TM-9-2350-311-20-2

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR CAB, ARMAMENT, SIGHTING AND FIRE CONTROL, ELEVATING AND TRAVERSING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

DECEMBER 1993

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POWER PACK STRAINER

This task covers:

a.

Removal

b.

Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Tools

Artillery and turret mechanic’s tool kit

(SC 5180–95–CL–A12)

Socket wrench (item 16, Appx H)

Materials/Parts

Adhesive (item 1, Appx D)

Cleaning compound (item 9.1, Appx D)

Equipment Condition

Tow cable and cab access cover removed (para 14–11)

a.

Removal

1

Remove power pack gage (1).

2

If necessary for replacement, remove preformed packing (2).

NOTE

Clean around filter element recess before removing filter element. Dirt may fall into power pack res-

ervoir and contaminate hydraulic fluid.

3

Use socket wrench to remove filter element (3).

WARNING

Adhesives and solvents can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to skin and

clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhe-

sive or solvent gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

4

Clean filter element (3) in cleaning compound.

b.

Installation

1

Use socket wrench to install filter element (3).

2

If removed, apply adhesive to preformed packing (2) and install on power pack gage (1).

3

Install power pack gage (1) in power pack reservoir.

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