OPERATION
PRECAUTION
ON
USE OF RUBBER
TRACK
SHOE
17VX3
The rubber track shoe may be damaged or worn faster depending
on
working conditions.
Perform working operation properly according to working site conditions and machine operation.
•
Structure
of
Rubber
track
Shoe
The right illustrates the structure
of
rubber track
shoe. It consists
of
steel cord to sustain tension,
iron core to support
it,
and covering rubber to
them.
If a crack reaches the steel cord, it may be
rusted and cut off by moisture.
When any crack
is
detected, repair it
immediately with vulcanizer.
•
Precaution
on
Use
1.
Adjust the track often enough to keep a
proper tension.
• Insufficient tension slips off the rubber track
shoe and wears out the sprocket and iron
core extremely.
Excessive tension increases travel
resistance, which prevents proper travel
force and speed. it also causes damages
and extreme wear at undercarriage as well
as overextension of the rubber track shoe.
2.
To prevent damages
of
the rubber track
shoe, avoid the following
in
travel as much
as possible.
• Pointed rocks or quarry
• Craggy place such as riverbed or path
through woods
• Steel rods or scraps
• Steel board or cornered objects
of
concrete
3-13-1
Cracked
rubber
Iron
core
• Heat source such as fire
Travel
in
contact with concrete path or wall
3.
Immediately wipe off spilt fuel, hydraulic oil,
or grease on the rubber track shoe with a
cloth.
4.
Avoid sudden spot turns or pivot turns.
Make slow turns several times at a low
speed.
5.
Do
not use for long
(3
months or more).
Store it to avoid direct sunlight or rain.
6.
Use the rubber track shoe at a temperature
between -25°C and +55°C (-13°F and
131°F) because
of
a rubber's characteristic.
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