P0-2 Check The Track Tension And Fastener Torque, Trax Models; S-40 And S-45 Models - Genie Z Series Maintenance Manual

April 2018
7 Locate the grease zerk fitting on the other side
of the track tension cylinder.
8 Pump grease into the grease zerk fitting of the
tension cylinder until grease, free from air,
comes out of the grease plug. Securely tighten
the grease plug. Do not overtighten.
9 Continue to pump grease into the grease zerk
fitting just until the idler wheel moves. Check
the track tension.
10 If necessary, continue to pump grease into the
cylinder until the track has proper tension.
Component damage hazard.
Do not over tighten the track.
Over tightening the track will
cause the machine to lose
power during operation.
Note: If the track becomes too tight, loosen the
grease plug on the cylinder to remove grease and
loosen the track.
11 Clean up any grease that may have spilled.
12 Check the torque of the track assembly
fasteners. Refer to Specifications, TRAX
Torque Specifications.
13 Raise the machine, remove the jack stands
and lower the machine.
14 Repeat this procedure for each track
assembly.
Grease Specification
Chevron Ultra-duty grease, EP NLGI 1 (lithium based)
or equivalent
Part No. 1268489GT
Programmed Maintenance Procedures
P0-2
Check the Track Tension and
Fastener Torque, TRAX Models -

S-40 and S-45 Models

Manufacturer specifications require that this
procedure be performed every 50 hours.
Maintaining proper track tension and properly
torqued fasteners is essential to good machine
performance and service life. The machine will not
operate properly with a track that is incorrectly
tensioned. Continued use of a machine with
incorrectly tensioned tracks may cause component
damage.
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Thoroughly clean the track assembly of any
dirt, rocks, clay, etc.
Chock the tracks at one end of the machine to
prevent the machine from rolling.
Center a lifting jack of ample capacity (20,000
lbs / 10,000 kg) under the drive chassis
between the tracks at the other end of the
machine.
Lift the machine until the tracks are off the
ground and then place jack stands under the
drive chassis for support.
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