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TM-9-2350-274-BD M109 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download

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TM 9-2350-274-BD ENGINE Procedural Steps: 1. Gain access to engine compartment through transmission access covers. On the M109 it will be necessary to unlock the howitzer travel lock until access doors are opened. Relock the travel lock before moving the vehicle. Access to engine compartment on M110/M578 is done by removing deck covers. WARNING Engine and components can be very hot. 2. (M 109) Locate the damaged section of the engine throttle governor control rod (3), disconnect the quick release point (2) from level (1). (M578) Disconnect governor throttle control rod (5) by removing cotter pin (6) and straight pin (7). Remove damaged section. 3. Disconnect fuel shut-off cable (8) and reconnect at throttle control (9). 4. Record the BDAR action taken, When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair vehicle 3-18 Change 1 using standard maintenance procedures.