Hyd track adjustment
Hyd track adjustment
Sorry for the rookie question, but this is my first crawler! I have a 440 with a 831 loader. The tracks on the left side have become slack ( more than the right side). It has Hyd track adjust. My question: is there a special grease gun needed to "pump up" the adjuster.
I don't have the service manual but the operator manual says to use 140 gear oil. I don't thing my current grease gun will do that without making a real mess
Some help from the experts would be appreciated
I don't have the service manual but the operator manual says to use 140 gear oil. I don't thing my current grease gun will do that without making a real mess
Some help from the experts would be appreciated
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Re: Hyd track adjustment
you need a low pressure grease gun, I use corn head grease for both my bottom rollers and the track adjuster.
you most likely still have the button head grease fittings for your adjuster and rollers, they look like little mushrooms....you can get the special fitting to screw onto a low pressure gun and you will be all set.
Lavoy might sell them or deere will have them.
you can use a regular grease gun for your adjuster but using regular pressure gun on bottom roller you can blow out the seal without even knowing it....using the low pressure gun gives you a better feel for amount if lube you have pumped into rollers
you most likely still have the button head grease fittings for your adjuster and rollers, they look like little mushrooms....you can get the special fitting to screw onto a low pressure gun and you will be all set.
Lavoy might sell them or deere will have them.
you can use a regular grease gun for your adjuster but using regular pressure gun on bottom roller you can blow out the seal without even knowing it....using the low pressure gun gives you a better feel for amount if lube you have pumped into rollers
1010 loader
Re: Hyd track adjustment
Thanks for the reply, I'll give the adjuster a shot with the current gun I have and search out the fittings for the L/P one.
- Stan Disbrow
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Re: Hyd track adjustment
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Useta Have: '58 JD 420c 5-roller w/62 inside blade
Useta Have: '78 JD350C w/6310 outside blade
Useta Have: '68 JD350, '51 Terratrac GT-25
Have: 1950 M, 2005 x495, 2008 5103 (now known as 5045D)
- gregjo1948
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Re: Hyd track adjustment
I think you can get the grease gun fitting at NAPA.
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Re: Hyd track adjustment
I stock ends and zerks.
Lavoy
Lavoy
Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
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Re: Hyd track adjustment
Lavoy:
How do I go about getting an end for the "Mushroom" head fitting?
How do I go about getting an end for the "Mushroom" head fitting?
Re: Hyd track adjustment
Give me a call 701-361-1006.
Lavoy
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Parts and restoration for antique and late model John Deere crawlers.
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