Ditch Witch RT80 - Manual (Page 156)

RT80Q Operator’s Manual
Service - 155
100 Hour
Check Track Tension
Check track tension every 100 hours.
To check:
1. Elevate unit on jackstands or lifting devices
capable of holding the weight of the tractor.
2. Measure tension using one of the methods
below. Track is tensioned correctly when:
• there is a 1” (25 mm) gap between the
tracks and the middle rollers,
• or when grease pressure is 600-800 psi
(41-55 bar).
To adjust:
1. Loosen bolts on each cylinder end (2).
2. Pump MPG into zerk (1) until track is correctly tensioned.
3. Tighten bolts on cylinder end (2).
Check Track Hub Bolts
Check track hub bolts. Tighten to 295 ft•lb (400
N•m).
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