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118 MAINTENANCE Track Maintenance WARNING Moving parts can cut and crush body parts. When performing the checks and adjustments recommended on the following pages, stay clear of all moving parts. Never perform track measurement or adjustments with the engine running. Track Tension Track adjustment is critical for proper handling. Always maintain correct tension and alignment. Tension adjustments should be made only after the track is warmed up and limber. machine and safely support it off the ground. 3. Place the recommended weight or downward pressure on the track at the specified distance ahead of the center of the rear idler wheel to slightly preload the track (see chart on page 119). Measure at the point where the weight is hanging. 4. Check for the specified slack between the wear surface of the track clip and the plastic Hi-fax (C). I f the track needs adjustment: 5. Loosen rear idler shaft bolts (D) and locknuts (A). provide equal adjustment on both sides of the track. 7. Repeat measurement on the other side of the track. NOTE: Check more frequently when machine is new. 8. Start the machine and slowly rotate the track at least five revolutions. Let the track come to a stop (do not apply brakes). 9. Tighten the locknuts, then tighten the idler shaft bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm). 10. Check track alignment and adjust as necessary. See page 119. C D Track Hi-fax B A |