TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 5-15 GENERAL - CONTINUED 5-16. FUEL FILTER CLOGGED OR FROZEN General Information: The first indication of clogged or frozen fuel filters will be a failure of the engine to start or degraded performance because of insufficient fuel. Fuel filters if drained periodically should not freeze. Dirty fuel will harm the injectors and must not be unfiltered for long periods. Clogged filters must be cleaned or changed to correct the problem. Option 1: Cleaning Filters. Limitations: Possible engine internal damage if filters are bypassed Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.5 hour References: • TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1 Other Options: Remove filter elements. 5-20