Tico Pro-Spotter, Service Manual

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PRO-SPOTTER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
TICO Manufacturing
Service Manual 11-5
HYDRAULIC FLUID
MAINTENANCE
Hydraulic Fluid Draining
See Figure 11-4.
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.
3. Position a suitable container to receive the drained
oil.
Figure 11-4: Drain Plug

CAUTION
4. Remove drain plug (4) and drain hydraulic oil.
Hydraulic Fluid Filling
See Figure 11-5.
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 11-5: Hydraulic Reservoir
3. Remove filler cap (2) and add approved hydraulic oil to
hydraulic reservoir (3).
4. Check hydraulic fluid level. (See “CHECK FLUID
LEVEL” on page 11-2.)
5. Install the filler cap.
6. Test boom and steering operation.
4 Drain Plug
Avoid injury and serious burns from hydraulic
fluid. Avoid contact with hot hydraulic fluid.
4
TPS-090
1 Hydraulic Reservoir Sight
Glass 3 Hydraulic Reservoir
2 Filler Cap
1
TPS-018
2
3