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MAINTENANCE
Track Maintenance
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Track Alignment
Periodically check that the track is centered and running evenly on the
slide rails. Misalignment will cause excessive wear to the track and
slide rail.
1. S afely support the rear of the machine with the t rack off the
ground.
2. St art the engine and apply a small amount of throttle until the
track turns slowly at least five complete revolutions. S top the
engine and let the t rack come to a stop (do not apply brakes).
3. Inspect track alignment
by looking through the
track window to make
sure the rails (A) are
evenly spaced on each
side. If the track runs to
the left, loosen left
locknut and tighten the
left adjusting bolt. If the
track runs to the right,
loosen right locknut and
tighten the right
adjusting bolt.
4. After adjustments are
complete, tighten locknuts
and torque idler shaft bolts
to 35 ft. lbs. (47.5 Nm).
5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to verify proper alignment.