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<blockquote data-quote="JOK" data-source="post: 3424" data-attributes="member: 260"><p>Tracks should be kept adjusted to 1/2". A slack track does not put less pressure on the undercarriage, however it will not bind up as quickly when sand or soil is caught between the cleats and the idlers. Running the track loose will allow the cleat guides to drop out of the rollers and then possibly comeoff the idler. As the cleats, sprocket and [more rapidly], the front idler wear, the distance between the track and track frame decreases to a point where no amount of adjustment will prevent the two from hitting. I have a T190 [Gold Coast, AUSTRALIA] which I have just replaced the first set of tracks on. [2100 hours in 12 months].This machine is fitted with the older type oil filled idlers and rollers which have been a real pain.I believe the failure of these is largely due to seals more so than bearings. The cheap and nasty metal caps that cover the seals DO NOT WORK. Dust and mud enters the space between cap and seal, and as one is moving and the other is stationary the seal is ground away. Surely an easy fix for a such a customer orientated company like Bobcat. Replacement [OEM] parts over here are VERY expensive so I quickly sourced parts from local suppliers,[Bearings 1/5th the price of genuine]. I have also built-up the wear surfaces of the sprockets and idlers[standard welding rods, not hard facing] as I would rather do a bit more welding than wear the cleats prematurely with the hard facing, This has worked very well. Just remember to drive your machine like a track loader, not a skid steer loader. It's the quickest way to wear your tracks or have one come off. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JOK, post: 3424, member: 260"] Tracks should be kept adjusted to 1/2". A slack track does not put less pressure on the undercarriage, however it will not bind up as quickly when sand or soil is caught between the cleats and the idlers. Running the track loose will allow the cleat guides to drop out of the rollers and then possibly comeoff the idler. As the cleats, sprocket and [more rapidly], the front idler wear, the distance between the track and track frame decreases to a point where no amount of adjustment will prevent the two from hitting. I have a T190 [Gold Coast, AUSTRALIA] which I have just replaced the first set of tracks on. [2100 hours in 12 months].This machine is fitted with the older type oil filled idlers and rollers which have been a real pain.I believe the failure of these is largely due to seals more so than bearings. The cheap and nasty metal caps that cover the seals DO NOT WORK. Dust and mud enters the space between cap and seal, and as one is moving and the other is stationary the seal is ground away. Surely an easy fix for a such a customer orientated company like Bobcat. Replacement [OEM] parts over here are VERY expensive so I quickly sourced parts from local suppliers,[Bearings 1/5th the price of genuine]. I have also built-up the wear surfaces of the sprockets and idlers[standard welding rods, not hard facing] as I would rather do a bit more welding than wear the cleats prematurely with the hard facing, This has worked very well. Just remember to drive your machine like a track loader, not a skid steer loader. It's the quickest way to wear your tracks or have one come off. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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