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METHOD FOR DECREASING STEEL SHOES AND ROADLINERS TRACK TEN-
SION
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WARNING
• Grease is pumped into the track tension adjustment
system under high pressure.
If the adjustment is performed with the procedure oth-
er than following, grease drain plug (5) may fly out and
cause serious injury or death.
• Do not loosen grease drain plug (5) more than 1 turn.
• Do not loosen any part other than grease drain plug
(5).
• Do not put your face, hands, feet, or any other part of
your body close to grease drain plug (5).
1.
Loosen grease drain plug (5) gradually to release the grease.
If the grease does not come out smoothly, move the machine forward and backward a short distance.
2.
Tighten grease drain plug (5) securely.
3.
To check if the tension is correct, run the engine at low idle, and move the machine slowly forward by an
amount equal to the length of track on ground.
4.
Check the track tension again, and if the tension is not correct, adjust it again.
If the track tension cannot be decreased by the above procedure, ask your Komatsu distributor for repair.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE
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