Wheel Alignment - Taylor-Dunn SC-100-24 Service And Replacement Parts Manual

Steering
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
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.

Wheel Alignment

1: Position the front fork so that it is in the straight
ahead position and tie it off so that it cannot
rotate.
2: The flat top of the half gear on the steering shaft
should be level. If it is not level then perform the
following:
a. Raise the front wheel approximately 1 inch off
of the ground.
b. Remove the fork spindle bearing cap.
c. Loosen the fork nut until the steering shaft can
be rotated without rotating the fork.
d. Position the flat top of the half gear so that it is
level.
e. With the front wheel pointing straight ahead,
lower the front end and tighten the fork spindle
nut. Refer to section
for information regarding tightening the spindle
nut.
3: Center the steering wheel. Refer to section
Center the Steering Wheel
4: Untie the front fork.
5: Adjust the steering shaft. Refer to section
the steering shaft.
6: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables at the batteries.
7: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
8: Test drive the vehicle.
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Replace the Front Fork
for information regarding centering the steering wheel.
Adjust the Steering Shaft
WARNING
Do not drive the vehicle while the steering wheel or
front wheels are tied in position. Driving the vehicle
while the steering wheel or front wheels tied in
position may cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in severe bodily injury and/or property
damage.
Front fork and shaft shown
outside of the vehicle
for information regarding adjusting
SC-100
MA-100-03