7-48 OM EZ17 us 1.0 * ez17w710.fm
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7.18 Tires/tracks
Information regarding the tracks
Track wear can vary according to work and ground conditions.
Checking track tension
Crushing hazard when working under the machine!
Working under the tracks can cause severe crushing or injuries resulting
in death.
► Ensure that no one is in the danger zone.
1. Place the machine on firm, level and horizontal ground.
2. Raise the machine evenly and horizontally by means of the boom and
the stabilizer blade.
➥ Raise the machine so as to allow the tracks to sag freely.
3. Place the tracks so that mark A is in the middle between drive pinion B
and track tension roller C.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Operate the control lever repeatedly to release the pressure in the
hydraulic system.
6. Raise the control lever base.