MAINTENANCE
9NX
RUBBER TRACK SHOE MAINTENANCE
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.
(Typical Example)
Repair is necessary when
a crack
is
over
30
mm
length, or over
8
mm
depth.
Replacement is
L,~
recommended
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Broken
-
\
steel cord
-
Exposed
steel cord
Removed
iron core