TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download

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TM 9-2350-358-BD 5-16. FUEL FILTER CLOGGED OR FROZEN - CONTINUED Procedural Steps: 1. Gain access to fuel filters. 2. Remove the fuel filter from the cannister. 3. Rinse the filter in a pan of fuel or blow out with compressed air, if frozen thaw out. 4. Reinstall the fuel filter. 5. Start the engine. 6. Check for leaks. 7. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. Option 2: Bypassing the 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 Procedural Steps: 1. If the engine will not start, disconnect the fuel inlet line. 2. Disconnect the fuel outlet line and reconnect it to the inlet line. 3. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. 5-21 (5-22 blank)