Specifications

Track Tension and Alignment
Lift the rear of vehicle and support it
off the ground. Using a ruler, check
track tension, at the second set of
The deflection of each track should be
57 mm
(2;4 If) between top inside
of track and center of bogie wheel set
retaining bolt.
To adjust track use the
following pro-
cedure:
Loosen link plate spring lock nuts (4)
located on inner side of link plate
Turn adjuster bolts clockwise to
en tracks/ counterclockwise to
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Start engine and allow tracks to rotate
slowly. Check if tracks are well cen-
tered and turn on the rear
sprockets. The distance between track
edges and link plates should be equal.
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To correct:
Turn inner side adjuster
boltts) coun-
terclockwise to bring track closer to
center link platetsl. turn clockwise to
withdraw trackts) from link platets).
Tighten link plate spring lock nuts.
Rotate tracks
slowly and recheck align-
ment.
A WARNING: Before checking track
.... alignment, ensure that the track
is free of all particles which could be
thrown out while track is rotating.
Keep hands, tools, feet and clothing
clear of track. Ensure nobody is stand-
ing near the vehicle.