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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9-14 ENGINE THROTTLE GOVERNOR CONTROL ROD

This task covers:

Adjustment

General mechanic’s tool kit (item 64, A

PPX

H)

Adjustment

1 Fully depress accelerator pedal to move engine throttle governor control rod lever (1) away from driver’s

compartment bulkhead.

2 Remove quick-release pin (2), and disconnect engine throttle governor control rod (3) from Iever (1).

3 Push engine throttle governor control rod (3) towards rear of vehicle (accelerator still depressed) and loosen

control rod nut (4).

4

5

6

A 0.25-in. - (6.4-mm-) diameter dowel pin may be used. Fit will be tight. Pin fits through

lever and into bulkhead pilot hole.

Note whether pin (2) removed in step 2 can be easily installed in lever (1) and control rod end (5). If it cannot,

loosen nut (4) on control rod and twist rod end 1/2 turn at a time until pin can be installed. Tighten nut.

Install rod (3) and pin (2). Linkage is now adjusted properly.

Release accelerator pedal.

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