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8/17/2016

Operation and Maintenance

Manual

RC30

SN All

English

All

Language:

Geographic Region:

Serial Number Range:

This manual is complements of

TrackLoaderParts.com

The world's best source for ASV parts.

Track Loader Parts 6543 Chupp Road Atlanta, Georgia 30058 USA (800)616-8156

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Limited Warranty

The warranty herein set forth applies solely to

the ASV Rubber Track Loaders manufactured

by ASV, Inc. and is in lieu of all other war-

ranties, expressed or implied. No person,

agent, or dealer is authorized or empowered

to give any other warranty or to assume other

liability on behalf of ASV, Inc. Warranty of

ASV Rubber Track Loaders is extended to the

original purchaser, however, the balance of

the unused warranty may be transferred to a

second party.

ASV Inc. warrants only the products it

manufactures or sells and does not warrant

that other products will function properly or

will not cause damage when used on an

Rubber Track Loader. ASV does not assume

liability for indirect, incidental or consequen-

tial damages.

ASV will repair or replace, free of charge to

the holder of the warranty, any parts defective

in material or workmanship under normal use

and service and reasonable labor charges.

Warranty work must be performed by an

authorized ASV dealer or agent. The owner is

responsible for getting the machine to that

authorized ASV dealer or agent. ASV will not

reimburse transportation, rental or inconven-

ience costs. ASV reserves the right to inspect

the part prior to any decision involving a war-

ranty claim. In no case shall ASV grant a

remedy that exceeds the purchase price of the

component or part.

The warranty validation form should be

completed at the time of purchase by the

dealer and customer. This form should be sent

to ASV Inc. as soon as possible to prevent

any delays in warranty claims.

The warranty periods are as follows:

1. For Rubber Track Loaders purchased by a

retail customer: One year from date of

purchase, with no hour limit.

2. Ninety days from date of sale on dealer-

installed parts and accessories.

3. Machines purchased for rental: Six months

from date of purchase, with no hour limit.

4. Engine: warranty for the Perkins diesel

engines is separate from ASV Inc’s war-

ranty and is described in the engine war-

ranty information.

5. Original rubber tracks are covered by a

warranty period of 24 months or 1,000

operating hours, whichever occurs first,

starting from date of delivery to the first

user; tracks are prorated after the first 300

hours.

The following will VOID the warranty:

a. Failure to perform proper maintenance,

service, or operating procedures as recom-

mended in the Operators Manual.

b. Repair by anyone other than an authorized

ASV dealer or agent.

c. Use of improper hydraulic fluid.

d. Misuse, abuse, neglect, or improper

adjustment, accident, or improper applica-

tion.

e. Any modification or removal of parts,

unless authorized by ASV, Inc.

f. Removal or mutilation of the Product

Identification Number (PIN).

g. Exceeding the G.V.W. of the machine.

No other warranty or guarantee of any kind ismade by ASV, Inc. expressed or implied, statutory,by operation or law, or otherwise, including mer-

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Thank you for purchasing an Rubber TrackLoader. With this machine you will be

able to perform tasks faster and better

than any other machine its size. Because

of the high performance of the machine,

it is imperative that each operator reads

and fully understands this operator’s

manual before attempting to operate the

machine.

This manual explains safe and proper

operation of Rubber Track Loaders.

Failure to follow these written proce-

dures could result in bodily injury, death

or damage to the machine. It is the

owner’s and the operator’s responsibility

to use common sense when operating

this or any other piece of machinery.

At the time of publication, all informa-

tion, photographs, and illustrations are

technically correct.

In this manual front, rear, left and

right are used to describe locations on

the machine. Front is considered the

attachment end of the machine, the rearis the engine end of the machine, left is

the operator’s left side, while sitting in

the machine, and right is the operator’s

right side while sitting in the machine.

Introduction

This Operators Manual con-tains the words Warning,Caution, and Note toemphasize important infor-

mation. The symbol !WARNING! identifiespersonal safety related information. The sym-bol !CAUTION! identifies unsafe practicesthat may result in damage to the machine.The symbol NOTE: identifies supplementaryinformation which requires special attention.

