Taylor-Dunn RE-380-36 Operator's And Service Manual page 54

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. Position the steering wheel in the straight ahead position and tie off the steering wheel so that it
cannot rotate.
8. Loosen the ball joint clamps on the drag link.
NOTE: Remember the position and orientation
9. Adjust the drag link so that the center steering
linkage pivot arm is vertical.
10. Position the ball joint clamps in their original location
and orientation and tighten the ball joint clamps.
11. 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
12. Loosen the ball joint clamps on the left and right tie
rods.
NOTE: Remember the position and orientation of the ball joint clamps.
13. 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. 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.
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.
of the ball joint clamps.
and rotate the tire to mark the line.
Steering
section for information.
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