CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN0000...

Page 1 of 18

Shutdown SIS

Previous Screen

Product:  ASPHALT PAVER 
Model:  AP-1050B ASPHALT PAVER 6ZN00208 
Configuration: CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN00001-UP (MACHINE) POWERED BY 3116 Engine 

Systems Operation
AP-1050B & AP-1055 ASPHALT PAVER AUXILIARY SYSTEM
Media Number -KENR2886-00 Publication Date -17/07/1996 Date Updated -29/04/2003

Systems Operation
SMCS - 0600; 5057

Introduction
Reference: For Specifications with illustrations, refer to the Specifications for the AP-1050B and AP-1055
Auxiliary Systems, Form No. KENR2887. If the Specifications in Form No. KENR2887 are not the same as
listed in the Systems Operation and the Testing And Adjusting, look at the print date on the back cover of
each book. Use the Specifications listed in the book with the latest date.

AP-1050B Auxiliary System

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN0000... Page 2 of 18

Schematic Of Auxiliary Hydraulic System For AP-1050B

(1) Left grade control cylinder. (2) Truck hitch cylinder. (3) Right grade control cylinder. (4) Hopper cylinder. (5) Screed
counterbalance group. (6) Screed lift cylinders. (7) Auger hoist cylinder. (8) Screed extension group control lines. (9) Left grade
control and truck hitch valve group. (10) Right grade control and hopper hoist valve group. (11) Screed and auger hoist valve
group (two-stack). (12) Return filter group. (13) Hydraulic tank group. (14) Supply lines to propel pumps. (15) Line to suction
manifold. (16) Auxiliary pump group. (17) Suction screen for auxiliary system.

The machine has six separate but interdependent hydraulic systems. Each system has its own hydraulic
pump driven by the engine through the pump drive gearbox on the flywheel end of the engine. The pump
drive gearbox on this machine has a 1.1:1 step-up ratio of engine RPM to pump RPM. The overdrive is
necessary to maintain proper pump RPM. Only the auxiliary system will be covered in detail in this module.

The 1050B auxiliary system performs the following cylinder functions: grade and slope cylinders (1) & (3),
truck hitch cylinder (2), hopper raise and lower cylinders (4), auger raise and lower cylinder (7), screed raise
and lower cylinders (6), screed counterbalance and screed extend functions.

AP-1055 Auxiliary System

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN0000... Page 3 of 18

Schematic Of Auxiliary Hydraulic System For AP-1055

(1) Left grade control cylinder. (2) Truck hitch cylinder. (3) Right grade control cylinder. (4) Hopper cylinder. (5) Screed
counterbalance group. (6) Screed lift cylinders. (7) Auger hoist cylinder. (8) Screed extension group control lines. (9) Left grade
control and truck hitch valve group. (10) Right grade control and hopper hoist valve group. (11) Screed and auger hoist valve
group. (12) Return filter group. (13) Hydraulic tank group. (14) Supply lines to propel pumps. (15) Line to suction manifold. (16)
Auxiliary pump group. (17) Suction screen for auxiliary system. (18) Reducer valve. (19) Throttle, brake, travel / pave control
manifold. (20) Left track tension group. (21) Right track tension group.

The 1055 auxiliary system performs the following cylinder functions: grade and slope cylinders (1) & (3),
truck hitch cylinder (2), hopper raise and lower cylinders (4), auger raise and lower cylinder (7), screed raise
and lower cylinders (6), screed counterbalance and screed extend functions. Some added functions for the
auxiliary system on the 1055 is track tension groups (20) & (21) and throttle, brake, travel / pave control
manifold (19).

Before the auxiliary system oil pressure is sent to the throttle, brake, travel / pave control manifold (19) the
pressure is reduced to a maximum of 3450 kPa (500 psi) by reducer valve (18).

