Toro 22323HD Operator's Manual page 35

1. Track
2. Drive sprocket
Adjusting the Track Tension
There should be 7 cm (2-3/4 inches) between the
tension nut and the back of the tension tube
44). If not, adjust the track tension using the following
procedure:
1. 7 cm (2-3/4 inches)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Lift/support the side of the unit to be worked on
so that the track is off the ground.
4. Remove the locking bolt and nut
Figure 43
3. Road wheels
4. Tension wheel
Figure 44
(Figure
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1. Locking bolt
2. Tensioning screw
5. Using a 1/2-inch drive ratchet, turn the
tensioning screw counterclockwise until the
distance between the tension nut and the back
of the tension tube
inches).
(Figure
6. Align the closest notch in the tension screw to
the locking bolt hole and secure the screw with
the locking bolt and nut
7. Lower the traction unit to the ground.
Replacing the Tracks
Replacing Narrow-Width Tracks
When the tracks are badly worn, replace them.
Note:
You have narrow-width tracks if the front
tension wheels are mounted inside a fork on the end
of the tension tube
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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3. Lift/support the side of the unit to be worked on
so that the track is 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 inches)
off the ground.
4. Remove the locking bolt and nut
5. Using a 1/2-inch drive ratchet, release the
drive tension by turning the tensioning screw
clockwise
45).
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Figure 45
3. Tension tube
4. Tension wheel
(Figure 44) is 7 cm (2-3/4
(Figure 45).
(Figure 46).
(Figure 45 and Figure
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(Figure 45).
46).