Track Inspection - Toro TX525 Service Manual

Track Inspection

Clean the track and drive assembly daily.
Check the track surface daily for cracks and tears.
Replace the track if it is torn or cut and/or the tread is
worn (Fig. 0073).
Track Tread (cracked/damaged/worn):
Check the center lugs daily for gouging and excessive
wear (Fig. 0074).
Center Lug (damaged/worn):
TX525 Service Manual
Fig 0073 PICT-3377
Fig 0074 PICT-3378
MAINTENANCE
Track Tension Adjustment 2-3/4" (7cm) (Fig. 0075).
1. = 2-3/4 inches
(7cm)
A
A. Tension nut
Use an alignment tool (Toro p/n: 110-0069) to align the
track guide to drive wheel prior to installing a new track,
or if the track lugs display abnormal wear or gouging in
use.
Replace the track if most of the center lugs are gouged
or worn 1/2" (1.27cm) on either side or a combination of
both sides. Nominal lug width is 2 1/2" (6.35cm) at the
base of the lug.
Refer to "Track Guide Alignment" on page 7-3.
Refer to "Track Replacement":
• "Wide Track Removal on page 7-68.
• "Narrow Track Removal" on page 7-72.
Rev. 000
B
Fig 0075 track install #3
B. Tensioner arm
3-27