Abstract: A regulating valve for controlling the flow of fluid from a source to a fluid operated clutch and brake as well as auxiliary devices is disclosed herein. The regulating valve incorporates a hydraulic detent which locks the valve spool in a clutch engaged position in response to the pressurized fluid delivered to the clutch so that the clutch is automatically released when a loss of hydraulic pressure occurs.

Abstract: A hydraulic control system for controlling the flow between a reservoir, a pump having pressure flow compensating means associated therewith and first and second flow control means for controlling flow to first and second fluid operated devices is disclosed herein. The hydraulic control system includes a priority flow control valve which maintains a priority of flow from the pump to the first flow control means based upon the amount of flow required as well as the pressure requirements. The priority flow control valve has a valve spool which is positioned as a function of a biasing spring, as well as the pressure of the fluid from the pump to the first flow control means and the pressure of the fluid in the first fluid operated device. The system is particularly adapted for functions requiring higher pressure than low stand-by system pressure and where one of those functions require priority over the other.

Abstract: A tractor-implement hydraulic system having a valve interposed between a cylinder-piston assembly, a reservoir and a variable displacement pressure and flow compensated pump having compensating means is disclosed herein. The valve has a housing which has a bore supporting a valve spool and an inlet chamber and pressure chamber in communication with the valve bore with the inlet chamber being connected to the pump while the pressure chamber is connected to both the cylinder and the compensating means so that the cylinder and compensating means are immediately interconnected when the valve spool is actuated in one direction. The valve housing also has a return passage between the cylinder and the reservoir with a valve therein that normally blocks flow and is opened in response to movement of the valve spool in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A pressure biased control valve biased to a position for communication between a source of pressurized fluid and a differential locking clutch of the differential and a relay valve selectively positioned to interrupt communication between said control valve and differential lock clutch responsive to actuation of the vehicle brakes.