TM-9-2350-358-BD

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

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

MARCH 1994

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TM 9-2350-358-BD

SECTION III.

FUEL TANKS

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GENERAL

The howitzer’s fuel supply is stored in two fiberglass fuel tanks.

Damage to the fuel tanks can significantly reduce or

eliminate the howitzer’s mobility.

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FUEL TANK, LEAKING

General Information:

Tactical operations may not allow sufficient time to make normal or expedient repairs to the howitzer’s fuel tanks.

The

howitzer can however be removed by providing a substitute fuel tank .

The tank should be placed in a location to provide a

gravity feed fuel flow.

Any available container may be used as a substitute fuel tank such as a 55-gallon drum, a large

gas, oil, or water can, a large wooden barrel, or a cannibalized fuel tank from a disabled jeep or truck.

Option 1: Substitute Fuel Tank.

Limitations:

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Limited mobility (range)

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Limited capability traversing

Personnel/Time Required:

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2 soldiers

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1.0 hour

Materials/Tools:

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Plug, hose, plastic, (item 49, Appendix C)

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Fuel container (5-gallon gas or oil can, 55-gallon drum, etc.) (scavenge from available source)

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Hose nonmetallic (item 35, Appendix C)

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Hose clamp (item 7, Appendix C)

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Rope or straps (item 52, Appendix C)

References:

TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1

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