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Pressure Temperature Level

Switch Switch Switch Circuit Breaker

BASIC HYDRAULIC SYMBOLS

Fluid Pump Spring

Variability
Conditioner or Motor (Adjustable)

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SCHEMATIC SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
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

PILOT CONTROL Line Restriction

MAIN AUX.

2-Section
RELEASED PRESSURE Variable and Pressure
ROTATING SHAFTS Compensated
Pump

External Return Internal Return Unidirectional Bidirectional

REMOTE SUPPLY PRESSURE Attachment Pump: Variable and
Pressure Compensated

Internal
Simplified Complete Supply Pressure Hydraulic Pneumatic
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, ...)
Harness Connector Serialization Code: The "C" stands for
"Connector" and the number indicates which connector in the
Reed Switch: A switch whose contacts are controlled by a magnet. A magnet closes the contacts of
harness (C1, C2, C3, ...)
a normally open reed switch; it opens the contacts of a normally closed reed switch.
L-C12
3E-5179
Sender: A component that is used with a temperature or pressure gauge.
The sender measures the temperature or pressure. 5A
T Its resistance changes to give an indication to the gauge of the temperature or pressure. Component
Fuse (5 Amps) 9X-1123 Part Number
Relay (Magnetic Switch): A relay is an electrical component that is activated by electricity. 325-AG135 PK-14
It has a coil that makes an electromagnet when current flows through it. Harness identification code:
This example indicates wire group 325, Wire Gauge*
The electromagnet can open or close the switch part of the relay. wire 135 in harness "AG". Wire Color
*Wire gauge is shown in AWG (American Wire Gauge)
Solenoid: A solenoid is an electrical component that is activated by electricity. but could also be shown in metric denoted with mm
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.

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236D and 242D Skid Steer Loader

257D Multi-Terrain Loader
259D Compact Track Loader
Hydraulic System
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MPW1-UP
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COMPONENT LOCATION

Schematic Machine
Description
Location Location
Accumulator GP B-5, H-12, G-10, I-11 1
Accumulator GP - Ride Control F-7 2
Breather - Hydraulic Tank C-7 3
Cylinder GP - Hydrualic Coupler H-8 4
Cylinder GP - Lift I-3 5
Cylinder GP - Tilt (LH) I-4 6
Cylinder GP - Tilt (RH) I-4 7
Filter AS - Hydraulic and Transmission Oil F-11 8
Fitting GP - Quick Coupler I-2 9
Manifold GP - Ride Control F-7 10
Motor GP - Fan J-9 11
Motor GP - Hydraulic Fan (Demand) E-10 12
Motor GP - Hydraulic Fan (Standard) F-9 13
Motor GP - Hydrostat (One Speed) (236D/242D) H-14 14
Motor GP - Hydrostat (One Speed) (257D) I-13, I-15 36
Motor GP - Hydrostat (Two Speed) (257D/259D) F-14 15
Motor GP - Hydrostat (Two Speed) (LH) D-15 16
Motor GP - Hydrostat (Two Speed) (RH) D-13 17
Pump GP - Gr 1 Basic (Implement) (Work Tool) C-10 18
Pump GP - Hydrostat A-13 19
Pump GP - Implement (High Flow) E-10 20
Pump GP - Implement and Charge (Standard Flow) B-10 21
Radiator and Hydraulic Oil Cooler GP A-9 22
Sensor GP - Pressure (Tilt Rod End) H-4 23
Sensor GP - Speed (236D/242D) E-12, E-15 24
Sensor GP - Speed (257D/259D) F-12, F-15, I-13, I-15 25
Strainer AS - Hydraulic Tank C-8 26
Tank GP - Hydraulic C-7 27
Valve and Mounting GP - Hydraulic Coupler H-8 28
Valve GP - Check (Cooler Bypass) A-15 29
B-5, H-12,
Valve GP - Check (E) (One Speed/Two Speed Pilot Shutoff) 30
G-10, J-11
Valve GP - Check (Ride Control) E-7 31
Valve GP - Implement Control (Standard Flow & High Flow) F-4 32
Valve GP - Loader Arms Manual Lower I-3 33
Valve GP - Pilot Shutoff (One Speed) H-12, J-11 34
Valve GP - Pilot Shutoff (Two Speed) B-5, G-11 35
TAP LOCATION

Tap Schematic
Description
Number Location
AA Implement Pump Pressure G-5
EE Charge Pressure A-13
MB Main System Pressure (Pump 2 Forward) C-14
MC Main System Pressure (Pump 1 Forward) C-13
SOS Oil Sampling E-10
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(11) MOTOR GP
(30) VALVE GP FAN
CHECK (E) 258-2577
M3 6E-4701
LOC C-13
ONE SPEED HYDROSTAT MOTORS 257D
J REVERSING FAN MOTOR (IF EQUIPPED) J
To Cooler CI (34) VALVE GP
CI
LOC A-10 Br Dr Dr Br PILOT SHUTOFF (ONE SPEED)
(Dimensions: 56 inches x 35 inches)

