TM 9-2350-273-BD
ARMAMENT’ AND FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS
10-18. MANUAL PUMP FLUID LOSS
General Information:
Hydraulic system damaged, manual pump will not operate without fluid.
Limitations:
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Frequent checks for leaks
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Degraded turret operations
Personnel/Time Required:
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1-2 soldiers
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1 hour
Materials/Tools:
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Two large cans
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Hydraulic fluid, or oil
Other Options:
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See TM 9-2350-276-BD,
Hydraulics.
Procedural Steps:
1. Disconnect hydraulic lines at
powerpack going to manual pump.
2. Cut tops out of cans, or
punch large holes into tops of cans.
3. Bend lines carefully so that
they will hang into cans.
4. Fill input can with fluid,
it will act as a reservoir,
so the pump will operate.
5. When manual pump is operated
the second can will catch fluid
so it can be returned to input can.
6. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
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