TM-9-2350-261-10

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

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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ADJUST T130 TRACK TENSION — Continued

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CAUTION

Dirt can damage fitting and cylinder. Clean all dirt from fitting on track tension adjuster.

Servicing the fitting can damage the track adjuster, idler wheel, and final drive bearings. Track

adjuster fitting is not a true lubrication point. Do not service when lubricating the carrier.

Track adjuster can be damaged during carrier operation. Do not extend adjuster beyond 17

inches.

10. To tighten track tension, add grease through fitting on track tension adjuster. If track adjuster is extended to its maximum

limit of 17 inches and the track is still too loose, remove one track shoe (WP 0080 00). Readjust the track tension,

Steps 6 - 9.

11. To loosen track tension, slowly open bleed valve on track tension adjuster to let grease out. Wipe up excess

grease. If track adjuster is in as far as it will go, and track is still too tight, add one track shoe (WP 0080 00).

Check track tension, Steps 6 - 9.

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