Tico Pro-Spotter, Service Manual

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12-4 Service Manual
TICO Manufacturing
BOOM AND FIFTH WHEEL PRO-SPOTTER
BOOM CYLINDERS
Removal
See Figures 12-3 and 12-4.
1. Raise boom approximately 15.2 cm (6 in).
2. Park and prepare tractor for service. (See “Park
Tractor Safely” on page 1-3.)
3. Remove boom grate and boom heat shield covers.
(See “GRATES AND COVERS” on page 14-5.)
Figure 12-3: Boom Cylinders (lower end)
4. Remove cap screws (1), washers (2), lock nuts (3),
and both caps (4).
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CAUTION
5. Using an appropriate lifting device, support boom (7).
6. Retract both boom cylinders (5) completely.
Figure 12-4: Boom Cylinder (upper end, right side
shown)
7. Install identification tags and disconnect hydraulic
lines (8 and 9). Close all openings using caps and
plugs.
8. Remove cap screws (10), washers (11), and lock
nuts (12).
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CAUTION
9. Using an appropriate lifting device, support boom
cylinders.
10. Remove cylinder pins (13) and lower boom cylinders
to floor.
11. Repair or replace components as necessary.
Inspection
• Check all welds for cracks and have any cracks
welded.
• Check cylinder pins (13) for excessive wear. Replace
pins found unserviceable.
• Check bushings (14) for wear. Press worn bushings
out.
• Check all threaded components for damaged or
stripped threads. Repair light damage with thread
chasers. Replace parts found to be unserviceable.
Installation
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
• Service all grease fittings.
• Test operation of boom cylinders.
1 Cap Screw (8 used) 5 Boom Cylinder (2 used)
2 Washer (8 used) 6 Rear Drive Axle
3 Lock Nut (8 used) 7 Boom
4 Cap (2 used)
Prevent possible crushing injury from heavy
component. Use appropriate lifting device.
4
TPS-106
5
1
3
6
2
7
5 Boom Cylinder (2 used) 11 Washer (4 used)
8 Tee-to-Boom Cylinder
(retract) Hydraulic Line 12 Lock Nut (2 used)
9 Tee-to-Boom Cylinder
(extend) Hydraulic Line 13 Cylinder Pin (2 used)
10 Cap Screw (2 used) 14 Bushing (4 used)
Prevent possible crushing injury from heavy
component. Use appropriate lifting device.
5
TPS-104
11
10
8
9
13
12
14