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Track chain assembly, installing

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Model Production site Serial number start Serial number stop
EC210B Volvo Changwon 14883 19999
EC210B Volvo Shanghai 35001 39999
EC210B Volvo Pederneiras 40001 50000
EC210B Volvo Bangalore 50001 51130
EC210B Volvo Changwon 70001 80000
EC210B Volvo Changwon 80001 82988
EC210B Volvo Shanghai 90001 95020

Op nbr 775-035

Total procedure time (hr): 1.75

WARNING
The work involves handling heavy components - failure to stay alert may result in severe crushing injuries.
NOTE!
Pay attention to the assembly direction of the track shoe and track chain. If the assembly direction is reverse, the track bushing
wear is caused easily.

A. Track motor side

B. Front idler side

1. Place the machine in the service position F, on a level surface with adequate space for rolling out the tracks. See Service
positions

2. Raise the undercarriage to barely take the machine weight off the track using the equipment.

3. While an assistant operates the machine, insert a bar into the master pin bore located at the track end, and help the track
engage the drive sprocket tooth. Guide the track until the master pin bore is close to the idler.

4. Run the track slowly and place a wood block (W) onto the track frame as shown.
 Figure 1
Place a wood block
NOTE!
Wood block: 110 x 110 mm

5. Use the special tool for fitting the master pin. See special tool instruction, “TRACK PIN PRESS” that accompanies the
press equipment. Press in the master pin.

Figure 2
Master pin installation

6. Remove the wood block.

7. Reinstall the track shoes and tighten the bolts.

Figure 3
Tightening, track shoe bolts

¡ Track shoe bolt tightening torque: 80 ~ 90 kgfm (578 ~ 650 lbf ft)

NOTE!
Tighten the bolts in the order as shown in the figure.

8. Tension the track by pumping grease through the grease nipple on the tensioning cylinder.

9. Distribute the tension equally by running the track back and forth a few times in both directions.

10. Measure the slack from the top of the track shoe to the underside of the undercarriage. Measure where the slack is the
 greatest.

Figure 4
Measurement, track slack
Track sag according to soil condition, unit: mm (in)

Working condition Clearance (A), unit: mm (in)

General soil 320 ~ 340 (12.6 ~ 13.4)
Rocky ground 300 ~ 320 (11.8 ~ 12.6)
Soft ground (swamp, clay, sandy soil) 340 ~ 360 (13.4 ~ 14.2)

11. Track tension/condition, check

Ÿ Adjust the track tension according to the soil characteristics. Recommended track tension is as above.