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

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Components
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REPLACE THE STEERING
WHEEL
6. Remove the steering wheel center cap and nut.
7. Using a steering wheel puller, remove the steering wheel.
8. Position the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
9. Lightly grease the steering wheel splines and install the
replacement steering wheel orientated as shown in the
illustration below.
10. Tighten the steering wheel nut per torque listed in the
Hardware Torque table at the end of this section.
11. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the
batteries.
12. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
13. Release the parking brake and test drive the vehicle.
FORK / STEERING SHAFT
BEARINGS
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Inspect for lateral play by attempting to move the fork to
the left and right (not rotating), there should be no
noticeable play.
8. If there is any play in the fork bearings, refer to section
Replace the Front Fork
for information regarding
adjusting the fork bearings.
9. Lower the front end to the ground.
10. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the
batteries.
11. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
12. Release the parking brake and test drive the vehicle.
Typical Steering Wheel
1. Make sure the start 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 battery.
1. Make sure the start 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 battery.
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.