Taylor-Dunn C0-014-32 Operation, T Roubleshooting And Replacement Parts Manual page 36

Maintenance, Service, and Repair
ADJUST STEERING CHAINS
There are two steering chains. One is at the bottom of
the steering column under the floorboard, the other is at
the top of the fork under the seat platform. Both steering
chains have an adjustable turnbuckle for setting the chain
tension. Before adjusting the chains, be certain that the
turn buckles are positioned correctly.
The turnbuckles should be centered between the two
sprockets when the steering is positioned in the straight
ahead position. If the turnbuckles are not centered, then
remove and reposition the turnbuckles before adjusting
the chains.
After the turnbuckles are centered, rotate the steering
from a full right turn to a full left turn and be certain that
the turnbuckles do not contact the sprockets.
To adjust the steering chain tension, perform the following
for the upper and/or lower chains:
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.
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.
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
7. Cut, remove and discard the safety wire from the
turnbuckle. DO NOT reuse the safety wire.
8. Using a pull scale, adjust the turnbuckle until it
deflects approximately 0.25" at 20 pounds.
9. Install new safety wire on the turnbuckle.
10. Lower the wheels to the ground.
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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.
Turnbuckle on Lower Steering
Upper Steering Chain
Turnbuckle with Safety Wire