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 252 of 343

TM 9-2350-358-BD

11-15. BYPASSING FAILED COMPONENTS - CONTINUED

1.

Disconnect the tee in the hydraulic supply line from the reservoir to the manual elevation and equilibration hand

pumps from the bulkhead fitting at the reservoir.

2.

Using a 1/4-inch cap, cap the bulkhead in step 1.

3.

Install a 1/4-inch straight adapter into the tee disconnected in step 1.

4.

Connect a 7/16-inch hose onto the straight adapter in step 3.

5.

Submerge the hose from step 4 into a utility pail.

Fill with clean hydraulic fluid.

6.

Record the BDAR action taken.

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

using standard maintenance procedures.

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