Track Service (continued)
4. Remove the retaining bolt for the tensioning screw.
g186008
Front wheel
Track
Tensioning screw and retaining bolt
Road wheel
Drive sprocket
5. Release the drive tension by turning the tensioning screw clockwise.
6. Remove the track at the top of the front wheel, peeling it off the wheel while rotating the
track forward.
7. When the track is off the front wheel, remove it from the drive sprocket and road wheels.
8. Inspect the condition of the wheels. If the wheels show signs of wear, replace them at
this time.
Installing 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.
g186008
Front wheel
Track
Tensioning screw and retaining bolt
Road wheel
Drive sprocket
4. Beginning at the drive sprocket, coil the new track around the sprocket, ensuring that
the lugs on the track fit between the spacers on the sprocket.
5. Push the track under the lugs and between the road wheels.
6. Starting at the bottom of the front wheel, install the track around the wheel by rotating
the track rearward while pushing the lugs into the wheel.
7. Tension the track.
8. Lower the machine to the ground.
3462-915A Page 5–18 Maintenance: Drive System Maintenance
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