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Machine Specifications

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chantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

General Dimensions RC-30 RC-50

Height to top of ROPS: 71 in./1803 mm 77 in./1956 mm

Ground clearance: 10 in./254 mm 12 in./305 mm

Max. lift height, at hinge pin: 80.25 in./2038 mm 115 in./2921 mm

Length of track on ground: 55 in./1397 mm 59 in./1499 mm

Length of undercarriage: 68.5 in./1740 mm 75 in./1905 mm

Machine length, w/out bucket: 91 in./2311 mm 100 in./2540 mm

Machine length, with bucket: 112 in./2844 mm 128 in./3251 mm

Machine width: 46.5 in./1181 mm 60 in./1524 mm

Track SpecificationsTrack width: 11 in./280 mm 15 in./381 mm

Track length, on ground: 55 in./1397 mm 59 in./1499 mm

Machine WeightWeight, without bucket: 2,935 lb/1331 kg 4750 lb/2155 kg

Ground pressure: 2.5 psi/17 kPa 2.7 psi/18.6 kPa

Ground contact area: 1,183 in.2/.76 m2 1770 in.2/1.14 m2

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

* SAE J818 standards define operating capacities of rubber-tired skid steers (50% tippingload) and tracked loaders (35% tipping load).There are no standards defining the operatingcapacity of machines equipped with a suspended undercarriage or machines with rubber

tracks.

Engine RC-30 RC-50Model: Perkins 403C-15 Perkins 404C-22

Type: 3-cylinder diesel 4-cylinder diesel

Displacement: 1.5 liter 2.2 liter

Gross HP @ 2800 rpm: 31.5 hp/23.5 kW 50 hp/37.3 kW

Torque (peak): 64.39 lb/ft. / 87.3 Nm 105 lb/ft / 143 Nm

Operating SpecificationsOperating capacities:

35% tip load: 560 lb/254 kg 1050 lb/476 kg

50% tip load: 800 lb/363 kg 1500 lb/680 kg

Travel speed, max.: 6 mph/9.7 kph 8 mph/13.5 kmh

Auxiliary Hydraulic PumpFlow, max.: 10 gpm/37.85 Lpm 16.3 gpm/61.7 lpm

Pressure: 3,000 psi/20 684 kPa 3,000 psi/20 684 kPa

Service Refill CapacitiesFuel tank: 10 gal./37.85 L 15 gal./56.8 L

Hydraulic tank: 8 gal./30 L 8 gal./30 L

Engine coolant: 1.5 gal./5.68 L 2 gal./7.5 L

Engine oil, including filter: 4 qt/3.79 L 2.8 gal./10.6 L

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Machine Labels and Decals

Product ID NumbersThe machine PIN is located on the left

side of the firewall, next to the seat

(shown above). Always provide the PIN

when contacting the dealer about parts,

service, warranty or accessories. No

warranty claims will be processed if the

PIN number is not given.

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Machine Labels, Decals and Fire Prevention

Fire PreventionThe machines in this operator's

manual have components that are

under high temperatures while in use.

The main heat sources are the engine,

and the exhaust system. The

electrical system, if damaged or

improperly maintained can be a

source of arcs and sparks.

Attachments (brushcutters, mowers

etc.) can generate debris that can

cause a fire if improperly maintained.

Flammable debris (leaves, straw,

brush cutting debris, etc.) must be

removed from these high temperature

components regularly. If flammable

debris is allowed to accumulate, it

could cause a fire, leading to injury,

death or severe machine damage.

Clean flammable debris often to

avoid a fire hazard.

• With the engine off and cool, clean

flammable debris from engine

compartment, exhaust system,

attachments and other areas where

there may be hot or rotating parts.

• Check battery, fuse box, electrical

wiring and connections for damage.

Repair or replace damaged

components.

• Check fuel lines, hydraulic tubes

and hoses for damage and leaks.

Never use bare skin to check for

leaks. Never use open flame when

checking for leaks. Tighten or

replace as necessary.

• Do not use ether or starting fluids

on engines with glow plugs.

• Stop the engine and let cool before

adding fuel. No smoking.

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Operating Capacity

Operating CapacityThe operating capacity refers to how

much additional weight can be added to

the standard dirt bucket's center of grav-

ity. The recommended operating capaci-

ties for these machines are listed on

page 4. The heavier the attachment, the

less the operating capacity will be.

Moving the load farther from the

machine will significantly reduce the

operating capacity.

NOTE: SAE J818 standards define operatingcapacities of rubber-tired skid steers (50%tipping load) and tracked loaders (35% tip-ping load). There are no standards definingthe operating capacity of machines equippedwith a suspended undercarriage or machineswith rubber tracks.

Gross Vehicle WeightThe GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of

the RC-30 should not exceed 4,500 lbs.

