TM-9-2350-277-20-3 Unit Maintenance Manual Volume 3 M113A3 M577A3 M1064A3 M1068A3 M58 Download
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TM 9-2350-277-20-3 ADJUST TRANSMISSION STEERING — Continued 0393 00 2. (H) Release parking brake and let engine run at idle. 3. Watch both tracks. Have helper assist. If there is no track tension, adjustment is correct. WARNING If steering wheel is turned while engine is running at 1000 rpm or greater, the carrier will pivot and personnel could be killed or equipment damaged. 4. (H) Place transmission controller in PV position. 5. (H) Turn steering wheel left and right at idle speed. 6. Watch both tracks. Have helper assist. There will be some change in track tension, but carrier will not move. 7. (H) Place transmission controller in SL position. 8. (H) With steering wheel in center position, increase engine speed to 1,000 rpm. NOTE If there is any change in track tension or if there is any hydrostatic noise from the transmission at any engine speed, the steering unit needs adjustment. 9. Watch both tracks. Have helper assist. There must be no change in track tension or transmission sound. WARNING If steering wheel is turned while engine is running at 1000 rpm or greater, the carrier will pivot and personnel could be killed or equipment damaged. 10. (H) Slowly increase engine speed to 2,800 rpm. NOTE If there is any change in track tension or if there is any hydrostatic noise from the transmission at any engine speed, the steering unit needs adjustment. 11. Watch both tracks. Have helper assist. There must be no change in track tension or transmission sound. 0393 00-2