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Initial Issue 19 December 2017
Engineering Manager
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Suggested On / Off Tracking Area Requirements
Figure 4 - On / Off Tracking Area
1.
A Rail-Ability Universal Track Access System is recommended for on and off tracking a bull
dozer.
2.
Drive forwards and align the machine parallel to the track.
3.
Reverse the machine at 30° to the track from the parallel position to traverse the track/UTAS.
4.
Fully straddle the track with the Crawlers and align the front bogie and rear rail axle with the
track/UTAS.
5.
Deploy the rear rail axle to only just lift the rear of the machine slightly clear of the
Track/UTAS.
6.
Utilise the blade angle function on the machine to fine align the front rail bogie with the track.
7.
Deploy the rear rail axle fully then deploy the front rail bogie until all of the ram shims can be
installed.
8.
Insert all four ram shims and lock in place then activate the crawler joystick cab exit interlock.
9.
Travel on rail is only possible when activating the additional momentary rocker switch on the
cab console with left hand.