TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE — Continued 0056 00 INITIAL SETUP: M a i n t e n a n c e L e v e l Operator TRACKS AND SUSPENSIONS MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. CARRIER PULLS TO ONE SIDE. 1. On crowned road or sloping ground. Carrier will normally pull to one side of any slope. 2. Check if track tension is equal on both sides. Adjust track tensio n (T130 track) (WP 0058 00) or (T150 track) (WP 0058 01). 3. Check if mud, dirt, or snow has built up on one track. Clean tracks. 2. CARRIER THROWS TRACK. 1. Check if track is loose or worn. Adjust track tensio n ( T130 track ) (WP 0058 00) or (T150 track) (WP 0058 01). 2. Bad driving habits. Do not use pivot steer when carrier is moving. Avoid sharp turns at high speed or on soft ground. 3. Check if dirt, mud, or other material has built up in the track. Keep the track clear. If you have to run through mud or snow, have unit maintenance remove track shrouds. On soft ground or in heavy brush, turn in a series of short turns so the track can clear itself. 3. TOO MUCH NOISE IN THE TRACK OR SUSPENSION. 1. Check if wrong tension is on track. Adjust track tensio n ( T130 track ) (WP 0058 00) or (T150 track) (WP 0058 01). 2. Check if track shoes are badly worn. If shoes are worn, replace defective track shoes (T130 track) (WP 0060 00) or (T150 track) (WP 0060 01) or notify unit maintenance. 3. Check if track pads are loose, worn, or missing. Tighten loose pads. If any pads are worn or missing, replace defective track pads (T130 track ) (WP 0061 00) or notify u nit maintenance (T 15 0 track). 4. Check if sprockets or cushions are worn (WP 0062 00). If sprockets or cushions are worn, notify unit maintenance. 0056 00-23 Change 1