WARNING - Flannery Plant Hire

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Adjust Track Sag (Rubber Crawler) and Check for
Damage
--- daily
MAINTENANCE
Proper track sag adjustment is necessary to extend the service
life of the rubber track and the travel device.
Check Track Sag
As illustrated to the right, raise the one side track which
sag is to be measured, off the ground. Place blocks under
machine frame to support the machine. Rotate the rubber
track so that the track joint is positioned at the upper center
of the track. Measure distance (A) from the bottom of the
lower roller tread to the inner ridge of the rubber track.
Track Sag Specifications A in mm
(in)
Adjusting Track Sag
Dimension
10 to 15
(0.39 to 0.59)
1. If track sag is not within specifications, loosen or tighten
the track following the procedures shown on the next
page.
2. Before adjusting track sag, lower the bucket to the
ground to raise one track off the ground. Be sure to place
blocks under machine frame to support the machine.
3. After adjusting track sag of both tracks, run the tracks
back and forth several times to equalize the track sag on
both side tracks.
4. After doing so, check track sag again. If track sag is not
within specifications, repeat adjustment until the correct
sag is obtained.
Check Rubber Track for Damage
Check the rubber track for damage. If any, consult your
authorized dealer for repair.
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A
Joint
Track Sag (Rubber Crawler)
Side a
Joint
Roller
M1M7-04-006
M588-07-055
M102-07-075
M503-05-050