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Figure 6 Figure 7

2 . If the pressure is low, attach the quick connect couplings of the kit to the tractor’s hydraulic system and pressurize the system. The pressure control block is fitted with a pressure reducer, which is factory set, to maintain a pressure of 1400 psi .

3 . Slowly rotate the handle of the ball valve to be inline with the source hose ( Figure 6 ). The pressure should rise to the required 1400 psi ( Figure 7 ) and the slack in the track should lift out.

4 . Close the ball valve.

5. Disconnect the source hydraulic lines from the tractor and the high pressure line from the accumulator .

6 . Replace the cap on the accumulator .

Adjusting Alignment

Proper alignment of the tracks is key to making the tracks last. If the tracks are not properly aligned, wear will be noticed on the center guide lugs . Periodic checks for proper alignment are necessary to ensure safe operation and longer track life . Adjust the left side and right side alignment bolts to correct alignment ( Figure 8 ). A 1 1/2” wrench will be needed to adjust the alignment bolts .

Figure 8

Front of Unit

Left Side

Alignment Bolt

Right Side

Alignment Bolt

Anti-Rotation Clips

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Adjusting Alignment (Continued)

To adjust the alignment of the track:

1 . Remove the Anti-Rotation Clip on both the inside and outside alignment bolts.

2 . To adjust the track

A . RIGHTWARD: use the wrench to first loosen the left side alignment bolt enough for it to fit back into the antirotation clip (a 30 ° turn) ( Figure 9 ). Then use the wrench to tighten the right side alignment bolt the same amount . Both bolts will be rotated toward the front of the unit .

B . LEFTWARD: use the wrench to first loosen the right side alignment bolt enough for it to fit back into the antirotation clip (a 30 ° turn) ( Figure 9 ). Then use the wrench to tighten the left side alignment bolt the same amount.

Both bolts will be rotated away from the front of the unit .

3 . Replace the anti-rotation clips over the alignment bolts and secure to the track frame.

4 . Pull the unit on a flat surface in a straight line for about 150’ and check for alignment improvement ( Figure 10 ).

5. If the track position

A . did not change, repeat Steps 1 through 4.

B . did change, even a small amount, continue pulling the unit on a flat surface and in a straight line for another

150’ and check for the amount of improvement. Continue pulling forward and rechecking every 150’ until proper positioning of the track is achieved ( Figure 10 ).

6 . Replace the anti-rotation clips and secure to the track frame .

Figure 9

Rightward

Leftward

Figure 10

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Idler Wheels

Bogie Wheels

Inside edge of bogie wheel to center guide lug should be about 2 1/4”

Inside edge of idler wheel to center guide lug should be about 1/4”

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