Operator's Manual

ReplacingtheTracks
MachineswithNarrow-WidthTracks
Replacethetrackswhentheyarebadlyworn.
1.Removeanyattachments.
2.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface,ensuring
thatonly1sprockethalfisengagedwiththe
track(Figure60).
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Figure60
1.Sprockethalf
3.Engagetheparkingbrake.
4.Lowertheloaderarmssothattheyare
approximately20to25cm(8to10inches)
abovetheframe.
5.Shutofftheengineandremovethekey.
6.Liftthesideofthemachinewiththetrackyou
arereplacing.Supportthemachineusingjack
stands.
Note:Usejackstandsratedforyourmachine.
WARNING
Mechanicalorhydraulicjacksmayfailto
supportthemachineandcauseserious
injury.
Usejackstandswhensupportingthe
machine.
7.Removethelockingbolt,spacer,andnut(Figure
57).
8.Usinga1/2-inchdriveratchet,releasethe
drivetensionbyturningthetensioningscrew
clockwise(Figure57andFigure61).
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Figure61
1.Sprocket4.Ratchet(1/2inch)
2.Track
5.Roadwheel(5)
3.Frontwheel
9.Removethe3boltssecuringthesprockethalf
thatisnotengagedwiththetrack(Figure61).
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Figure62
1.Bolt(3)2.Sprockethalf
10.Startthemachineanddisengagetheparking
brake.
11.Movethetractioncontrolforwarduntiltheother
halfofthedrivesprocketisnotengagedwith
thetrack(Figure63).
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