Hydraulic Tank

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN0000... Page 4 of 18

Hydraulic Tank Location

(12) Return filter. (13) Hydraulic tank. (17) Suction screen for auxiliary system (inside hydraulic tank.) (19) throttle, brake, and
travel / pave control manifold.

The auxiliary system is an open circuit hydrostatic system. The main components of the hydraulic system
are auxiliary pump (16), suction screen (17), hydraulic tank (13), pressure reducing valve (18), two-stack
valve (11). Throttle, brake and travel / pave control manifold (19) and multiple hydraulic cylinders.

Hydraulic tank (13) is located in the center of the machine under the floor panel just in front of the operators
control station. Hydraulic oil for all hydraulic systems is stored in this hydraulic tank.

Auxiliary Pump

Auxiliary Pump Location

(16) Auxiliary pump.

Auxiliary pump (16) is located in the top position on the pump drive unit, just behind the vibration pump.
Hydraulic oil for the auxiliary systems passes through suction strainer (17) before reaching the auxiliary
pump. The strainer is located inside of the hydraulic tank.

Screed Extension Control

Screed Extension Control Group Location

(22) Right screed extension control solenoid valve. (23) Screed extension cylinder (hidden from view by sheet metal).

The auxiliary system supplies hydraulic oil to the screed extension control group. Right screed extension
solenoid valve (22) and screed extension hydraulic cylinders (23), is located on the screed, and is part of the
screed extensions control group. There is a second solenoid control valve, mounted on the left side of the
screed for the left extension. The solenoid valves are connected to the auxiliary system by hydraulic hoses
attached to the screed and coupled to quick disconnects at the rear wall of the tractor.

Screed Counterbalance Control

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN0000... Page 5 of 18

Screed Counterbalance Control Valve Location

(5) Screed counterbalance control valve.

Solenoid control valve (5) is part of the screed counterbalance group. The solenoid valve is located at the
rear of the machine near the two-stack valve. Access to the solenoid valve is gained by lifting the rear floor
panel near the operator control station.

Truck Hitch

Truck Hitch Location

(9) Truck hitch cylinder (inside of tube).

The truck hitch group is mounted on the front of the tractor frame. The hydraulic cylinder, is mounted inside
the truck hitch tube. The truck hitch hydraulic cylinder receives oil from left grade control and truck hitch
valve group (9). This valve controls the opening and closing of the truck hitch.

The solenoid valves are activated by switches mounted on the operator control console.

Left Grade Control And Truck Hitch Valve

Left Grade Control And Truck Hitch Valve Group

(9) Left grade control and truck hitch valve group.

The upper solenoid of valve (9) operates the truck hitch and the lower solenoid operates the left grade
control cylinder.

The solenoid valve for the hitch is activated by a switch mounted on the operators control console.

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN0000... Page 6 of 18

Left Grade Control Cylinder

Left Grade Control Cylinder

(1) Left grade control cylinder.

Right Grade Control Cylinder

Right Grade Control Cylinder

(3) Right grade control cylinder.

Right Grade Control And Hopper Valve / Right

Hopper Cylinder

Right Grade Control And Hopper Hoist Valve Group

(4) Right hopper cylinder. (10) Right grade control and hopper hoist valve group.

The upper solenoid of valve (10) operates the two hopper hoist cylinders (4) and the lower solenoid operates
the right grade control cylinder.

Left Hopper Cylinder

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN0000... Page 7 of 18

Left Hopper Cylinder

(4) Left hopper cylinder.

The solenoid valve for the hopper hoist is activated by a switch mounted On the operators control console.

Two-Stack Valve

Two-Stack Screed And Auger Hoist Valve Location

(11) Screed and auger hoist valve group.

Two-stack valve (11) is a solenoid operated hydraulic flow control valve group. The two-stack valve is
located near the rear wall of the tractor behind the hydraulic tank. The front valve controls the auger lift
cylinder. The rear valve controls the screed lift cylinders.

The solenoid valves are activated by switches mounted on the operators control console.

