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5.3. TIGHTENING THE TRACKS
With use, the tracks tend to loosen.
When operating with loose tracks, they tend to slip over the driving wheel teeth causing it
to jump its housing or to work in precarious fashion, damaging and causing wear to the
housing.
Never allow this situation to occur. To restore correct track tightness, proceed as follows:
Set the machine on a flat surface with compact ground, better on an asphalt or stone
pavement. Lift the machine and set it on blocks or supports rated for the weight of the
machine so that the tracks are approximately 100 mm off the ground.
Measure the track midline vs. the horizontal line; the reading must not be more than 5 mm.
If the distance is greater, proceed as follows:
– loosen lock nut “A”.
– tighten screw “B” until the correct tightness is restored.
– lock screw “B” tightening lock-nut “A” thoroughly.
At this point, track tightness has been restored to the original tension found with new
tracks.
Run the track blank for a few minutes so that it can settle in. With the track not running,
check that the track tightness is correct. Then raise the machine and set it on the ground.
It is now ready to use.
Periodically check that the support pins for rollers “P” are perfectly locked. This is done by
checking that the lock-nut on the inner part is perfectly tightened.
Once a day, clean all moving parts of the machine.
USING THE MACHINE
In order to safeguard the integrity and functionality of the track, follow the indications
below:
- Avoid sharp turns and frequent changes of direction while driving on the road, in
particularly on rough, hard terrains full of sharp, uneven points with a high degree
of friction. DO NOT COUNTERSTEER. To turn to the right and left, whether driving
or at a standstill, only operate one track.
- Prevent the tracks from coming into contact with protrusions or sharp, cutting objects
while driving.
- Prevent the tracks from coming into contact with oils, solvents, fuel or other corrosive
materials. If they do, clean the substance away immediately and wash the tracks.
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