TM-5-2350-377-13-P
ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER (ACE), M9
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST SUPPORTING THE HYDRAULIC BLADE FOLDER-TRACK TENSIONER
JUNE 2012
TM-5-2350-377-13-P - Page 194 of 404
INSTALLATION
NOTE
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New production vehicles are equipped with a steel dozer blade which includes a cut-out
and cover at top rear of dozer blade. Perform Step (1) if installing cover.
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Install bushings on all pivot points of apron and dozer assembly if installing new dozer
blade.
1.
Connect chain (Figure 5, Item 2) to dozer blade (Figure 5, Item 5). Connect lifting device (Figure 5, Item 3) to
chain (Figure 5, Item 2) and take up slack.
WARNING
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Lifting device must have a weight capacity greater than 585 lb (266 kg). Ensure dozer
blade is securely supported before installing outer pivot pins. Failure to comply may result
in severe injury to personnel.
•
Personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may result
in injury to personnel.
2.
Place dozer blade (Figure 5, Item 5) on supports (Figure 5, Item 6) in front of vehicle, and align pivot points
(Figure 5, Item 4) of apron (Figure 5, Item 1) and dozer blade (Figure 5, Item 5).
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Figure 5.
Pivot Points Installation.
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