TM-9-2350-261-10

CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

TM-9-2350-261-10 - Page 577 of 761

TM 9-2350-261-10

ADJUST T130 TRACK TENSION

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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

Adjust Track Tension (page 0076 00-1).

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Operator

Tools and Special Tools

D rive Pin Pu nch (W P 00 94 00 , Tab le

2

, Item 3 7)

G rease Gun (WP 009 4 00, Table

2

, Item 24)

Open End Wrench, 5/8 inch (WP 0094 00, Table

2

,

Item 56)

Track and Sprocket Gauge (WP 0094 00, Table

2

, Item 22)

Personnel Required

Driver

References

WP 0026 00

WP 0028 00

WP 0029 00

WP 0050 00

WP 0080 00

Equipment Condition

Engine stopped (WP 0029 00)

ADJUST TRACK TENSION

WARNING

Not having the correct track tension during inspection can cause you to not see defective track

parts that could cause track failure and loss of vehicle control. Soldiers can be killed or injured.

Adjust track tension before inspecting track assembly and track shoes.

1.

Start engine (WP 0026 00).

2.

Drive carrier slowly to firm level ground (WP 0028 00).

3.

Let carrier coast to a stop. Do not use steering levers to stop carrier.

4.

Stop engine (WP 0029 00).

5.

Block track (WP 0050 00).

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