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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19–5 ACCUMULATOR ASSEMBLY, PRIMARY — CONTINUED

b.

Service (Method Two)

WARNING

Be sure nitrogen cylinder contains only dry nitrogen. Certain other gases will cause nitrogen cylin-

der or accumulator to explode, resulting in possible injury.

1

Remove two cap screws (1) and retaining strap (2).

2

Remove air valve cap (3) and loosen check valve nut (4) on valve (5) to release nitrogen precharge pres-

sure from primary accumulator assembly (6).

3

Open and close nitrogen cylinder (9) shutoff valve (13) to clear shutoff valve seat of any dust or dirt.

4

Connect and tighten nitrogen charging assembly to nitrogen cylinder (9), as shown. Repeat operation to

clear nitrogen charging assembly (7) hose.

5

Connect air pressure gage assembly (16) to valve (5) on primary accumulator assembly (6).

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