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WEBM1000 Maintenance Section (D6T LGP (OEM))
Track - Check/Adjust
Track - Check/Adjust
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Illustration 235
Check the track adjustment. Check the track for
wear and for excessive dirt buildup.
Personal injury or death can result from grease
under pressure.
Grease coming out of the relief valve under
pressure can penetrate the body causing injury
or death.
Do not watch the relief valve to see if grease is
es
caping.
Watch the track or track adjustment
cylinder to see if the track is being loosened.
Loosen the relief valve one turn only.
If track does not loosen, close the relief valve and
contact your Caterpillar dealer.
1. Move the machine forward. Allow the machine to
coast to a stop without the use of the service
brakes. Adjust the tracks while you are in the
machine typical operating conditions. If packing
conditions prevail on the workplace, the tracks
should be adjusted without removing the packed
material.
2. T
o measure the sag in the track, stretch a string
over t
he grousers that are between the sprocket
and the front idler. Take the measurement from
the string to the top of the grouser at the
maximum measurement. Dimension (A) is the
maximum distance between the string and the
grouser.
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Illustration 236
The machine is equipped with a carrier roller.
Calculate the average of dimension (A) and
dimension (B). The correct average value is 55 10
mm (2.2 0.4 inch).
Loose Track Adjustment
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Illustration 237
NOTICE
Do not attempt to tighten track when dimension (C) is
150 mm
(5.9 inch) or more.
Contact your Caterpillar dealer for track service or
instructions.
1. Remove the access cover.