092 C8
59 44 VALVE-CHECK (ANTI CAVITATION) 177-3868 C8
45 VALVE GROUP-AUTO REVERSING SOLENOID 241-5895 C9
46 VALVE GROUP-DIVERTER VALVE 252-7010 C9
47 VALVE GROUP-CROSSOVER RELIEF 208-0886 C9

48 SPIDER AS. 241-8534 C9

MISCELLANEOUS
TANK GROUP AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
50 TANK GROUP 280-2053 A7, A8
51 SCREEN-SUCTION (IMPLEMENT) 202-6625 A8
52 SCREEN-SUCTION (FAN AND CHARGE) 142-8929 A7, A8
60 53 BREATHER 183-3873 A7
54 VALVE GP-CHECK (BACK PRESSURE) 270-4350 A7
55 TEMPERATURE SENSOR- TANK OIL 256-6453 A7

56 OIL COOLER 266-2070 E5

 TAP LOCATION

Tap Schematic
Description
Number Location
REMOTE PRESSURE PORT LOCATION
R1 IMPLEMENT SIGNAL PRESSURE D8
R2 PUMP SUPPLY OR DISCHARGE PRESSURE D8
R3 LEFT DRIVE PUMP CASE PRESSURE C5
R4 LEFT DRIVE PUMP CHARGE PRESSURE D6
61 R5 LEFT DRIVE LOOP PRESSURE D5
R6 IMPLEMENT CASE FILL PORT C7
R7 FAN PUMP SUPPLY OR DISCHARGE PRESSURE D8
R8 BRAKE RELEASE PRESSURE E5
R9 RIGHT DRIVE PUMP CHARGE PRESSURE D7
R10 RIGHT DRIVE LOOP PRESSURE C7

LOCAL PRESSURE PORT LOCATIONS

P14 FR PUMP 'MA' PORT C6
P15 FR PUMP 'X1' PORT (Plugged) C6
P16 FR PUMP 'X2' PORT (Plugged) C6
P18 RR PUMP 'MB' PORT D6
P19 RR PUMP 'X1' PORT (Plugged) C7
P20 RR PUMP 'X2' PORT (Plugged) C7
P21 RR PUMP 'Y' PORT D7
 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

REVERSE 2 3 4 5 57 58
LOAD SENSE
DRAIN
LS T2 PILOT
PUMP
36 T FROM
CLR
T 56 21
+ 35 HYSTAT
CUTOFF
BRAKE
RELEASE
U 33 (IS) (PBS)
E 20 15
G TANK E

Outlet Manifold
TO R8 JOYSTICK
CLR
A B
PS PB 9
FORWARD
MC1
Machine 14
ECM 19
MC2

P
MU 18
14
A4 RIPPER
MU
LEFT
PC1 PC2 B4
MOTOR R1
R4 34
P21 18

RAISE

LOWER

LOWER

RAISE
35
32

HOLD
R7 R2 R9 37 Y Ripper Control Valve
Y R5
P18 10
D Standard Fan Manifold 14 D

42 19

B B FE FA G MB FA G MB FORWARD 18
L T
A D 14
B A3 MP-BKT
B HST
B E
COR
B3
COR
CW
ACTR ACTR 18

CLOSE

OPEN
B P
ENGINE

CLOSE
F
C
MP Bucket Control Valve

OPEN

HOLD
COR CHRG
COR
T
44 43 CHRG
48 41
7 6
R
REVERSE

S S L L1 S X2 X1 MA A B T X2 X1 MA
A
D T
A D
R3 14 14
HST

DRAIN
PILOT

TANK
M2 E
B
40 1 A2 LIFT

FORWARD

REVERSE
C 30 C
B2
R6 P20 P19 R10 P16 P15 P14
17
C
M1 P
F 16

RAISE

LOWER
LOWER
FLOAT
47 46 45 44 43

RAISE
Lift Control Valve

HOLD
42a

Reversing Fan Option:

If reversing fan option is selected,
standard fan manifold is replaced
with reversing fan manifold.
14 14

B1

A1
TILT
18
19

RACKBACK

DUMP
DUMP

HOLD

RACK
Tilt Control Valve
B 8 B

FORWARD

12

A REVERSE
B

Inlet Manifold 13

T PR ACC TPR P
11

G 53 54
LINE PATTERNS
Pressure Line
50
U Pilot / Load Sensing Pressure
+
A Drain / Return Lines A
HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT COLOR DESCRIPTIONS
T 55 IMPLEMENT PUMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT Component Group
PILOT PUMP CIRCUIT
DRIVE PUMP OUTPUT CIRCUIT Attachment
RIGHT SUPPLY LINE
DRAIN / RETURN LINE Air Line
MOTOR STEERING CIRCUIT THIS SCHEMATIC IS FOR THE 953D TRACK-TYPE LOADER HYDRAULIC AND POWER TRAIN SYSTEM
LOAD SENSE CIRCUIT
CALLOUTS MEDIA NUMBER: UENR1256-01
60 52 51 52 TILT CYLINDER CIRCUIT
MP-BUCKET CYLINDER CIRCUIT
LIFT CYLINDER CIRCUIT
YY Taps (Pressure, Sampling,Sensor) by letter PART NUMBER: 265-6615, CHANGE: 04, VERSION: H
31 RIPPER CYLINDER CIRCUIT
Components are shown installed on a fully operable machine with the key and engine off, transmission shifter
BRAKE CIRCUIT
52 Components by number in neutral and with parking brake set.
Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for Troubleshooting, Specifications and Systems Operations.

