TM 9-2330-389-14&P
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TRACK BELT MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
b.
INSTALLATION
NOTE
·
If difficulty is encountered while Installing track belt, check to see if track belt
sags between the front and rear tire assemblies on bottom. If track belt and
tire assemblies are too high off the ground, track belt may sag too far and have
to be supported with blocks.
·
Track is installed with "V" of tread pointed to the rear of vehicle, when viewing
from top.
1.
With the aid of an assistant, install track belt (2) on inner front and rear tire assemblies (3) until track bell guide
blocks (5) contact tire assemblies (3). To aid installation of outer tires, inflate inner tire assemblies (3) to 40 psi
(276 kPa).
2.
Install outer front and rear tire assemblies (para 4-28) and inflate to 40 psi (276 kPa) (cold).
3.
Raise cross axle (1) off jack stands or blocking with hydraulic jack. Remove jack stands or blocking and lower
trailer (4) to ground. Remove hydraulic jack.
4.
Remove blocking from opposite-side track belt.
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