Taylor-Dunn MX-026-00, Operation, Maintenance, And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front Axle
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ADJUST FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS (3-WHEEL)
6. Raise the front wheel(s) off of the ground and support
with jack stands.
7. Tighten the front axle until the wheel(s) do not spin freely.
To test, spin the front wheel by hand. The wheel should
stop spinning in no more than 2-revolutions. If the wheel
continues to spin, tighten the axle nut and repeat the test.
8. Spin the wheel and listen for any grinding noise. Any
grinding noise may be an indication of worn or damaged
wheel bearings.
NOTE: Refer to the
Replace Front Wheel
Bearings
section for information regarding
the replacement of the wheel bearings.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the
batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
INSPECT THE FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Grab the top and bottom of the tire/wheel assembly. Feel
for any movement or play while pulling and pushing on
the top and bottom of the tire. Any movement or play is
indication of loose wheel bearings or king pin.
8. Spin the front wheel(s) by hand. The wheel should stop
spinning in no more than 2-revolutions. A wheel that
continues to spin freely is an indication of a loose wheel
bearing.
NOTE: Refer to the
Adjust Front Wheel Bearings
section for information regarding the
adjustment of the wheel bearings.
9. Spin the wheel(s) and listen for any grinding noise. Any
noise may be an indication of worn or damaged wheel
bearings.
NOTE: Refer to the
Replace Front Wheel
Bearings
section for information regarding
the replacement of the wheel bearings.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the
batteries.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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.
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.