TM-9-2350-311-20-1 Maintenance Manual for Volume 1 M109 Hull Download
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2-8.2 Checking Vehicle Systems Check for the following: a. Engine coolant: Check level and specific gravity (TM 9-2350-311-10). b. Engine oil: Check level (TM 9-2350-311-10). c. Fuel: Fuel vehicle (TM 9-2350-311-10). d. Transmission oil: Check level (TM 9-2350-311-10). e. Fire extinguisher cylinders: Check valve antipilferage seal (item 9, Table 2-1). 2-9 OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES Before starting vehicle, check TM 9-2350-311-10 for proper starting instructions. 2-9.1 Initial Starting and Break-In • Engine contains preservative oil upon receipt. Preservative engine oils PE-1 and PE-2 are identical to engine oils OE-10 and OE-30, except that they contain a preservative additive. PE-1 and PE-2 will be used in the same manner as the regularly used engine oils OE-10 or OE-30. PE-1 or PE-2 will also be used in the transmission until the first scheduled 2000-mile (3219-km) or semiannual oil change. Refer to TM 9-2350-311-10 and paragraph 2-15 for correct lubrication instructions. • Due to internal processing, engine may be hard to start, and may smoke and run rough. Let it run for 5 minutes and see if it improves. Perform troubleshooting procedure if engine fails to develop full power after 5 minutes. a. Start and run engine until preservative oil is out of combustion chambers and engine is operating smoothly. Check for fuel and oil leaks immediately. b. Perform complete annual service (para 2-15). 2-9.2 Operations Test Test vehicle systems for proper operation (TM 9-2350-311-10). 2-9.3 Road Test Road test vehicle to check and qualify all operational systems (TM 9-2350-311-10). 2-7 NOTE TM 9-2350-311-20-1