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Tico Pro-Spotter User Manual

Tico Pro-Spotter
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TICO Manufacturing Service Manual
44&37*$&."/6"-
TICO Manufacturing 1/30/2018
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Table of Contents

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Tico Pro-Spotter Specifications

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BrandTico
ModelPro-Spotter
CategoryTrucks
LanguageEnglish

Summary

TICO PRO-SPOTTER SERVICE INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Overview of the service manual and TICO resources.

WARRANTY

Details warranty terms, coverage, exclusions, and claim procedures for TICO Pro-Spotter.

2018 FLAT RATE GUIDELINE

Lists labor hours for various repair and maintenance tasks, categorized by system.

CONTACT TICO SUPPORT

Provides contact information for TICO factory technical support and online resources.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY

Outlines critical safety precautions, notices, and labels for safe operation and maintenance.

NOMENCLATURE

Identifies key components of the TICO Pro-Spotter with figures and labels.

SPECIFICATIONS

Provides detailed technical specifications for the TICO Pro-Spotter tractor.

FASTENERS

Explains standard and metric fastener identification, grading, and usage.

TORQUE CHART

Lists torque values for standard and metric fasteners for proper assembly.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

Describes how to find and interpret vehicle identification labels and plates.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

INTRODUCTION

Explains the purpose of the preventative maintenance section and TICO's engineering for serviceability.

DAILY PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

Lists daily checks for operators or maintenance personnel before machine operation.

EVERY 500 HOURS OF OPERATION

Details maintenance procedures required every 500 hours of operation.

EVERY 1000 HOURS OF OPERATION

Outlines additional maintenance tasks required every 1000 hours of operation.

EVERY 2000 HOURS OF OPERATION

Lists maintenance tasks required every 2000 hours of operation.

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CAPACITIES

Provides a list of recommended lubricants, fluids, and capacities for various systems.

COOLING SYSTEM

Details cooling system recommendations, including fluid type and capacity.

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)

Explains requirements and handling precautions for Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).

DIESEL FUEL

Specifies requirements and handling for diesel fuel, including ASTM standards.

LUBRICATION CHART

Illustrates lubrication points on the chassis and boom/fifth wheel.

TIRE PRESSURE

Provides recommended tire pressure specifications for standard tires.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

Outlines the purpose and components of the electrical system on TICO Pro-Spotter trucks.

ALTERNATOR

Details removal, inspection, and installation procedures for the alternator.

BATTERY

Provides battery cable specifications and removal, inspection, installation procedures.

ELECTRICAL COMPONENT CHECKS

Describes checks for electrical components like fuses, alarms, and voltage.

FUSE SPECIFICATIONS

Lists fuse locations and amperage ratings for the fuse panel.

POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER

Describes the location and purpose of the Power Distribution Center (PDC).

VEHICLE ELECTRICAL CENTER

Details the location and function of the Vehicle Electrical Center (VEC).

WIRING DIAGRAMS AND SCHEMATICS

Explains the importance and availability of wiring diagrams for troubleshooting.

ENGINE

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the engine section, covering Cummins engine and related systems.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL

Provides procedures for checking engine oil and coolant levels using dipsticks and sight glasses.

AIR INTAKE SYSTEM

Details removal, inspection, and installation of air intake system components.

AIR FILTER

Explains removal, inspection, and installation of the air filter element.

CHARGE AIR COOLER

Outlines procedures for removing, inspecting, and installing the charge air cooler.

COOLING FAN

Describes removal, inspection, and installation of the cooling fan and shroud.

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) TANK

Provides instructions for removing, inspecting, and installing the DEF tank.

FUEL FILTER

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the fuel filter and head.

FUEL TANK

Explains procedures for removing, inspecting, and installing the fuel tank.

DRAINING FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR

Describes how to drain the fuel/water separator.

RADIATOR

Outlines removal, inspection, and installation procedures for the radiator.

COOLING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

Covers draining, flushing, and filling the cooling system.

SURGE TANK

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the surge tank.

TRANSMISSION

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the transmission section, mentioning Allison automatic transmissions.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL

Explains how to check transmission fluid level manually (cold and hot) and electronically.

TRANSMISSION COOLER

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the transmission cooler.

TRANSMISSION FILTER

Covers removal, inspection, and installation of the transmission filter assembly.

TRANSMISSION FLUID MAINTENANCE

Provides procedures for draining and filling transmission fluid.

FRONT AXLE & STEERING

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the front axle and steering section, covering related systems and maintenance.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL

Explains how to check the front axle fluid level.

DRAG LINK

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the drag link.

FRONT AXLE

Outlines removal, inspection, and installation procedures for the front axle.

FRONT END ALIGNMENT

Covers preparation, checking/correcting toe and camber, and wheel/tire checks.

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Explains adjustment, removal, inspection, and installation of front wheel bearings.

LEAF SPRING

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the leaf spring.

STEERING GEAR BOX

Covers removal, inspection, and installation of the steering gear box.

STEERING KNUCKLE

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the steering knuckle.

TIE ROD BAR

Explains removal, inspection, and installation of the tie rod bar.

REAR AXLE

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the rear axle section and TICO's engineering for servicing.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL

Explains how to check the rear drive axle fluid level.

REAR DRIVE AXLE

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the rear drive axle.

