Takeuchi TB285, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
inSpecting the rubber crawlerS
Repair or replace the rubber crawlers if their
condition becomes as described below.
Consult your sales or service dealer for repair
or replacement.
Rubber crawler
Replace the crawler if the entire crawler is
stretched and cannot be adjusted.
(1) Lug
when required
Replace if the height of (A) is 5 mm (0.2 in.)
or below.
(2) Steel cord
Replace if the steel cord is exposed for two
links or more.
Replace if the half or more of the steel cords
on one side are cut.
(3) Metal core
Replace if even one metal core is off.
(4) Rubber
Repair if there are cracks of 60 mm (2.4 in.)
or greater in length.
If the steel cord is visible, repair as soon as
possible, regardless of the length of the
crack.