Yuchai U35, Operator'S Manual

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Check and adjust the tension of the track
B. Steel track
Check every 10 hours.
1) Park the excavator on a level and solid ground.
2) Correctly tension the track so that the branch amount f on the track is controlled at a
deflection of 15-25 cm (a in Fig.1).
3) Remove the cover (b in Fig. 1) on each track frame, and expose the fuel nozzle of the
tensioner (
①
in Fig. 2).
4) In order to loosen the track, first loosen the joint
②
(Fig. 2) to let the grease flow out, and
then retighten it after getting the correct tension.
5) In order to tension the track, connect the joint of grease gun (provided as a random tool)
with the joint
②
(Fig. 2). Then add oil by using a grease gun until it is correctly tensioned.
Warning: Do not knock on the tension spring of the track. The spring will break
explosively and cause personal injury due to the huge pressure. Do not
disassemble the spring in a stretched state.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Hood and
covers