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2.4 ADJUSTMENT OF TRACK TENSION
Track systems use a grease cylinder to keep each track chain in tension. Screwed into the end
of the grease cylinder is a grease fitting, enabling grease to be pumped into the grease
chamber tightening the track. If this valve is loosened grease will escape causing the track to
de-tension.
Shown is a typical idler and tensioner assembly used on the rubber track system. This is
supplied as a whole unit. On some systems, the assembly is supplied as individual components.
The grease inside the track tensioner (Lithium EP2) is pressurized so care must be taken when
loosening the grease fitting.