Check Track Tension - Progressive Turf Equipment Slope-Pro Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual
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Slope-Pro

Check Track Tension

A properly adjusted track has 3/4 in of slack in it. Remove excess slack
with the track tension adjuster. In order to properly measure slack, the
track must be lifted off the ground. Lift each track up using the Jacking
Procedure.
Jacking Procedure
The machine can be raised up off the ground using the included jack
stands and the deck raise / lower assembly.
Jacking the machine is useful for measuring track tension or general track
maintenance and cleaning.
Four jack posts are mounted on the machine frame – one in each corner.
NOTE! Use the jack stands in pairs, either on one side, or both
sides. Do not use to lift only the front or the rear.
Perform jacking procedure on level ground with the engine off.
Personal injury may otherwise result.
If possible, start with the mower deck raised to the highest possible cutting
height. This can be accomplished without running the engine. Establish
communications between the remote control and the machine – do not
start the engine.
Insert a foot plate under each jack position on the side of the machine to be
raised. Block the track on the opposite side of the machine.
Insert a jack leg into each tube on the machine frame. Position them at the
lowest position.
Insert the pins through the machine frame and jack tube; secure the pins in
the tube with the clip.
Turn on the ignition switch on the console. After communication has been
established, do not start the engine. Use the mower deck raise/lower
switch on the remote control to lower the machine which will raise the
track(s) as the machine is supported on the jack stands.
Stop when the actuators are at the end of their stops. An audible 'clicking'
sound will be heard.
Reverse this procedure to lower the track(s) to the ground.
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