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 – Continued 0091 01 0091 01-2 6. To check tension, position track tension gauge lightly between bottom of track and the third road wheel. Gauge should fit between bottom of track and top of road wheel. 7. If gauge does not fit between bottom of track and top of road wheel, track tension is too loose; if gauge fits between track and road wheel, but is not touching both at the same time, track tension is to tight. To tighten track tension go to Step 8. To loosen track tension go to Step 9. CAUTION 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. 8. To tighten track tension, add grease through fitting on track adjuster. If track adjuster is extended to its maximum limit of 17 inches and the track is still loose, remove one track shoe. See task: REMOVE/INSTALL (T150) TRACK SHOE (WP 0093 01) and readjust track tension Steps 5 - 9. Change 2