RUBBER TRACK INSTALLATION
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RUBBER TRACK INSTALLATION
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Stop the engine.
3. If desired, elevate the vehicle and place appropriate stands under the
frame.
CAUTION!
DO NOT loosen the tensioner assembly bolt under any circumstance.
This bolt is used to assemble and align the tensioner with the frame. If this bolt is
loosened, tensioner realignment MUST be performed.
4. Loosen the tensioner rod jam nut
and adjusting nut to slide the
tensioner assembly to the mini-
mum position.
5. Remove the two 9.5-inch (241
mm) wheels from the track ten-
sioner.
7. Install the rubber track. Rear tracks
can be installed in both directions of
rotation. For front tracks, a mark on
the track indicates correct
orientation.
8. Reinstall the two wheels.
9. Adjust track tension. See page 24.
NOTE:
In applications where installation
of traction studs is needed, the
threaded portion of the stud to be
screwed in the track lug should not
exceed 1 inch (25 mm) in length.
NOTICE:
Rubber Track warranty
coverage is terminated upon
installation of traction studs.