Lift and block both sides of the machine as follows:
Raise the blade fully.
Use the boom and arm to lift the blade end of the machine up about 75 mm (3.0 in) and install jack stands (Item 1) [Figure 30-20-8] under the blade.
Raise the boom.
Swing the upper structure 180ยฐ and use the boom and arm to slowly lift the opposite end of the undercarriage and install jack stands under the undercarriage [Figure 30-20-9].
Raise the boom until the weight of the machine is supported by the jack stands.
Stop the engine.
Release track tension (See Adjusting Tension on Page 30-20-3.)
Start the engine.
Slowly turn the track in the forward direction.
Insert a steel rod or pipe (Approximately 30 mm [1.250 in] diameter) between the track and the idler wheel [Figure 30-20-10].
Insert a second steel rod or pipe, at a distance of two lugs, between the track and the idler wheel [Figure 30-20-11]. Continue to turn the track until the first pipe contacts the track frame.
Stop the engine.
Insert a pry bar between the track and the idler wheel and pry out on the track until the track slides off the idler wheel [Figure 30-20-12].
Remove the track.
To install the rubber track:
Put the track over the rear drive sprocket lugs.
Put the front of the track onto the front idler wheel.
Adding grease to the track tensioner. (See Adjusting Tension on Page 30-20-3.)
