TM 9-2350-277-10
ADJUST (T150) TRACK TENSION
THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Adjust Track Tension (page 0091 01-1)
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Personnel Required
Operator
Driver
Soldier
Tools and Special Tools
Grease Gun (WP 0102 00, Item 25)
Equipment Condition
Open End Wrench, 5/8 inch (WP 0102 00, Item
Engine stopped (WP 0024 00)
63)
Track Gauge (WP 0102 00, Item 24A)
ADJUSTMENT
ADJUST TRACK TENSION
Start engine (WP 0021 00).
1.
Drive carrier slowly to firm level ground (WP 0023 00).
2.
WARNING
Do not shift to SL (Steering Lock) poisition at speeds above 5
mph. Loss of control at speeds above 5 mph could cause vehicle
to crash.
NOTE
Tension needs to be adjusted after mission when vehicle is
completely unloaded of equipment and before mission after
vehicle has been fully loaded.
Let carrier coast to a stop. Do not use steering wheel or press brake pedal to stop carrier. Place transmission
3.
controller in PV (Pivot) position to coast to a stop.
Stop engine (WP 0024 00).
4.
Block track.
5.
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