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Figure 49
1.
Traction control
2.
Stem, bolt, and nut
5.
Adjust the traction control so that it rests flush
against the reference bar when it is pulled
straight back (
and
).
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Figure 50
6.
Tighten the flange nut and bolt in the traction
control stem.
7.
Start the engine.
8.
Drive the machine in reverse with the traction
control tight to the reference bar. If the machine
does not back up straight, complete the following
procedure:
A.
Shut off the engine
B.
Lift and support the machine so that both
tracks are off the ground and are free to run.
C.
Loosen the flange nut and bolt in the stem
of the traction control (
D.
Loosen the jam nuts on the traction rods,
under the control panel (
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Figure 51
1.
Traction rod
2.
Jam nut
E.
Start the machine and set the throttle to
about the 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.
F.
Have a helper hold the traction control tight
to the reference bar in reverse.
G.
Adjust the length of the traction rods until
both tracks are running at the same speed.
Note:
You can also adjust the maximum
reverse speed of the tracks at this time.
H.
Tighten the jam nuts.
I.
Adjust the traction control so that it rests
flush against the reference bar when it is
pulled straight back (
and
J.
Tighten the flange nut and bolt in the
traction control stem.
K.
Shut off the engine and lower the machine
to the ground.
L.
Drive the machine in full reverse, checking
to see if the machine tracks straight. If it
does not, note the direction the machine
veers. Repeat the adjustment so that the
machine tracks straight in reverse.
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