12.16 TIPS FOR LONGER UNDERCARRIAGE LIFE
Undercarriage life greatly varies depending on operation method,
inspection and maintenance. For most efficient operation, keep the
following point in mind.
12.16.1 OPERATION METHOD
Select the track shoe that best suits the type of soil to be
encountered in service.
Please consult your Komatsu distributor when selecting track
shoes.
Do not allow shoe slipping to occur during operation. If shoe
slipping occurs, reduce load to the blade until slipping stops.
Avoid sudden starts, acceleration or stops, unnecessarily high
speed and sharp turns.
Always operate machine in a straight line whenever possible.
When making turns, be careful not to allow the machine to stay
to one side, so operation in both turning directions can be done
properly. Make turns with the largest possible radius.
Prior to operation, clear boulders and obstacles to prevent
machine from riding over them while operating.
On a slope, operate the machine parallel to the inclination of the
slope. Do not operate across the slope. Also when stopping the
machine on a slope, the machine should face toward the top of
the slope.
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When ground inclines to left or right during digging operation,
do not continue to dig with machine inclined. Move machine
back to level ground and start to dig again.
When idlers or sprockets are lifted due to obstacles during
dozing, do not attempt to force the machine to perform. Because
work at this time exceeds machine working capability.
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