Carlton SP8018, Owner'S Manual, Page: 79 / 96

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2.3 CHECKING TRACK TENSION
Stop your machine on solid level ground and drive 6 feet (minimum) in a forward direction. Lift
the center of the belt up gently and measure the sag on the top part of the track in the longest
section of unsupported track as shown below.
The above conditions must be fulfilled on any new track system. This must also be regularly
checked and corrected where necessary by adding grease to the grease tensioner, as described
in Section (2.4).
WARNING
DO NOT operate the tracks with the belt incorrectly tensioned. Too loose and there is
a risk it could de-track. Too tight and damage could be caused to the system.
!
3 3/16 in.
2 3/4 in.
2 3/8 in.
± 3/8 in.
5.5T
–
14T
2.5T
–
5.5T
< 2.5T