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SECTION 8 OPERATION
8.1 BREAK-IN PERIOD, NEW TRACK
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An adequate break-in period is required to condition a new track. Use talc to condition a new track. If you do not
have talc handy, you can use water, mud, snow, soft ground, and dust to perform such conditioning.
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A new track generates more heat in the wheel path and tread profiles than a conditioned track. This is one more
reason to condition a new track, thus preventing track failure or overheat.
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An inadequate break-in period can generate smoke and the smell of burnt rubber and rubber deposits on the track
and the frame. It may also cause damage to the inner side of the lugs, such as scuffing.
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To prevent scuffing, a new rubber track must be preconditioned BEFORE using it in the field or on the road. A new
track should be preconditioned with dirt or some other non-caustic material. This is done by scattering a thin layer of
the material over the surface of the track and driving the system slowly for a short period. The dirt acts as a lubricant
and enhances the track conditioning process. Conditioning may need to be done more than once if the system is
used on the road for long distance dispatch.
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After initial conditioning, the system should be operated in the field to further condition the track. The track conditioning
process should be checked often for the first 100 hours of service. After using the system in field conditions for a
while, the drive lugs will harden and better resist heat and scuffing.
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If accelerated scuffing should occur with high heat on the drive lugs, see the adjustment and alignment procedures
or contact your Soucy Track dealer.
8.2 USE OF TALC
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During the break-in phase, coat the track with talc. Talc acts as a dry lubricant. It prevents overheating and reduces
friction between wheel and track. You can obtain talc from your combine harvester dealer (typical use is for treated
seed planting with pneumatic planter). Apply talc as follows:
2.
During break-in period;
a.
Sprinkle one cup of talc per track (in order to lubricate the contact surface between the side of the wheel and
the drive lugs) and drive the combine harvester for 2.5 km (1.5 mile).
b.
When traveling long distance, apply talc after every 30 minutes of travel.
3.
Once break-in is complete;
a.
Use talc as necessary when traveling long distance.
8.3 SAFE OPERATION
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Before you operate the Track System, make sure the tracks are correctly adjusted and aligned.
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There is a slight loss of speed when using a track system. This is due to a smaller sprocket diameter compared
to the wheels, additional weight of the system, and to the increased traction of the Track System. Therefore, the
driving characteristics of your vehicle will change with the installation of the Track System. Take the time to familiarize
yourself with operating the system before you use it in the field.
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The system is designed to run on agricultural land surfaces. Do not drive on hard surfaces (paved roads) and/or at
high speed for extended periods.
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Contact your Soucy Track dealer if you have questions about operating your Track System.
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