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TM-9-2350-247-10 Operator Manual M548A1 M548A3 Tracked Cargo Carrier Download

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TM 9-2350-247-10 BREAK/JOIN T150 TRACK — Continued 0059 01 2. Start engine (WP 0013 00 or WP 0014 00). 3. Drive carrier to firm level ground (WP 0020 00 or WP 0021 00). 4. Drive carrier slowly so the track pin to be removed is about halfway between the first road wheel and the drive sprocket or halfway between the idler wheel and fifth road wheel. Do not use steering wheel or press brake pedal to stop carrier. NOTE Block track with suitable object. 5. Block track on side which is not being broken (WP 0038 00). 6. Stop engine (WP 0023 00 or WP 0024 00). 7. Release track tension all the way on track to be broken (WP 0058 01). WARNING You could be injured if track swings out and hits you. Do not stand in front of track being broken. 8. Using 3/4 inch drive handle wrench, 1-1/8 inch socket, and wrench extension to get more leverage, remove the end connector bolts to the track shoes that need to be removed to break the track. 0059 01-2 Change 1