User's Guide & Installation Manual
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1. wear gloves lock boom turn machine engine off etc Contact our toll free help line at 1 800 836 0040 ext 3000 if there are any warranty related questions or if out of warranty replacement parts are needed Refer to our website regularly www McLarenUSA com for new information and additions to this user s guide and installation manual We want to hear from YOU Have you tried something interesting with your Protracs Do you have any pictures or videos of an amazing feat Would you like a picture of YOUR machine on our website Tell us about it Please contact your sales representative or mail items to McLaren Industries P O Box 7506 Torrance CA 90504 www McLarenUSA com2. 4 As you can see here the Protrac pad in the center has been adjusted to have the link accommodate the INNER hole This is one INNER hole adjustment In this diagram you will notice that the Protrac pad in the center has two INNER hole adjustments made CORRECT IMMER H LE This depicts an INCORRECT placement of the link As you can see making two INNER hole adjustments on opposing Protrac pads will not allow the track to operate correctly The ears will bind up on the curve of the tire If the machine is run with this type of adjustment damage to the tracks and or machine will occur WRONG Please note that incorrect adjustment voids the warranty of the product www McLarenUSA com 8 PROTRAC series High Performance Skid Steer Tracks THINGS TO KNOW The break in period for a new set of Protrac over the tire track system is approximately 20 hours During this time the tires will seat themselves to the tracks Avoid making sharp turns until the tires have seated properly otherwise you may damage the tires Check and re adjust the tension regularly at 100 hour intervals this will help ensure extended tire life and proper operation of tracks For Protrac Rubber we strongly recommend the tracks be rotated at 100 hour intervals or when the track begins to have uneven wear this will help ensure extended rubber pad life When troubleshooting your tracks take necessary precautions to protect yourself from injury i e
3. McLarenUSA com 4 PROTRAC High Performance Skid Steer Tracks CORRECT ASSEMBLY OF C CLAMPS AND SQUARE NUTS Screw both C clamps onto the threaded rod Make sure square nuts can be screwed on to the threaded rod properly PROTRAC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Take all necessary precautions to protect yourself during installation If necessary install wheel spacers and or boom stops Make any other adjustments to the machine as required Be sure you have the necessary track clearance on your machine Refer to the Protrac Measurement Guide on page 3 of this manual You may disconnect a single track unit from the track assembly and use it to check for track clearance before you continue with the installation If problems with clearance occur call our toll free help line at 800 836 0040 ext 3000 Protrac Magnum is directional When the track is mounted on the machine the thick solid bar should point to the front of the machine when looking at the top of the track NOTE It is recommended to install one side at a time aS opposed to both until you familiarize yourself with the track system REAR FRONT www McLarenUSA com 5 PROTRAC series High Performance Skid Steer Tracks 1 Make sure that both tracks are parallel 2 To avoid serious injury or death to each other and of equal distance to raise and lock the boom of the the machine Remove as much slack as ibl machine according to the POSSE manufacturer s
4. instructions 3 Slowly drive the machine 4 Fold the back end of tracks over over the tracks Stop halfway the back tire of the machine over the track chain 6 Assemble the installation over the front tire NOTE Before using the installation tool to tighten the tracks make sure that there is no slack bunched between the ground and the tire as the arrow shows on this image The track should be in full contact all the way around the tire before tightening the track Avoid s www McLarenUSA com 7 Insert installation tool under the first open section of the track 9 Put ratchet on the square end of the threaded rod Use the ratchet to bring the two ends of the track together 11 11 Insert the carriage bolt on the outside of the track 13 Once the carriage bolts are tight loosen the installation tool www McLarenUSA com PROTRAC series High Performance Skid Steer Tracks 8 Connect the other end of the installation tool to the opposite section of the track 10 When the open Protrac track sections get close enough together insert the ends of the dog bone links into their respective slots 12 12 Tighten the carriage bolts You can tighten to 100 pounds of torque pressure or use an automotive air gun 14 14 Remove the installation tool from the track and then move the machine forward until there is an open space to insert the carriage bolt on the inside o
5. D LIFE The life of the carriage bolts pins links is reliant upon several factors proper adjustment of the tracks and track tension and work environment conditions Soft soil will provide the longest carriage bolt pin link life The condition that is most detrimental to the life of the metal components of the Protrac series tracks is sand Sand will wear the metal components more rapidly than any other work conditions Sand will also greatly reduce the life of the Protrac series tracks that have rubber pads RETAIN THE ID PLATE Please retain the ID plate that comes on the tracks for any future warranty issues www McLarenUSA com 3 PROTRAC series High Performance Skid Steer Tracks PROTRAC CLEARANCE MEASUREMENT GUIDE li 47 Boom Stop 4 2 iz ke and Boom 2 lp f A WE N 7 Engine Cowling Arm Guards 2 2 a Ai _ Bucket Blade N l 2 h2 or other attachment Equipment 3 Make Model Note the Make and Model should be exactly as written on the machine registration plate Va Check for clearance between engine cowling and tire from side of machine min 3 Check for boom stops or arm guards INSTALLATION KIT CONTENTS 2 C clamps 2 Square nuts for C clamps 1 One way ratchet 1 19mm socket 1 Socket for Allen wrench 1 Straight Allen wrench 1 Threaded rod Also included spare bolts and lock washers Note Installation kit is subject to change www
