MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
FINAL DRIVE
13. FINAL DRIVE RUNS HOT.
Step 1. Check to see if final drive oil level is low.
Add oil as needed (LO 9-2350-261-12).
TRACKS AND SUSPENSION
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14. CARRIER PULLS TO ONE SIDE.
Step 1. Crown & road or sloping ground.
The earner will normally pull to one side of any slope.
Step 2. Check to see if track tension is equal on both sides.
Adjust track tension (page 3-21).
Step 3. Check to see if mud, dirt, or snow has built up on one track.
15. CARRIER THROWS TRACK.
Step 1. Check to see if track is loose or worn.
Adjust track tension (page 3-21).
Step 2. Bad driving habits.
Do not use pivot steer when earner is moving. Avoid sharp
turns at high speed or in soft ground.
Step 3. Check to see if dirt, mud, or other material has built up in
the track.
Keep the track clear. If you have to run through mud or
snow, have unit maintenance remove track shrouds. On soft
ground or in heavy brush, turn in a series of short turns so
the track can clear itself.
16. TOO MUCH NOISE IN THE TRACK OR SUSPENSION.
Step 1. Check to see if wrong tension is on track.
Adjust track tension (page 3-21).
Step 2. Check to see if track shoes are badly worn.
If shoes are worn, notify unit maintenance.
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