TM-9-2350-277-10

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

TM-9-2350-277-10 - Page 690 of 889

TM 9-2350-277-10

ADJUST (T150) TRACK TENSION

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0091 01-1

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

Adjust Track Tension (page 0091 01-1)

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Operator

Tools and Special Tools

Grease Gun (WP 0102 00, Item 25)

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

63)

Track Gauge (WP 0102 00, Item 24A

)

Personnel Required

Driver

Soldier

Equipment Condition

Engine stopped (WP 0024 00)

ADJUST TRACK TENSION

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) poisition at speeds above 5

mph.

Loss of control at speeds above 5 mph could cause vehicle

to crash.

NOTE

Tension needs to be adjusted after mission when vehicle is

completely unloaded of equipment and before mission after

vehicle has been fully loaded.

3.

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

controller in PV (Pivot) position to coast to a stop.

4.

Stop engine (WP 0024 00).

5.

Block track.

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ADJUSTMENT