REAR DRIVE AXLE FLUID MAINTENANCE

Covers draining and filling procedures for the rear drive axle fluid.

AIR SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the air system section and its components.

AIR BRAKE SYSTEM TESTS

Describes tests for air brake system performance, leaks, and pressure controls.

AIR DRYER

Outlines removal, inspection, and installation procedures for the air dryer.

AIR SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

Mentions the availability of air system schematics for troubleshooting.

AIR TANK

Details removal, inspection, and installation of air tanks.

BRAKE MAINTENANCE

Discusses periodic maintenance of brake equipment, including slack adjusters.

RELIEVING AIR SYSTEM PRESSURE

Provides instructions on how to safely relieve air pressure from the system.

WET AIR TANK

Covers removal, inspection, and installation of the wet air tank.

ABS/ATC SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the ABS/ATC system section, covering electronic control and pneumatic braking.

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROLLER

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the ABS controller.

BOBTAIL PROPORTIONING VALVE

Outlines removal, inspection, and installation of the bobtail proportioning valve.

FRONT MODULATOR VALVE (IF EQUIPPED)

Describes removal, inspection, and installation of the front modulator valve.

FRONT QUICK RELEASE BRAKE VALVE

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the front quick release brake valve.

REAR MODULATOR VALVE (IF EQUIPPED)

Covers removal, inspection, and installation of the rear modulator valve.

REAR QUICK RELEASE BRAKE VALVE

Explains removal, inspection, and installation of the rear quick release brake valve.

CHASSIS LUBRICATION SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the chassis lubrication system section and TICO's engineering for serviceability.

AUTOMATIC LUBRICATION SYSTEM

Details procedures for filling, removal, inspection, and installation of the automatic lubrication system.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the hydraulic system section and its components on TICO Pro-Spotter trucks.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL

Explains how to check the hydraulic fluid level using the sight glass.

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE

Covers removal, inspection, and installation of the directional control valve.

HYDRAULIC FILTER ASSEMBLY

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the hydraulic filter assembly.

HYDRAULIC FLUID MAINTENANCE

Provides procedures for draining and filling hydraulic fluid.

HYDRAULIC PUMP

Outlines removal, inspection, and installation of the hydraulic pump.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SHUT OFF VALVES

Mentions the location of hydraulic system shut off valves.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Provides a troubleshooting guide for common hydraulic system issues.

HYDRAULIC TANK

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the hydraulic tank.

BOOM AND FIFTH WHEEL

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the boom and fifth wheel section, covering service procedures.

BOOM

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the boom assembly.

BOOM CYLINDERS

Covers removal, inspection, and installation of the boom cylinders.

FIFTH WHEEL MAINTENANCE

Explains adjustment and lubrication procedures for the fifth wheel.

FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the fifth wheel top plate.

CAB

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the cab section, covering component and tilt system procedures.

CAB AIR BAG

Covers adjustment, removal, inspection, and installation of the cab air bag.

CAB DOOR AIR PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

Explains how to adjust the air pressure for the cab doors.

CAB LATCH

Details adjustment, removal, inspection, and installation of the cab latch.

CAB LEVELING VALVE

Covers adjustment, removal, inspection, and installation of the cab leveling valve.

CAB TILT CYLINDER

Outlines removal, inspection, and installation of the cab tilt cylinder.

CAB TILT HYDRAULIC FLUID MAINTENANCE

Provides procedures for draining and filling cab tilt hydraulic fluid.

CAB TILT PUMP

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the cab tilt pump.

CHECK FLUID LEVEL

Explains how to check the cab tilt hydraulic fluid level.

TRAINER SEAT

Covers removal, inspection, and installation of the trainer seat.

WIPER MOTOR

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the wiper motor.

COVERS AND GUARDS

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the covers and guards section and their role in accessing components.

FRONT COVERS AND GUARDS

Outlines removal, inspection, and installation of front covers and guards.

GRATES AND COVERS

Details removal, inspection, and installation procedures for various grates and covers.

LEFT COVERS AND GUARDS

Covers removal, inspection, and installation of left-side covers and guards.

RIGHT COVERS AND GUARDS

Details removal, inspection, and installation of right-side covers and guards.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the HVAC section and safety precautions for refrigerant handling.

CAUTIONS AND PROPER HANDLING OF R134a REFRIGERANT

Provides critical safety warnings and handling procedures for R134a refrigerant.

R134a REFRIGERANT HOSES AND TUBING

Outlines inspection procedures for R134a refrigerant hoses and tubing.

R134a REFRIGERANT OIL INFORMATION

Details information and procedures related to R134a refrigerant oil.

R134a REFRIGERANT LEAK TEST

Explains methods for testing the AC system for refrigerant leaks.

R134a REFRIGERANT RECOVERY, RECYCLING, AND RECHARGING STATION

Describes installation and use of the R134a refrigerant service station.

FLUSH AND PURGE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Provides detailed procedures for flushing and purging the AC system.

AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR

Covers removal, inspection, and installation of the air conditioner compressor.

BLOWER MOTOR

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the blower motor.

CONDENSER

Outlines removal, inspection, and installation procedures for the condenser.

EVAPORATOR

Covers removal, inspection, and installation of the evaporator.

HEATER CORE

Details removal, inspection, and installation of the heater core.

RECEIVER/DRYER

Explains removal, inspection, and installation of the receiver/dryer.