
Steering System
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Service Manual – SC6500
™
Maintenance and Adjustments
Warning! Before performing any machine maintenance or adjustments, make sure the key
switch is off, the key is removed from the machine and the parking brake is engaged.
Steering Chain
1. Inspect the chain for looseness and binding.
2.
Adjust the chain tension to 3/16”-1/4” [4.7- 6.4 mm] deflection by following the instructions in the
Removal and Installation/Steering Chain Removal and Tensioning
section.
3. Keep all of the steer chain links greased to prevent excessive wear and binding.
Removal and Installation
Warning! Before removing or reinstalling any machine components, make sure the key switch
is off, the key is removed from the machine and the parking brake is engaged.
Steering Chain Removal and Tensioning
1. Turn the master key switch off and disconnect the battery pack emergency-stop/battery disconnect.
2. Loosen the four
Screws
from underneath the
front of the machine
and push the
Lower
Steering Column
toward the rear of the
machine. This will
allow you to separate
the
Chain
from the
Steer Sprocket
.
3. Remove both
Master
Links
that secure the
Chain
to the
Steer Plate
then remove the
Chain
from the chassis.
4. Reinstall the
Chain
by
following the above
steps in reverse order.
5. Adjust the
Chain
tension so there is
about 3/16” – 1/4”
[4.7 – 6.4mm] total
deflection with
moderate pressure
applied at the
Midpoint
as shown.
Front
View from
underneath
the machine
Screw (4)
Lower
Steering
Column
Steer
Sprocket
Master
Link
Steer
Plate
Midpoint
Chain