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Tension the Tracks

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What happens here

After the new tracks are in place, they need to be properly tensioned. A grease gun is used to inject grease into a fitting on the track system. This action expands a hydraulic cylinder, pushing the idler wheel forward and tightening the track. The worker ensures there is a specific amount of slack (a couple of inches) in the track, as recommended by the manufacturer, to prevent over-tensioning and damage. This step is crucial for the proper operation and longevity of the tracks.

Goal: Adjust the tension of the newly installed tracks to manufacturer specifications.

Tools and materials

  • CAT 259D Skid Steer
  • Grease
  • Grease Gun

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that's not fun under any circumstance now cat nasb are the only two track systems that I know of that have a multiple rail system instead of having one Center rail which holds the track together they've actually got triple rails so the tracks fit in between them it means it's a little bit more challenging to get them on and get them off but I'll take that any day of the week because on sidehill stability you have a lot less chance of cowboying out of these things with those extra rails in place here's one of the Reg that's about as fast as we've ever done it so you can see the print today hey Alex do you

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