Takeuchi TB014 Operator's Manual page 135

MAINTENANCE
When Required
Inspecting the Rubber Crawlers
Repair or replace the rubber crawlers if their
conditions are as described below. Consult
a Takeuchi sales or service outlet about
repairs or replacement.
Rubber crawler
Replace the crawler if the entire crawler is
stretched and cannot be adjusted.
(1) Lug
4
A
1
Replace if the height of (A) is 5 mm (0.2 in.)
or below.
(2) Steel cord
Replace if the steel cord is exposed over 2
or more links.
Replace if half or more of the steel cords on
one side are cut.
3
2
E4G062
2
E4G063
(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.
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3
E4G064
60 mm or greater
E4G065