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 164 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
7-5.
MOTOR, STARTER
General Information:
The starter motor can become inoperative due to a bad field winding causing a "dead spot", freezing a worn solenoid
plunger shaft, or a defective starter switch.
Option 1:
Sticking starter solenoid
Limitations:
Procedure may have to be repeated each time engine is started.
Personnel/Time Required:
•
2 soldiers
•
0.1-0.3 hour
Materials/Tools:
Crowbar or hammer
References:
•
TM 9-2350-314-10
•
TM 9-2350-314-20-1-2
Procedural Steps:
1.
Gain access to starter motor.
2.
Jolt starter motor by striking several times with rod.
3.
Engage starter switch in an attempt to start engine.
4.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 several times.
If starter still will not work, try option 2.
5.
Record BDAR action taken.
When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using
standard maintenance procedures.
Option 2:
Starter solenoid plunger shaft worn
Limitations:
This repair is only temporary.
Personnel/Time Required:
•
2 soldiers
•
1.5 hours
References:
•
TM 9-2350-314-10
•
TM 9-2350-314-20-1-2
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