TM-9-2350-311-34-2 Maintenance Manual for Volume 2 M109 Cab Download
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TM 9-2350-311-34-2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION GENERAL This chapter provides the maintenance mechanic with basic information on the M109 howitzer series’ primary armament, elevating, traversing, and other cab-related components. This information is provided through a physical description of major components, which the mechanic is required to maintain, service, inspect, replace, or repair. Additional information is provided as reference and guidance on use of forms, maintenance of records, and filing of reports. CONTENTS Page Section I. 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1–11 1-12 Section II. 1-13 1-1 4 1-15 1-16 1-17 GENERAL INFORMATION SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 OFFICIAL NOMENCLATURE, NAMES, AND DESIGNATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 NUCLEAR HARDNESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 SECURITY MEASURES FOR ELECTRONIC DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 EQUIPMENT DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39 EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41 1-1