TM-9-2350-311-20-1

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR HULL, POWERPLANT, DRIVE CONTROLS, TRACKS, SUSPENSION, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

AUGUST 1994

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12-5 HOSES AND FITTINGS

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Inspection

c. Installation

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Applicable Configurations

M109A4/M109A5

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit (item 64, Appx H)

Materials/Parts

Lockwashers (6) (item 192, Appx G)

a. Removal

For removal, follow illustration and legend as a guide.

b. Inspection

1 Inspect hose clamps and couplings for damage and wear.

2 Inspect hoses for wear, cracks, and dry rot.

3 Replace component if necessary.

c. Installation

For installation, follow illustration and legend as a guide.

LEGEND

1 Air purifier (para 12-1 )

2 Coupling (2)

3 Clamp (10)

4 Hose (2)

5 Hose

6 Elbow

7 Screw (12)

8 Lockwasher (6)*

9

Nut

10 Bracket

11 Connector (2) (para 12-6)

12 Ring (2)

13 Heater (2) (para 12-3)

* Discard item, install new

14 Coupling

15 Adapter (3)

16 Hose

17 Clip

18 Strap (6)

19 Washer (6)

20 Washer (6)

21 Hose

22 Bracket (2)

23 Screw (2)

24 Clip

25 Strap

26 Tube

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