Operation
Printed in U.S.A. 91 50940411/G0219
Rubber Track Use Cautions and
Tips
Carefully following the recommendations in this
section will result in better track wear performance.
If possible, avoid traveling over broken or
jagged stone, metal objects, on other sharp
objects that could damage or cut the tracks.
Inspect tracks and undercarriage components
for wear frequently. Worn components
accelerate track wear
If possible, avoid traveling in areas with loose
rocks that could get stuck in the tracks, or
between the tracks and the track wheels.
Avoid using the machine in salt water areas.
Salt can corrode the metal cores in the tracks.
Clean any fuel, oil, salt, fertilizer or chemical
solvents that might get on the tracks. These
substances could corrode the metal cores in the
tracks.
Avoid traveling on roads immediately after
asphalting, or on other hot surfaces or over
fires. Damage to the tracks could result.
If climbing steps or cobblestone, avoid climbing
at an angle. Climb straight up the slope and do
not change course at the top of the slope.
When climbing slopes. Do not suddenly change
course at the point where the slopes starts.
Avoid traveling with one track on a slope or
other raised surface and the other track on a flat
surface.
Harder surfaces cause accelerated track and
undercarriage component wear. Avoid sharp
and spin turns on hard surfaces such as
concrete.
Avoid drops that cause severe blows to the
tracks.
High-speed operation and track slippage
accelerate track and undercarriage component
wear.
Avoid rubbing the sides of the tracks against
walls or other vertical surfaces.
It is impossible to estimate track life, because track
life is affected by operating conditions, maintenance
and application.
Due to varying applications, there is no wear
guarantee on rubber tracks. As a “rule of thumb”,
however, rubber track life expectancy for track
loaders in “dirt” applications can be up to 2 to 2-½
times the normal life of a set of pneumatic tires on a
skid-steer loader.
IMPORTANT:
Track damage caused by heavy
and/or abusive use is not covered under warranty.
Damaged tracks cannot be repaired and must be
replaced.
To extend track life, the IdealTrax™ track tension is
loosened when the engine is not running. When the
engine is started, the tracks are automatically
adjusted to the correct tension. Monitor the tracks at
startup to ensure the automatic track tensioning
system is working properly. Tracks running loose
can de-track. Over-tightened tracks can cause power
loss, excessive roller, idler bearing and sprocket
wear, and track tearing.
Tracks and undercarriage should be cleaned
regularly. Mud and/or debris buildup in the track
rollers, sprockets and/or undercarriage structure can
accelerate track wear. It prevents proper engagement
between the mating surfaces of sprocket teeth and
track links, can cause the tracks to be crowded off
the rollers, and may prevent roller rotation, leading
to roller and/or track failure. IdealTrax™ makes
cleaning tracks and undercarriage easier due to
increased clearance provided when the machine is
off and tension on the tracks is relaxed.
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