Operator's Manual

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Table of Contents
Operation ................................................................... 1
Safe Operating Practices......................................... 1
Service Parts.............................................................. 4
Installation Instructions .............................................. 9
Required Tools......................................................... 9
Front Mounting Brackets.......................................... 9
Front Track Kits...................................................... 10
Rear Mounting Brackets (HDX and XTZ) .............. 11
Rear Mounting Brackets (XT and XTX) ................. 12
Rear Track Kits ...................................................... 13
Adjusting Components ............................................. 14
Front Track Toe-In.................................................. 14
Track Tension......................................................... 15
Rear Track ............................................................. 16
Break-In And Maintenance ...................................... 17
Break-In Period...................................................... 17
Maintenance.......................................................... 17
Maintenance Schedule.......................................... 18
Replacement Procedures ........................................ 19
Tracks .................................................................... 19
Sprocket ................................................................ 20
Plastic Guard ......................................................... 20
Main Axle or Main Axle Bearings .......................... 20
Wheel .................................................................... 20
Tensioner Cylinder................................................. 21
Tandem Assembly of Nylon Bushing ..................... 21
Preparation for Storage............................................ 22
Preparation after Storage......................................... 22
Owner/Warranty Registration ................................... 23
Operation
Safe Operating Practices
NOTE: Carefully read all items in the Safe Operat-
ing Practices section of this manual.
Be aware with tracks installed, your ROV will have
different driving characteristics than with wheels.
Familiarize yourself with the ROV with tracks
installed. With a track system installed, the ROV has
new dimensions (wider, longer, and higher), it is
heavier and has greater ground traction on hard terrain,
but not on slippery ground such as ice or muddy clay.
Braking distances and maneuverability are therefore
affected. Installing this track system on a ROV reduces
ROV speed by about 35%, but does not affect loading
or towing capacities.
1. Read the Operation and servicing instructions in
this manual carefully.
2. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the ROV with this equipment.
3. Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with
the instructions to operate the ROV with this equip-
ment. Never allow children to operate the ROV.
4. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make cer-
tain that all moving parts have stopped. Shut off
the engine.
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5. Do not operate the ROV if the tracks have been dam-
aged in any way. Inspect and repair as necessary.
6. Check all fasteners after three hours of use and
after each repair or replacement of the track sys-
tem components for tightness to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe operating condition. See
maintenance schedule.
8. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as
necessary
.General Operation
! WARNING
Failure to observe the following Safe Operating Prac-
tices could result in serious injury and/or death.
! WARNING
The warning decal visible on the side of each frame
(see illustration) warns the operator about the danger
presented by the sprocket and wheels while rotating
the track. Watch for these components at all times.
! WARNING
Always operate the ROV in 4WD mode; this signifi-
cantly reduces the possibility of derailing in any con-
ditions.
! WARNING
Take into account that braking distance may
increase. Locking the tracks by braking may cause a
loss of control. Never try to make the tracks skid and
only operate the ROV in 4WD mode.
! WARNING
Never attempt to jump. Track systems were not
designed to perform this type of riding behavior.
Loss of control and/or breakage may occur with risk
of serious injuries or death. ROV’s equipped with
tracks should not be used for racing, jumping,
stunts, acrobatics, or any other application that may
cause the ROV to lose contact with the ground.