Taylor-Dunn SC-090-24, Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual

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Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Steering Components
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ADJUST THE STEERING SHAFT
The steering shaft is adjustable by means of a collar at the rear of the shaft. This adjustment controls
the gear lash of the half gears on the shaft and front fork.
6. Loosen the set screw on the collar.
7. Push the steering shaft half gear up against the half
gear on the fork.
8. While lightly holding the two gears together, push
the collar up against the rear pillow block and tighten
the set screw.
9. Rotate the steering wheel from left to right. Any
roughness is an indication of being too tight. Repeat
the procedure and hold less tension on the gears
while setting the collar.
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 rear wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Disconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
1 - Rear pillow block
2-Adjustable collar