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MAINTENANCE
Track Maintenance
Track Tension
If the track needs adjustment:
5. Loosen the rear idler shaft
bolt (D).
6. Loosen the locknuts (A).
7. Ti ghten or loosen the
track adjusting screws (B)
as necessary to provide
equal adjustment on both
sides of the track.
8. Repeat the measurement on
the other side of the track.
NOTE: Check more frequently when the machine is new.
9. Start the machine and slowly rotate the track at least five
revolutions. Let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes).
10. Check track alignment (see page 122) and a djust as necessary.
11. Tighten the locknuts (A).
12. Tighten the idler shaft bolts (D) and torque to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).
Track Tension Data
Suspension Weight Measurement
Location
Measurement
Edge 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 16″ ahead of rear
idler shaft
3/8 - 1/2″
(1 - 1.3 cm)
M-10 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 16″ ahead of rear
idler shaft
7/8″ -11/8″
(2.2 - 2.9 cm)
M-10 ACE 10 lbs. (4.54 kg) 16″ ahead of rear
idler shaft
7/8″ -11/8″
(2.2 - 2.9 cm)
C
B
A D
Track
Hi-fax
Weight