Track Tension; Track Tension Adjustment Procedures - ASV RC-100 Service Manual

Safety
Element
Figure 11-10
3. Remove the safety element. This element is not
serviceable or washable. It should be replaced
with every three cleanings of the primary ele-
ment.

Track Tension

Proper track tension is very important for optimum
performance and long track life. Tracks that are run
too loose can cause misfeeding and ratcheting pos-
sibly causing damage to the track. Tracks that are
run to tight can cause bearing and track failure. Dur-
ing the first 50 hours of operation, the tracks will
"break in" and will most likely require adjustment.

Track Tension Adjustment Procedures

1. Loosen the two bolts that fasten the drive table
to the undercarriage frame rail. Remove bolts* if
they are at the forward end of slots, as shown in
fig. 11-11). Extend or retract tension turnbuckle
if needed to take pressure off of the bolts.
2. Extend the tension turnbuckle (fig 11-12) until
proper track tension is achieved.
Loosen (or remove*)
Figure 11-11
Bolts
Figure 11-12
3. Retighten or replace the two bolts on the drive
table, making sure the outside and the inside
bolts (fig. 11-13) are equally spaced in their slots
showing that the drive sprocket is properly
aligned. A misaligned drive sprocket could
cause derailment or abnormal wear.
Figure 11-13
4. If the track has stretched to the point where the
standard adjustment holes do not allow proper
tension adjustment, refer to page 10-9, "14"-inch
Wheel Keeper Plates".
11-5
Rubber Track Loader
11. Maintenance
Tension adjustment
turnbuckle