Drive Train
Highway Class Paver/Finishers
A-91
REMOVAL – DRIVE-OFF
(FIELD REPLACEMENT)
Step 1:
Remove track tension.
a. Take tension off of track to be replaced or
repaired by disconnecting the hydraulic line
leading to the track tension cylinder.
b. Disconnect the hose from the fitting (1) at the
hydraulic tube mounting bracket (2).
c. Cap and plug all fittings and hoses to prevent
fluid loss and contamination.
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0718-10B
Step 2:
Locate band joint (one can be found every 32" (81
cm) or 8 pads in a section of track) at bottom of
track, just in front of drive sprocket.
Step 3:
Disconnect band joint.
a. Remove pad nuts (1) from inside and outside.
b. Remove guides (2) from inside and outside.
c. Pry inside and outside track bands (3) from the
track shoe (4).
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Step 4:
Drive off track.
a. Move machine forward using the opposite track
for power.
b. Move until the forward end of track lays on the
ground at the front take-up wheel (1).
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INSPECTION
IMPORTANT
Refer to Blaw-Knox Wear Check Manual for
details.
Step 1:
Inspect track pads for wear or breaking. If metal
shows around the outer perimeter of the steel
plates, replace pads.
Step 2:
Inspect track bands for wear or breaking. If steel
cables are visible, replace bands.
Step 3:
Inspect track studs for damage.
Step 4:
Inspect track hardware for proper torque (75 lb-ft,
100 N•m).
