24. SERVICE PROCEDURE If the track tension is not at the standard value, adjust it in the following manner. Adjustment ¤ WARNING Grease inside the adjusting mechanism is under high pressure. Grease coming from plug 1 under pressure can penetrate the body causing injury or death. For this reason, do not loosen plug 1 more than one turn. Do not loosen any part other than plug 1 . Furthermore, do not bring your face in front of the plug 1 . If the track tension is not relieved by this procedure, please contact your Komatsu distributor. AM091240 When increasing tension Prepare a grease gun. 1. Pump in grease through grease fitting 2 with a grease gun. 2.
To check that the tension is correct, move the machine slowly forward (7 – 8 m). AM091250 3. Check the track tension again, and if the tension is not correct, adjust it again. 4. Continue to pump in grease until S becomes 0 mm. If the tension is still loose, the pin and bushing are excessively worn, so they must be either turned or replaced. Please contact your Komatsu distributor. AM091260 5 3-32