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 195 of 343

TM 9-2350-358-BD

9-5.

BRAKES, PARKING, LOCKED - CONTINUED

Personnel/Time Required:

•

1 soldier

•

0.2 hour

References:

TM 9-2350-314-20-1-2

Other Options:

Disconnect linkage at transmission

Procedural Steps:

WARNING

Tracks must be blocked so that the vehicle will not roll out of control when the brake linkage is

disconnected.

Failure to block tracks may result in severe injury to personnel or equipment

damage.

1.

Locate parking brake handle directly beneath steering wheel in driver's compartment.

2.

Remove parking brake bracket from frame by removing the two bolts.

3.

Lay parking brake assembly on floor.

4.

Record the BDAR action taken.

When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system

using standard maintenance procedures.

9-6.

BRAKES, SERVICE, LOCKED

General Information:

Brakes will not release.

Limitations:

Possible that brakes will lock again.

9-3