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

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FUEL LINE (LOW PRESSURE) RUPTURE - CONTINUED

Option 4:

Patching large metal lines:

Limitations:

None

Personnel/Time Required:

•

1 soldier

•

0.5 - 1.0 hour

Materials/Tools:

•

Rubber sheet (tire inner tube, or similar material) (scavenge from available source)

•

Wire, safety (item 80, Appendix C)

•

Sealant (item 55 or 2, Appendix C)

•

Thin sheet metal (coffee can, or similar material) (scavenge from available source)

References:

•

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

•

TM 9-2350-314-34-1

•

TM 9-2815-202-34

Procedural Steps:

1.

Smooth damaged areas to remove rough edges.

2.

Clean dirt and oil from damaged area.

3.

Cut a metal patch from sheet metal.

WARNING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can

burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are

harmful to skin and clothing.

To avoid injury or

death, keep away from open fire and use In well-

ventilated area.

If adhesive, solvent, or sealing

compound

gets

on

skin

or

clothing,

wash

immediately with soap and water.

Coat the metal

patch and tubing with sealant and place over

damaged area.

4.

Coat the metal patch and tubing with sealant and place over damaged area.

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