Komatsu Galeo PC27MR-2, Operation & Maintence Manual

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OPERATION
MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
RUBBER SHOES AND ROAD LINERS
(Machine equipped with rubber shoe or road liner)
Rubber Shoes and Road Liners Information
Rubber shoes and road liner have excellent properties that are not found in steel shoes. However, if they are used
in the same way as steel shoes, full use cannot be made of their advantages.
Be sure to operate without straining the rubber shoes in a way that matches the condition of the jobsite and the
nature of the work.
Comparison Among Rubber Shoes
Rubber shoe Road liner Steel shoe
Little vibration
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Smooth travel (No creaks)
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Little noise
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No damage to paved surface
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Easy to handle
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Easily damage
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Strong drawber pull
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: Excellent
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: Good
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: Average
Considering the properities of the material used, rubber shoes and road liners offer various advantages. However,
their weak point is lack of strength. Therefore, it is important to understand the advantages of rubber shoes and road
liners, and to follow the precautions regarding handling and prohibited work. This will extend the life of the
rubbershoes and road liners and will enable the machine to display the advantages of rubber shoes and road liners
to the maximum. Before using rubber shoes and road liner, always read "Using Rubber Shoes and Road Liners
(PAGE 3-86)".
Warranty for Rubber Shoes and Road Liners
It is important to inspect and maintain the tracks at the correct tension. Furthermore, these shoes must not be used
near objects where they are likely to suffer damage, such as the corners of steel plates, U-shaped ditch liners,
blocks, on crushed rock or the sharp edges of rocks, iron beams, or scrap iron.
Any damage resulting from the customer's mistaken use of the machine shall not be included in the scope of the
warranty.
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