TM-9-2350-311-20-2 Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M109 Cab Download
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TM 9–2350–311–20–2 6–14 Change 2 6–3.1 EQUILIBRATED ELEVATION MECHANISM ASSEMBLY This task covers: a. Discharging Pressure b. Bleeding c. Adjustment INITIAL SETUP Tools Artillery and turret mechanic’s tool kit (SC 5180–95–CL–A12) Utility pail (item 7, Appx H) Materials/Parts Hydraulic fluid, OHT (item 21, Appx D) a. Discharging Pressure WARNING Accumulator contains high pressure nitrogen. Use caution when handling and working with it to avoid injury. NOTE You may have to repeat the bleed procedure several times. Check fluid level in power pack reservoir after each bleed sequence and add hydraulic fluid as required (para 6–3c.). EQUILIBRATED ELEVATION CYLINDER SECONDARY ACCUMULATOR MANIFOLD HAND PUMP PRIMARY ACCUMULATOR