{"id":39817,"date":"2022-03-18T08:05:41","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T08:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/?p=39817"},"modified":"2022-03-18T08:05:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T08:05:41","slug":"how-to-keep-crawler-excavator-tracks-from-squeaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/how-to-keep-crawler-excavator-tracks-from-squeaking\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Crawler Excavator Tracks from Squeaking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with heavy machinery like excavators requires that you maintain your equipment properly. A lot of times, proper track maintenance is overlooked when crawler excavators are involved. Although the entire machine\u2019s weight is supported by the tracks, they do not get as much attention. That is why it is very important to learn how to adjust the track tension on your excavator properly. There are a few steps that you can take to ensure that your crawler excavator has the proper track tension.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/how-to-keep-crawler-excavator-tracks-from-squeaking\/#Elevation\" >Elevation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/how-to-keep-crawler-excavator-tracks-from-squeaking\/#Take_Measurements\" >Take Measurements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/how-to-keep-crawler-excavator-tracks-from-squeaking\/#The_Grease\" >The Grease<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elevation\"><\/span><strong><i>Elevation<\/i><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, you need to make sure that the upper structure of the excavator is turned in a way that puts the boom at a 90-degree angle from the travel direction. Another thing that you can do to ensure that the track tension is adjusted properly is placing the arm in a perpendicular position to the ground. Make sure that the bucket is level with the ground as well. You should press down using the boom so that the track on one side is elevated and suspended above ground level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are operating the crawler excavator, make sure you are doing so on the elevated side of the tracks. Take several turns with the track so that any loose binding links or debris is dislodged. After bringing the track to a stop, remember to engage the hydraulic safety switch of the excavator while the track is suspended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Measurements\"><\/span><strong><i>Take Measurements<\/i><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you are in the cab, have a worker take measurements of the tracks. Have him measure the track from the bottom to the top of the track shoe while it is hanging at its lowest point. Once you have the measurements, you can compare them with the appropriate tension specified in the user\u2019s manual.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Grease\"><\/span><strong><i>The Grease<\/i><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The adjuster cylinder\u2019s grease is important for maintaining the track tension. If you need to make any adjustments to it, you will find instructions for doing so in the user\u2019s manual. You can find the adjustment fitting for the grease on the frame of the track, close to the idler.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need to tighten the track, you can do so by injecting grease using a grease gun. If you need to loosen the track, you can use a wrench and loosen the fitting in order to release grease. Make sure to wear proper safety gear as the grease will be under pressure. If you are not sure about your ability to deal with it yourself, you can call your local <\/span><b>heavy equipment dealer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for assistance. When you are looking for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/track-excavators\"><b>used cat excavators for sale<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make sure that you also find out specific details about the equipment as well. This will make it easier for you to maintain your crawler excavator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working with heavy machinery like excavators requires that you maintain your equipment properly. 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