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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TM9-2350-311-20-1

(1) TRANSMISSION OVERHEATS; TRANSMISSION

OIL TEMPERATURE GAGE READS OVER 270°F

(132°C), MASTER WARNING LIGHT IS LIT

Tools

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

Gage (item 23, Appx H)

References

TM 9-2350-311-10

Equipment Conditions

Transmission access doors open (TM 9-2350-311-10)

WARNING

Vehicle has no brakes when final drives are

disconnected. Failure to securely block vehicle could

injure personnel or damage vehicle or equipment if

vehicle rolls out of control.

Check transmission oil level (TM 9-2350-311-10).

WARNING

Transmission contains hot oil under high pressure. Stop

engine before removing or installing pipe plugs and

gage adapters in pressure test points. Install pipe plug

as soon as gage adapter is removed. Remove only pipe

plug at test point. Failure to comply with these

precautions may result in personnel injury or equipment

damage.

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Is transmission oil at proper level?

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