Kubota XN12-8 Operation Manual page 94

Operations
Handling of Rubber Tracks
potassium sulfate, and lime triple super
phosphate. Such substances adhered onto
the tracks shall be immediately removed
thoroughly by water.
● Keep both sides of rubber tracks away
from friction with concrete or wall surface.
● Do not impact the bucket with the rubber
tracks, otherwise the tracks will be
damaged.
● Take special cautions on snowy or icy
surfaces in winter, as the tracks are
vulnerable to slip on such conditions.
● Please use rubber tracks within -25℃~55℃.
● For long-time storage (≥3 months) of
rubber tracks, please store in an indoor
place without direct sun exposure or
rainfall.
● The rubber tracks are not as stable as steel
tracks, as they are completely made of
rubber. Take special cautions during the
lateral slewing and swing.
Guard against Falloff of Rubber
Tracks
Abide by the following precautions to prevent
the falloff of tracks:
● Always maintain an appropriate tension
for the tracks.
● When driving over pebbles or large steps
(≥20cm in depth, such as large rocks),
climb on the steps in right angle and do
not change route on steps.
● While reversing up a slope, do not change
direction at the start point of slope.
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