Section J - Tracks
Track Damage
Types of Rubber Track Damage
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Outer Track Rubber - Tearing/Cuts
Cause:
1 Cuts on the lug are often due to particularly sharp
materials such as stones, the problem is particularly
evident if using sharp driving techniques on
demolition type ground (e.g. stones, debris etc.).
Prevention:
1 The life expectancy of a track is greatly reduced by
working on a site where sharp and pointed materials
are numerous. Operate the machine with attention to
the ground's surface in rough terrain, e.g. demolition
sites, rocky ground etc.
Fig 10.
Additional Notes:
You can do less damage by driving slowly on hard
surfaces. Small cuts on the lug do not prevent the track
from being used. When the cut goes deeper down and
reaches the steel cord or the core bar, the track must be
repaired. If a lug is pulled out, the track can be used but the
grip on muddy surfaces will be greatly reduced.
Outer Track Rubber - Fast Abrasion
Cause:
1 Sharp driving on hard and abrasive surfaces, for
example concrete, asphalt etc.
2 Operation on surfaces where the temperature is
unusually high, for instance, travelling over freshly
laid asphalt.
Prevention:
1 Operate the machine with care, avoid making quick
and repeated turns.
2 Do not stay too long on very hot surfaces. On the
other hand, the track is safe if you just go across this
area.
Fig 11.
Additional Notes:
A track can still be used if the lug is higher than 5mm,
otherwise the track must be replaced. Refer also to
warranty pro-rata use scale.
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