TM-9-2350-311-20-1 Maintenance Manual for Volume 1 M109 Hull Download
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TM 9-2350-311-20-1 2-6 INITIAL PROCEDURES If the vehicle has been shipped by rail, unblock and unload the equipment according to TM 9-2350-311-20-2. Observe existing regulations. 2-6.1 Checking Unpacked Equipment a. Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged, report the damage on SF 364, Packing Improvement Report. b. Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all discrepancies in accordance with the instructions in DA PAM 738-750. c. Check whether the equipment has been modified. Reference shall be made to Table 1-1, Authorized Equipment Configuration Changes. 2-6.2 Processing Unpacked Equipment a. Install fire control and sighting equipment as is. No cleaning is required. b. Clean all other tools and equipment. c. Store all Basic Issue Items (Bll) in their respective vehicle storage facility as indicated in paragraph 1-14 and TM 9-2350-311-10. Do not use mineral spirits or paint thinner to clean the howitzer. Mineral spirits and paint thinners are highly toxic and combustible. Prolonged breathing can cause dizziness, nausea, and even death. d. Clean the vehicle as follows: WARNING Dry-cleaning solvent (P-D-680) is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, and don’t breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. The flashpoint for type #1 is 100°F (38°C), and for type #2 is 138°F (59°C). If you become dizzy while using dry-cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately and get medical aid. If contact with eyes is made, wash your eyes with water and get medical aid immediately. Remove any rust-preventive compound from exterior surfaces with dry-cleaning solvent (item 33, Appx D). Whenever possible, the vehicle crew will help in the cleaning. Armament parts are coated with rust-preventive compound when received from storage. Clean these parts thoroughly with rags or a brush saturated with dycleaning solvent. After complete removal of the rust- preventive compound, lubricate as specified in TM 9-2350-311-10 and TM 9-2350-311-20-2. Component parts of each item should be cleaned separately where possible. Some component parts are interchangeable; however, the parts originally assembled work best together. 2-3 WARNING