The RC-50 GVW should not exceed

7,200 lbs. These weights do not include

operator, but do include any accessories,

attachments or material being carried.

Exceeding the GVW will void the war-

ranty (see page 2).

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Machine Controls

Loader and Drive ControlsStandard controls are the same for the

RC-30 and RC-50. The loader control

(A) is used to raise, lower, and pivot the

attachment with the pilot-operated joy-

stick. Drive control (B) is used to

change directions and speed.

Both the RC-30 and RC-50 are avail-

able with optional Case-style controls.

On machines equipped with the optional

controls, each joystick controls both

directional and loader functions. The

right control (A) controls the right track

and also bucket curl and dump. The left

control (B) controls the left track and

also loader boom up/down and float

position.

Note: The RC-30 and RC-50 have a mag-netic detent for the float position. If eithermachine is equipped with optional Case-stylecontrols, the float position must be held inplace manually.

Throttle The throttle (C) controls engine rpm.

Use a lower rpm for work that requires

delicate operation of the machine. Use

faster rpm when faster travel speed, or

maximum horsepower is required. RPM

also directly controls the speed of a

hydraulic powered attachment such as

an earth auger.

BA

C

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Machine Gauges/Warning Lights

Dash PanelThe dash panel (photo above) is

located for easy visibility in the “heads-

up” position inside the ROPS/FOPS

structure. The dash panel includes:

D - interior light

E - slope indicator

F - switch panel

G - ignition key switch

H - gauge/warning light panel.

The gauge/warning light panel

includes indicator lights for:

I - engine coolant temperature warning;

J - glow plug operation;

K - engine oil pressure warning;

L - hydraulic oil temperature warning;

M - battery low-voltage warning.

If the battery low-voltage light illumi-

nates, drive the machine to a suitable

location and shut the engine off.

Diagnose the problem and make needed

repairs before continuing to operate.

The glow plug operation light illumi-

nates only when the key switch is turned

to engine pre-heat, showing normal

operation.

Also included in the gauge/warning

light panel is a fuel level gauge (N) and

a service hour meter (O).

D

E F GH

I J K L M

N

!CAUTION!Should theengine coolanttemperature,

engine oil pressure or hydraulic oiltemperature light illuminate dur-ing normal machine operation,shut the machine down immedi-ately. Diagnose the problem andmake needed repairs before con-tinuing to operate.

O

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Machine Operation

Pre-Start ChecklistBefore operating an All Surface

Loader, inspect the machine. Look for

any loose or worn parts. This inspection

will help avoid machine damage or per-

sonal injury during operation.

Check for proper:

1. Track tension;

2. Fluid levels;

3. Fan belt tension and condition;

4. Hoses (no visible signs of wear);

5. Fittings (no leaks);

6. Battery cables;

7. Controls for neutral.

Starting ProcedureBefore starting machine’s engine, per-

form the pre-start checklist then proceed

with the following procedure:

1. Enter machine with lift arms all the

way down. Maintain a three-point

contact with the machine (photo A).

2. Fasten seat belt, and lower lap bar

into position.

3. Starting with the throttle in the

SLOW position, push the throttle 1/3

the way open.

4. Turn the ignition key to the left for 6

seconds to “pre-heat” the engine.

While pre-heating, the glow plug

operation light will illuminate.

5. Turn the ignition key to the right to

start the engine.

6. Run the engine at low idle for 3 to 5

minutes to warm up the engine.

7. Set throttle to desired rpm.

NOTE: The parking brake is automaticallyengaged when the machine is turned off.

A B

!WARNING! Entering or exiting thevehicle under raised lift arms couldcause serious injury or death.

Never allow anyone to be underneath raised,unsecured lift arms (photo B).

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Machine Operation

Moving DirtCertain techniques can be used to

become more efficient when moving dirt

with a bucket. The following instruc-

tions will make the machine more pro-

ductive while preventing undue stress on

the machine’s components.

The lift arms are designed to rest

against the frame while leveling or dig-

ging. When using the lift arms in this

manner (photo C) performance will be

increased and stress will be reduced:

1. Lower the lift arms all the way down

until they rest against the frame of

the machine.

2. Tilt the bucket forward until the cut-

ting edge engages the ground.

3. While moving forward make slight

adjustments to the bucket tilt cylin-

ders to vary the depth you are dig-

ging.

C

!WARNING! Failure to wear theseat belt could lead to serious injuryor death.

