TM-9-2350-274-BD M109 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-274-BD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Procedural Steps: 1. Gain access to Ieft side of transmission compartment; locate starter relay and bilge pump relay. 2. Remove connectors from starter and bilge pump relays. 3. Connect the starter relay connector to the bilge pump relay. Start engine. 4. If bilge pump is not needed at present time, starter cable may be left on bilge pump relay. Record the BDAR action taken. When mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures. 6-10. STARTER FAILURE, SUBSTITUTION General Information Starter motor seized or defective. Solenoid will not engage. Starter motors from the M107, M108 Howitzers, and M809 Series 5-ton truck with a Cummings engine may be substituted, ensure the starter motor has an 11-tooth drive gear. Limitations: ● Reduced starter life if 5 ton starter is used. Personnel/Time Required: ● 1 soldier ● 5 minutes to 2 hours 6-10