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TM-9-2350-277-10 Operator Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download

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TM 9-2350-277-10 ADJUST (T150) TRACK TENSION 0091 01 0091 01-1 THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS: Adjust Track Tension (page 0091 01-1) INITIAL SETUP: Maintenance Level Operator Tools and Special Tools Grease Gun (WP 0102 00, Item 25) Open End Wrench, 5/8 inch (WP 0102 00, Item 63) Track Gauge (WP 0102 00, Item 24A) Personnel Required Driver Soldier Equipment Condition Engine stopped (WP 0024 00) ADJUST TRACK TENSION 1. Start engine (WP 0021 00). 2. Drive carrier slowly to firm level ground (WP 0023 00). WARNING Do not shift to SL (Steering Lock) poisition at speeds above 5 mph. Loss of control at speeds above 5 mph could cause vehicle to crash. NOTE Tension needs to be adjusted after mission when vehicle is completely unloaded of equipment and before mission after vehicle has been fully loaded. 3. Let carrier coast to a stop. Do not use steering wheel or press brake pedal to stop carrier. Place transmission controller in PV (Pivot) position to coast to a stop. 4. Stop engine (WP 0024 00). 5. Block track. Change 2 ADJUSTMENT