825TKL OWNER’S MANUAL 10/17/22 Page 14 of 22
TRACK TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Track must be tensioned enough to prevent de-tracking. Too much tension will cause increased wear
on roller, sprockets and drive motor bearings. There are two methods of measuring correct tension:
Measure the compression of the springs, or measure track sag.
To measure spring compression:
Loosen tension adjuster nut and lock nut completely. Then tighten adjuster nut to compress tension
spring pair to a length of 7-7/8” on the outside of the spring collars. Tighten lock nut.
To measure track sag:
Lift the machine and raise the track off the ground. Measure the distance between either one of the
central rollers and track metal core bars and adjust track tension to get 1/2” (13mm) track sag.
To remove/replace track:
1.
Completely loosen tensioner nuts, swing tension roller back.
2.
Remove axle from rear idler, remove three bolts holding rear idler side plate, remove rear idler.
3.
Remove/replace track and rear idler.
4.
Reverse procedure to replace track.
Adjust track tension per instructions and illustration.