TM 9-2350-261-20-2DIFFERENTIAL BRAKE ADJUSTMENTI N I T I A L S E T UPTools:References:General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 30, App D)See your -10Weighing Scale (Item 61, App D)See your LoMaterials/Parts:Equipment Conditions:Antiseize compound (Item 4, App C)Engine stopped/shutdown (see your -10)Personnel Required:Carrier blocked (see your -10)Trim vane lowered and power plant frontUnit Mechanicaccess door open (see your -10)Helper (H)A D J U S TN O TEDo not try to adjust steering linkage tocompensate for brake lining wear.Uneven steering lever pull will result.Adjust differential brakes only when dif-ferential is cool. You cannot get a goodadjustment if differential is hot.Check steering lever pawl adjustment(page 23-5) and steering brake linkageadjustment (page 23-3) before makingdifferential brake adjustment.1. Place two differential steering levers (1) infull forward released position.2. Remove two access plugs (2) from differentialhousing.CAUTIONMake sure socket is taped to extension toprevent socket from falling into thedifferential.3. Insert socket (3) through differential accessholes. Turn each differential brake bandadjusting nut (4) one detent at a time. Turnleft to tighten band or right to loosen.4. Place steering levers (1) in second notch fromfront of quadrants (5).5. Using a strap or rope, attach dial scale (6) tocenter of steering lever hand grip.21-18Change 4
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