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M100 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46052
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CHAPTER 2 MAINTENANCE
1 SERVICING
APRIL 15, 2012
5. Make sure pivoting members turn freely through complete turning radius.
6. Check knuckle bushings for wear.
a.
b. Grab top of tire with both hands and move tire towards and away from
the tractor. Grab bottom of tire and do the same. Any movement should
be almost unnoticeable (no more than 0.010-inch). If movement is
excessive, replace all knuckle bushings. Lower tractor to ground.
7. Check tie rods for wear. Grab and try to move the tie rod tube in any
direction. If any movement or looseness is felt, replace the ball joint
assemblies.
8. Check tires for uneven wear patterns which might suggest axle
misalignment or damage.
9. Check fastener torque according to values in Section 1.
10. Inspect hoses for softness, swelling, cracking, abrasion, etc. Inspect
11. Replace hoses and components that show signs of damage or
deterioration.
12.
foreign materials.
13. Inspect steering pump oil level.
a.
dipstick.
b.
c.
1.6.4 Inspect Brakes
Inspect Brake Lines
Access to brake lines can be obtained from the underside of the tractor.
Check brake lines and hoses for leaks, deterioration, swelling, cuts, kinks and
other damage. Report abnormal conditions to your supervisor.
Inspect Parking Brake and Clean Disc
Inspect all parts of the parking brake assembly for wear and damage,
particularly brake pads. To change pads, refer to Chapter 3.
The parking brake may be adjusted by turning handle knob clockwise to
tighten. Do not allow pads to “drag” on brake disk while brake is released.
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