TM 9-2350-277-10
ADJUST (T150) TRACK TENSION Continued
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To check tension, position track tension gauge lightly between bottom of track and the third road wheel. Gauge
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should fit between bottom of track and top of road wheel.
If gauge does not fit between bottom of track and top of road wheel, track tension is too loose; if gauge fits between
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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.
To tighten track tension, add grease through fitting on track adjuster. If track adjuster is extended to its maximum
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limit of 17 inches and the track is still loose, remove one track shoe. See task: REMOVE/INSTALL (T150) TRACK
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