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Message: <blockquote data-quote="siduramaxde" data-source="post: 1625" data-attributes="member: 248"><p>I believe the tracks are tensioned properly according to the service manual. Jacked up one side of the loader and place 1/2" dowel rod between the track and middle idler. I did this for both sides. How tight do you keep your tracks? Do you go by if the track slaps the top of the grease cylinder housing? Mine will still his the housing but not too easily. My loader was not in a rental fleet but I am interested what kind of govenor you found. Was it hydraulic or was something limting the engine speed? As far as track wear is concerned, I'm not too worried. When plowing snow the pavement is wet and slick and doesn't result in much wear. I did many hours plowing with the 863 and I didn't see any tire wear. Most of the time it was kinda hard to turn the 863 around due to lack of traction (just sits and spins). BTW- I use a 10' snow pusher when plowing and it really gets the job done fast with minimun thought. Thanks for the reply! Rod</p></blockquote><p></p>