TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 312 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

ITEM TO BE

CHECKED OR

SERVICED

PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

NOT READY/

AVAILABLE IF:

53

After

Track, End

Connector,

and Wedges,

Center Guides,

Track Links,

and Track Pads

(Right and Left

Sides)

Figure 47.

Compensating Idler Wheel.

a. Adjust track tension. Refer to WP 0056.

b. Look for dead links between track support

rollers.

c. Park vehicle on hard, level surface. Remove

dirt and mud from track.

d. Have four crew members available (two

other AVLB crew members from sister

vehicle preferred) to perform track checks.

e. Station driver at operator’s station and start

engine. Station one crew member in front

of vehicle to check left track as it passes

over compensating idler wheel. Station two

crew members as ground guides.

f. Ground guides direct driver to move vehicle

in reverse at creeping speed.

g. Front crew member inspects track as it

travels over compensating idler wheel. If

defect is found, crew member alerts front

ground guide to signal driver to stop

vehicle. Crew member marks outboard end

connector where defect is located.

Corrective action is required.

0048-44

Table 1.

PMCS - Continued