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 165 of 343

TM 9-2350-358-BD

7-5.

MOTOR, STARTER - CONTINUED

Procedural Steps:

WARNING

•

Fuel leaks or vapors may be present in engine compartment

which can be ignited by electrical spark.

Fix leaks and ventilate

area before disconnecting starter motor cables.

Failure to do so

could result in an explosion and injury or death to personnel.

•

Starter motor electrical harness carries up to 200 amps.

Before

working on starter motor disconnect negative link on batteries.

Failure to do so could result in personnel injury or death by

electrocution.

1.

Gain access to starter motor.

2.

Disconnect negative battery link.

3.

Remove starter motor from engine.

4.

Remove solenoid from starter motor.

NOTE

With uneven wear of solenoid plunger shaft, a lip is formed on one

side of the shaft and the engine starter will not engage.

5.

Rotate solenoid plunger shaft 180 degrees.

6.

Install solenoid on starter motor.

7.

Install starter motor on engine.

7-5