TM-9-2350-358-BD

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MARCH 1994

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TM 9-2350-358-BD

14-11. IN-LINE FILTER CLOGGED - CONTINUED

Materials/Tools:

Tape, antiseizing (item 61, Appendix C)

References:

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

Procedural Steps

1.

Remove fuel filter bowl from fuel filter body being careful not to damage fuel filter bowl gasket.

2.

Remove filter element and discard.

3.

Clean old tape from threads of filter bowl and wrap threads of fuel filter bowl with new antiseizing tape.

NOTE

If antiseizing tape is not available, the BDAR fix can still be completed, but seeping may occur.

4.

Mount fuel filter bowl and filter bowl gasket on fuel filter body.

5.

Clean up spilled fuel as necessary.

6.

Operate personnel heater and check for leaks.

NOTE

Expect some leaks on low pressure side.

7.

Check connections for leaks.

8.

Record BDAR action taken.

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

standard maintenance procedures.

14-12. FUEL PUMP FILTER CLOGGED

General Information:

Water and contaminates are removed from the fuel by the fuel pump filter element.

Contaminates collected in the fuel

pump filter can cause loss of pressure and reduce fuel flow.

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