!CAUTION! Do not crank theengine for more than 20 seconds.Allow the starter to cool for 2minutes before cranking again.

!WARNING! Do not use aerosoltypes of starting aids such as ether.Such use could result in an explosionand personal injury.

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Never tilt the bucket all the way for-

ward to use the bucket as a dozer blade

(photo D). Damage to the bucket and

bucket cylinders can result.

Never back drag as shown in photo E

as damage to the machine, especially the

bucket and tilt cylinders, can result. Operating on grassOne of the main benefits of the

Rubber Track Loader is, when used

properly, it can be operated on turf grass

with minimal damage to the surface. To

help prevent accidental grass damage,

make gradual turns as shown above

(illus. F) rather than sharp turns (illus.

G). Driving straight across grass will

cause practically no grass damage,

whereas a full counter-rotation will

cause the most grass damage. When

turning around in a tight area, make

gradual turns back and forth. This will

help keep grass damage to a minimum.

D

E

F G

Machine Operation

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Machine Operation

Operating on Side Hills Extreme caution must always be used

while operating on any side hill. Never

exceed the recommended maximum side

hill. For the RC-30, maximum side hill

is 10 degrees; for the RC-50 maximum

side hill is 15 degrees. While operating

on a side hill, do not make sudden

changes in direction. Always carry the

attachment in the lowest position.

Operate the machine slowly and with

caution. When turning to go up while on

a side hill, the following technique

should be used:

Stop the machine and back down the

hill until the front of the machine is in

the direction you want to travel. Then

drive forward.

Quick-Attach InterfaceWith both levers on the quick-attach

interface in the “up”position, drive into

the work tool with the top edge of the

quick-attach tipped forward (photo H).

When the quick-attach makes contact

with the work tool, lift the lift arms up

slightly and curl back the quick-attach.

Shut off engine and exit the machine.

Secure the work tool by pushing down

both levers (photo I).

To confirm engagement:

1. Tilt work tool down

2. Put down pressure on the work tool.

3. Back up the machine to make sure

there is no movement between work

tool and quick-attach.

H I

!WARNING! Carry load low. Donot exceed rated operatingcapacity. Load, unload, turn onlevel ground.Travel up and downhill with heaviest end of machine

uphill. Failure to follow instructions or heed warningscould result in injury or death.

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Machine Operation

Auxiliary HydraulicsRubber Track Loaders come standard

with an auxiliary hydraulic system for

powering attachments. To utilize this

function, follow the instructions below:

1. With the machine off, release all

pressure in the quick couplers by

pressing down on the button on the

top of the quick coupler block.

2. Secure the attachment to the quick-

attach and connect the two hoses

from the attachment to the quick

couplers on the machine. (If the

attachment requires a case drain,

there is a case drain port on the

machine above the quick couplers.)

3. Enter the machine and begin starting

procedure (page 10).

4. The attachment can be activated on

an intermittent or continuous basis.

Intermittent means the attachment is

only on while the operator is pushing

a switch. Continuous means the

attachment is engaged by pushing a

switch and remains on until the

switch is manually turned off.

5. To activate the intermittent or contin-

uous mode on the RC-30, follow the

procedure on the diagram (shown at

right).

6. To activate the intermittent mode on

the RC-50, engage the buttons on the

right joystick handle.

7. To activate the continuous mode on

the RC-50, engage the switch

mounted furthest to the right on the

dash panel. This switch features a

neutral lock that must be disengaged

before the switch can be activated.

This switch must also be in neutral

in order to start the engine.

NOTE: The engine will run rough or will notstart if the continuous flow switch is engagedwhile nothing is connected to the auxiliaryattachment circuit.

RC-30 Only

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Machine Operation

Lift Arm BraceWhen the lift arms must be left in the

"up" position, the lift arm brace must be

used. To engage:

1. Lower lift arms. Remove work tool.

Park machine on level ground.

2. Release pin that secured brace to

fender.

3. Wrap spring around cylinder, attach

to other side of brace (photo A).

4. Raise lift arms until brace rests on

cylinder rod (photo B).

5. Slowly lower lift arms until brace

stops movement.

6. Shut off engine and exit machine.

To disengage:

1. Remove spring from cylinder.

2. Raise lift arms until brace falls away

from cylinder rod.

3. Lower lift arms all the way down.

4. Shut off engine and exit machine.

5. Reattach brace to fender.

A B

!WARNING! Failure to followinstructions or heed warnings couldresult in injury or death.

