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Drive power lost when turning

We have an old 30RCTT. It has decided that it will go forward and reverse in a straight line, but trying to turn will cut drive power (will still coast). Any ideas? Any sources for a manual or wiring diagram?

thanks
  • Posted 14 Sep 2018 06:26
  • By 4nrMike
  • joined 14 Sep'18 - 1 message
  • California, United States
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4nrMike,
these old units have a switch array on the steering unit that tells the drive control what position the steerwheel is in. If one or any of these switches or the associated circuit wiring fails it can cause this very problem. These switches control the fwd/rev contactors telling the drive motors how to react when turning the steering wheel.
Normally when you turn both motors cannot drive at the same speed, the motor on the inside of the turn radius has to slow down to allow the truck to turn smoothly and not push out of the turn. In todays machines this is controlled by a wheel position sensor or encoder and the truck manager logic controlled the motor controller output, but back in the older days they were controlled by physical switches or LED pickups mounted on a plate or circuit board over the top of the steering assy.
Another problem may be in the fwd/rev contactors themselves so i would check both areas.
  • Posted 16 Sep 2018 23:37
  • By swoop223
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  • North Carolina, United States
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Do have a complete parts and Service manual for 30RCTT, need Ser #, contact my profile for more info.Check all fuses and cabling.
Raise and block unit, confirm both motors operating when driving straight ahead or reverse.Left motor should slow and cut out when turning left. Right motor should slow then cut out when turning right.
Check your brakes are functioning properly, should release when deadman pedal is depressed. Check brake switches on the brake linkage near the drive motors, check limit switches on the steer hub.
  • Posted 16 Sep 2018 03:28
  • By tom_p
  • joined 21 Feb'11 - 198 messages
  • Alberta, Canada

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