TM-9-2350-274-BD

M109/M110/M578 VEHICLES HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JANUARY 1984

TM-9-2350-274-BD - Page 113 of 219

TM 9-2350-274-BD

BRAKES

SECTION II. Brake BDAR

8-4. BRAKES, PARKING, LOCKED

General Information

Parking brake handle will not release causing the brakes to remain applied.

Disconnecting the linkage will release the brakes.

Limitations

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No

parking brakes

Personnel/Time Required

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1 soldier

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5 minutes

Other Options

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Disconnect linkage at the transmission

Procedural Steps

1. Locate parking brake handle directly beneath steering wheel in driver's

compartment.

2. Remove parking brake bracket from frame by removing the two bolts (item 2).

3. Lay parking brake assembly on floor.

4. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as

practicable, repair the vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.

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