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

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TM 9-2350-274-BD

APPENDIX B

Procedureal Steps (Cont):

WARNING

Use welder’s helmet to protect eyes and face from arc. Do not touch exposed

cable or vise grips with bare hands; metal will get very hot. Do not perform

this task in rain or on wet ground because of possible electric shock hazard.

3. Start auxiliary generator, strike arc, and weld. Use small diameter welding rod for

thin metal; use large welding

rod

for thick metal.

Continue to weld until repair is

satisfactory.

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

practicable, repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.

Section V. Containers

B-6.

IMPROVISED CONTAINER

General Information:

Many repairs require the draining of the fluid systems (fuel, coolants, or oils). An

improvised container can be used to catch the fIuids.

Limitations:

●

None

Personnel/Time Required:

●

2 soldiers

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20-30 minutes

Materials/Tools:

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Large plastic sheet

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Poncho

●

Tarpalin

Procedural Steps:

1. Dig a basin large enough to hold liquid.

2. Line the hole with a liner to hold the fluids.

3.

Drive the vehicle over the hole.

4. Drain the liquid.

5. Dip the liquid from the hole using a steel helmet, can or canteen cup.

6.

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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