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6.3 PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING RUBBER CRAWLER
Always follow these precautions when using rubber crawlers. Failure to follow these precautions may lead to a
serious injury or accident.
• Do not make sharp turns on concrete surfaces.
• Do not operate the machine in such away that the rubber track scrapes
against concrete walls.
• Sudden changes of direction will cause damage and premature wear to the
rubber shoes, so avoid sudden turns as far as possible.
• Avoid traveling and turning in places where there is a large ridge. When
traveling over a ridge, approach the ridge at a right angle.
• As far as possible, avoid handling loads that produce oil when crushed (soy
beans, corn, vegetables, etc.). If the machine is used for handling such
products, be sure to wash the track thoroughly after use.
• When handling loads such as salt, ammonium sulphate, potassium chloride,
potassium sulphate, or phosphates, be sure to wash the track thoroughly
after use.
• On snow or frozen road surfaces, the rubber shoe will slip very easily. Be
careful also of slipping when traveling or operating on slopes.
• To prevent the rubber shoe from coming off, always check that the tension is
correct.
If the tension is too loose, the rubber shoe will come off and there will be
abnormal wear of the steel core and sprocket.
If the tension is too tight, the travel speed will be reduced and there will be
premature wear or damage to the undercarriage.
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