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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

    Is there any reason the front (leading) Bogie Wheels (tires) should (or should not) be pneumatic? Four of the six bogie wheels (tires) are foam filled, and the front two are air filled. Three times we have had issues (problems), very possibly initially caused by 'low tire pressure'. Any...
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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

    East side of the Cascades. The 'snow in question' was a culmination of 24" (+/-) base snow, with 36" (+/-) of the snow from the storm that closed 'The Passes' 2022-01-06... We had (roughly) 36" of snow, over a 36 hour period. Atop the 'base snow', was about 24" of 'powder', atop the powder...
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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

    Yes, I "loosened" the four 15/16" (head) bolts that 'secure' the axle from moving. Thereafter, I 'adjusted' the tension of the track/s. I own a mini excavator and a compact track loader. I have worked with / around heavy equipment for over forty years. I simply have little experience...
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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

    Presently I have no video of the track/s, etc... Have some more pictures. The tracks are 25" in total width (rather narrow).
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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

    The track adjustment bolts were about a 1/2" difference, measured from the 'block' the adjustment nut threads through, to the back of the adjustment nut. Ultimately I tightened up the Passenger track side that had the failure (popped tire) 1-1/8" and the Driver side 7/8" (in an effort to be...
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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

    We have had the LMC 1500 for five or six years. It does not get 'used' (utilized) every year. Some years there is insufficient snow to use the snow cat. The snow cat is 'started' every year, etc... and efforts are made to help insure the engine will 'start', etc... However, the tracks...
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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

    Two weeks ago, I spent two days resolving a 'flat' (destroyed) front (pneumatic) tire / wheel. Two weeks later, the opposite side front (pneumatic) tire / wheel suffered (ultimately) the same fate. The second time; I knew what I was 'in for' and had the appropriate tools, etc... and only took...
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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

    I expect to be back at the machine in a week. I will look more closely at the track/s, etc... Because I have already had an 'in the field' break down that (for various reasons) took two days of 'laying in the snow' to fix, etc... I decided I would like to be better prepared, should a more...
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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

    My question is regarding 'should' such a breakdown occur. Recently I had to take the track apart, to replace the front tire / wheel. I did such 'in the snow', a fair distance from 'all the right tools'. I got the job done. However, during the time I was 'disassembling' and 'reassembling'...
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    LMC 1500 Track Repair (in the field).

    I am seeking advice, etc... regarding fixing a broken / torn track 'in the field' (broken down, in the snow).
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