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 209 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
10-11. TRACK ADJUSTER, DAMAGED - CONTINUED
8.
Reinstall track adjuster.
9.
Reinstall chain hoist.
10.
Record the BDAR action taken.
When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system
using standard maintenance procedures.
Option 2:
Substitute track adjuster.
Limitations:
•
Steering capability may be degraded.
•
Reduce speed.
Personnel/Time Required:
•
2 soldiers
•
2.5 hours
Materials/Tools:
•
Chain hoist
•
Bar, steel, 1 1/2 to 2 inches, round stock, 36 inches long (scavenge from available source)
•
Welding equipment
References:
TM 9-2350-314-201-2
Procedural Steps:
1.
Remove fender on damaged side.
2.
Connect chain hoist between stowage basket hinge and bracket on idler arm.
3.
Operate chain hoist to take up slack in track.
4.
Remove broken track adjuster.
5.
Operate chain hoist to put tension on track.
NOTE
Allow enough space to compensate for installation of substitute track adjuster.
10-11
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