TM-9-2350-273-BD
M48/M60 SERIES TANK, COMBAT FULL-TRACKED 105-MM GUN
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR
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TM 9-2350-273-BD
ARMAMENT AND FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Procedural Steps (Cont'd)
3. Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
10-15. M85 GUN INOPERATIVE; POWER LOSS
General Information
M85 machine gun will not fire due to loss of electrical power. A simple procedure will
restore the firing circuit.
Limitations:
●
None
Personnel/Time Required:
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1 soldier
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15 minutes
Material/Tools:
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Wire
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Wire strippers, or knife
Other Options:
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Fire weapon manually.
Procedural Steps:
WARNING
Ensure M85 machine gun is clear
of ammo before attempting fix.
Failure to do so could result in
inadvertent firing of gun, resulting
in injury or death to personnel.
1. Cut and strip wire going
to the M85 trigger control.
2. Cut and strip wire from the
hot side of the nearest working dome
light.
3. Connect a wire from the dome light
to M85 trigger control.
5. Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is completed, as soon
as practicable, repair tank using
standard maintenance procedures.
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