456-1838
P2 P1 B1 From Charge Pump
LOC C-10

To Tank H1 To Implement Valve

UENR8054-02

FINAL FINAL PILOT

DRIVE DRIVE LOC F-2
E1 To Hydrostat
LOC A-14 (33) VALVE GP (5) CYLINDER GP
LOADER ARMS MANUAL LOWER LIFT
P2 437-2882 378-0891 (236D)
P1
380-5668 (242D/257D/259D)
(1) ACCUMULATOR GP
LEFT MOTOR 149-0686 (6) CYLINDER GP (7) CYLINDER GP
RIGHT MOTOR TILT (LH) TILT (RH)
ONE SPEED 378-7964 378-7963
PILOT SHUTOFF FOR 257D CO
B2 LOC A-9
I LOC A-9 I
B A X7 D C
(25) SENSOR GP SPEED (36) MOTOR GP LOC C-14 LOC C-14 LOC C-13 LOC C-13 LOC C-13 (36) MOTOR GP (25) SENSOR GP SPEED
262-3764 HYDROSTAT (ONE SPEED) HYDROSTAT (ONE SPEED) 262-3764 (9) FITTING GP
378-2823 (257D ONLY) (28) VALVE AND MOUNTING GP QUICK COUPLER
378-2823 (257D ONLY)
HYDRAULIC COUPLER
388-7960
To Implement Valve
499-9329
LOC F-2
PILOT
H1
HYDRAULIC COUPLER VALVE
S1 (23) SENSOR GP - PRESSURE
ONE SPEED HYDROSTAT MOTORS 236D/242D 344-7391
(4) CYLINDER GP
42 Page,

(30) VALVE GP
(14) MOTOR GP CHECK (E) COUPLER 1B
C2 2A
HYDRASTAT (ONE SPEED) 6E-4701 515-4591

3
358-5009

2
R L 2B
(1) ACCUMULATOR GP 1
M3 149-0686

4
1A 3A 3B

1
LOC C-13
3
To Tank
B2
LOC A-9 P 2 3 1
2
H ONE SPEED H
PILOT SHUTOFF FOR 236D AND 242D S2 C1
2 2 (34) VALVE GP
L R
OUTLET T
PILOT SHUTOFF (ONE SPEED) TWO SPEED
456-1838 PILOT SHUTOFF FOR 257D/259D
I I (30) VALVE GP
CHECK (E)
6E-4701
X X T

M3
LOC C-13 AA
B A X7 D C CI B1 C2 Pg
LOC C-14 LOC C-14 LOC C-13 LOC C-13 LOC C-13 LOC B-7
LOC A-10 LOC B-10
(1) ACCUMULATOR GP
From Charge Pump To Tank
149-0686

INLET
G (35) VALVE GP
GAUGE G
PILOT SHUTOFF (TWO SPEED)
456-1839

TWO SPEED HYDROSTAT MOTORS 257D/259D

INLET

P2 P1

(13) MOTOR GP
HYDRAULIC FAN (STANDARD)
“B” “A” “B” “A” “B” “A”
FINAL FINAL
307-3036
(8) FILTER AS
DRIVE DRIVE
HYDRAULIC AND TRANSMISSION OIL H1
479-0592
H1
F F
FmO FmI STANDARD FLOW / HIGH FLOW
P1 P2 (32) VALVE GP IMPLEMENT CONTROL
(2) ACCUMULATOR GP (STANDARD FLOW & HIGH FLOW)
RIDE CONTROL 449-1584
310-8460
STANDARD FAN
(10) MANIFOLD GP
RIDE CONTROL
STANDARD 456-1824
B A X7 D C (15) MOTOR GP FAN STANDARD FAN
(25) SENSOR GP SPEED (15) MOTOR GP (25) SENSOR GP SPEED FO FI
LOC C-14 LOC C-14 LOC C-13 LOC C-13 LOC C-13 HYDROSTAT (TWO SPEED) DEMAND FAN FmO FmI DEMAND FAN P
262-3764 HYDROSTAT (TWO SPEED) 373-8424 (FOR 257D ONLY) 262-3764
373-8424 (FOR 257D ONLY) 442-5648 (FOR 259D ONLY)
442-5648 (FOR 259D ONLY) SOS

