JCB 8008 squeaky idler

[HenryCooper]

Hi,

My JCB 8008 mini digger has developed a very annoying squeak on the front left idler wheel.

Is it possible to grease them? I know how to remove the idler as I have done that whilst changing the tracks, but can't recall anyway to grease them.

Thanks

 

[doobin]

Hi,

My JCB 8008 mini digger has developed a very annoying squeak on the front left idler wheel.

Is it possible to grease them? I know how to remove the idler as I have done that whilst changing the tracks, but can't recall anyway to grease them.

Thanks

No, but you can spray some spray grease around it and that might help.

 

[HenryCooper]

No, but you can spray some spray grease around it and that might help.

Brill, will give that a try

 

[Mick-the-fitter]

Over tightening the track when adjusting can put extra load on the idler bearing.