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36 32 37 34 33 30 1 40 61 7 60 57 58 56 10

35

*9

56
41

48

59 *9 31 7 8 10

60 8 56
35

48

41

56

59

*9
36 32 31 37 34 33 30 1 40 61 7 57 58 10

*#9 Ripper Lift Cylinders Not Shown

HYSTAT CHARGE FILTERS

Filter Bypass
Switch

R9
R10

35

Starter

(Figure: 4)

Located in the service area at the left rear of the machine on the 953D are the:
(35) Left and Right Hystat Charge Filter
(R9) RR Pump Charge Pressure Port (Right Loop).
(R10) FR Pump Charge Pressure Port (Left Loop).
HYSTAT MOTOR GROUPS

Tank A

32 31

36 B
(Figure: 6)

C
The two variable speed drive motors are the same. Each motor group consists of the
following components:

(32) left drive motor

(31) right drive motor
(A) motor control valve pressure sense line
(B) speed sensor (one on each motor)
(36) motor control valve pressure sensor (POR)
(C) motor displacement control PWM solenoid
 HYSTAT PUMP GROUPS

Left F-N-R
Charge Pressure Control Valves
Relief Valves.
Right F-N-R
Control Valves

Cross Over
Relief Valves.

P15
P19
A B P16
30

P20
(Figure: 5)

This illustration shows the two power train hystat pumps. The left drive pump is on the
right nearest the flywheel housing, and the right drive pump is in the center ahead of the
implement pump. Components and service points shown include:
(30) Left (A) and Right (B) hystat drive pump group.
(P15) FR pressure test port. (Plugged - Tap must be installed for testing)
(P16) FR pressure test port. (Plugged - Tap must be installed for testing)
(P19) RR pressure test port. (Plugged - Tap must be installed for testing)
(P20) RR pressure test port. (Plugged - Tap must be installed for testing)
IMPLEMENT CIRCUIT
implement pump suction line
This illustration to the left shows the variable displacement
40 implement pump and the fixed displacement fan pump.
The implement pump control valve receives an implement
load signal from the implement valve signal network to
control pump displacement.

Fan speed is controlled by a PWM solenoid in the fan

control manifold or reversing fan
manifold.

Components shown include the:

(1) variable displacement implement pump.

1 (40) fan pump.

(Figure: 7)

Fill Tube
On the 953D the hydraulic oil tank is mounted in the left front of
the machine (50). An oil level sight gauge is mounted to the left
hand side of the tank and is visible while standing at the left 50
front side of the machine.

The tank can be filled from above the machine through the fill 57
tube.

The hydraulic oil temperature sensor (not shown) is mounted 11

to the rear of the tank near pump suction line hoses.

To the left of the tank are the main hydraulic control valve
group (57) and the accumulator for the pilot system (11).

Oil Level
Sight Gauge (Figure: 8)

A Components of the 953D implement control valve group include the:

(A) inlet manifold

12 (B) bucket tilt control valve
(C) loader arm lift control valve
B (D) MP bucket control valve
(E) ripper control valve
C (13) pilot shut off solenoid and outlet manifold
(15) line relief and makeup valve
D (F) PWM solenoid valve
(12) manual lower valve

E
(Figure: 9)

F 15 13
REMOTE TEST PANEL ACCESS

Additional service covers located on the left side of the

machine are: A C
(A) The cab filter access.

(B) The test panel access.

(C) The hystat hydraulic filters access (953D) and

engine.

(D) The alternator access and tool box (963D).

B
(Figure: 1)
D

Both the implement hydraulic system, demand fan

system, and the hystat system can be easily checked
R3 R4 using the remote taps on the test panel. The taps are
used to check the:
R2 R10
R1 (Figure: 2) (R1) Load Sensing signal pressure.
R9 (R2) Implement Pump supply or discharge
Cylinder pressure.
calibration
(R3) Left drive pump case pressure.
port
(R4) Left forward Hystat drive loop pressure.
(R5) Implement pump case fill port.
(R6) Fan pump supply or discharge pressure.

Diagnostic (R7) Brake release pressure.

connector (R8) Right forward Hystat drive loop pressure.
port
(R9) Right drive pump charge pressure.
R5 (R10) Left drive pump charge pressure.

R6 Mounted next to the panel are the cylinder

R7 R8 calibration port and diagnostic connector
port for connecting ET to the machine.

G H
Just below the cab filter compartment the
following components can be accessed:

(E) the cab support brace.

(F) the hydraulic test panel.

(G) one of the hystat charge filters for the

963D. The second hydraulic filter is
mounted behind the first one. See E
(figure:1) and (figure:4) for the location of
the 953D hystat filters (item number 35).

(H) the hand pump to raise the cab.

F (Figure: 3)

The cab may be tilted nearly 90° forward to access some of the system components. The cab support brace (1) will
support the cab at a maximum angle of approximately 30°. Angling the cab further than 30° requires the use of a hoist or
service truck boom.

NOTE: The hystat charge filters are mounted at the left rear in the engine compartment on the 953D.