TM-9-2350-277-10 Operator Manual M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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TM 9-2350-277-10 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION — Continued 0002 00 SUSPENSION SYSTEM — ALL CARRIERS The carrier moves on its suspension system which includes the following components: Road wheels — ten on each side to support weight of carrier Road wheel arms — five on each side splined to individual torsion bars to suspend carrier Torsion bars — firmly anchored to carrier to keep road wheels on ground Tracks — on each side driven by final drive sprockets to propel carrier Track adjusters — secured to idler wheels to maintain track tension Shock absorbers — at first, second, and fifth road wheels to stabilize carrier Track idler wheel — adds tension to track when grease is pumped into track adjusters Final drive sprocket — power the tracks to move the carrier 0002 00-36 Change 3