ADULT SECTION Maintenance Track Alignment A periodic check should be made to see that the track is centered and running evenly on the slide rails. Misalignment will cause excessive wear to the track and slide rail. WARNING When performing the following checks and adjustments, stay clear of all moving parts to avoid serious personal injury. Before checking track tension, make sure the track contains no objects that could be thrown out while the track is rotating. Keep clear of track. This includes but is not limited to hands, tools, feet and clothing. Make sure no one is standing close to the machine while the track is rotating. 1.
Safely support the rear of the machine with the track off the ground using a jackstand. 2. Start the engine and apply a small amount of throttle until the track turns slowly at least five complete revolutions. Stop the engine. 3. Inspect track alignment by looking through the track windows to make sure the rails are evenly spaced on each side. If the track runs to the left, loosen left idler wheel mounting bolt and tighten the left track adjusting bolt. If the track runs to the right, loosen right idler wheel mounting bolt and tighten the right track adjusting bolt. 4. After adjustments are complete, be sure to tighten locknuts and idler shaft bolts. Torque to 35-40 ft. lbs. (4.8-5.5 kg/m).
5. Repeat step 2 to verify proper alignment. Rail Looking through track window, make sure the rails are evenly spaced on each side. Hi-fax 69