6. PROTRAG erires High Performance Skid Steer Tracks User s Guide amp Installation Manual f me IMcLAREN of Tracks and T McLaren Industries All rights reserved PROTRAC High Performance Skid Steer Tracks Congratulations You ve just purchased a new PROTRAC over the tire track system from McLaren Industries This User s Manual covers proper installation and maintenance of your V8 series Protrac Rubber Protrac Magnum and Protrac Diamond Step 1 Read ALL instructions before installing the tracks Step 2 Make sure that you received all of the items shipped to you Step 3 Be cautious and protect yourself from harm during installation Step 4 Make sure the product is properly installed before operating your machine Though track installation is fairly simple first time track users may require assistance If assistance is needed please contact our toll free Protrac Hotline at 1 800 836 0040 ext 3000 Your local skid steer dealer is also an excellent source for assistance For experienced users the installation of the tracks takes an average of fifteen minutes per side However first time users will require more time to become familiar with the operation of the tools in the kit and the track system First time users will also need to perform an initial adjustment of the tracks to best fit the tires of the machine Disclaimer Before you install and operate your skid steer loader with your new Protrac over the ti
7. f the track Tighten the bolt 7 PROTRAC series High Performance Skid Steer Tracks Protrac is heavy You may want to use a rope to bring the track over the tire or if the machine s fenders prevent conventional installation 1 3 Loop the rope around the front end of the tire and tuck it under it 1 Tie one end of the 2 Stretch the rope rope to the last pad of across the tire tread the track chain 5 4 Drive forward enough to pull the track halfway over the rear tire 5 Bring the rest of the track over the front tire INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT The suggested track sag is between 1 and 3 The optimum slack is 2 The pin can be locked into two positions inner hole closer to the track pad center and outer hole farther from the track pad center If more or less than 1 3 of sag exists move as many pins as necessary from outer to inner hole or vice versa to get the required track tension slack As you can see here this is the default adjustment of your new set of Protrac tracks All of the links are set to the OUTER holes Adjusting the links by moving them to the INNER or OUTER holes will loosen or tighten the tracks Always make sure your tracks are at the recommended tension prior to operating the skid CORRECT steer otherwise you may risk damaging the machine and or the tracks HOLE HOLE HOLE Each INNER hole adjustment tightens or loosens the track system by approximately 3
8. ly the kPa rating on the Ranger tire by 0 14504 Example f a Ranger tire has a kPa rating of 510 Multiply the kPa rating of 510 by 0 14504 510 x 0 14504 73 9704 PSI Round 73 9704 up and you get 74 0 PSI Carriage Bolt Pin and Nut Tightness Be sure that the nuts on the carriage bolts pins are tight You can use a Standard automotive air wrench to tighten any loose nuts Alternatively you can use a torque wrench to tighten at a rate of 100 foot pounds Higher torque ratings can damage or strip the bolt nut threads A loose bolt can slide sideways and end up catching the sidewall of a tire and cause a puncture A tight bolt will prevent this from occurring www McLarenUSA com 2 PROTRAC series High Performance Skid Steer Tracks Track to Tire Fit Track to Tire fit is the responsibility of the machine track owner It is normal and recommended that a certain amount of space exist between the tire and the inside of the track sections Do not run the tracks if the tires are snug inside the Protrac series tracks If the tracks are snug inside the tracks this will cause excessive and premature tire sidewall wear and ultimately tire failure The normal and recommended amount of space between the tire and the inside of the tracks is 1 2 to 3 4 This space allows for proper release of any debris that may get caught between the tire and the inside of the tracks No Warranty for Any Tire Damage Mclaren Industries does not provide warrant
9. re tracks you must follow the following guidelines to insure proper product operation and user safety MACHINE SAFETY DURING TRACK INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL ALWAYS be sure that the boom is raised and locked when installing or uninstalling the Protrac series tracks Be sure that other people who are not required to assist in installing uninstalling the tracks are clear of the work area and the loader Make sure that the engine is also off while doing any work on the tracks TRACK SLACK ADJUSTMENT Track slack should be in the range of 1 to 3 Around 2 of slack is optimal A looser track with a slack of about 2 to 3 will provide for greater pin carriage bolt life Tracks that are too tight can damage the loader USE OF PROTRAC OVER THE TIRE TRACKS WITH FOAM FILLED OR SOLID TIRES Do not use flat proof foam filled tires or solid rubber tires with McLaren Protrac series over the tire tracks Using flat proof tires with Protrac may damage the machine if debris gets caught between the track and the flat proof tires The only flat proof tire that is recommended to work with Protrac series tracks is McLaren Industries Nu Air Tyre TIRE DAMAGE AND WEAR Tire pressure Make sure that the air pressure is correct If you find a tire rating in kPa on the sidewall to convert to the US pounds per square inch PSI rating multiply the kPa rating by 0 14504 Following is an example of a conversion Formula To convert kPa to PSI multip
10. y for any tire damage Track condition fit and machine clearance are the responsibility of the machine track owner Please see Protrac Clearance Measurement Guide on Page 3 INSTALLATION TOOL Do not over tighten the installation tool when installing the Protrac series tracks Over tightening the installation tool can cause damage to the tool itself the tracks and or the machine The installation tool will break if over tightened The tool is designed to withstand the normal pressure exerted when installing the tracks The installation tool is not covered by any warranty If an installation tool breaks a new tool may be purchased through Mclaren Industries MACHINE OPERATION Do not operate the machine if the tracks are not set to the recommended tension MACHINE DAMAGE Mclaren Industries is not responsible for damage to the track owner s machine The machine owner is responsible for determining that the tracks or any related products such as wheel spacers or boom stops are used within the constraints and limitations set by McLaren Industries if purchased from McLaren Industries or an authorized McLaren dealer BREAK IN PERIOD You may have to readjust the tension of your new Protrac series tracks one 1 to three 3 times during the first twenty 20 hours of use This will moderate the friction between the metal components of the tracks as well as the friction between the tracks and tires CARRIAGE BOLT PIN LINK WEAR FACTORS AN
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