Taylor-Dunn B0-011-00, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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MB-100-00
Section 3 Page 17
ALIGNING THE FRONT END
Adjusting the Toe-In
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. With a piece of chalk, mark a line around the center
of both tires.
8. Loosen the ball joint clamps at each end of the tie
rod so the adjusting sleeve can be turned.
9. With the wheels in the straightforward direction,
measure the distance between chalk lines at the
front and the rear of the tires.
10. Adjust the tie rod until the distance from mark to
mark across the front of the tires is the same as the
distance from mark to mark across the rear. Refer
to the illustration below.
11. Tighten the ball joint clamp.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Reconnect the main positive and negative at
the batteries.
14. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
15. Release the park brake and test drive the
vehicle.
1. Make sure the key-switch is in the “OFF” position, then remove
the key.
2. Place the forward-reverse switch in the center “OFF” position.
3. Set the park brake.
4. Place blocks under the front wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
Always use a lifting strap, hoist, and jack stands, of adequate capacity
to lift and support the vehicle. Failure to use lifting and support devices
of rated load capacity may result in serious bodily injury.
Front Measurement
Ball Joints
Tie Rod
Rear Measure-