PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-737

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 737

APRIL 2014
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-737 - Page 6 of 33
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rewmen, not much will bring your M88-series recovery vehicle to a stop faster
than track trouble.
So be sure to check for missing or
loose end connectors and center guides.
If they’re loose, tighten ’em up. Then
inspect and torque ’em properly after
the mission’s done.
Also, after the center guide and end
connector hardware have been torqued,
remember to recheck the torque after
30 to 50 miles.
Mechanics, take note of these upcoming changes to the IETM:
•± Change±the±torque±for±the±center±guide’s±self-locking±nuts±from±300-320±lb-ft±to±375±lb-ft.
•±
When a track assembly is assembled
from eight block sections, the center
guide connection points require 375
lb-ft of torque. You’re also required to
torque the center guide on each side
of the connection point to 375 lb-ft.
•±
After the center guide and end
connector hardware have been
tightened, recheck the torque after 30
to 50 miles of operation.
Follow the PMCS procedures in TM 9-2350-256-10 for the A1 and TM 9-2350-
292-10 for the A2 and your vehicle’s tracks should have plenty of trouble-free miles.
Dear Half-Mast,
Is there a quick-reference chart that’ll tell me what types of track
pads go with what combat vehicle? I have supply guys working for
me in the warehouse who have a real tough time trying to figure all
this out.
If there’s something out there that’ll make finding that info
easier, I’d appreciate knowing where to find it.
SFC M.D.
Dear Sergeant M.D.,
You’ll fnd everything you’re
looking For in TM 9-2530-200-
24,
Standards for Inspection and
Classi±cation of Tracks, Track
Components and Solid-Rubber
Tires.
It’ll give you the scoop on
the right kind oF track pads For
each vehicle.
You’ll fnd it at the LOGSA
ETM website:
C
M88-Series Recovery Vehicles…
Keep Track On Track with Good PM
Combat Vehicles…
Where To Go For Track Pad Info
Check for loose or missing end connectors
ready
to go to
work?
not UntiL
you tighten
my track
hardware!
TM provides info for all
types of track pads
LoOks liKe
you need
some
new
track pads.
no problem!
TM 9-2530-200-24
has
everything
I’ll need to KeEp
me in the Race!
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