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Figure 58
1.
Traction rod
2.
Jam nut
4.
Start the traction unit and set the throttle to
about 1/3 open position.
WARNING
When the machine is running, you could
be caught and injured in moving parts or
burned on hot surfaces.
Stay away from pinch points, moving
parts, and hot surfaces when adjusting
the running machine.
5.
If the
left
track moves, lengthen or shorten the
right
traction rod until the track stops moving.
6.
If the
right
track moves, lengthen or shorten the
left
traction rod until the track stops moving.
7.
Tighten the jam nuts.
8.
Close the rear-access cover.
9.
Shut off the engine and lower the machine to
the ground.
10.
Drive the machine in full reverse, checking to
see if the unit tracks straight. If it does not, note
the direction it veers. Repeat the adjustment
previously described so that it tracks straight in
reverse.
Adjusting the Tracking of the
Traction Control, Full Forward
Position
If the machine does not drive straight when you
hold the traction control against the reference bar,
complete the following procedure:
1.
Drive the machine with the traction control
against the reference bar, noting which direction
the traction unit veers.
2.
Release the traction control.
3.
If the traction unit veers to the
left
, loosen the
right
jam nut and adjust the tracking set screw
on the front of the traction control (
4.
If the traction unit veers to the
right
, loosen the
left
jam nut and adjust the tracking set screw on
the front of the traction control (
).
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Figure 59
1.
Set screw
3.
Stop
2.
Jam nut
5.
Repeat steps
through
until the machine
drives straight in the full forward position.
Important:
Ensure that the tracking set
screws touch the stops in the full forward
position to avoid over stroking the hydraulic
pumps.
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