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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
11.1 GENERAL
This section deals with accessories that have been specifically
designed for the CENTAUR and can be purchased separately
from your dealer. Special operating procedures and safety
precautions must be observed before operating or using certain
accessories.
11.2 REAR CARGO TIE DOWN BARS (Part No.
849-116)
Rear cargo tie down bars are mounted to the rear upper frame.
They provide points to secure your load.
Never attempt to raise the vehicle by using the tie down
bars as lifting points.
Never exceed gross vehicle weight. Never exceed the
maximum rear compartment weight for Centaurs.
11.3 ALL SEASON TRACK KIT (Part No. 849-150)
Available in a 15” wide mud and snow application, the rubber
track system will allow for ultimate all terrain performance.
The track systems spread the weight of the vehicle over a
larger area than the tires, thereby reducing the ground pressure
and allowing the vehicle to stay on top rather than sinking
into soft terrain.
11.3.1 Track Installation
1. Tires must be checked for size to ensure that equal size
pairs are installed in each track. If this is not done, chain
windup will happen causing damage to the drive system
components. Tires can be sized this way:
a. With the tires still off the machine, inflate them all
to 10 psi. If the tires were just installed on rims or
were left set under 5 psi, it is very important that the
tires have a chance to sit for at least 24 hours while
pressurized. Re-check the tire pressure and re-set to
10 psi if required.
b. Measure the circumference of each tire using a suit-
able tape measure, being sure to measure around the
center-line of the tire.
Figure 11-1.
Write down the
measurement on each tire.
Figure 11-1. Measuring the tire.
c. Try to put matched tire sizes in each track; i.e. From
the eight tires, pair them off so each two tires in a
pair have a circumference within 1/2" of each other
and then put the smaller of these two toward the front
and the larger one toward the back of each track. Do
the same for all 4 pieces of rubber track.
Two tires that measure the same circumference when at
10 psi, should always be the same circumference when at
equal pressure.
Check tire pressure every 10 hours and
adjust so that front and rear tires have equal pressure.
2. If tire sizing is strictly adhered to, all drive chains should
be left connected to the drive train for optimum perform-
ance. If you are experiencing frequent drive chain windup,
remove tracks and recheck tires to ensure that front and
rear tire circumference is equal with equal tire pressure.
3. Release air pressure in the Multi Trac XT tires.
4. Put two deflated tires into the track (Figure 11-2).
5. Manoeuver the assembly into position on two wheel hubs
and secure the wheel nuts (Figure 11-3).
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