TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-BD ARMAMENT AND FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS Procedural Steps (Cont'd) 3. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures. 10-15. M85 GUN INOPERATIVE; POWER LOSS General Information M85 machine gun will not fire due to loss of electrical power. A simple procedure will restore the firing circuit. Limitations: ● None Personnel/Time Required: ● 1 soldier ● 15 minutes Material/Tools: ● Wire ● Wire strippers, or knife Other Options: ● Fire weapon manually. Procedural Steps: WARNING Ensure M85 machine gun is clear of ammo before attempting fix. Failure to do so could result in inadvertent firing of gun, resulting in injury or death to personnel. 1. Cut and strip wire going to the M85 trigger control. 2. Cut and strip wire from the hot side of the nearest working dome light. 3. Connect a wire from the dome light to M85 trigger control. 5. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures. 10-24