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idler adjustment problem

joereyno ยท 2023-09-14 19:19

why did the grease fitting on the idler adjustment shaft turn to the bottom? how can i turn it back so i can put grease in from the side? this is a kobelco sk200lc mark iv excavator.

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  1. #1Kyle Helmke2023-09-15 22:10

    it just turns there is suppose to be a little keeper tab on the rod that sits in a piece of angle but it's usually gone. if you move you track so most of the tension is off the idler you should be able to twist the rod to line the fitting back up

  2. #2uffex2023-09-16 11:40

    Good day May be of help. Kind regards Uffex