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Don’t look back: Always keep your machine moving in a forward direction. If you start
to travel in reverse, especially at a higher speed, this will stress your tracks. Remember,
rubber tracks are primarily designed for forward use.
Rotate your tracks: In the same way it’s a good idea to rotate tires on your car, it’s also
smart to rotate rubber tracks on your machine periodically. It will give you more even
tread wear. And just like your tires on your regular car, if you need to replace one, you
also need to replace the corresponding track on the other side. If you only replace one
rubber track, you’ll experience uneven track wear. It may cost a little more than just
replacing one rubber track in the short run, but you’ll save money and deal with fewer
problems in the long run.
Avoid sunlight: We mentioned this tip above, but just to reiterate, don’t park your
machine in direct sunlight for a long time. Find some shade or cover the rubber tracks
with a tarp. This maintenance tip can double the lives of your rubber tracks.
Easy there, big fella: All rubber tracks wear out under heavy use, so try not to move
them around when you’re not using them on a job. It’s also a good idea to avoid slopes
and making sharp turns — remember, three-point turns are the answer.
Rubber track solutions: When you’re not using rubber tracks on your machine, store
them in a cool, dry area, and place them on their sides in a relaxed position to prevent
crimps and folds. If you leave them on your machine, operate it once every couple of
weeks for about five minutes to keep the tracks flexible and help them maintain their
shape.
Nothing is perfect, of course, and even rubber tracks have a few flaws.
Rubber tracks hate the sun. If you leave your machine with rubber tire tracks out in the
sun, your tracks will wear out much faster. No form of rubber reacts well to direct sunlight.
Rubber tracks don’t work as well on rough surfaces like gravel. It’s not that rubber
tracks can’t operate on a service like gravel or rocks, but they will not operate as well as
on a smoother surface, and it significantly reduces their lifespan.
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