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Machine Maintenance

Engine OilThe normal oil change interval is

every 250 service hours or six months,

which ever comes first. Engines which

are operated under severe conditions

may need the oil changed every 100

service hours or every 3 months, which

ever comes first. Severe conditions

include: high temperatures, continuous

high loads, and dusty conditions.

To change the oil:

1. Run engine for a few minutes to

warm the engine oil.

2. Remove the drain plug from the bot-

tom of the engine.

3. Drain oil into suitable container.

4. Remove engine oil filter, make sure

gasket is also removed.

5. Put some fresh oil on the new filter

gasket and install new filter.

6. Tighten filter to specifications on fil-

ter label.

7. Refill engine to capacity with oil as

specified.

Engine Oil SpecificationsDue to the significant variations in the

quality and in the performance of com-

mercially available oils, ASV makes the

following recommendations:

• ASV Posi-LubeTM Heavy Duty

Diesel Engine Oil 10W30, or

If ASV Posi-Lube engine oil is not

used, only use quality commercial oils

that meet the following classification:

• API C-4 multigrade oil

Oil drain plug on RC-30.Location is similar

on the RC-50

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Machine Maintenance

Hydraulic Fluid and FilterThe hydraulic fluid should be changed

every 500 service hours, and the

hydraulic filter should be changed every

250 hours. Hydrostatic components

require extremely clean oil in order to

have a long service life. Extreme caution

must be taken when changing the

hydraulic fluid. Before beginning the

procedure, make sure the machine is in a

clean working environment. Precautions

should be taken to prevent any debris

from entering the hydrostatic system.

1. Locate and remove the hydraulic

fluid drain plug (photo A) through

the hole in the belly pan. Drain used

fluid into a suitable container.

2. Locate the hydraulic filter head. On

the RC-30, the filter is under the

engine hood, as shown in photo B.

On the RC-50, the filter is accessed

through the hole in the rear firewall.

3. Clean the area around the filter.

4. By turning the filter head counter

clock-wise, remove the hydraulic fil-

ter.

5. Change the filter element and replace

filter into tank.

6. Fill with new ASV Posi-LubeTM

Premium All Season MV Hydraulic

Oil or other approved hydraulic fluid

(see p. 18).

A

B

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Machine Maintenance

Fuel Filter ChangeThe fuel filter should be changed

every 500 service hours, or as needed.

A plugged fuel filter can cause loss of

engine power, rough running, or no

start. To change the filter:

1. Clean the outside of the filter thor-

oughly (shown below).

2. Remove the spin-on filter and dis-

pose of properly.

3. Pour diesel fuel into new filter until

it is full.

4. Spin new filter in place and tighten.

Water Separator (RC-50 only)The water separator consists of a fuel

screen, a transparent bowl, a shut-off

valve and a red float indicator. In nor-

mal fuel, the red float indicator will

remain on the bottom of the bowl. When

the red indicator is floating, there is

water in the bowl. In this case, shut off

the valve (UP position), remove the

bowl and dump out the water. The fuel

screen should also be inspected.

Fuel SpecificationsIn North America, diesel fuel, distilled

from crude oil, that is identified as No.

1-D or No. 2-D in "ASTM D975" gener-

ally meet the proper specifications.

Item Frequency Lubricant CapacityHydraulic fluid 500 hours Posi-LubeTM Premium 8 gal./30 L

MV Hydraulic Oil or

similar like Amoco Rykon MV

Hydraulic filter 250 hours

Engine oil 250 hours See p. 16 RC-30 - 4 qt./3.79 L

RC-50 - 2.8 gal./10.6 L

Engine filter 250 hours

Fuel filter 500 hours

Coolant additive Test at 250 hours

Coolant change 1,000 hours or 2 years RC-30 - 1.5 L

RC-50 - 2 gal./7.5 L

Primary air filter Check daily, clean/replace as needed, up to 5 changes or once per year.

Secondary air filter Every 3 cleanings of primary filter

All grease fittings Every 10 hours Posi-LubeTM MP Lithium Grease

Track tension As needed (see page 19)

Note: When adding or replacing engine coolant, use ASV Posi-LubeTM Long-Life Anti-Freeze/Coolant or similar with proper SCA (supplemental cooling additive).

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Machine Maintenance

Track TensionProper track tension is very important

for optimum performance and maximum

track life. Tracks that are run too loose

can cause the track to derail, sometimes

causing damage to the track.

During the first 50 hours of operation,

the tracks will "break-in", and may

require an adjustment.

