Track Tension

If light indicator on Corner Post Display and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) appear indicating tracks need tensioning follow procedure below.

Tension Track

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   Remove hydraulic oil reservoir fill cap (A).

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2. 
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   Track Tension/Detension Hose

   Remove cap from tension cyclinder receptacle and attach tension hose coupler (B)

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3. 
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   With the hose valve handle (C) closed, install other end of tension hose into extend side of SCV I coupler (D) .

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4. 
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   Start engine and press SCV shortcut button on Navigation Bar.

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5. 
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   Select SCV I (A) on SCV main page.

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6. 
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   SCV Detent Time

   Select Time tab (B).

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7. Press (+) (D) detent time button to increase detent time to continuous (E).

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   SCV Detent Flow

   Select Flow tab (C).

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9. Press (+ or ++) (D) detent flow buttons to increase or (- or - -) (F) to decrease detent flow setting to 5.00 (E).

10. Pull SCV I control lever rearward to extend position.

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    Exit tractor and open hose valve handle (A) on tension hose.

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12. Allow track to tension for three minutes.

13. Push SCV I lever back to neutral position

14. Stop engine.

15. Close hose valve handle and disconnect hose from tension cylinder receptacle.

16. Clean up any oil that may have spilled or leaked during process.

17. If any oil has spilled or bubbled out of reservoir fill spout during tensioning process, contact your John Deere Dealer for possible repair of track tensioning system.

    Replace cap on hydraulic reservoir.

Detension Track

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate skin and cause serious injury.

Avoid hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.

Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source. Such information is available from Deere & Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

Avoid possible personal injury. Tension kit valve should be in closed position when attaching either end of hose.

Foreign material can damage the hydraulic system. Keep hydraulic couplers free from debris.

Track tensioning is best performed when hydraulic oil in reservoir is less than 38°C (100°F), and track tensioning components are at least 4.5°C (40°F).

Use track tension/detension hose kit obtained from your John Deere™ Dealer.

1. 
   RXA015270-UN-20OCT15

   Remove hydraulic oil reservoir fill cap (A).

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2. 
   RXA015271-UN-20OCT15

   Track Tension/Detension Hose

   Remove cap from tension cylinder receptacle and attach tension hose coupler (B).

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3. 
   RXA015272-UN-20OCT15

   SCV I Coupler

   With the hose valve handle (C) closed, install other end of tension hose into SCV I extend side of receptacle (D).

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4. 
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   Start engine and press SCV shortcut button on Navigation Bar.

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5. 
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   Select SCV I (A) on SCV main page.

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6. 
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   SCV Detent Time

   Select Time tab (B).

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7. 
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   SCV Detent Flow

   Press (+) (D) detent time button to increase detent time to continuous (E).

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8. Select Flow tab (C).

9. Press (+ or ++) (D) detent flow buttons to increase or (- or - -) (F) to decrease detent flow setting to 5.00 (E).

10. Push SCV I control lever forward to retract position.

11. 
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    Exit tractor and open hose valve handle (A) on tension hose.

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12. Allow track to detension for three minutes.

13. Pull SCV I lever back to neutral position.

14. Stop engine.

15. Close hose valve handle and disconnect hose from tension cylinder receptacle.

16. Clean up any oil that may have spilled or leaked during process.

17. If any oil has spilled or bubbled out of reservoir fill spout during detensioning process, contact your John Deere Dealer for possible repair of track tensioning system.

    Replace cap on hydraulic reservoir.