Taylor-Dunn SC-011-59, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering
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Pillow Blocks
NOTE: The two pillow blocks will wear at the same
rate. If one is worn out, then both blocks
should be replaced as a set.
6. Tie off the front fork so that it cannot turn.
7. While watching the steering shaft, rapidly rotate
the steering wheel to the left and right.
8. There should not be any discernible play between
the steering shaft and the pillow blocks. Any play
indicates that the pillow block is worn out and
should be replaced.
9. Untie the front fork.
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.
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.
Front pillow block
FORK 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.
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.