TM-9-2350-275-BD
M113 FAMILY CARRIER, PERSONNEL SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR
TM-9-2350-275-BD - Page 84 of 223
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9-2350-275-BD
POWERTRAIN/STEERING
SECTION II. Transmission
7-4. GEARSHIFT LINKAGE BROKEN
General Information:
If the gear shifting control linkages are damaged emergency transmission range
selection can be performed through the engine access panel in the drivers compartment
or power plant door in the crew compartment.
Limitations:
●
Degraded mobility
Personnel/Time Required
●
1 soldier
●
10 minutes
Procedural Steps:
1. Open engine access panel in
drivers compartment or power
plant access door.
2. Remove or disconnect
damaged linkage.
3. Set shift lever to neutral
to enable Neutral
Safety Switch, so
vehicle can be started.
4.
Shift gear at
transmission. Use caution
to determine whether
the vehicle is in
reverse or a forward
gear.
5. Close powerplant access
door.
6.
Record the BDAR action
taken. When the mission is
completed, as soon as
practicable, repair the
vehicle using standard
maintenance procedures.
7-4
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