BALZER FIELD FLOATER 6, User Manual

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7 Tracks User Manual
OPERATION
Wheel Torque
Before operating your Balzer tracked machine, make sure all lug nuts on both the inner and outer bogie wheels of each track
are torqued to 320 ft/lbs and all lug nuts on both the inner and outer idler wheels of each track are torqued to 450 ft/lbs. This
should be checked before first use, periodically during use each day for the first five (5) days of operation, and before first use
each season .
Grease
Your Balzer tracks use greaseless bushings.
Track Alignment
Track alignment is the most important periodic check that can be made on a track system . Proper alignment of the tracks is key
to making the tracks last. If the tracks are used without being properly aligned for an extended period of time, the center guide
lugs will begin to show wear. Alignment can change due to component wear, track damage, or after track replacement.
CHECK TRACK ALIGNMENT ON YOUR BALZER TRACKED MACHINE PRIOR TO FIRST USE AFTER PURCHASE, PRIOR
TO FIRST USE EACH SEASON, AND AFTER REPLACING TRACKS.
A simple way to check alignment is to drive with steering locked on a flat surface for at least 150 feet. After stopping, visually
inspect the center guide lugs at the front bogie wheels and the front idler wheel . There should be approximately 2 1/4” of
clearance on each side of the center guide lugs to the inside edge of the bogie wheels and approximately 1/4” of clearance on
each side of the center guide lugs to the inside edge of the idler wheel ( Figure 4 ). If one side of the guide lugs has significantly
more clearance than the other side, the track may be out of alignment (See Page 13 for Track Alignment procedure).
Recheck alignment whenever machine configuration changes are made or tracks are replaced.
Pre-Operation Checks (Continued)
WARNING
Check track alignment before first use after
purchase, before first use each season, and after
replacing tracks.
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 4
Idler Wheels
Bogie Wheels