Right Screed Lift Cylinder

Right Screed Lift Cylinder

(6) Right screed lift cylinder.

Screed lift cylinders (6) (right side cylinder shown) are mounted on each side of the rear wall of the tractor.
The cylinders receive hydraulic oil from the rear solenoid valve of the two-stack valve.

Auger Lift Cylinder

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN0000... Page 8 of 18

Auger Lift Cylinder

(7) Auger lift cylinder.

Auger lift cylinder (7) is mounted at the rear center of the tractor. The auger group is raised and lowered as a
unit.

The two stack solenoid valves are activated by a switch mounted on the operators control console.

Grade Control Switch Box

Grade Control Switch Box

(24) Grade control switch box.

Grade control switch box (24) is located on the screed. The tow point control switches are mounted in the
grade control switch box. One switch sets the operational mode of the tow point in automatic, manual, or
off. The other switch allows the operator to raise or lower the tow point while in the manual mode.

Reducer Valve

Reducer Valve (Under Floor And Above Hydraulic Tank)

(18) Reducer valve.

Pressure reducing valve (18) is located under the floor, just above the hydraulic tank. The pressure reducing
valve is used to control the pressure to the throttle, brake, and travel / pave control manifold. The reducer
valve reduces the auxiliary system pressure to a maximum of 3450 kPa (500 psi).

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN0000... Page 9 of 18

Throttle, Brake And Travel / Pave Control

Manifold

Throttle, Brake, And Travel / Pave Control Manifold

(13) Hydraulic tank. (19) Throttle, brake and travel / pave control manifold.

Throttle, brake and travel / pave control manifold (19) consists of a manifold with four solenoid valve
assemblies. The four solenoid valves share supply oil but operate independently.

Each solenoid valve of the throttle, brake and travel / pave manifold consists of one solenoid and valve
assembly. The solenoid is made up of a coil, plunger and a wire connector. The valve is made up of a spool
and a return spring.

Throttle, Brake And Travel / Pave Control Manifold

(13) Hydraulic tank. (18) Reducer valve. (19) Throttle, brake and travel / pave control manifold. (25) Throttle cylinder. (26) Right
brake / travel clutch. (27) Left brake / travel clutch. (28) Right brake / pave clutch. (29) Left brake / pave clutch. (30) Throttle

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN00... Page 10 of 18

solenoid valve. (31) Brake / travel clutch solenoid (32) Hand pump for brake release during towing. (33) Brake / pave clutch
solenoid.

When the speed selector switch is in the pave position for low speed, current flows to the coil in pave speed
solenoid valve (33). The solenoid shifts the plunger overcoming the force of the return spring. Auxiliary oil
in the supply passageway is routed to brake / pave clutches (28) (29) in the propel planetary. The oil
pressure releases the spring applied brake in the propel planetary to allow pave (low) propel speed.

When the speed selector switch is in the travel position for high speed, current flows to the coil in travel
speed solenoid valve (31). The solenoid shifts the plunger overcoming the force of the return spring.
Auxiliary oil in the supply passageway is routed to the brake / travel clutches (26) (27) in the propel
planetary. The oil pressure releases the spring applied brake in the propel planetary to allow travel (high)
propel speed.

When the engine throttle speed switch is pushed to the high idle (towards the rabbit) position, current flows
to high idle side of the throttle solenoid valve (30), which allows auxiliary oil to flow to the throttle up side
of cylinder (25) and increase the engine speed.

When the engine throttle speed switch is in the low idle (towards the turtle) position, current flows to low
idle side of throttle solenoid valve (30) which allows oil to flow to the throttle down side of cylinder (25) to
decrease the engine speed.

The throttle, brake and travel / pave control manifold is equipped with hydraulic hand pump (32). Hand
pump (32) is used to pump oil into the brakes, to release the brakes for towing.

Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump

Components Of Auxiliary Pump

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN00... Page 11 of 18

(1) Stroke adjustment. (2) Control. (3) Bias spring. (4) Swashplate. (5) Adapter. (6) Coupling. (7) Valve plate. (8) Cylinder/piston
assembly. (9) Main shaft.

