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Testing and Adjusting

D8T Track-Type Tractor Power Train
Media Number -RENR7526-05

Publication Date -01/02/2008

Date Updated -29/02/2008

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Track - Adjust
SMCS - 4197-025

Procedure

Grease is under high 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 escaping. Watch the
track or track adjustment cylinder to see if the track is being loosened.
Loosen the relief valve only one turn.
Move the machine forward. Allow the machine to stop without the use of the service brakes. Adjust
the tracks while you are in the machine's typical operating conditions. If packing conditions prevail
on the workplace, the tracks should be adjusted with packing material.

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Illustration 1

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If a machine does not have carrier rollers, the sag in the track is measured between the sprocket and
front idler (2).

Illustration 2

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If the machine is equipped with a carrier roller, calculate the average of dimension (3) and dimension
(4) .

Standard Track
Table 1
Track Sag for Standard Track

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No Carrier Roller (2)

Carrier Roller (3) and (4)

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Minimum

Target

Maximum

105 mm (4.1 inch)

115 mm (4.5 inch)

125 mm (4.9 inch)

55 mm (2.2 inch)

65 mm (2.6 inch)

75 mm (3 inch)

SystemOne Track
Table 2
Track Sag for SystemOne Track
No Carrier Roller (2)

Carrier Roller (3) and (4)

115 10 mm (4.5 0.4 inch)

65 10 mm (2.6 0.4 inch)

If the tractor is used in a sprocket jump

application
100 10 mm (4.0 0.4 inch)

If the tractor is used in a sprocket jump

application
60 10 mm (2.4 0.4 inch)

If the tractor is used in a severe sprocket jump

application
90 10 mm (3.5 0.4 inch)

If the tractor is used in a severe sprocket jump

application
55 10 mm (2.2 0.4 inch)

Loose Track Adjustment

Illustration 3

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NOTICE
Do not attempt to tighten track when dimension (1) is 152 mm (6.0
inch) or more.
Contact your Caterpillar dealer for track service or instructions.

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1. Remove the access cover.

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2. Add multipurpose grease (MPGM) through track adjustment valve (5). Add the MPGM until
dimension (2) is correct.
3. Operate the machine back and forth in order to equalize the pressure. Allow the machine to
coast to a complete stop. Do not use the brakes.
4. Remeasure dimension (2). If dimension (2) is less than 115 10 mm (4.5 0.4 inch), repeat
Steps 2 and 3 until dimension (2) is correct.
Note: If your machine is equipped with a carrier roller, use the average of dimension (3) and
(4) .
5. Install the access cover.

Tight Track Adjustment

1. Remove the access cover.

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Illustration 5

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2. Loosen relief valve (6) by one turn of 360 degrees. Allow the grease to escape.
3. Close the relief valve.
4. Add MPGM through track adjustment valve (5). Add grease until dimension (2) is correct.
5. Operate the machine back and forth in order to equalize the pressure. Allow the machine to
coast to a complete stop. Do not use the brakes.
6. Remeasure dimension (2). If dimension (2) is less than 115 10 mm (4.5 0.4 inch), repeat
Steps 4 and 5 until dimension (2) is correct.
7. Install the access cover.

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