To adjust the track tension:

1. Locate jam nut on track tensioner and

clean the threads thoroughly before

beginning procedure (photo A).

2. Using a wrench, loosen the jam nut

on the track tensioner.

3. After the jam nut is loosened turn the

tensioner until the track tension is

within specification (photo B).

4. Turn the tensioner the opposite direc-

tion to loosen the track.

5. Once proper tension is achieved,

retighten the jam nut on the tensioner.

If the track tensioner is stiff, you may

need to use a pipe on the end of the

wrench for more leverage.

A B

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Machine Maintenance

To check for proper track adjustment:

1. Drive the machine forward 5 feet.

2. Lay a straight edge along the top of

the track, between the sprocket and

the front idler wheel (photo A).

3. Using a rope or wire, put 50 lbs. of

down force on the track at the mid

point of the straight edge.

4. Using a ruler, measure the distance

between the straight edge and track

(photo B). The track should not

deflect more than .75" between the

top of the track and the straight edge.

5. If the track does deflect more than

.75" the track needs to be tightened.

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A B

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Machine Maintenance

Drive Sprocket RollersRubber Track Loaders use rollers on

each drive tooth of the two drive sprock-

ets. These rollers help minimize friction

between lugs on the track and the

sprocket. Sprocket rollers should be

treated as wear items that are inspected

regularly and replaced as needed.

The rollers rotate on steel pins, limit-

ing wear to the inside of the rollers. As

they wear, the rollers become thinner,

but will continue to function and per-

form as long as they are rotating.

Visually inspect rollers every 50 hours

and replace any that show signs of

cracking or wear-through.

Rollers can be replaced without

removing the track. Simply remove the

bolt (A) holding the steel pin (B) and

the roller (C) in place. Install a new

roller over the steel pin and re-install the

pin and roller into the sprocket.

Normally, two rollers can be replaced

before the sprocket needs to be rotated.

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!WARNING! Make sure the machine is turned

off, the key removed and the bat-tery disconnected before performing this proce-dure.

C Steel Pin

New Roller Normal Roller Wear at 50% life

B

A

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Machine Maintenance

Air CleanerThe air cleaner is one of the most

important maintenance items on the

machine. A poorly maintained air

cleaner can seriously shorten the life of

the engine.

1. Open the hood and release the

latches on either side of the air

cleaner, and then remove the cover.

2. Remove the primary element (photo

C). The primary element can be

cleaned and reused up to five times

but should be changed at least once

a year.

3. Remove the secondary element

(photo D). The secondary element is

not serviceable or washable. The

secondary element should be

replaced every three cleanings of the

primary element.

NOTE: Do not clean the primary aircleaner element by bumping or tapping.This could damage the seals. Do not use ele-ments with damaged pleats gaskets or seals.

Fuse BoxThe fuse box is located on the left side

of the engine compartment (photo E).

The machine should never me operated

with the fuse box cover removed.

C D E

!CAUTION! When working industy conditions, the air cleanerelements should be checked andchanged more frequently.

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Grease FittingsThe illustration below shows the loca-

tion of grease fittings for the left side of

the machine. An identical set of fittings

are located on the right side of the

machine. These fittings should be lubri-

cated at least every 10-hours of opera-

tion using a high-quality low-tempera-

ture grease.

Note: RC-50 models do not have greasepoints E, F or L as indicated below.

(RC-30 only)

(RC-30 only)

(RC-30 only)

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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

When replacing or replenishing the

fluids and lubricants in your RC-60

Rubber Track Loader, you can specify

ASV Posi-Lube products. This assures

the new fluids and lubricants match

those originally installed when your

Posi-Track left the ASV factory. Posi-

Lube products were developed for,

tested and approved by ASV to assure

optimum life and performance in all

ASV Rubber Track Equipment, when

used as recommended.

The ASV Posi-Lube product line

includes:

• Heavy Duty Engine Oil, 10W30;

• Premium All Season MV

Hydraulic Oil;

• Multi-Purpose EP Lithium Grease;

• Long-Life 50/50 Antifreeze/Coolant;

• Undercarriage Wheel Bearing

Lubricant.

Posi-Lube fluids and lubricants are

available through your ASV Dealer. If

Posi-Lube products are not available,

use an approved equivalent, as specified

elsewhere in this manual.

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POSI-LUBE TM

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Service Log

Hours Service Performed Notes

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Hours Service Performed Notes

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Hours Service Performed Notes

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