TM-9-2350-311-20-1

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR HULL, POWERPLANT, DRIVE CONTROLS, TRACKS, SUSPENSION, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

AUGUST 1994

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(3) VEHICLE THROWS TRACK(S)

I INITIAL SETUP I

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit (item 64, Appx H)

References

TM 9-2350-311-10

NOTE

Improper driving or operation of vehicle (high speed

turns) causes the vehicle to throw tracks.

I

Check for loose, worn, or damaged tracks

(TM 9-2350-311-10).

Are tracks tight and in good condition?

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required (Chap 10, Sect 1).

Adjust and/or replace tracks as

Check drive sprockets for excessive wear

(TM 9-2350-311-10).

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Are drive sprockets free of excessive wear?

required (para 10-21).

Reverse or replace sprockets as

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