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We don't recommend ever doing this, it will lead to rubber track failure. So, have you ever wondered why your new rubber tracks are wearing prematurely? 1. You 'never' check your track tension. Track tension on your machine can require adjustment over time, especially if you are operating on varied terrain. By never checking your track tension, you’ll never know if your tracks are on too tight or too loose. This will result in premature track failure. 2. You ride around as fast as you can and do lots of reversing. Operating your machine at a high speed increases the wear and tear on your rubber tracks. If  you are travelling at higher speeds than necessary the tracks (and undercarriage components) will wear faster. The rubber track’s links only rotate . . . Read more
With a wrench and a little elbow grease – almost anybody can install a set of rubber tracks by themselves. Remember to use proper safety precautions when doing any sort of maintenance or adjustments to your machine. This job requires two people to perform safely, so make sure the fridge is stocked with a few cold ones to bait a friend to help you! Make sure that both you and your friend are wearing proper safety gear: high-visibility vests, safety glasses and steel-toed boots. Also, ensure your work area is free of obstacles, debris or people close-by.  Step 1: Remove grease fitting with a wrench.  Step down on the bottom side of the track to collapse the idler, releasing the track tension. This is a good time to inspect the grease fitting to determine whether or not . . . Read more
Published: 10 years 9 months ago Tags: diy, how to, mini ex, mini excavator, rubber tracks, tracks
  1. You can’t remember the last time that you checked your track tension.    If your track tension is loose and you haven’t adjusted it, your track is at a much greater risk to slip. This greatly increases your risk of track tears.  If your track tension is too tight – it puts unnecessary strain on your tracks and wears them out faster. Your tracks may also stretch out and lose proper fitment which also contributes to tearing over time.    2. Your tracks are really dirty and you keep them that way most of the time.    The cleaner you keep your rubber tracks, the longer they will last. Tracks that are full of dirt, debris and rocks are much more prone to mostly preventable premature wear as well as . . . Read more