Fork Bearings; Adjust The Steering Shaft - Taylor-Dunn SC-100-24 Service And Replacement Parts Manual

SC-100

FORK BEARINGS

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.
WARNING
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.
1: Raise the front of the vehicle and support with
jack stands.
2: Inspect for lateral play by attempting to move
the fork to the left and right (not rotating), There
should be no noticeable play.
3: If there is any play in the fork bearings, refer to
section
Replace the Front Fork
regarding adjusting the fork bearings.
4: Lower the front end to the ground.
5: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
6: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
7: Release the parking brake and test drive the
vehicle.
MA-100-03

ADJUST THE STEERING SHAFT

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.
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.
1: Loosen the set screw on the collar.
2: Push the steering shaft half gear up against the
half gear on the fork.
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3: While lightly holding the two gears together, push
the collar up against the rear pillow block and
tighten the set screw.
4: 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.
5: Reconnect the main positive and negative cables
at the batteries.
6: Remove the blocks from behind the wheels.
7: Release the parking brake and test drive the
vehicle.
Steering
1 - Rear pillow block
2-Adjustable collar
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