Part No. 826364 S-40 • S-45 • S-40 TRAX • S-45 TRAX 3 - 33October 2014 Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresCHECKLIST B PROCEDURESB-20Check the Track Tension andFastener Torque, TRAX optionNote: Manufacturer specifications require that thisprocedure be performed every 250 hours orquarterly.Maintaining proper track tension and properlytorqued fasteners is essential to good machineperformance and service life. The machine will notoperate properly with a track that is incorrectlytensioned. Continued use of a machine withincorrectly tensioned tracks may cause componentdamage.1 Thoroughly clean the track assembly of any dirt,rocks, clay, etc.2 Chock the tracks at one end of the machine toprevent the machine from rolling.3 Center a lifting jack of ample capacity(20,000 lbs / 10,000 kg) under the drive chassisbetween the tracks at the other end of themachine.4 Lift the machine until the tracks are off theground and then place jack stands under thedrive chassis for support.5 Visually inspect the section of track under thebogey wheels.Result: There should be between 0.75 - 1 inch /1.9 - 2.5 cm of gap between the bogey wheelsand the inside surface of the track. Proceed tostep 7.Result: There is 1 inch / 2.5 cm or more of gapbetween the bogey wheels and the insidesurface of the track. Proceed to step 6.bogey wheeltensionerassemblyidler wheelhalf sprocket
