TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 647 of 796

RELEASE TRACK TENSION (NEW CONFIGURATION) - Continued

NOTE

If further compression of track adjusting link is required, perform Steps 6 through 8.

6.

Remove two machine plugs (Figure 2, Item 2).

7.

Perform the following steps to compress track adjusting link:

a.

Start main engine (WP 0010) and apply brakes.

b.

Shift transmission selector to N position (WP 0012).

c.

Turn steering wheel completely in the direction of the track adjusting link (Figure 2, Item 4) being

compressed.

d.

Release brakes slowly until track adjusting link (Figure 2, Item 4) is compressed.

e.

Center steering wheel, shift transmission selector to P (WP 0012), and shut down main engine

(WP 0017).

8.

Install two machine plugs (Figure 2, Item 2).

9.

Wipe up grease with wiping rags.

Figure 2.

Track Adjusting Link.

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