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Avoid Overhead Power Lines ..............................................................................................................................10
Prepare for Transport..........................................................................................................................................10
Transport Safely ..................................................................................................................................................11
Park Safely...........................................................................................................................................................11
Replace Safety Signs................................................................................................................................................12
Hitch....................................................................................................................................................................12
Wing....................................................................................................................................................................13
Main Frame.........................................................................................................................................................14
Wheel and Tracks ................................................................................................................................................14
Safety Features........................................................................................................................................................15
Sign-O Form ..........................................................................................................................................................16
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 17
Tractor Power, Size Recommendaon .....................................................................................................................17
Hydraulic System Requirements ..............................................................................................................................17
Machine Dimensions & Specicaons.....................................................................................................................18
PREPARING THE MACHINE ................................................................................................................................... 19
Use the Tractor Operator’s Manual.........................................................................................................................19
Pre-Operaon Checklist...........................................................................................................................................19
AXLES, TIRES, and TRACKS ................................................................................................................................... 20
Seng Axle Width...................................................................................................................................................20
Axle Width Chart – Singles ..................................................................................................................................21
Axle Width Chart – Tracks ...................................................................................................................................22
Checking Tire Pressure ............................................................................................................................................23
Checking Wheel Nuts ..............................................................................................................................................23
Track Use .................................................................................................................................................................24
General Guidelines..............................................................................................................................................24
Maximizing Track Life ..........................................................................................................................................24
Track System Break-In .........................................................................................................................................25
Track Wear & Trash Buildup ....................................................................................................................................26
Undercarriage Inspecon and Maintenance...........................................................................................................26
Track Service............................................................................................................................................................27
Mid-Wheel, Wedges, Idler, and Mid-Roller Cap Screws......................................................................................27
Check Track Alignment........................................................................................................................................28
Track Alignment Procedure.................................................................................................................................29
ATTACHING and DETACHING ................................................................................................................................ 30
Aach the Machine Safely.......................................................................................................................................30
Aach the Machine to the Tractor ..........................................................................................................................30
Aach Safety Chain to Tractor.................................................................................................................................31