Tico Pro-Spotter, Service Manual

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7-2 Service Manual
TICO Manufacturing
REAR AXLE PRO-SPOTTER
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the REAR AXLE section is to provide
service and maintenance personnel with guidance on the
proper procedures for servicing the rear axles and
related systems on the TICO Pro-Spotter terminal trucks.
The TICO Pro-Spotter terminal trucks have been
engineered for quick and efficient servicing while
minimizing downtime.
For additional information, please contact TICO factory
support. (See “CONTACT TICO SUPPORT” on
page 0-15.)
CHECK FLUID LEVEL
Rear Drive Axle Fluid
See Figure 7-1.
1. Park and prepare tractor for service. (See “Park
Tractor Safely” on page 1-3.)
Figure 7-1: Rear Drive Axle Plugs
2. Position a suitable container below the fill plug (2) of
the rear drive axle (1).
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CAUTION
3. Remove fill plug.
4. Rear drive axle fluid should slowly seep from the
bottom of the fill port if properly filled.
5. If no seepage occurs, insert a finger into the fill port
to feel if the fluid level is just below. Add proper fluid.
(See “Rear Drive Axle Fluid Filling” on page 7-5.)
6. If overfilled, excess fluid will drain from fill port. Allow
excess fluid to drain until fluid slowly seeps.
7. Install fill plug and tighten to specification.
REAR DRIVE AXLE
Removal
See Figures 7-2 and 7-3.
1. Park and prepare tractor for service. (See “Park
Tractor Safely” on page 1-3.)
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CAUTION
2. Using appropriate lifting device, raise rear of tractor
and support using jack stands. (See “Support Tractor
Securely” on page 1-3.)
3. Release air system pressure. (See “RELIEVING AIR
SYSTEM PRESSURE” on page 8-6.)
4. Remove left and right side rear fender and mud flap
assemblies. (See “LEFT COVERS AND GUARDS”
on page 14-8.)
Figure 7-2: Drive Shaft
5. Remove cap screws (1), spacers (2), and caps (3).
6. Separate drive shaft (4) from rear drive axle (5).
1 Rear Drive Axle 3 Drain Plug
2 Fill Plug
Avoid injury and serious burns from draining rear
drive axle fluid. Avoid contact with hot rear drive
axle fluid.
1
TPS-123
2
3
Specification
Fill Plug—Torque 47.5 N·m
35 lb·ft
Prevent possible crushing injury from heavy
component. Use appropriate lifting device.
1 Cap Screw (4 used) 4 Drive Shaft
2 Spacer (4 used) 5 Rear Drive Axle
3 Cap (2 used)
1
TPS-120
2
3
4
5