517 Track-Type Skidder Power Train Caterpillar

Connection Procedure

1. Put the track in position under the track roller frame.

2. Lift the machine off Tooling (B) by using Tooling (A) .

3. Remove Tooling (B). Lower the machine on the track by using Tooling (A) .

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4. Install Tooling (D) and a chain to the end of track (7) and to a wheel loader or a similar machine. Use the wheel loader and pull track (7) over the front idler.

5. Pull track (7) until the track bushings engage with the sprocket segments on the final drive.

6. Start the machine. Turn the final drive in a reverse direction in order to pull the track together.

7. Remove the chain and Tooling (D) from the track.

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8. Align the lower end (9) of the master link with the upper end (8) of the master link. Make sure that the serrations of both ends of the master link are engaged.

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9. Put 4C-5593 Anti-Seize Compound on the following parts of bolts (6) : threads, body and washer face.

10. Put master shoe (4) in position on the master link. Install six bolts (6). The bolts are used for holding the master link together. Tighten the bolts to a torque of 400 ± 70 N·m (300 ± 50 lb ft). Tighten the bolts for 120 ± 5 degrees more.

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11. Tighten relief valve (2) and fill valve (3). Tighten the valves to a torque of 35 ± 7 N·m (26 ± 5 lb ft).

12. Adjust the track.

    Note: For adjusting the tracks, refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Adjust Tracks" for the correct procedure for adjusting the track.

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13. Install the O-ring seal on track adjuster cover (1). Install the cover on the roller frame.