TM-9-2350-260-20-1-2

TANK, COMBAT, FULL TRACKED 105-MM GUN, M60 2350-00-678-5773 (HULL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE VOLUME 2 OF 4, CHAPTERS 5 THRU 9

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TM 9-2350-260-20-1-2

ENGINE IDLE ADJUSTMENT (Sheet 1 of 1)

TOOLS:

7/16 in. combination box and open end wrench

Flat-tip screwdriver

FABRICATED TOOLS: Gage (Figure F-3, Appendix F)

REFERENCE:

TM 9-2350-260-10

PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES:

Start engine, run at idle (TM 9-2350-260-10)

Engage parking brake (TM 9-2350-260-10)

Remove upper engine access cover (page 16-44)

ADJUSTMENT:

1.

Using 3/16 inch end of fabricated gage (Figure F-3, Appendix F) measure distance between stop pin (A) and

bracket shoulder (B).

2.

If distance is more than or less than 3/16 inch, use wrench and loosen jamnut (C) on idle adjustment screw (D).

3.

Using screwdriver, turn screw (D) to the right to increase distance, and to the left to decrease distance.

4.

Using wrench, tighten jamnut (C).

5.

Check idle speed.

If it is not between 700-750 rpm (shown on tachometer), notify support maintenance.

6.

Stop engine (TM 9-2350-260-10).

7.

Install upper engine access cover (page 16-44).

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