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A method of operating a work machine having (i) a drive motor for driving a drive track chain, (ii) a track tensioning assembly for adjusting tension on the drive track chain, and (iii) a work implement for performing a work function includes the step of idling the drive motor so as to cease advance

A method of operating a work machine having (i) a drive motor for driving a drive track chain, (ii) a track tensioning assembly for adjusting tension on the drive track chain, and (iii) a work implement for performing a work function includes the step of idling the drive motor so as to cease advancement of the work machine during a first period of time. The method further includes the step of operating the work implement so as to perform the work function during the first period of time. The method also includes the step of operating the track tensioning assembly so as to increase tension on the drive track chain during the first period of time. The method yet further includes the step of actuating the drive motor so as to advance the work machine during a second period of time. Moreover, the method includes the step of operating the track tensioning assembly so as to decrease tension on the drive track chain during the second period of time. A work machine is also disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of operating a work machine having (i) a drive motor for driving a drive track chain, (ii) a track tensioning assembly for adjusting tension on said drive track chain, and (iii) a work implement for performing a work function, comprising the steps of:idling sai

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of operating a work machine having (i) a drive motor for driving a drive track chain, (ii) a track tensioning assembly for adjusting tension on said drive track chain, and (iii) a work implement for performing a work function, comprising the steps of:idling said drive motor so as to cease advancement of said work machine during a first period of time;operating said work implement so as to perform said work function during said first period of time;operating said track tensioning assembly so as to increase tension on said drive track chain during said first period of time;actuating said drive motor so as to advance said work machine during a second period of time; andoperating said track tensioning assembly so as to decrease tension on said drive track chain during said second period of time.