TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-358-BD 3-31. BATTERY, CRACKED - CONTINUED 5. Install battery if necessary. 6 Connect negative battery link. 7 Record BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. 3-32. BATTERY TERMINAL POST, BROKEN This procedure provides methods to make temporary repairs to batteries with broken terminal post(s). If melting facilities or tools are not available, a post can be secured with self-tapping screw or bolt. However, the battery should be replaced as soon as possible if the post is screwed or bolted in place. The stub can be built back up with lead. Option 1 Limitations: Power may be decreased. Personnel/Time Required: • 1 soldier • 0.3 hour Materials/Tools: Screw tapping, No 12, 1 1/4-inch (item 53, Appendix C or scavenge from available source) References: TM 9-2350-314-20-1-1 Procedural Steps: 1. Disconnect negative battery clamp. 3-40