Takeuchi TL8, Operator'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE
INSPECTING THE RUBBER TRACKS
Repair or replace the rubber tracks if their
condition becomes as described below.
Consult your sales or service dealer for repair
or replacement.
Rubber track
Replace the track if the entire track is
stretched and cannot be adjusted.
(1) Lug
Replace if the height of (A) is 5 mm (0.2 in.)
or below.
(2) Steel cord
WHEN REQUIRED
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.