The auxiliary pump is a variable displacement, flow compensating, piston pump. The auxiliary pump
operates in one direction only.

Main shaft (9) is engaged in the pump drive gear box. With the engine running the main shaft rotates and
causes cylinder/piston assembly (8) to rotate. As the cylinder/piston assembly rotates hydraulic oil is drawn
from the hydraulic tank and supplied to the various implements. The auxiliary pump does not use a charge
pump.

Pump displacement (output) is varied by changing the angle of swashplate (4). Stroke adjustment (1) sets the
maximum output flow of the pump. Bias spring (3) forces the swashplate against the stroke adjustment
actuator to allow the pump to produce maximum output flow.

Control (2) maintains auxiliary system pressure at 13800 kPa (2000 psi). The control monitors pump output
flow and system pressure and acts against bias spring (3) destroking the swashplate when pressure exceeds
the set limit. When the swashplate is destroked, pump output flow is reduced. No additional pressure relief
valve is used.

The pump control maintains a swashplate angle that produces the proper output flow to sustain system
pressure at 13800 kPa (2000 psi) while operating in either a no load situation or with all of the implements
operating.

Adapter (5) provides a mounting surface for the vibration pump. The drive end of the vibration pump
engages coupling (6). As main shaft (9) rotates it causes the vibration pump to rotate.

Pressure Compensator - Startup/No Load

Pressure Compensator Circuit

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN00... Page 12 of 18

(1) Pilot passage. (2) Spool. (3) Spring retainer. (4) Spring. (5) Adjustment screw. (6) Control passage. (7) Vent passage. (8)
Stroke control actuator. (9) Stroke adjustment. (10) Bias spring. (11) Pump outlet port. (12) Swashplate. (13) Valve plate. (14)
Vent port. (15) Piston.

When the engine is not running, spring (4) forces retainer (3) and spool (2) to the left. Spring (10) forces
swashplate (12) against actuator (8). The bias spring tension also holds the actuator against stroke
adjustment (9).

When the engine is first started and running, the pump produces full output flow. Piston (15) (one of nine
pistons) pumps hydraulic oil through valve plate (13) to pump outlet port (11). Some of the hydraulic oil
flows through pilot passage (1) to spool (2).

Hydraulic oil acts against spool (2) and causes it to move to the right. The spool contacts spring retainer (3).
The force of the pilot oil against the spool is greater than the resistance of spring (4) and causes the retainer
and the spring to move to the right. When pilot pressure and the force of spring (4) compression equalize
system pressure is 13800 kPa (2000 psi).

When the spool moves to this position control passage (6) is open to pilot passage (1). Pilot oil can flow
down the control passage and into stroke control actuator (8).

The force of the pilot oil against the stroke control actuator overcomes bias spring (10) and destrokes
swashplate (12). Actuator (8) moves to the right until vent port (14) is open. When port (14) is open excess
pilot oil flows into the pump case. At this point the swashplate is at minimum angle and pump output flow is
at the minimum.

During a no load condition this position provides oil to make up for normal leakage throughout the auxiliary
system.

The swashplate remains in this position until the system load requires more flow. When the system load
increases the pump control upstrokes the swashplate.

Pressure Compensator - Upstroking

With the engine running and pump output less than system load, piston (15) (one of nine pistons) pumps
hydraulic oil through valve plate (13) to pump outlet port (11). Some of the hydraulic oil flows through pilot
passage (1) to spool (2).

With the pump output less than the system load requirement, pressure in the system drops. Spring (4)
resistance is now greater than the pilot force acting on spool (2). Spring (4) forces spring retainer (3) to
move the spool to the left. When the spool moves to the left pilot oil is blocked from flowing into control
passage (6).

