350 b track adjuster spring broken

[D Watson]

350 b doizer need to replace track adjusters and springs need
advise on how to remove tracks and relieve tension on springs

[sullyt28]

Next to the grease fitting on the adjuster should be a bolt to release pressure. I used a block between the blade and front idler to push the front idler back. Next you want to find the track pin and position it 11:00 on rear sprocket and drive the pin out to break the track. The rest should be fairly straight forward.

[shinnery]

There should be a ball bearing under that bolt that you have to loosen to let grease out of the cylinder. Be sure you do not loose it when removing grease from the adjuster cylinder, if you loose it you will have a hard time sealing the cylinder to tension the chain.
Bryce

[jtrichard]

You do NOT remove the bolt completely just loosen it a few turns.....if you lose the ball you wont keep ANY grease in the adjuster

[jsal]

an easy way to loosen a track is to place a piece of wood on the sprocket and rotate also just remove the grease fitting to let the grease out



JIM