Gear Lash - Taylor-Dunn B0-T48-48 Taylor Truck T48 Operation Manual

MB-T48-01

Gear Lash

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.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
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 serious bodily injury.
7. Using the appropriate proceedure
center the steering gear before
proceeding.
8. Remove the drag link from the pitman
arm.
9. Loosen the jam nut from the gear
lash adjuster.
10. To adjust the gear lash, loosen or
tighten the setscrew.
NOTE: There should be a slight drag when the steering gear passes
through the center of its travel.
11. Tighten the jam nut.
NOTE: Do not allow the set screw to turn while tightening.
12. Install the drag link.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
15. Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
16. Release the park brake and test drive the vehicle.
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