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Figure 45
1.
Track
3.
Road wheels
2.
Drive sprocket
4.
Tension wheel
Adjusting the Track Tension
There should be 7 cm (2-3/4 inches) between the
tension nut and the back of the tension tube (
). If not, adjust the track tension using the following
procedure:
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Figure 46
1.
7 cm (2-3/4 inches)
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Lift/support the side of the unit to be worked on
so that the track is off the ground.
4.
Remove the locking bolt and nut (
).
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Figure 47
1.
Locking bolt
3.
Tension tube
2.
Tensioning screw
4.
Tension wheel
5.
Using a 1/2-inch drive ratchet, turn the
tensioning screw counterclockwise until the
distance between the tension nut and the back
of the tension tube (
) is 7 cm (2-3/4
inches).
6.
Align the closest notch in the tension screw to
the locking bolt hole and secure the screw with
the locking bolt and nut (
7.
Lower the traction unit to the ground.
Replacing the Tracks
Replacing Narrow-Width Tracks
When the tracks are badly worn, replace them.
Note:
You have narrow-width tracks if the front
tension wheels are mounted inside a fork on the end
of the tension tube (
).
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Lift/support the side of the unit to be worked on
so that the track is 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches)
off the ground.
4.
Remove the locking bolt and nut (
).
5.
Using a 1/2-inch drive ratchet, release the
drive tension by turning the tensioning screw
clockwise (
and
).
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