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track tension

  1. DitchDigger_Rental

    T590 Tension zerk fitting stripped on the cylinder/female side

    Track pops on on a guy off T590 out on rental. Steps I took, that led me to a stripped tension zerk/female (...err where you screw zerk in). Removed tension zerk fitting (setting it to the side wrapped in a clean rag), allowed grease to flow out. Jack unit up in the rear end, used bucket to...
    • DitchDigger_Rental
    • Thread
    • stripped stripping tensioner track track adjustment track issues track tension track tensioner zerk zero turn
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  2. D

    Cat 308 loose track, stuck tensioner...

    Have Cat 308 with the loose track. Tried to pump the grease in with the high-pressure grease gun and she takes some grease and then stops(the idler will collapse if you push it with the bucket, so I assume the cylinder is fine), the excavator works in the mud constantly, what do you guys think...
    • Denys
    • Thread
    • excavator stuck track track tension
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Excavators
  3. M

    Reduce track tension on John Deere 650G dozer (1994 model)

    I bought a 1994 JD 650G. It's in pretty good shape except when it arrived it looks to me like they over tensioned the tracks. Thay have virtually no sag. The manual appears pretty straight forward. It says loosen the check valve about one or two turns to release grease. Then tighten the check...
    • MrChuckles
    • Thread
    • 650g reduce tension track tension
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Dozers
  4. BoomerSooner

    Cat 933G Idler Tensioner Seal Replacement

    l am helping my neighbor get his 933G up and running. I got the idler tensioner torn apart and got the new seal kit. Need a drawing or something to show me how the seal kit should be installed.
    • BoomerSooner
    • Thread
    • cat 933g idler tensioner track tension
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Dozers
  5. music1535

    Seized Undercarriage - Can't adjust track either direction

    Hey all, Brand new to heavy equipment. Popped my cherry on a JD 323D but the 1-week honeymoon is over. I was having issues keeping my track on... Figured the track was worn too much, which I expected to replace soon anyway, but I'm finding some deeper issues that I would like to resolve before...
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