TM 9-2350-277-10
ADJUST T130 TRACK TENSION
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Adjust Track Tension (page 0091 00-1).
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required
Maintenance Level
Driver
Operator
Soldier
Tools and Special Tools
References
Drive Pin Punch (WP 0102 00, Table 2, Item 44)
Lubrication Gun (WP 0102 00, Table 2, Item 25)
Open End Wrench, 5/8 inch (WP 0102 00, Table
2 Item 63)
Track and Sprocket Gauge (WP 0102 00, Table
2, Item 24)
Equipment Condition
Engine stopped (WP 0024 00)
ADJUST TRACK TENSION
WARNING
Not having the correct track tension during inspection can cause you to not see defective track
parts that could cause track failure and loss of vehicle control. Soldiers can be killed or injured.
Adjust track tension before inspecting track assembly and track shoes.
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) position at speeds above 5 mph. Loss of control at speeds
above 5 mph could cause vehicle to crash.
Let carrier coast to a stop. Do not use steering wheel or press brake pedal to stop carrier. Place transmission controller in
3.
SL (Steering Lock) position to coast to a stop
4.
Stop engine (WP 0024 00).
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