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REPLACE TRACK CHAIN ASSEMBLY- Continued.
A.
REMOVE - Continued.
2.
REMOVE TRACK CHAIN ASSEMBLY.
WARNING
The track chain assembly weighs 300
lbs (136 kg). When removing master
pin,
keep
yourself
and
other
personnel
clear
of
falling
chain
assembly. Failure to keep personnel
clear of falling chain assembly may
result in serious injury.
a.
Use universal puller kit and pin removal tool kit
to drive out master pin (4). Remove and discard
special spacers (5).
b.
Use a crowbar to take weight off pin removal tool
to allow for removal of master pin (4). Pull
crowbar from track chain assembly (6) and allow
track chain assembly to separate.
c.
Start paving machine per TM 5-3895-373-10
and slowly rotate track drive in reverse. Pull on
leading end of track chain assembly (6) until
chain assembly is free of track drive sprocket
gear.
d.
Remove remaining track pads per TM 5-3895-
373-20.
B.
INSTALL.
1.
INSTALL TRACK CHAIN ASSEMBLY.
a.
Install track pads except leading edge and
trailing edge of track chain assembly per TM 5-
3895-373-20.
NOTE
Ensure widest part of leading end of
track chain assembly will face front of
machine when installed onto track
frame.
b.
With the help of another person, position track
chain assembly (6) below track frame with
leading end just below drive sprocket gear. Lift
and drape leading end of track chain assembly
over drive sprocket gear.
c.
Start paving machine per TM 5-3895-373-10
and slowly rotate track drive forward. As track
chain assembly feeds, pull leading end of track
chain assembly over track rollers.
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