TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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RELEASE TRACK TENSION (NEW CONFIGURATION)
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.
Clean shaft (Figure 1, Item 1) of track adjusting link (Figure 1, Item 2) using a wire brush. Wipe shaft clean
with clean wiping rag and apply coat of grease (GAA) to shaft.
Figure 1.
Track Adjusting Link.
WARNING
Grease will be under pressure. Personnel must wear goggles. Failure to comply may result
in personnel injury.
2.
Press in and hold plunger (Figure 2, Item 1) on grease relief valve (Figure 2, Item 3) to allow grease to flow
out of track adjusting link (Figure 2, Item 4).
3.
Catch grease with clean wiping rag.
4.
Release plunger (Figure 2, Item 1) when grease stops flowing out of track adjusting link (Figure 2, Item 4).
5.
Wipe up grease with wiping rags.
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