TM-9-2350-358-BD

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MARCH 1994

TM-9-2350-358-BD - Page 107 of 343

TM 9-2350-358-BD

4-11.

AIR CLEANER, DAMAGED - CONTINUED

2.

Disconnect air inlet manifold and rubber connector from turbocharger air inlet.

3.

Cover the turbocharger air inlet with clean cloth.

4.

Secure the cloth tightly to the turbocharger air inlet with clamp or wire.

5.

Replace or clean the cloth when it gets dirty.

6.

Record the BDAR action taken.

When the mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system

using standard maintenance procedures.

4-12.

BLOWER DRIVE SHAFT, BROKEN

General Information:

The blower provides pressurized air to the engine air box.

It is driven by a drive shaft (commonly called a quillshaft) which

acts as a safety device for the blower system.

The drive shaft shears when overloaded to protect the blower and its drive

system from damage.

The drive shaft can be repaired with the following procedure which should be used only if a new

part is not available.

Limitations:

Blower and/or engine may be damaged.

Personnel/Time Required:

•

1 soldier

•

1.0 hour

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