(12) MOTOR GP H
TWO SPEED HYDROSTAT MOTORS 236D/242D HYDRAULIC FAN (DEMAND)
(31) VALVE GP
258-2577
E (24) SENSOR GP SPEED DEMAND FAN CHECK (RIDE CONTROL) E
304-6756
262-3764
(24) SENSOR GP SPEED
262-3764 A R
T R
(20) PUMP GP
IMPLEMENT (HIGH FLOW)
358-5002
B
TWO SPEED HYDROSTAT MOTOR (236D/242D)

TWO SPEED HYDROSTAT MOTOR (257D/259D)

I I

B
B1 RIDE CONTROL
HIGH FLOW IMPLEMENT PUMP

STANDARD FLOW IMPLEMENT PUMP

R A
WORK TOOL PUMP

(18) PUMP GP
S1
CHARGE PUMP - GR 1 BASIC
X Y Y X 258-2555
S L2 L1 L

D HIGH FLOW IMPLEMENT PUMP D

(16) MOTOR GP (17) MOTOR GP

HYDROSTAT (TWO SPEED) LH HYDROSTAT (TWO SPEED) RH TO IMPLEMENT VALVE LS
358-5011 (236D/242D) 358-5013 (236D/242D) HIGH FLOW IMPLEMENT PUMP

WORK TOOL PUMP

B X
STANDARD FLOW IMPLEMENT PUMP

(18) PUMP GP
CHARGE PUMP -GR 1 BASIC
258-2555

(3) BREATHER
HYDRAULIC TANK
258-2829
B1
C C
(27) TANK GP
HYDRAULIC
345-4581
(26) STRAINER AS
MB MC
TWO SPEED HYDROSTAT MOTOR (236D/242D)
TWO SPEED HYDROSTAT MOTOR (257D/259D)

HYDRAULIC TANK (30) VALVE GP

262-5689 CHECK (E)
X7
M3
A

C
B

6E-4701
L2 L1
MB B A M3 X7 D C MC
WORK TOOL PUMP

D1 C2 P
S2
B1
B B1
A1
T
(21) PUMP GP
B
M B
IMPLEMENT AND CHARGE (STANDARD FLOW)
373-8426
HIGH FLOW IMPLEMENT PUMP LINE PATTERNS
B1
WORK TOOL PUMP
Pressure Line
STANDARD FLOW IMPLEMENT PUMP
(35) VALVE GP Pilot / Load Sensing Pressure HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT COLOR DESCRIPTIONS
PILOT SHUTOFF (TWO SPEED)
STANDARD FLOW IMPLEMENT PUMP 456-1839 Drain / Return Lines
PILOT CIRCUIT
MAIN PUMP OUTPUT
STANDARD FAN

TILT CYLINDER CIRCUIT

Air Line
DEMAND FAN

CHARGE PUMP OUTPUT

(1) ACCUMULATOR GP HYDRAULIC FAN CIRCUIT
Component Group
149-0686 LOAD SENSING CIRCUIT
SUPPLY LINE
TWO SPEED CALLOUTS QUICK COUPLER CIRCUIT
L2 L1 MA E MD L3
E1 (19) PUMP GP
CI W1 B2 PILOT SHUTOFF YY Taps (Pressure, Sampling, Sensor - by letter)
DRAIN / RETURN LINE
A1 STEERING CIRCUIT
HYDROSTAT X2 CI CO B2 FOR 236D AND 242D TRAVEL CONTROL CIRCUIT
(22) RADIATOR AND HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER GP DL DL D Connectors (By letter)
(29) VALVE GP EE 378-2822 LIFT CYLINDER CIRCUIT
CHECK (COOLER BYPASS) 345-3609 Callout Number Component
COUPLER CYLINDER CIRCUIT

373-7039 (Machine Location from (52) VALVE GP - CONTROL Name

Component LocationsTable)
138-1234 Part Number

A A
THIS SCHEMATIC IS FOR THE 236D AND 242D SKID STEER LOADER,
257D MULTI TERRAIN LOADER, AND 259D COMPACT TRACK LOADER
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
Do not operate or work on this product unless you have
MEDIA NUMBER: UENR8054-02
read and understood the instruction and warnings in the SCHEMATIC PART NUMBER: 345-5170, CHANGE: 10, VERSION: -
relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Components are shown installed on a fully operable machine with the key and engine off, transmission shifter
relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instruc-
tions or heed the warnings could result in injury or
in neutral and with parking brake set.
death. Proper care is your responsibility. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for Troubleshooting, Specifications and Systems Operations.
Refer to the Parts Manual using a specific serial number prefix in SIS before ordering parts from this schematic.

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32

23 MB

30
MC

19
28
21
14
20

18
9

24

6
7

4
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12 13 SOS
22

11

15 36

EE 29 25
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3 AA 1

34

35

31

10

5 2

16

33

27

26
17