TM-9-2350-274-BD

M109/M110/M578 VEHICLES HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JANUARY 1984

TM-9-2350-274-BD - Page 119 of 219

TM 9-2350-274-BD

TRACK AND SUSPENSION

SECTION II. Track

9-4. INADEQUATE TRACTION

General Information

Conventional track configuration is not sufficient for adequate traction and mobility on

ice. Reversing several track blocks will give added traction by digging into the ice.

The vehicle will have to be moved several times to gain access to each track shoe to be

reversed.

Limitations:

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Reduced speed in turns.

Personnel/Time Required:

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3

soldiers

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2-3 hours

Materials/Tools:

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Wrench

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Crowbar

Other Options:

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Remove track rubber pads.

Procedural Steps:

1. Break track.

2. Remove every 5th track block and re-install upside down.

3. Reinstall track and adjust tension.

4. Record the BDAR action taken. When mission is completed, as soon as practicable,

repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.

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