TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

TRACK REMOVAL

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

General mechanic's tool kit

(WP 0135, Table 1, Item 2)

Tanker bar (crowbar pinch, 5 ft)

(WP 0132, Table 2, Item 12)

Personnel Required

Crewman (3)

References

Chocking vehicle (WP 0103)

References (cont.)

Release track tension (new configuration)

(WP 0108)

Release track tension (old configuration)

(WP 0107)

Shut down main engine (WP 0017)

Starting main engine (WP 0010)

Track disconnect and connect (WP 0106)

Transmission shift selection (WP 0012)

TRACK REMOVAL

NOTE

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If both tracks require replacement, do one at a time.

•

Prior to maintenance procedures, ensure the vehicle is parked on level surface.

1.

Release track tension (old configuration) (WP 0107) or release track tension (new configuration) (WP 0108).

2.

Remove two screws (Figure 1, Item 3) and two lockwashers (Figure 1, Item 2) from rear fender

(Figure 1, Item 1) of track being removed.

Figure 1.

Rear Fender.

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