TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 9-2. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE - CONTINUED Table 9-2. Brakes Operation Assessment Assessment Preconditions: Before testing the vehicle brakes, clear the immediate area or, if in a restricted area, restrain the vehicle to be tested with chains or cables. The brakes can be tested using either the test vehicle power or it can be towed by the restraining vehicle up a slight grade for the test. ATTEMPT OPERATION INOPERATIVE: Parking brakes, locked ................................................ para 9-5 Service braked, locked ................................................ para 9-6 Brake malfunctions ..................................................... para 9-7 Determine if: No problem found Damage can be repaired Damage cannot be repaired - Note repair requirements - Note extent of damage repair requirements Go to Table 2-3 Evaluation of Performance Capability Operation observation is complete. Return to Table 2-2 to continue operation assessment. 9-3. REPAIR PROCEDURE INDEX PARA Brakes, Parking, Locked ................................................................................................................................. 9-5 Brakes, Service, Locked.................................................................................................................................. 9-6 Brake Malfunctions .......................................................................................................................................... 9-7 SECTION II. BRAKES 9-4. GENERAL The brakes are internal to the crossdrive transmission. Brakes are applied through mechanical linkage from the driver’s compartment. The linkage allows a balanced application at the transmission levers by using a chain and sprocket assembly. Parking brakes are operated by locking the service brake linkage in the applied position. 9-5. BRAKES, PARKING, LOCKED General Information: Parking brake handle will not release causing the brakes to remain applied. Disconnecting the linkage will release the brakes. Limitations: No parking brakes. 9-2