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

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Brake Service
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REPLACE BRAKE BAND
6. Remove the brake adjustment bolt. Discard the locknut.
7. Remove the lower clevis pin from the brake lever bar.
8. Remove the brake band and return spring.
9. Remove the brake band from the brake lever bar.
10. Fit the new brake band over the brake drum and check fit.
Reform the brake band as required to match the diameter
of the brake drum.
11. Using new cotter pins and brake adjustment bolt lock nut,
install the brake band in reverse order of disassembly.
12. Adjust the brake as needed and test drive the vehicle.
REPLACE BRAKE DRUM
Note: The brake drum is a slip fit over the pinion shaft.
The pinion nut is a right hand thread but is very
tight and may require a large pneumatic impact
wrench to remove it.
6. Remove the pinion nut and discard.
7. Slide the brake drum off of the pinion shaft.
8. Inspect for leaks around the pinion seal. If there is any
indication of leaks, then the pinion seal should be replaced.
9. Apply a very light coat of grease around the hub of the
brake drum where it contacts the pinion seal.
10. Install the brake drum.
11. Using a new pinion nut, torque the pinion nut to per torque
listed in the Hardware Torque table at the end of this
section.
Brake Assembly
Current Taylor-Dunn
®
brakes are asbestos free.
However, there is the possibility that the original
brakes were replaced with aftermarket parts
containing asbestos. Since this possibility exists, all
brake parts should be handled as if they contain
asbestos. Refer to Appendix C for recommended
handling precautions.
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.