Komatsu PC18MR-3, Руководство по эксплуатации и техническому обслуживанию

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USE OF THE MACHINE AND RELATED CONTROLS
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When stored for long periods (3 months or more), keep the machine in a closed room protected from direct sun-
light and rain.
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Do not use the machine in areas characterised by high temperatures, for example, in presence of burning
woods, scorching steel plates or surfaces in asphalting process.
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Do not use the machine while lifting the track to one side with the working tools. Thus, shoe damage or removal
is prevented.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
During operation, observe the following indications.
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Avoid carrying out counter-rotations on concrete surfaces. The cement surface may scrape away the rubber
from the shoes.
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Avoid sudden changes of direction that may damage the rubber tracks and wear them out.
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Avoid movements and steering on surfaces with broad fall of ground. When passing through falls, get near the
fall in right angle. This will help preventing the shoe from loosening.
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If the machine has been lifted from the ground with the bucket, lower it slowly.
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Avoid transporting materials or substances that produce oil when crushed (soya seeds, corn, remaining vegeta-
bles, etc.) If the machine is used for transporting such products, wash it after use.
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Do not transport materials that can corrode the steel core such as salt, ammonium sulphate, potassium chloride,
potassium sulphate or calcium superphosphate. If necessary, wash the machine after use.
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The steel core adherence is corroded by salt in the air, so avoid using the machine near sea coasts.
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When transporting salt, sugar, flour or soy seeds, deep cuts in the shoes may cause seepage of these substanc-
es in ridges and cuts; therefore, repair the rubber before using.
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Do not use the machine if the rubber track creeps against concrete walls.
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Rubber slides easily on snow or frozen surfaces. Be careful with skids also when working on slopes.
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When working in very cold places, rubber shoes characteristics change and their life is reduced.
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Taking into account the characteristics of rubber, use rubber shoes at temperatures between -25°C and +55°C.
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When using the bucket, be careful so as not to damage rubber shoes with the bucket.
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To avoid rubber shoes removal, always keep the correct tension.
If tension is inadequate, shoes may be removed in the conditions listed below.
Even if tension is adequate, carry out operations with extreme caution.