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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: Some of the repair or maintenance
tasks require the use of petroleum-based
products, such as oils or greases, that should not
be handled directly with unprotected hands. Use
protective gloves that are resistant to petroleum-
based products. In case of contact with skin, clean
immediately with soap and water.
MAINTENANCE - TASKS
• Inspect: Component(s) must be examined
with care. If an anomaly is noticed, the
malfunctioning component(s) must be repaired
or replaced.
• Clean
: Component(s) must be cleaned of any
dirt, dust or contaminant liable to impair the
proper operation of the Track System.
• Adjust
: Component(s) must be adjusted or re-
adjusted according to the manufacturer’s
adjustment recommendations. Refer to the
relevant section of the User Manual.
• Lubricate
: Component(s) need to be
lubricated according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Refer to the relevant
section of the User Manual.
• Replace
: Component(s) must be replaced to
avoid serious breakage.
MAINTENANCE - SPECIFICATIONS
System
• Visual Inspection: Visually inspect each
Track System to detect any defect or anomaly
that can impair proper functioning of the
systems.
• Adjustment
: Perform or verify angle of attack
adjustments on the systems according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to the
Adjustments section on page 10.
• Vehicle Alignment
: Perform or verify the
vehicle alignment with the Track Systems
installed. Follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Refer to the Alignment
section on page 12.
• Bolt Torque
: Check the torque of critical bolts
identified in the exploded views of the system.
Refer to the central pages of the User Manual.
CAUTION: Comply with the tightening torque
recommendations and use a thread locker product
if you come across a bolt that is not tightened to
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Track
• Tension: Perform or check track tension on the
systems according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Refer to “Rubber Track
Tension” in the Adjustments section on
page 15.
• Wear
: Check wear and overall condition of the
tracks on the Systems. Refer to “Wear” in the
Maintenance section on page 24.
CAUTION: A damaged track can result in
premature wear of Track System components.
Wheels
• Side Wear: Check side wear on Track System
wheels. Replace wheel(s) if wear is too great.
Refer to “Wear” in the Maintenance section on
page 24.
• Bearings
: Check wheel bearings for
restriction, noise or abnormal play in rotation.
Replace wheel if bearing shows one of these
defects.
• Wheel Seal Lubrication
: Wheel seals must be
cleaned of any dirt or contaminant and
lubricated according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Refer to “Lubrication” in the
Maintenance section on page 21. If a seal
shows damage or any defect, it must be
replaced.
NOTE: Installing new seals when doing wheel
maintenance is recommended.
NOTE: Lubrication done at the recommended intervals
allows the wheel seals to maintain optimal
sealing action and prolongs the useful life span
of the wheels.
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