Taylor-Dunn B0-T48-48 Manual page 50

Maintenance, Service, and Repair
Front wheel alignment
NOTE: It is recommended to center the steering before aligning the front
6. Raise the front of the vehicle and support with jack stands.
7. Turn the front wheels so that they are in the straight ahead position and tie off the steering wheel
so that it cannot rotate.
8. Using a piece of chalk, mark a line around the center
of both front tires.
HINT: Hold the chalk on the center of the tire
9. Loosen the ball joint clamps or the rod end jam
nuts on the tie rod.
NOTE: Remember the position and orientation
10. Lower the front wheels to the ground and push the
vehicle back and forth a few feet to settle the
suspension.
Center the Steering
wheels. Refer to the
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. If equipped with a hand operated park brake, set the 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.
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 the position may cause loss of control of the vehicle
resulting in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
and rotate the tire to mark the line.
of the ball joint clamps.
Steering
section for information.
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