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Product: TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR

Model: D6T TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR GCT00362
Configuration: MODEL PA56 WINCH WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROLS /FOR
D6R SERIES III A/ GCT00001-UP (MACHINE)

Testing and Adjusting

D6T Track-Type Tractor Power Train
Media Number -KENR5124-04 Publication Date -01/03/2015 Date Updated -12/03/2015

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Track - Adjust
SMCS - 4197-025

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.

Introduction
The sag in the track must be maintained.

The following test procedure will verify whether the sag in the track is within the specified limit.

Test Procedure

Illustration 1 g00040335

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NOTICE
Do not attempt to tighten track when dimension (1) is 150 mm (5.9
inch) or more.

Contact your Caterpillar dealer for track service or instructions.

Follow these steps in order to adjust the tension of the track:

1. 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 in
the workplace, adjust the tracks with packing material on the tracks.

2. Make sure that the sag in the track is between the sprocket and the front idler. Park the machine and
shut off the engine.

3. Establish a straight line from the grouser at the sprocket to the grouser at the front idler. See
Illustration 2.

Illustration 2 g00040329

4. If a machine does not have track carrier rollers, the sag in the track is measured between the sprocket
and front idler (2). The correct adjustment of dimension (2) is 115 ± 10 mm (4.5 ± 0.4 inch).

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Illustration 3 g00104000

5. If the machine is equipped with track carrier rollers, calculate the average of dimension (3) and
dimension (4). The correct average value is 55 ± 10 mm (2.2 ± 0.4 inch).

Loose Track Adjustment

1. Remove the access cover.

Illustration 4 g00104001

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. Measure dimension (2) again. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until dimension (2) is correct.

5. Install the access cover.

Tight Track Adjustment

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Illustration 5 g00104002

1. Remove the access cover.

2. Loosen relief valve (6) by one turn of 360 degrees. Allow the grease to escape.

3. Close the relief valve. Tighten the valve to a torque of 35 ± 7 N·m (26 ± 5 lb ft).

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. Measure dimension (2) again. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until dimension (2) is correct.

7. Install the access cover.

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