Tico Pro-Spotter, Service Manual

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11-2 Service Manual
TICO Manufacturing
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRO-SPOTTER
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of the HYDRAULIC SYSTEM section is to
provide service and maintenance personnel with
guidance on the proper procedures for removing and
replacing the various hydraulic components on the TICO
Pro-Spotter terminal trucks.
The TICO Pro-Spotter terminal trucks have been
engineered for quick and efficient servicing while
minimizing downtime. The hydraulic system is
responsible for the fifth wheel boom and power steering
operation.
Service and maintenance personnel should inspect the
entire hydraulic system frequently for leaks, loose fittings,
or damage.
For additional information, please contact TICO factory
support. (See “CONTACT TICO SUPPORT” on
page 0-15.)
CHECK FLUID LEVEL
Hydraulic Fluid
See Figure 11-1.
1. Park and prepare tractor for service. (See “Park
Tractor Safely” on page 1-3.)
NOTE
Fifth wheel boom should be powered down to fully
lowered position whenever checking and servicing the
hydraulic reservoir.
2. Lower fifth wheel boom to fully down position.
Figure 11-1: Hydraulic Reservoir
3. Check hydraulic reservoir sight glass (1) to determine
hydraulic fluid level.
4. If necessary, remove filler cap (2) and add approved
hydraulic oil to hydraulic reservoir (3).
5. Check hydraulic reservoir sight glass to verify
hydraulic fluid level.
6. Install the filler cap.
7. Verify fifth wheel boom operation.
1 Hydraulic Reservoir Sight
Glass 3 Hydraulic Reservoir
2 Filler Cap
1
TPS-018
2
3