TM-9-2350-311-10 M109 Operator's Manual for M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 and M109A5 Download

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TM 9-2350-311-10 Item No. 42 Interval After Table 2-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR M109 SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER Location Item to Check/ Service Road Wheels and Idler Wheels Crewmember Procedure DRIVER a. Check to make sure lug nuts (1) are secure. b. Inspect for missing or separated rubber (2) c. Check for elongation of mounting bolt holes by inspecting for loose paint or bare metal around the lug nuts (1). Not Fully Mission Capable If: Missing, bent, or cracked road- wheel or idler wheel. Chunking across 50 percent or more of bonding surface. Mounting holes are elongated on any wheel. Change 2 2-61