Taylor-Dunn B0-050-00, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Page 4
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 rear 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 severe bodily injury.
Do not drive the vehicle while the steering wheel or front wheels are
tied in position. Driving the vehicle while the steering wheel or front
wheels tied in the position may cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
Front wheel alignment
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Turn the steering wheel so that the driver side (left) wheel is in the straight ahead position and
then tie off the steering wheel and left wheel so that they cannot rotate.
8. Using a piece of chalk, mark a line around the center
of both front tires.
HINT: Hold the chalk on the center of the tire
and rotate the tire to mark the line.
9. Loosen the ball joint clamps or the rod end jam nuts
on the tie rod.
NOTE: Remember the position and orientation
of the ball joint clamps.
10. Lower the front wheels to the ground and push the
vehicle back and forth a few feet to settle the
suspension.