13. Operating Instructions
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13-20-4. Other precautions for using the rubber track
Observe the following precautions when operating the machine:
• Never spin-turn on concrete or asphalt roads.
• Do not change course suddenly. Doing this will cause the rubber track to wear early or be damaged.
• Do not swing on the ground over a large level gap. Remember that running over a level gap at a right
angle will prevent the track from coming off.
• Slowly lower the machine after it has been lifted above the ground with the implement.
• It is not recommended that the machine be used to handle any materials that become oily after being
crushed (e.g., soybeans, corn, rapeseed oil seeds, etc.). After unavoidably using the machine to han-
dle such materials, fully clean the machine with water.
• It is not recommended that the machine is used to handle materials such as salt, ammonium sulfate,
potassium chloride, potassium sulfate, or superbiphosphate of lime. Handling these materials may af-
fect the core metal adversely. After using the machine to handle such materials, fully clean with water.
• Do not operate the machine at the seashore. Doing this may affect the core metal adversely due to the
salt content.
• If the rubber track is cracked, it could be easily damaged when handling salt, sugar, wheat, or soy-
beans. Be sure to repair any cracks in the rubber track to prevent rubber chips from getting into the
materials being handled.
• Do not allow the rubber track to rub against a concrete wall.
• The rubber track is prone to slipping on snow or on a frozen road. Be careful of skidding when traveling
or operating on a slope in cold weather.
• Operating the machine in extremely cold weather will deteriorate the rubber track, shortening its life.
• Use the rubber track between -13°F to +131°F (-25°C to +55°C) because of the physical characteris-
tics of rubber.
• Be careful not to damage the rubber track with the bucket while operating the machine.
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