TM-9-2350-277-10

CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

TM-9-2350-277-10 - Page 686 of 889

TM 9-2350-277-10

ADJUST T 130 TRACK TENSION

00 91 00

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

Adjust Track Tension (page 0091 00-1).

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Operator

Tools and Special Tools

D rive Pin Pu nch (W P 01 02 00 , Tab le

2

, Item 4 4)

Lu bricatio n G un (WP 010 2 00, Table

2

, Item 25)

Open End Wrench, 5/8 inch (WP 0102 00, Table

2

Item 63)

Track and Sprocket Gauge (WP 0102 00, Table

2

,

Item 24)

Personnel Required

Driver

Soldier

References

WP 0021 00

WP 0023 00

WP 0024 00

Equipment Condition

Engine stopped (WP 0024 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 0021 00).

2.

Drive carrier slowly to firm level ground (WP 0023 00).

WARNING

Do not shift to SL (Steering Lock) position at speeds above 5 mph. Loss of control at speeds

above 5 mph could cause vehicle to crash.

3.

Let carrier coast to a stop. Do not use steering wheel or press brake pedal to stop carrier. Place transmission controller in

SL (Steering Lock) position to coast to a stop

4.

Stop engine (WP 0024 00).

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