TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
Page 57 of 288
TM 9-2350-273-BD ENGINE Materials/Took Clean rags Cloth Burlap Fine mesh screen wire Other Options: Operate for short time periods of time without air filtration system. Procedural Steps: 1. Gain access to air inlet by opening top deck grille doors. 2. Remove air inlet hoses, (right and left), if both air cleaners are damaged. The denser the material, the more it restricts air intake, thus reducing engine power output. 3. Place cloth or screen wire over air inlet as shown. Secure material with air intake hose clamps or wire to prevent engine from sucking material into engine. 4. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures. 3-6