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 8. Connect negative battery link. 9. Set MASTER power switch to ON. 10. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. Option 3: Starter frozen Limitations: None Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.5-1.0 hour Materials/Tools: Piece of flexible hose (borrow from personnel heater ducting or scavenge from available source) References: • TM 9-2350-314-10 • TM 9-2350-314-20-1-2 Procedural Steps: 1. Gain access to starter motor. 2. Connect flexible hose from personnel heater to motor compartment, directing warm air onto starter motor as much as possible. 3. Periodically engage starter switch to determine If starter motor has thawed yet. 4. When starter motor is thawed and engine is running, return hoses to normal location. 5. Record BDAR action taken. No follow up is required unless starter motor was damaged. If starter motor was damaged, when mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. 7-6. STARTER SWITCH General Information: The starter switch is a spring-loaded switch which is closed only when physically held in place. Limitations: Procedure must be repeated each time engine is stopped. Personnel/Time Required: • 2 soldiers • 0.5 hour 7-6