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GB · Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Posts: 317 Location: Ireland

And no, its not what you think Shocked

We got a digger a while ago for doing the land drainage and have been merrily digging away for about 5 weeks now. When hubby went to turn it a disturbing shudder and grind went through her. Upon inspection we found that the track had come off on one side. The reason, about half the garden had built up behind it and when he went to turn the pressure had gotten so great that the dirt popped the track clean off the digger Shocked

It just hadnt occurred to us that one has to regularly clean off the muck (there were entire ecosystems under there) or it could cause damage Rolling Eyes

Ah well, now we know Laughing

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keithrawlins · Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 152 Location: banbridge

easyest way to clear the muck of the tracks is to swing the jib round to 90 degees and push down with the buket to lift the track a couple of inches of the grond and drive that track. then swing rond and repet. does the track sag between the top rollers ? if so this will happen ontill your ediler arm is adjusted , not a big job if you have the tools and know how . i can talk you thugh the basics if needbe.

GB · Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Posts: 317 Location: Ireland

I am not given the chance to use the thing, hubby has claimed her for his own Rolling Eyes

But he got the track back on and has gotten really good at using the thing. I will mention the arm thingy to him. Its nice to have someone to ask rather than googling it Cool

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keithrawlins · Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 152 Location: banbridge

i have thrown a track my self before so i know from exper

wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1171 Location: Campile. Wexford

I have had to change a track before due to the metal inserts comming off <rubber tracks>. What is important is to get the tension right with the grease gun. I hope your track was not damaged. They cost a fortune.
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GB · Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Posts: 317 Location: Ireland

nope, it went back on fine and has worked ever since. Good thing too as the land drainage project wouldnt even be a starter with just a shovel Wink

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wayland · Joined: 14 Dec 2006 Posts: 1171 Location: Campile. Wexford

Nice one. I have got loads of digging to do and have been lucky enough to have done a deel with a hire firm. Cant weight Very Happy

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GB · Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Posts: 317 Location: Ireland

They take a bit of getting use to but sadly whenever ours gets cranked up I get to be madame keep the kids out of the way and cook some food because big bad digger man is WORKING Rolling Eyes

They do look tuns of fun though Wink

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