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 124 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
5-8.
FUEL TANK, LEAKING - CONTINUED
Procedural Steps:
Secure a substitute fuel container to the outside of the howitzer.
2.
Disconnect hose from primary fuel filter.
3.
Connect a hose between fuel container and primary fuel filter in step 3.
4.
Install plug in hose disconnected, or disconnect electrical in-tank fuel pumps.
5.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
Option 2:
Fiberglass fuel tanks.
Limitations:
None, if fiberglass repair kit is used
Personnel/Time Required:
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2 soldiers
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Time determined by location and amount of damage.
Materials/Tools:
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Plastic repair kit (item 48, Appendix C)
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Epoxy, adhesive (item 2, Appendix C)
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Paper, abrasive or file (Item 46, Appendix C or found in M2/3 generic BDR kit, Section III, Appendix C)
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Fiberglass repair kit (item 50, Appendix C)
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Polymer repair kit (found in M2/3 generic BDR kit, Section III, Appendix C)
References:
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TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1
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TM 9-2350-314-34-1
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