TM-9-2350-277-10 Operator Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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TM 9-2350-277-10 7. To check track tension using track and sprocket gauge, position gauge lightly against bottom of track at centerline of second road wheel. Look through hole in gauge. If top of second road wheel can be seen and track touches number three road wheel, track tension is correct. 8. If top of second road wheel cannot be seen or track does not touch number three road wheel, track needs adjusting. To tighten track tension, go to Step 9. To loosen track tension, go to Step 10. C A U T I O N Dirt can damage fitting and cylinder. Clean all dirt from fittings on track tension adjuster. Servicing the fitting can damage the track adjuster, idler wheel and final drive bearings. Track adjuster fitting is not a true lubrication point. Do not service when lubricating the carrier. Track adjuster can be damaged during carrier operation. Do not extend adjuster beyond 17 inches. 9. To tighten track tension add grease through fitting on track adjuster. If track adjuster is extended to its maximum limit of 17 inches and track is still too loose, remove one track shoe. See WP 0093 00 and readjust track tension (Steps 5 - 9). 0091 00-3 ADJUST TRACK (T130) TENSION — Continued 0091 00 Change 2