Control passage (6) is open to vent passage (7). Bias spring (10) forces swashplate (12) and stroke control
actuator (8) to the left. The oil in stroke control actuator (8) flows up the control passage and into the vent
passage. The oil flows through the vent passage into the pump case and back to the hydraulic tank.

The bias spring forces the swashplate and actuator to the left until stroke adjustment (9) is contacted. At this
point the swashplate is at maximum angle and pump output flow is at the maximum.

The swashplate remains in this position until pump output flow can maintain system load. When the system
load decreases system pressure increases and the pump control destrokes the swashplate.

Pressure Compensator - Destroking

With the engine running and pump output greater than system load, piston (15) (one of nine pistons) pumps
hydraulic oil through valve plate (13) to pump outlet port (11). Some of the hydraulic oil flows through pilot
passage (1) to spool (2).

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN00... Page 13 of 18

Hydraulic oil acts against spool (2) and causes it to move to the right. The spool contacts spring retainer (3).
The force of the pilot oil against the spool is greater than the resistance of spring (4) and causes the retainer
and the spring to move to the right. When pilot pressure and the force of spring (4) compression equalize
system pressure is 13800 kPa (2000 psi).

When the spool moves to this position control passage (6) is open to pilot passage (1). Pilot oil can flow
down the control passage and into stroke control actuator (8).

The force of the pilot oil against the stroke control actuator overcomes bias spring (10) and destrokes
swashplate (12). When the swashplate destrokes it causes piston (15) to pump less oil.

The swashplate destrokes until it is at a point where pump output flow and system load are equalized. This
swashplate angle is maintained until the load on the system changes.

System pressure is set with adjustment screw (5). When system pressure is set at 13800 kPa (2000 psi) it
will not vary during operation of the machine from a no load condition to a maximum load condition.
Maximum pump output flow is set with stroke adjustment (9).

Two-Stack Valve

Components Of Valve
(1) Solenoid A. (2) Coil. (3) Plunger. (4) Wire connector. (5) Spool. (6) Port A. (7) Passage to port A. (8) Bolt holes. (9) Supply
passageway. (10) Passage to port B. (11) Wire connector. (12) Plunger. (13) Coil. (14) Manual actuator. (15) Manual actuator.
(16) Spring. (17) Return passageway. (18) Valve assembly. (19) Spring. (20) Solenoid B.

The two-stack valve consists of two individual solenoid valves bolted together. The two solenoid valves
share pump supply and tank return lines, however, they operate independently.

Each solenoid valve of the two-stack valve unit consists of three major components: solenoid A (1), valve
assembly (18), and solenoid B (20). Solenoid A is made up of coil (2), plunger (3), and wire connector (4).
The major components of the valve assembly consists of spool (5), springs (16) and (19) and the valve body.

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN00... Page 14 of 18

Spool (5) is attached to plungers (3) and (12). Solenoid B is made up of wire connector (11), plunger (12),
and coil (13).

A switch at each operator control console is attached to wire connectors (4) and (11) on each solenoid valve.
The position of the switch determines the flow of electrical current to the solenoid valve.

When no current flows to either coil (2) or coil (13), springs (16) and (19) center spool (5) in the valve body.
Supply oil in supply passageway (9) is blocked from entering either passage to port A (6) or passage to port
B (10).

When current is applied to solenoid A (1), coil (2) causes plunger (3) to move spool (5) to the right. Pressure
oil now flows from supply passageway (9) through passage to port B (10) out port B (not shown) and on to a
hydraulic cylinder. With the spool shifted to the right it blocks pressure oil from passage to port A (6). Oil
returning to the hydraulic tank from the cylinder can now flow through port A (6), past spool (5), and out
return passageway (17). After the oil passes through the return passageway it returns to the hydraulic tank.

In the event of an electrical failure, depressing manual actuator (14) allows oil to flow as described in the
preceding paragraph.

