TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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DISCONNECTING TRACK

WARNING

Always release track tension before performing maintenance on track or track adjusting

link. Failure to comply may result in personnel death or injury.

1.

Release track tension (old configuration) using the following steps:

a.

Loosen lock screw (Figure 1, Item 1) on track adjusting link (Figure 1, Item 2).

b.

Decrease track tension using track adjusting wrench (Figure 1, Item 3).

Figure 1.

Release Track Tension – Old Configuration.

2.

Release track tension (new configuration) using the following steps:

a.

Clean shaft (Figure 2, Item 4) of track adjusting link (Figure 2, Item 3) using a wire brush. Wipe shaft

clean with wiping rag and apply coat of grease (GAA) to shaft.

WARNING

Grease will be under pressure. Personnel must wear goggles. Failure to comply may

result in personnel injury.

b.

Press in and hold plunger (Figure 2, Item 1) on grease relief valve (Figure 2, Item 2) to allow grease to

flow out of track adjusting link (Figure 2, Item 3).

c.

Catch grease with clean wiping rag.

d.

Release plunger (Figure 2, Item 1) when grease stops flowing out of track adjusting link

(Figure 2, Item 3).

e.

Wipe up grease with wiping rags.

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