Adjusting 40c Track

[fundytides]

Instructions say to adjust track and then drive straight for 100' on level ground to test. Can I accomplish the same test by jacking up the track I am adjusting and then, using the steering clutches, just run that track for several revolutions to see if it is close to correct? I have the dozer in my garage doing other work on it and would like to get the track close to centered before I take it out to use.

[Jim B]

My thoughts are that you can be sure everything is free to adjust, and you might be able to get it close. However, when it is on the ground and reacting during travel any play in things will react differently than when it was suspended without weight and friction reacting on the track frames, idlers, rolls and chains, so it may require further adjustments.

[fundytides]

Thanks Jim. You are probably correct. I have everything free as I recently installed a new to me track that is in good condition and rebuilt the rollers with new seals. I will get it as close as I can to spec and then do the recommended proceedure to confirm it is correct.