MAINTENANCE
RUBBER
TRACK
SHOE MAINTENANCE
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* Rubber track shoe should be repaired or replaced under
the next conditions.
* If
is
necessary to repair or replace
it,
consult your
IHI
dealer.
1.
Height
of
lugs
The rubber track shoe can be used even if it
is
worn, however, if it
is
excessively worn, the rubber track shoe
is
likely to be slippery
and more travel force
is
required. If the remaining lug
is
less than 5
mm high, replace it with brand-new one.
2.
Exposure
of
Steel
Cords
If steel cord
is
exposed because
of
weary rubber or damage,
replace it with brand-new one.
3.
Break
of
Steel
Cords
When break of steel cord
is
detected, replace it immediately. If you
leave it as it
is,
the rubber track shoe can be break without
expectation, which causes a serious accident.
4.
Crack
of
Covering
Rubber
If a crack
is
30
mm or more long and 8
mm
or more deep, repair the
cover immediately. If steel cord appears even if a crack
is
small,
repair it immediately.
Otherwise, water may come into a crack, which rusts steel cords
and break the rubber track shoe.
4-4-2
17VX3
WHEN REQUIRED
Repair is necessary
when
a
crack
is
30
mm
or
more
deep.
Removed
iron
core