1.
Move the rubber joint (M mark) of the
rubber track shoe to the upper center
between the axles.
2.
Swing the machine 90 degrees, place the
bucket on the ground, and retract the boom
cylinder to raise the track shoe to be
checked. Then support the lower frame with
safety strut (1).
3.
At the center of the crawler frame, measure
gap (A) between the lower surface of the
crawler frame and the upper surface of
the track shoe.
1. Crawler Frame/2. Lower Roller
3. Rubber Track Shoe/4. Iron Track Shoe
Proper tension "A" mm (inch):
Rubber: 70 to 80 mm (2.8 to 7.87 cm)
Iron: 120 to 135 mm (4.7 to 5.3 inch)
4.
If the tension is not proper, see the next
section to adjust it.
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Rubber Track Shoe/Iron Track Shoe
Working with loosen track shoes causes coming off or early wear of them.
Adjustment
It is necessary to adjust the track shoe tension depending on the work condition at the working site.
At the working site covered with many gravels and cobbles, loosen the track shoe tension as much as
possible within the proper range. On the firm ground, increase the tension slightly within the proper
range.
Grease nipple (1) can pop out due to the inner high pressure grease. Do not loosen it more than 1
turn.
The high pressure grease is charged in the grease cylinder of the track spring. When adjusting the
shoe tension or disassembling the shoe for maintenance, loosen grease nipple (1) within one turn to
discharge the grease gradually.
Keep the face and body away from grease nipple (1) when loosening it.
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