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 91 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
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ENGINE/TRANSMISSION HOUSING, DAMAGED - CONTINUED
Procedural Steps:
1.
Drain housing of oil until level is below damaged area.
Store oil in container until repair is complete.
2.
Remove paint from around damaged area with sandpaper.
3.
Cover damaged area with a metal plate large enough to completely cover the area.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn
easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to
skin and clothing.
To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area.
If
adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or
clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
4.
Seal edges of metal plate with sealing compound.
NOTE
• Allow sealing compound to harden.
• If available, a heat lamp or other electrical
light
may
be
projected
onto
sealing
compound to speed hardening.
5.
Return oil to housing.
6.
Record BDAR action taken.
When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using
standard maintenance procedures.
Option 5
Limitation
•
Oil saturation will cause tape to soften and leak, requiring frequent replacement.
•
Frequent oil level checks must be performed after repair.
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