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Troubleshooting Track System
Track System
Problem Possible cause Solution
Uneven tread wear High amount of roading Swap tracks side to side
Splits/opening on the
side or top of tread High amount of roading or
overheat of tread Swap tracks side to side,
replace tracks if necessary
Chunking on guide
lug sides
Track not aligned properly
Align track, see “Track
Alignment Adjustment”
Improper break-in of track
Operate in dry dusty
conditions, see “Track
Break-in” section.
Side slope operation Contact Dealer
Breakaway of track
guide lugs
Material or workmanship defect
(clean separation)
Contact Dealer
Debris/material ingestion into
track system. (jagged
Clean material off of drive
wheel
Correct tensioning not
possible
Verify position of track
detensioning bolt at rear idler
assembly
Bolt fully retracted with no
preload on spring applied
High temperature of
idler or roller axle hub
Bearing failure Replace damaged bearing
Lack of lubricant
Check oil level in reservoir
Noise from idler or
roller axle hub
Bearing failure Replace damaged bearing
Mud/dirt build up on
idlers/mid-rollers Operation in muddy, wet, or
sticky soil types Clean mud/dirt regularly to
prevent track damage.
System dog tracking or
problems with track
alignment Alignment adjustment incorrect.
Undercarriages parallelism is out
of tolerance Adjust alignment per
procedures. Otherwise,
contact your Dealer