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Track tension adjustment / Discontinuation
- Mar 4
- 1 min read
Parts/oil/tools required:
10 mm wrench or socket
16 mm wrench or socket
1 1/4 inch (32mm) wrench or vise grip
Fat
*Always work on flat and safe ground*
1. Lifting the caterpillar
Turn the shovel 180 degrees.
Place the bucket on the ground, far ahead.
Lift part of the shovel using the scraper.
Lift the shovel completely using the bucket in order to clear the tracks from the ground.
2. Voltage adjustment system panel
Remove the two 10mm hex head screws using a wrench or socket to remove the tension adjustment system panel.
3. Locking nut
Loosen or completely remove the locking nut on the adjusting screw using a 1 3/4-inch or 32 mm wrench or a vise grip. It is a standard nut that loosens counterclockwise.
4. Voltage adjustment
To tension the track: Using a 16 mm wrench or socket, tighten the adjusting screw to tension the clamping mechanism.
To loosen or remove the track: Using a 16 mm wrench or socket, loosen the adjusting screw to release the clamping mechanism.
Practical tip: Apply a film of grease to the adjusting screw to prevent rust formation.
5. Locking nut
Tighten the locking nut to prevent the track from loosening due to vibrations.
7. Voltage adjustment system panel
Replace the panel using the two 10mm hex head screws.
8. Grounding
Place the shovel on the ground in a controlled and safe manner by following the same steps as for lifting it, but in reverse order.
Explanatory video
A video summarizing the procedure is also available on our YouTube channel, by following the link below:
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