Wacker Neuson ET12 02, Operator'S Manual

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BA ET18, 20, 24 en* 1.5 * et18_20_24w710.fm
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Maintenance 7
7.17 Tracks
Important information regarding the tracks
Track wear can vary according to work and ground conditions.
Checking track tension
DANGER
Crushing hazard during work under the machine!
Causes serious crushing or injury resulting in death.
► Ensure that no one is in the danger zone.
► Support the machine so as to allow the tracks to sag freely.
1. Park the vehicle on firm, level, and horizontal ground.
2. Raise the machine evenly and horizontally by means of the boom and
stabilizer blade.
3. Place the tracks so that mark A is in the middle between drive pinion B
and track tension roller C .
4. Stop the engine.
5. Raise the control lever base.
6. Remove the starting key and carry it with you.
7. Adjust the correct track tension if the play between the track roller and
the track is not 20 – 25 mm (0.8 – 1 in).
Fig. 276Raising the machine
Fig. 277Rubber track mark
C
B
A
A
Fig. 278Measuring distance
20 – 25 mm
(0.78 – 0.98 in)