Check Rubber Shoes - Komatsu PC15MRX-1 Operation And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
When loosening tension
It is extremely dangerous to release the grease by any method except the procedure given below.
If the track tension is not relieved by this procedure, please contact your Komatsu distributor for repairs.
1. Loosen plug (1) gradually to release the grease.
2. Turn plug (1) a maximum of one turn.
3. If the grease does not come out smoothly, move the
machine forwards and backwards a short distance.
4. Tighten plug (1).
5. To check that the tension is correct, move the machine
slowly forward (7 - 8 m (23 ft - 26 ft 3 in).
6. Check the track tension again, and if the tension is not
correct, adjust it again.

CHECK RUBBER SHOES

(Machine equipped with rubber shoe)
If the rubber shoes are in the following condition, they must be repaired or replaced, so please contact your
Komatsu distributor for repair or replacement.
Lug Height
If lug height "a" is reduced by wear, the drawbar pull will
drop.
If "a" is less than 5mm (0.2 in), replace with a new part.
If the lug wears and the steel cord inside the shoe is
exposed for two links or more, replace with a new part.
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WARNING
MAINTENANCE