Tracks are making a popping sound
.
• It is not uncommon in the initial operating
hours for the track system to make popping
noises as the initial wear0in occurs.
• Debris (rocks, branches, etc...) drawn into
the track system will most likely be crushed,
broken, or shattered resulting in popping
noises.
• Verify the track tension on the front idler
sprockets is evenly adjusted on the inside
and outside of the track. Unequal
tensioning can result in the front idler
sprocket running at an angle not parallel to
the track line. This results in tracks riding
up the teeth of the sprocket and snapping
back down to produce a popping noise.
• Check track sprockets for heavily worn
teeth that would allow the sprocket to jump
inside the tracks.
• Verify there the tracks are tensioned.
Excessively loose tracks can result in the
drive sprocket jumping inside the tracks.
One track drive responds only intermittently.
• Inspect sprockets of the #715 Disk Drive
and #724 Primary Drive for broken teeth.
This can result from inadequate tensioning
of the #50 and/or #80 drive chains, which
allows the chains to ride up and break the
tips of the sprocket teeth. Call the factory
for repair instructions.
Tractor does not drive perfectly straight.
• Due to normal inefficiencies in the hydraulic
valve system each track must be
individually controlled to achieve a straight
travel path. Operating both drive handles
equal distance will naturally result in a
slightly curved travel path.
