TM-9-2350-311-10

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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TM 9-2350-311-10

3-5 HULL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES — CONTINUED

3-5.1

Engine Cooling System — Continued

b. Faulty Cooling System

NOTE

Overheating is caused by a faulty cooling system or low coolant level. Proper maintenance of

cooling system will help prevent overheating.

If radiator is clogged or dirty, notify unit maintenance.

c. Draining Coolant

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Allow engine to cool down below 185° F.

Place vehicle on an incline, nose down, to facilitate coolant draining.

Remove three cap screws (3), three flat washers (4), and access cover (5) with gasket (6) from bottom

of vehicle.

Use a container to catch fluids and remove plug (7).

Turn coolant drain valve (8) counterclockwise to drain.

Slowly remove radiator cap (2).

Close coolant drain valve (8), install plug (7), and refill coolant (para 3-5.1a.).

Install access cover (5) with gasket (6), three flat washers (4)

and three cap screws (3).

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