O
O
P
P
E
E
R
R
A
A
T
T
I
I
O
O
N
N
A
A
N
N
D
D
M
M
A
A
I
I
N
N
T
T
E
E
N
N
A
A
N
N
C
C
E
E
M
M
A
A
N
N
U
U
A
A
L
L
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It is not normal for the track to remain tight after valve 1 has been turned anti‐
clockwise, or for the track to be still loose after grease has been added through the
grease nipple 2.In any case, never attempt to remove the tracks or disassemble the
tensioner cylinder, as the pressure of the grease inside the track is very dangerous.
5.3.3
C
HECKING THE RUBBER TRACKS
The structure of the rubber track is shown in Fig. A. The steel wires and the metal
core are embedded in the rubber. The track grooves are designed to ensure stability
when travelling on soft ground. These are located on the bottom part in contact
with the ground, while the wheel guides inside the track prevent it from coming off
the guide rollers.
Cause of damage
A)
Breakage of the steel wires
Excessive tension will cause the steel wires to break under the following conditions:
‐ when stones or foreign matter accumulate between the track and the chassis of the
undercarriage;
PERICOLO
1
2
Fig. A
CORDE
D'ACCIAIO
SCULTURA
LATO RUOTA
FORO RUOTA
DENTATA
ANIMA METALLICA
DANGER
STEEL WIRES
METAL CORE
GROOVE
ROLLER SIDE
COGWHEEL
HOLE
