Taylor-Dunn MB-238-00, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Transmission Page 9
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OF THE PRIMARY
REDUCTION GEAR CASE
6. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
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.
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.
7. Place a drain pan under the gear case that is capable of
holding four quarts of oil and drain the oil from the front
gear case.
8. If required, remove the drive assembly from the vehicle
NOTE: Refer to
Removing and Installing the Drive
Assembly
for information on removing the drive
from the vehicle.
9. Remove the motor only if the entire drive is to be
disassembled.
NOTE: Refer to Motor Removal and Installation for
information on removing the motor.
10. Remove the cover retaining bolts.
11. Remove the cover plate from the differential and let the
remaining oil drain from the housing.
Oil Drain Plug
Be careful not to damage the sealing
surfaces on the housings. Damage to
the sealing surface may lead to an oil
leak resulting in damage to the
internal parts of the drive.