TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES — Continued 0057 00 ITEM NO. INTERVAL MAN- HOUR ITEM TO BE CHECKED OR SERVICED CREWMEMBER PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/ AVAILABLE IF: 13 Before Track Tension DRIVER 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. NOTE Perform adjustment after vehicle is fully loaded for each mission. Readjust track tension after unloading vehicle. NOTE Drive carrier onto hard level ground. Shift range selector to SL (for M548A3) or N (for M548A1) range and let carrier coast to stop. Do not use brakes or turn the steering wheel for the M548A3 or use the laterials on the M548A1. After carrier has stopped, shut off engine and exit carrier. 0057 00-25 Change 1