Tico Pro-Spotter, Service Manual

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6-4 Service Manual
TICO Manufacturing
FRONT AXLE & STEERING PRO-SPOTTER
FRONT AXLE
Removal
See Figures 6-4 and 6-5.
1. Park and prepare tractor for service. (See “Park
Tractor Safely” on page 1-3.)
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WARNING
2. Using an appropriate lifting device, raise the front
end of the tractor. (See “Use Lifting Equipment
Safely” on page 1-4.)
3. Support the tractor using jack stands. (See “Support
Tractor Securely” on page 1-3.)
4. Release air system pressure. (See “RELIEVING AIR
SYSTEM PRESSURE” on page 8-6.)
Figure 6-4: Brake Chamber (left side shown)
5. Install identification tags and disconnect air lines (1).
Close all openings using caps and plugs.
6. Remove clips (2) and pins (3).
7. Remove nuts (4), washers (5), and brake chambers
(6).
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WARNING
Figure 6-5: Axle
8. Place jack under axle (7) near the leaf spring (12)
that is to be serviced. (See “Support Tractor
Securely” on page 1-3.)
9. Remove front wheels.
10. Remove drag link. (See “DRAG LINK” on page 6-3.)
11. Remove lock nuts (8), washers (9), spacers (10), and
U-bolts (11).
12. Lower and remove axle away from leaf spring.
13. Repair or replace components as necessary.
• Prevent possible crushing injury or death.
Use appropriate lifting device.
• Support the tractor using properly rated jack
stands. Never work under a tractor supported
only by a jack.
• Do not use wood or concrete blocks to
support the tractor. Failure to properly
support the tractor may result in death or
serious injury.
1 Air Line (2 used) 4 Nut (4 used)
2 Clip (2 used) 5 Washer (4 used)
3 Pin (2 used) 6 Brake Chamber (2 used)
1
TPS-163
3
2
4
5
6
Prevent possible crushing injury or death. Use
appropriate lifting device.
7 Axle 10 Spacer (4 used)
8 Lock Nut (8 used) 11 U-Bolt (4 used)
9 Washer (8 used) 12 Leaf Spring (2 used)
10
TPS-159
11
7
12
9
8