TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 7-5. MOTOR, STARTER General Information: The starter motor can become inoperative due to a bad field winding causing a "dead spot", freezing a worn solenoid plunger shaft, or a defective starter switch. Option 1: Sticking starter solenoid Limitations: Procedure may have to be repeated each time engine is started. Personnel/Time Required: • 2 soldiers • 0.1-0.3 hour Materials/Tools: Crowbar or hammer References: • TM 9-2350-314-10 • TM 9-2350-314-20-1-2 Procedural Steps: 1. Gain access to starter motor. 2. Jolt starter motor by striking several times with rod. 3. Engage starter switch in an attempt to start engine. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 several times. If starter still will not work, try option 2. 5. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. Option 2: Starter solenoid plunger shaft worn Limitations: This repair is only temporary. Personnel/Time Required: • 2 soldiers • 1.5 hours References: • TM 9-2350-314-10 • TM 9-2350-314-20-1-2 7-4