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WARNING: Before checking
track alignment, ensure that the
track is free of all particles which
could be thrown out while track is ro-
tating. Keep hands, feet, tools and
clothing clear of track.
Lift
the rear of vehicle and support itoff
the ground. Using a rule, check track
tension at the second set of bogie
wheels from rear.
See vehicle specifications sheet to cor-
rectly adjust the tension (distance be-
tween top inside edge 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
springs.
Turn adjuster bolts clockwise to tight-
en tracks, counter-clockwise to slack-
en.
Start engine and allow tracks to rotate
slowly. Check if tracks are well cen-
tered and turn evenly on the rear
sprockets. The distance between track
edges and link plates should be equal.
To correct:
Turn inner side adjuster boltts) coun-
ter-clockwise to bring track closer to
center link platets). turn clockwise to
withdraw trackls) from link platets).
Tighten link plate spring lock nuts.
Rotate track slowly and recheck align-
ment .
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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, feet, tools and clothing
clear of track.
The suspension is adjustable, the front
adjustment for surface condition, the
rear for driver's weight.
When the front adjuster blocks are at
the lowest elevation more weight is
distributed on skis. At the highest posi-
tion the weight is transferred from the
skis to the track. The rear adjuster
blocks should be adjusted to suit the
driver's preference.
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CAUTION: Always turn left side
..... adjuster blocks in a clockwise di-
rection, the right side blocks in a
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