TM-9-2350-277-10

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-277-10

ADJUST (T150) TRACK TENSION – Continued

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6.

To check tension, position track tension gauge lightly between bottom of track and the third road wheel. Gauge

should fit between bottom of track and top of road wheel.

7.

If gauge does not fit between bottom of track and top of road wheel, track tension is too loose

;

if gauge fits between

track and road wheel, but is not touching both at the same time, track tension is to

t

ight. To tighten track tension go

to Step 8. To loosen track tension go to Step 9.

CAUTION

Dirt can damage fitting and cylinder. Clean all dirt from fittings

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.

8.

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

limit of 17 inches and the track is still loose, remove one track shoe. See task: REMOVE/INSTALL (T150) TRACK

SHOE (WP 0093 01) and readjust track tension Steps 5 - 9.

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