Drive Motor; Remove; Install - Taylor-Dunn E-451 Service And Parts Manual

E-451 & E-457

DRIVE MOTOR

WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter.

Remove

Note: In most cases it is not necessary to
disassemble the primary reduction case to
remove the motor. If you find it necessary
to disassemble the primary reduction case,
refer to the Primary Reduction Case section .
NOTICE
Do not allow the wheels to rotate after the motor has
been removed. Allowing the wheels to rotate may
result in the drive chain getting bound up with the
drive sprocket, locking up the transmission. Should
this happen, the chain may have to be disassembled
to free up the chain.
1: Remove the four motor wires.
2: Loosen the drive chain adjusting screw.
3: Remove the hardware holding the motor to the
primary reduction case backing plate.
4: Lift the rear of the motor and rotate the motor
so that the motor mounting plate clears the two
threaded studs on the primary reduction case
backing plate and remove the motor.

Install

1: Tie the chain up in position with mechanics wire
as shown below.
2: Slip the motor sprocket under the chain and
rotate the motor so that the mounting plate goes
into the threaded studs and remove the wire
holding the chain.
3: Install the motor mounting hardware but do not
tighten until the chain adjustment is complete.
4: Adjust the drive chain. Refer to Adjust the Drive
Chain for information regarding adjusting the
drive chain.
5: Connect the motor wires.
6: Reconnect the battery.
7: Test drive the vehicle.
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