When current is applied to solenoid B (20), coil (13) causes plunger (12) to move spool (5) to the left.
Pressure oil now flows from supply passageway (9) past spool (5), out port A (6) and on to a hydraulic
cylinder. With the spool shifted to the left it blocks pressure oil from passage to port B (10). Oil returning to
the hydraulic tank from the cylinder can now flow through port B (not shown), through passage to port B
(10), past spool (5), and out return passageway (17). After the oil passes through the return passageway it
returns to the hydraulic tank.

In the event of an electrical failure, depressing manual actuator (15) allows oil to flow as described in the
preceding paragraph.

Cylinder Lock Valves

The solenoid valves that control the hopper cylinders and screed lift cylinders have cylinder lock valve
assemblies mounted on them. The lock valves are used to lock the cylinders in position when the solenoid
valve is centered and normal leakage cannot be allowed.

Cylinder Lock Valve Assembly

(1) Cylinder port. (2) Lock valve body. (3) Cylinder port. (4) Solenoid valve port. (5) Piston. (6) Solenoid valve port. (7) Ball
check valve. (8) Springs.

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN00... Page 15 of 18

Lock valve body (2) is bolted to the valve assembly section of the solenoid valve. The right lock valve and
the left lock valve are identical and operate the same. The hydraulic lines going to the cylinders are
connected to the lock valve at cylinder ports (1) and (3).

As pressure oil flows through solenoid valve port (4) it acts upon piston (5) causing it to move to the right.
The force of the oil pressure acting on the piston overcomes the force of springs (8) and causes ball check
valve (7) to unseat. This opens the passage between cylinder port (3) and solenoid valve port (6). Return oil
from the cylinders can flow through the lock valve to the solenoid valve return passageway.

When pressure oil flow is stopped by the solenoid valve no oil flows through solenoid valve port (4). The
force of springs (8) moves ball check valve (7) to the left. The ball check valve blocks the flow of oil from
the cylinder at cylinder port (3).

The force of the left ball check valve springs moves the left ball check valve to the right. The ball check
valve blocks the flow of oil from the cylinder at cylinder port (1).

As pressure oil flows through solenoid valve port (6) it acts upon piston (5) causing it to move to the left.
The force of the oil pressure acting on the piston overcomes the force of the ball check valve springs and
causes the ball check valve in the left side lock valve to unseat. This opens the passage between cylinder
port (1) and solenoid valve port (4). Return oil from the cylinders can now flow through the lock valve to the
solenoid valve return passageway. When pressure oil flow is stopped by the solenoid valve no oil flows
through solenoid valve port (6). The force of the ball check valve springs moves the left ball check valve to
the right. The ball check valve seats block the flow of oil from the cylinders at cylinder ports (1).

The force of the right ball check valve springs moves the right ball check valve to the left. The ball check
valve blocks the flow of oil from the cylinder at cylinder port (3).

Circuit Functions
Auger/Screed Lift Circuit

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN00... Page 16 of 18

Screed/Auger Lift Circuit

(1) Screed lift cylinders. (2) Screed and auger hoist valve group. (3) Screed counterbalance group. (4) Auger lift cylinder. (5)
Screed extension lines. (6) Auxiliary supply line. (7) Return line.

Right and left screed lift cylinders (1) are single acting cylinders. Hydraulic oil is used to raise the screed
and the weight of the screed is used to lower it.

With the engine running and the screed switch placed in the UP position, screed and auger hoist valve group
(2) routes pressure oil through the cylinder rod end oil line to screed lift cylinders (1) to raise the screed.
Return oil from the head end of the cylinders flows through the cylinder head end oil lines back to the
hydraulic tank through line (7).

When the screed switch is placed in the DOWN position, screed and auger hoist valve group (2) blocks
pressure oil from going to the cylinders. The screed and auger hoist valve group routes the cylinder rod end
oil back to the hydraulic tank. The weight of the screed forces the oil in the rod end of the screed cylinders
to flow through the cylinder rod end oil line.

When the screed is lowering, oil flows to the hydraulic tank through screed and auger hoist valve (2) and
line (7).

