Tico Pro-Spotter, Service Manual

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PRO-SPOTTER REAR AXLE
TICO Manufacturing
Service Manual 7-5
REAR DRIVE AXLE FLUID
MAINTENANCE
Rear Drive Axle Fluid Draining
See Figure 7-5.
1. Park and prepare tractor for service. (See “Park
Tractor Safely” on page 1-3.)
Figure 7-5: Rear Drive Axle Plugs
2. Position a suitable container below the drain plug (3)
of the rear drive axle (1).
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CAUTION
3. Remove fill and drain plugs (2 and 3).
4. Inspect and clean drain plug magnet of any metal
debris.
5. Inspect condition of oil for containments, texture, and
sediment particles. Contaminated fluid can be a sign
of internal damage.
6. Fill rear drive axle. (See “Rear Drive Axle Fluid
Filling” on page 7-5.)
Rear Drive Axle Fluid Filling
See Figure 7-6.
1. Park and prepare tractor for service. (See “Park
Tractor Safely” on page 1-3.)
Figure 7-6: Rear Drive Axle Plugs
2. Install drain plug (3) if removed. Tighten drain plug to
specification.
3. Remove fill plug (2).
4. Fill rear drive axle until fluid seeps from the bottom of
the fill port.
5. Install fill plug and tighten to specification.
1 Rear Drive Axle 3 Drain Plug
2 Fill Plug
Specification
Rear Drive Axle Fluid—Capacity 39.7 L
42 qt
Avoid injury and serious burns from draining rear
drive axle fluid. Avoid contact with hot rear drive
axle fluid.
1
TPS-123
2
3
1 Rear Drive Axle 3 Drain Plug
2 Fill Plug
Specification
Drain Plug—Torque 34 N·m
25 lb·ft
Specification
Rear Drive Axle Fluid—Capacity 39.7 L
42 qt
Specification
Fill Plug—Torque 47.5 N·m
35 lb·ft
1
TPS-123
2
3