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 138 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
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FUEL FILTER CLOGGED OR FROZEN - CONTINUED
Procedural Steps:
1.
Gain access to fuel filters.
2.
Remove the fuel filter from the cannister.
3.
Rinse the filter in a pan of fuel or blow out with compressed air, if frozen thaw out.
4.
Reinstall the fuel filter.
5.
Start the engine.
6.
Check for leaks.
7.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
Option 2:
Bypassing the Filters.
Limitations:
Possible engine internal damage if filters are bypassed
Personnel/Time Required:
•
1 soldier
•
0.5 hour
References:
•
TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1
Procedural Steps:
1.
If the engine will not start, disconnect the fuel inlet line.
2.
Disconnect the fuel outlet line and reconnect it to the inlet line.
3.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When the mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
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