TM 5-3805-294-23-1
FIELD MAINTENANCE
NOISY OR LOOSE TRACK CHAIN
INITIAL SETUP:
References (cont.)
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
Volume 3, WP 0388
(Volume 5, WP 0796, Table 2, Item 119)
Volume 3, WP 0391
References
Equipment Condition
Machine safely parked and shut down
TM 5-3805-294-10 (Volume 5, WP 0794)
(TM 5-3805-294-10). (Volume 5, WP 0794)
Volume 3, WP 0386
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
Table 1. Noisy Or Loose Track Chain.
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
Malfunction
Check track sag (TM
1.
If track sag is within
1.
Incorrect Track
5-3805-294-10). (Volume 5,
specification, proceed to
Tension.
Malfunction 2.
WP 0794)
2.
If track sag is not within
specification, adjust track
tension (TM 5-3805-294-10).
(Volume 5, WP 0794)
Inspect for loose and damaged
1.
If track shoes are damaged,
2.
Loose or Damaged
track shoes. (Volume 3,
replace track shoes. (Volume
Track Shoes.
WP 0391)
3, WP 0391)
2.
If track shoes are loose,
remove loose track shoes and
remove any debris between
track shoe and link. Reinstall
track shoes. (Volume 3,
WP 0391)
3.
If track shoes are not loose or
damaged, proceed to
Malfunction 3.
Inspect track chain adjuster
1.
If leaking or damaged, replace
3.
Grease Leaking
grease fitting and relief valve
track chain adjuster grease
From Track Chain
for leakage and damage.
fitting and relief valve. (Volume
Adjuster Grease
Fitting or Relief
(Volume 3, WP 0386)
3, WP 0386)
Valve.
2.
If not leaking or damaged,
proceed to Malfunction 4.
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