Kubota KX057-4, Operator'S Manual

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OTHER ADJUSTMENTS AND REPLACEMENTS 88
To avoid serious injury or death:
A
Do not work under the machine in this
condition.
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For your safety do not rely on hydraulically
supported devices, they may leak down and
suddenly drop or be accidentally lowered.
To avoid personal injury or death:
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When lifting the machine itself with an
attachment, place a safety block or safety post
to prevent the machine from turning over. Keep
the lock lever for attachment control in the
"LOCK" position.
A
Make sure that no obstacles, such as stones are
caught in the track. Remove such obstacles before
adjusting the track tension.
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Track seam
The ends of the rubber track are joined with a seam.
When adjusting the tracks, the seam must be
positioned on the top midway between the idler and
the sprocket.
If the seam is positioned incorrectly, the tracks will be
tensioned too loosely, and a further readjustment will
be necessary.
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Rotate the track after adjustment one to two times to
check the tension.
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Additionally following points are to be observed when
adjusting rubber tracks.
(1) If the track loosen more than 50 mm, readjust
them.
(2) Check track tension 50 hours after initial use and
readjust if necessary. Check and adjust thereafter
every 50 service hours.
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Special Information when Using Rubber
Tracks
1. When turning, make a slow swing turn. Avoid spin
turns to reduce lug wear and entry of dirt.
2. The relief valve may be activated if too much dirt and
sand clog the tracks. In this case move the machine for
a short distance straight backwards to let the earth and
sand fall off, then a turn can be made.
3. Avoid using rubber track on riverbeds, stony
underground, ferro-concrete and on iron plates. The
rubber can damage as well as increase wear on the
tracks.
(1) Seam (Mark " ")
(A) 10 to 15 mm
(1) Drive sprocket
(2) Idler
(A) 80 to 85 mm