TM 5-3805-292-10
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TRACK TENSION CHECK
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WARNING
Curl the bucket downward only far enough to raise center of track off ground. Curling the
bucket downward too far may result in the machine rolling over.
Curl bucket on hard, level ground only.
Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Use blade only, not flat area of bucket. Failure to follow this caution may result in damage
to equipment.
NOTE
This procedure is for the left track. Repeat this procedure for the right track.
Tracks, rollers, idler wheels, and final drive sprockets must be free of dirt and debris.
Hold clamshell closed while curling bucket.
1. Raise loader arm and curl bucket (Figure 1, Item 1) in downward position so that blade touches ground.
2. Raise machine until center of track (Figure 1, Item 2) is off ground.
Figure 1. Preparing Machine for Track Adjustment.
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3. Shut down engine (WP 0005).