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Allow the suspension to extend normally and check gap half-way
between front and rear idler wheels. Measure between slider shoe
bottom and inside of track. The gap should be as given in SPECIFI-
CATIONS at the end of this guide. If the track tension is too loose,
track will have a tendency to thump.
NOTE:
A belt tension tester (P/N 414 348 200) may be used to mea-
sure deflection as well as force applied.
BELT TENSION TESTER
TYPICAL
1. Top tool O-ring positioned at 7.3 kg (16 lb)
2. Push on top portion of tool until it contacts the top O-ring
3. Measured track deflection
CAUTION:
Too much tension will result in power loss and exces-
sive stresses on suspension components.
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