Gehl CTL55, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
Using Rubber Tracks
Precautions
Follow the following precautions when
operating the machine:
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Avoid changing course abruptly and
spinning on concrete surfaces whenever
possible.
Doing so may wear or damage the rubber
tracks.
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Avoid drops that may expose the rubber
tracks to strong shocks.
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Salt, potassium chloride, ammonium
sulfate, potassium sulfate, and triple
superphosphate of lime can damage the
tracks. If any of these substances get on
the tracks, wash them off thoroughly with
water.
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Do not let the sides of the rubber tracks
rub against concrete or walls.
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Be especially careful in the winter on
snowy or frozen surfaces as the tracks
tend to slip.
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Use rubber tracks only at temperatures
between –25°C to + 55°C (–14°F to
131°F).
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When storing the rubber tracks for long
periods of time (3 months or more), do so
indoors in a place not exposed to direct
sunlight or rain.
Preventing the Rubber Tracks from
Slipping Off
Heed the following to prevent the rubber
tracks from slipping off:
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Always keep the tracks at the proper
tension.
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When traveling up large cobblestone or
rock steps [20 cm (8 in.) or greater], climb
up the steps at a straight angle and do not
change course on top of the step.
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When climbing in reverse, do not change
course at the point where the slope
starts.
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Avoid traveling with one track on a slope
or projecting object and the other track on
a flat surface (with the machine at a tilt of
10° or greater). Travel with both tracks on
flat surfaces.
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