METHOD FOR REPLACING RUBBER SHOES
WARNING
• Perform
the operation with 2 workers. The operator must operate the machine according to the
signs of the worker.
• The machine must be raised to replace the rubber shoes. If the machine falls by accident at this
time, it is very dangerous.
Never move any part other than the rubber shoes to be replaced during the replacement work.
Also, never put your body under the rubber shoes or track frame during the replacement work.
NOTICE
The
idler cushion must be removed and adjusted when the rubber shoes are replaced with the steel
shoes or road liner. Accordingly, be sure to ask your Komatsu distributor to perform the work.
Items to be prepared
• Grease pump
• Steel pipe
Set the machine to the following conditions before replacing the rubber shoes.
Set the machine in the posture shown in the figure.
1)
Start the engine and run it at low idle.
2)
Set the lock lever to FREE position (F).
Be sure to operate the lock lever by the operating portion
on the top.
3)
Operate the work equipment control lever to swing the up-
per structure to make it right angle with the undercarriage.
Bring the work equipment to the side of the track.
4)
Operate the work equipment control levers, and push up
the machine slowly by using the boom and arm until the
track is raised from the ground.
Operate the levers slowly.
5)
Set the lock lever to LOCK position (L).
Be sure to operate the lock lever by the operating portion
on the top.
6)
Stop the engine.
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