BALZER FIELD FLOATER 6, User Manual

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14 Tracks User Manual
To adjust the alignment of the track:
1 . Remove the Anti-Rotation Clip on both the inside and outside alignment bolts.
2 . To adjust the track
A .
RIGHTWARD:
use the wrench to first loosen the left side alignment bolt enough for it to fit back into the anti-
rotation clip (a 30 ° turn) (
Figure 9
). Then use the wrench to tighten the right side alignment bolt the same
amount . Both bolts will be rotated toward the front of the unit .
B .
LEFTWARD:
use the wrench to first loosen the right side alignment bolt enough for it to fit back into the anti-
rotation clip (a 30 ° turn) (
Figure 9
). Then use the wrench to tighten the left side alignment bolt the same amount.
Both bolts will be rotated away from the front of the unit .
3 . Replace the anti-rotation clips over the alignment bolts and secure to the track frame.
4 . Pull the unit on a flat surface in a straight line for about 150’ and check for alignment improvement (
Figure 10
).
5. If the track position
A . did not change, repeat Steps 1 through 4.
B . did change, even a small amount, continue pulling the unit on a flat surface and in a straight line for another
150’ and check for the amount of improvement. Continue pulling forward and rechecking every 150’ until proper
positioning of the track is achieved (
Figure 10
).
6 . Replace the anti-rotation clips and secure to the track frame .
MAINTENANCE
Inside edge of bogie wheel to center
guide lug should be about 2 1/4”
Inside edge of idler wheel to center
guide lug should be about 1/4”
Figure 10
Idler Wheels
Bogie Wheels
Adjusting Alignment (Continued)
Figure 9
Rightward
Leftward