TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 4-10. AIR CLEANER, CLOGGED - CONTINUED Procedural Steps: WARNING If NBC exposure is suspected, all filter media will be handled by personnel wearing full NBC protective equipment. 1. Remove air filter elements from air cleaners. WARNING Wear eye protection. Particles released from air filter elements during cleaning could injure eyes. 2. Clean dirt from outside of air filter elements by directing pressurized air against the inside of the filter. Pressurized air can be obtained from one of the following sources. a. Compressed air source such as wheeled vehicle air brake system by using tire inflation hose or placing filter element directly under air flow from supply valve. b. Air from a disabled wheeled vehicle’s tires. Remove valve stem and connect tire inflation hose. c. Disconnect air hoses from air cleaner blowers. Connect hoses together with duct tape and connect to one blower. With engine running and transmission in any gear (except neutral), blower will operate. 4-13