OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH 40 F

from Cat Bucyrus 40F Hydraulic Excavator OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RH 40 F Annex

Inspection and servicing

Crawler Tracks

Cleaning

Clean tracks, track and support rollers, sprockets and idlers regularly and whenever required. Cleaning is especially important in winter to prevent

! the tracks from being thrown off

! oil from leaking out of track and support rollers, sprockets and idlers

! excessive wear

! the track from breaking.

Track roller fastening

Check fastening screws (3, Fig. 3-86:) regularly for tightness:

" Tighten screws with a torque wrench to the prescribed tightening torque (see: "Technical Handbook").

To clean the tracks:

" raise one side of the excavator with the working equipment and allow track to turn;

" clean the side member supporting the track;

" clean track and support rollers (1 and 2 , Fig. 3-85:) thoroughly, especially at those places indicated by arrows;

" clean the sliding planes on the idler guides.

Track rollers, support rollers, track pads

The track rollers (1, Fig. 3-85:) and the support rollers (2) have a permanent oil filling.

Inspect all track and support rollers visually for leaks and free movement at regular intervals.

Support roller fastening

Check fastening screws (4, Fig. 3-87) regularly for tightness:

" Tighten screws with a torque wrench to the prescribed tightening torque (see: "Technical Handbook").