Operation and maintenance manual

Operation
3-47
DX140R/DX140LCR
ROAD LINERS (MACHINE
EQUIPPED WITH ROAD LINER)
Road Liners Information
1. Road Liner has excellent properties that are not found in
steel shoes. However, if they are used in the same way as
steel shoes, full use cannot be made of their advantages.
2. Be sure to operate without straining the rubber shoes in the
way th
at condition of the jobsite and the nature of the work.
Comparison for Road Liners and Metal
Shoes
o : Excellent, O : Good, V : Average
1. Considering the properties of the material used, rubber
shoe
s and road liners offer various advantages. However,
their weak point is lack of strength. Therefore, it is
important to understand the advantages of rubber shoes
and road liners, and to follow the precautions regarding
handling and prohibited work. This will extend the life of the
rubber shoes and road liners to the maximum. Before
using rubber shoes and road liner, always read "Using
Road liners".
Warranty for Road Liners
1. It is important to inspect and maintain the tracks at the
correct tension. Furthermore, these shoes must not be
used near objects where they are likely to suffer damage,
such as the corner of steel plates, U-shaped ditch liners,
blocks, on crushed rock or the sharp edges of rocks, iron
beams, or scrap iron.
2. Any damage resulting from the customer's mistaken use of
th
e m
achine shall not be included in the scope of the
warranty.
Figure 96
Road Liner Steel Shoe
Little vibration o V
Smooth travel (No creaks) O O
Little noise o V
No damage to paved surface o V
Easily damage o o
Strong drawber pull o o