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 196 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
9-6.
BRAKES, SERVICE, LOCKED - CONTINUED
Personnel/Time Required:
•
1 soldier
•
0.3 hour
Materials/Tools:
•
Pipe (scavenge from available source)
•
Breaker bar (scavenge from available source)
•
Shovel handle (scavenge from available source)
References:
TM 9-2350-314-20-1-2
Procedural Steps:
1.
Gain access to transmission compartment and locate brake control levers.
2.
Using pry bar, pry brake levers into released position.
3.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
9-7.
BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS
General Information:
Brake control chain is broken.
A substitute brake chain can be installed, however, it should be checked frequently and
adjusted as necessary to ensure it has not frayed or broken.
Limitations:
•
Reduced braking ability
•
Reduced speed
Personnel/Time Required:
•
1 soldier
•
0.5 hour
9-4
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