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 - CONTINUED Procedural Steps: WARNING • Fuel leaks or vapors may be present in engine compartment which can be ignited by electrical spark. Fix leaks and ventilate area before disconnecting starter motor cables. Failure to do so could result in an explosion and injury or death to personnel. • Starter motor electrical harness carries up to 200 amps. Before working on starter motor disconnect negative link on batteries. Failure to do so could result in personnel injury or death by electrocution. 1. Gain access to starter motor. 2. Disconnect negative battery link. 3. Remove starter motor from engine. 4. Remove solenoid from starter motor. NOTE With uneven wear of solenoid plunger shaft, a lip is formed on one side of the shaft and the engine starter will not engage. 5. Rotate solenoid plunger shaft 180 degrees. 6. Install solenoid on starter motor. 7. Install starter motor on engine. 7-5