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Product: TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR

Model: D8R TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR 9EM
Configuration: D8R TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR 9EM00001-UP (MACHINE)
POWERED BY 3406C Engine

Operation and Maintenance Manual

D8R Track-Type Tractor
Media Number -SEBU6891-09 Publication Date -01/03/2015 Date Updated -12/10/2016

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Track - Check/Adjust
SMCS - 4170-036

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Illustration 1

Check the track adjustment. Check the track for wear and for excessive dirt buildup.

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.

 1. Move the machine forward. Allow the machine to coast to a stop without the use of
the service brakes. Adjust the tracks while you are in the typical operating conditions
of the machine. If packing conditions prevail on the workplace, the tracks should be
adjusted with packing material.

2. To measure the sag in the track, stretch a string over the grousers that are between the
sprocket and the front idler. Take the measurement from the string to the top of the
grouser at the maximum measurement. Dimension (2) is the maximum distance
between the string and the grouser.

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Illustration 2

If a machine does not have carrier rollers, the sag in the track is measured between the
sprocket and the front idler. The correct adjustment of dimension (2) is 115 ± 10 mm (4.5 ±
.4 inch).
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Illustration 3

If the machine is equipped with a carrier roller, the correct adjustment for sag dimension (3)
and sag dimension (4) is 65 ± 10 mm (2.6 ± .4 inch) on each side of the carrier roller.

Adjustment for Loose Track

The following adjustment procedure is for a machine that measures too much sag in the track.

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Illustration 4

NOTICE
Do not attempt to tighten track when dimension (1) is 142 mm (5.60
inch) or more. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for track service or
instructions.

1. Remove the access cover.

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Illustration 5

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) .

Adjustment for Tight Track

The following adjustment procedure is for a machine that measures not enough sag in the
track.

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Illustration 6

1. Loosen relief valve (6) slowly. Allow the grease to escape and the front track roller
frame to retract.

2. Close the relief valve when the proper track tension is reached.

3. Add MPGM through track adjustment valve (5) until dimension (2) is correct, if
needed.

4. Install the access cover.

Bolt Torque for Track Shoes

The torque requirement for track shoe bolts is 650 ± 70 N·m (480 ± 50 lb ft). Tighten the
bolts for an additional 120 degrees. If you are using bolts with a master link, tighten the bolts
to a torque of 650 ± 70 N·m (480 ± 50 lb ft). Then, tighten the bolts for an additional 120
degrees.

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