TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download
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TM 9-2350-247-10 INSPECT/ADJUST T130 TRACK TENSION — Continued 0058 00 NOTE Measure track shoe wear with track installed and under normal tension. 3. Measure track shoe bushing wear by inserting two pins of profile gauge into the bushing housings of two track shoes. If the pins can be inserted at the shortest distance, the bushings are OK. If the pins don’t line up with housings see task: Remove/Install Track Shoe (WP 0060 00). 4. Start engine (WP 0013 00 or WP 0014 00). 5. Drive carrier slowly to firm level ground (WP 0020 00 or WP 0021 00). WARNING Loss of control at speeds above 5 mph (8 kph) could cause vehicle to crash. Do not shift to SL (Steering Lock) position at speeds above 5 mph (8 kph). 6. Let carrier coast to a stop. Do not use steering wheel or press brake pedal to stop carrier. Place transmission controller in SL (Steering Lock) position to coast to a stop. 7. Let carrier coast to a stop. Do not use laterals or pivot brakes to stop carrier. Place transmission in N (neutral) position to coast to a stop. 8. Stop engine (WP 0023 00 or WP 0024 00). 0058 00-3 Change 1 NOTE Perform Step 6 if operating an M548A3. Perform Step 7 if operating an M548A1.