Track Service (continued)
Adjusting the Track Tension
1. Park the machine on a level surface, move the motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL-LOCK
position, engage the parking brake, and lower the hopper.
2. Shut off the engine, and remove the key. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean the tracks with high-pressure water.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that you use high-pressure water to wash only the track area. Do not use a
high-pressure washer to clean the rest of the machine. Do not use high pressure
water between the drive sprocket and the machine or you may damage the motor
seals. High-pressure washing can damage the electrical system and hydraulic valves
or deplete grease.
4. Raise the machine so that the tracks are off the ground.
5. Clean the drive sprocket, the front wheel, and the road wheels. The road wheels should
spin freely when clean.
6. Remove the bolt (1/4 x 1-5/8 inches)
, spacer , and nut .
7. Turn the tensioning bolt
to adjust the distance between the tension nut and the
end tangent of the tension tube until the distance is correct.
8. Align the closest notch in the tensioning bolt to the bolt hole and secure the tensioning
bolt with the bolt (1/4 x 1-5/8 inches), spacer, and nut.
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Replacing the Tracks
Removing a Track
1. Park the machine on a level surface, move the motion-control levers to the NEUTRAL-LOCK
position, engage the parking brake, and lower the hopper.
2. Shut off the engine, and remove the key. Allow the engine to cool.
3. Lift/support the side of the machine to be worked on so that the track is 7.6 to 10 cm (3
to 4 inches) off the ground.
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