TM-9-2350-311-34-2

CAB, ARMAMENT, SIGHTING AND FIRE CONTROL, ELEVATING AND TRAVERSING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

SEPTEMBER 1994

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e. Testing

NOTE

The main accumulator assembly must be tested following repair before installation in the vehicle.

Main accumulator assembly must be charged to 500- 50 psi (3448 -345 kPa) with dry nitrogen to

perform test.

1

Plug ports in the bottom dust protective cap (28) of main accumulator assembly (3).

2

Submerge main accumulator assembly (3) completely in water for a period of ten minutes. There must be no

evidence of leakage during this period. If there is a leakage, release nitrogen pressure, disassemble, in-

spect, repair, assemble, service (TM 9-2350-311-20-2), and retest before installation.

3

Remove main accumulator assembly (3) from water and dry thoroughly. If main accumulator assembly is to

be stored or transported, relieve all nitrogen pressure.

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