Operation 4
TC29
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4.7 Rubber crawler chains
This crawler excavator can be equipped
with steel crawler or rubber crawler
chains.
When equipped with a rubber crawler
chain, work on paved roads, within
buildings, etc. can be performed without
damaging the road ways.
When using rubber crawler chains, the
following points have to be observed:
• The rubber crawler chain must have the correct
tension. Incorrect crawler chain tension is
detrimental to travel performance and adds to
the wear of the crawler chain.
• Do not drive or turn over sharp edges or stairs
as so the crawler is stressed only on special
points (A) and fissuring or cracking of the
rubber and the steel insert may occur.
• Also prevent stones and other substances from
getting into the crawler as they may cause the
crawler to be extended or damaged.
• Do not undertake any sharp turns on surfaces
with a high friction resistance such as rough
concrete.
• Avoid that the rubber crawler is contaminated
by fuel or oil. If this has occurred, immediately
clean the crawler.
• When working on salt water beaches, the
rubber crawlers must be thoroughly cleaned
every day using clean water. The steel insert in
the rubber crawlers may be damaged due to
corrosion.
Fig. 20-Rubber crawler chain
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