Tension the New Track
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What happens here
Once the new track is fully seated, it's time to re-tension it. If your machine uses a grease tensioning system, connect the grease gun to the fitting and pump grease into it until the idler wheel moves outward, tightening the track to the manufacturer's specified tension. If it's a bolt system, tighten the adjustment bolts until the correct tension is achieved. Refer to your machine's manual for the exact tension specifications, which are often measured by the amount of slack or sag in the track.
Goal: Adjust the new track to the correct operational tension.
Tools and materials
- Adjustable Wrench Generic — For bolt-style tensioning systems
- Grease Gun Generic — To add grease and tension the track
- Measuring Tape Generic — To measure track sag if required by manufacturer specifications
- Grease Heavy Equipment Grease — Filling the tensioning mechanism