Charlatte CT5G, Manual

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CT5G GASOLINE CARGO TRACTOR
CHARLATTE AMERICA, INC.
Chapter 1
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Jan. 17
B. Components/Systems
1. Chassis
The chassis is fabricated of formed steel plates that are then welded in a fixture to assure
parts interchange ability. The entire assembly is then cleaned, primed, and painted.
2. Front Steer Axle
The front steer axle is cast as a solid beam to prevent fabrication joints. To this beam are
attached the spindles, leaf springs, and steering cylinder.
FRONT STEER AXLE / SUSPENSION
FIGURE 1-2-2
3. Front Suspension
Leaf springs are used to supply ride control and support to the front of the tractor. These
springs are angled to permit wheel clearance in tight turn situations. This produces a good
ride, excellent stability, and minimal maintenance.
4. Front Brakes
The front brakes are disc type with actuation supplied by 1/2 of the master cylinder.
5. Steering
System
The steering consists of a hydraulic pump on the engine, rotary valve (attached to the
steering wheel), hydraulic hoses, and a steering cylinder (attached to the front axle). As the
steering wheel is turned, pressurized fluid from the pump is metered by the rotary valve in
small increments to the steering cylinder, which turns the front wheels. To assure steering in
emergency situations, the rotary valve will move fluid without the pump; however greater
force is required from the operator to turn the steering wheel.
6. Rear
Axle
The rear axle is designed for this particular unit and permits the engine/transmission to
deliver driving force through a drive shaft.
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