Simplicity AGCO Allis 500 Series, Service And Repair Manual

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6 Common Service Procedures
Elevating Unit for Service
6 - 4
Elevating Rear End for Safe Service
1. Remove the ignition key and disconnect spark plug
wire to prevent accidental starting while working on
the unit.
2. Engage the parking brake and block the front wheels.
3. Using a hydraulic or scissors jack positioned at the
center of the rear frame assembly, carefully jack the
unit up until the rear tires are approximately 1" - 2" off
the ground.
NOTE: For overall unit stability during service, do not
jack rear end higher than required for tire removal.
4. Support the rear of the unit on jackstands positioned
under the rear frame.
Figure 6. Jacking Up the Tractor
Figure 7. Supporting the Rear of the Tractor
Figure 8. Supporting the Front of the Tractor
Elevating Front End for Safe Service
1. Remove the ignition key, and disconnect spark plug
wire to prevent accidental starting while working on
the unit.
2. Engage the parking brake and block the rear wheels.
3. Position a hydraulic or scissors jack under the center
of the front axle and raise the front end up 1” to 2”.
NOTE: For overall unit stability during service, do not
jack front end higher than required for tire removal.
4. Support the tractor by positioning jackstands under
the foot rests or frame.
DANGER
PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH FROM FALLING UNIT
Always use a properly working lifting device with
a capacity suitable for the weight of the unit
being serviced.
Always use a jack stand to support the unit while
performing service, and chock remaining wheels
to prevent the unit from rolling off the supports.
Never work under or around an elevated unit that
is not properly supported and secured in posi-
tion with wheel chocks.
ELEVATING THE TRACTOR