TM-9-2350-277-10 Operator Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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TM 9-2350-277-10 ADJUST TRACK (T130) TENSION — Continued 0091 00 WARNING Improper number of track shoes may prevent track from being adjusted correctly creating a safety hazard. For carriers with new track, ensure there are 63 track shoes on the left side of carrier and 64 track shoes on the right side of carrier. For carriers with old track, ensure there are 62 track shoes on the left side of carrier and 63 track shoes on the right side of carrier. NOTE Either drive pin punch or track and sprocket gauge may be used to check track tension. If using drive pin punch, perform Step 5 and Step 6. If using track and sprocket gauge, perform Step 7 and Step 8. 5. To check track tension using drive pin punch, insert drive pin punch between top of number two road wheel and bottom of track. If drive pin punch can be inserted freely, and track touches top of number three road wheel, track tension is correct. 6. If drive pin punch can be inserted freely but does not touch top of number three road wheel, track tension is too tight. Loosen track tension (Step 10). If drive pin punch cannot be inserted freely but does not touch top of number three road wheel, track tension is too loose. Tighten track tension (Step 9). 0091 00-2 Change 2