Auger lift cylinder (4) is a double acting cylinder. With the engine running and the auger lift switch placed
in the RAISE position, screed and auger hoist valve group (2) (the front solenoid valve of the two-stack
control valve), that is mounted at the rear wall of the tractor, routes pressure oil to the cylinder rod end oil
line of auger lift cylinder (4) to raise the auger. Return oil from the head end of the cylinder flows through
the cylinder head end oil lines, through valve group (2) and back to the hydraulic tank through line (7).

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN00... Page 17 of 18

When the auger switch is placed in the LOWER position, screed and auger hoist valve group (2) (front
solenoid valve of the two-stack control valve) routes pressure oil through the cylinder head end oil line to
auger lift cylinder (4) to lower the auger. Return oil from the rod end of cylinder (4) flows through the
cylinder rod end oil line, through valve group (2) and back to the hydraulic tank through return line (7).

The auger lift and screed lift switches are both a three position switch. The switches are located on the
operators control console.

Hopper/Right Grade And Slope Circuit

Hopper/Right Grade And Slope Circuit

(1) Right grade and slope cylinder. (2) Left hopper cylinder. (3) Right hopper cylinder. (4) Right grade control and hopper hoist
valve group. (5) Auxiliary supply oil line. (6) Return line.

Left hopper lift cylinder (2) and right hopper lift cylinder (3) are double acting cylinders. With the engine
running and the hopper switch placed in the RAISE position, the top solenoid valve of the right grade
control and hopper hoist valve group (4) (mounted in the pump compartment) routes pressure oil (5) to the
cylinder rod end oil lines of hopper lift cylinders (2) and (3) to raise the hoppers. Return oil from the head
end of the cylinders flows through the cylinder head end oil lines, through valve group (4) and back to the
hydraulic tank through line (6).

When the hopper switch is placed in the LOWER position, right grade control and hopper hoist valve group
(4) routes pressure oil through the cylinder head end oil line to hopper lift cylinders (2) and (3) to lower the
hoppers. Return oil from the rod end of cylinders (2) and (3) flows through the cylinder rod end oil lines,
through valve group (4) and back to the hydraulic tank through return line (6).

The hopper switch is a three position switch. The switch is located on the operators control console.

Truck Hitch/Left Grade And Slope Circuit

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022
CATERPILLAR AP-1050B BARBER-GREENE BG-245C Asphalt Pavers 6ZN00... Page 18 of 18

Truck Hitch/Left Grade And Slope Circuit

(1) Left grade and slope cylinder. (2) Truck hitch cylinder. (3) Left grade control and truck hitch valve group. (4) Auxiliary supply
line. (5) Return line.

With the engine running and the truck hitch switch placed in the OPEN position, the top solenoid valve of
left grade control and truck hitch valve group (3) (mounted in the hydraulic oil cooler compartment) routes
pressure oil through the center ports of cylinder (2). Pressure oil moves both cylinder rods outwards to open
the truck hitch.

Return oil from the rod ends of the truck hitch cylinders flows through the cylinder rod end lines. Return oil
flows through return line (5) to the hydraulic tank.

When the truck hitch switch is placed in the CLOSE position, the top solenoid valve of the left grade control
and truck hitch valve group (3) routes pressure oil through the pressure lines to the rod ends of the truck
hitch double cylinder (2) and causes the left and right arms to move inward. Return oil from the head ends of
truck hitch double cylinder (2) flows through the cylinder head end lines to hydraulic tank through line (5).

The truck hitch switch is a three position switch. The switch is located on the operators control console.

Copyright 1993 - 2022 Caterpillar Inc. Thu Apr 21 09:58:47 EST 2022 
All Rights Reserved.
Private Network For SIS Licensees.

https://127.0.0.1:1/sisweb/sisweb/techdoc/techdoc_print_page.jsp?returnurl=/sisweb/sis... 21/4/2022