PLATE 2799437 - Caterpillar

rubber part of the track assembly can easily be damaged during operation. Operate the machine with the rubber belt only if damage to the rubber belt is shallow and the damage is not harmful. However, any harmful damage to the rubber can cause the following serious problems to the entire track assembly:
Early wear of iron core.
Early wear of track grousers.
Fracture of iron core.
Fracture of track grousers.
Cuts of steel cords
Rubber flaking off
Disengagement of sprocketSuch a failed track assembly needs to be replaced as a unit. In order to minimize the replacement of the track, observe the following items. In order to maximize the performance of the track, observe the following items:
Avoid Traveling at sites for demolition.
Traveling at these sites should be avoided particularly when the machine is being swung at the same time.
Avoid operation under salty conditions.
Avoid combined operation of travel and swing with excessive load at rough terrain.
Avoid operation at rocky sites.
Avoid suddenly swinging the machine when the machine is Traveling on pavement.
Use the rubber belt tracks at temperatures within −15 °C (5 °F) to 45 °C (113 °F). Avoid operation on hot surfaces.
Rubber belt tracks are less stable than steel tracks. Side-to-side movement of the machine should be done carefully.
If the sprockets are badly worn, use a new sprocket for replacement.
Be sure that the tracks are free of oily materials such as fuel, hydraulic oil, grease, etc.
Avoid going over sharp obstacles. Decreased life of the track, fracture of the track grousers and cut steel cords can occur.
Track Tension must be correctly maintained and checked regularly.
Disengagement of the track could occur if the track gets clear of the track roller. This could happen while the machine travels over an obstacle.