Section 03
TROUBLESHOOTING
Subsection 06
(SUSPENSION AND TRACK)
03-06-2
SYMPTOM
NOISE OR VIBRATIONS ORIGINATING FROM THE TRACK.
CONDITION
NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection
1. Check slide suspension retaining bolts.
a. Missing bolt(s) allowing movement of certain components which in turn interfere
with track rotation.
Replace missing bolt(s).
2. Check condition of idler wheel(s).
a. Idler wheel rubber is damaged.
Replace.
3. Check guide cleats.
a. Top portion of guide cleat(s) is bent.
Replace.
4. Check sprockets.
a. One or various teeth of drive shaft sprockets are broken.
Replace sprocket(s).
5. Check track rods and/or internal traction teeth.
a. One or various track rods and/or teeth are broken.
Replace track.
SYMPTOM
DERAILING TRACK.
CONDITION
NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection
1. Check track tension.
a. Track is too loose.
Adjust.
2. Check if track and slider shoes are properly aligned.
a. Improper alignment.
Adjust.
SYMPTOM
REAR SUSPENSION IS LOW OR TOO STIFF.
CONDITION
NORMAL USE.
Test/Inspection
1. Check track tension.
a. Track is too tight.
Adjust.
2.
Check if axles are properly lubricated.
a. Improper lubrication and/or contaminated grease (sticky oil sludge).
Clean and/or lubricate.
3. Check rear spring preload.
a. Insufficient preload.
Increase preload using adjustment cams.
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