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 295 of 343

TM 9-2350-358-BD

14-9.

MCS COMPRESSOR/MOTOR V-BELT DAMAGED - CONTINUED

2.

Remove damaged belt.

3.

Get 1/2-inch V-belt from M2/3 generic BDR kit and remove or add links as necessary to achieve the required

length using kit instructions.

4.

Mount belt on compressor and motor.

5.

Adjust belt to proper tension.

6.

Tighten all 6 screws on motor base making sure tension on belt remains correct.

7.

Record BDAR action taken.

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

standard maintenance procedures.

SECTION III.

PERSONNEL HEATER

14-10. GENERAL

The personnel heater supplies warm air for the cab enclosure allowing more efficient performance of the crew, and

ensuring proper operating temperatures for the equipment.

Failure of the heater in a cold climate will reduce crew

efficiency and performance and may reduce the effectiveness of the equipment.

14-11. IN-LINE FILTER ELEMENT CLOGGED

General Information:

Water and contaminates are removed from the fuel by the personnel heater in-line filter element.

Contaminates collected

in the in-line fuel filter can cause loss of pressure and reduce fuel flow.

Also at low temperatures, water accumulated in

the fuel filter bowl may freeze blocking fuel flow to the personnel heater.

Limitations:

Personnel heater fuel filtration will be reduced.

Personnel/Time Required:

•

1 soldier

•

0.3 hour

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