TM 9-2350-275-BD
ENGINE
Personnel/Time Required:
q 1 soldier
15 minutes
q
Materials/Tools
Clean rag
q
Large hose or clamp
q
or wire
Procedural Steps:
1. If hole in air
cleaner cannister or
hose is small enough:
a. Twist the
surface of a rag into
a point and insert into
the hole.
b. Secure the remainder of the rag to prevent suction of the engine pulling the
rag into and thru the hole.
2.
If hole is too large to stop up as above, or by some other means:
a. Disconnect the air hose from engine.
b.
Cover inlet with a clean rag (use shirt if rag is not available).
Anchor the cloth tightly with a hose clamp or wire.
c.
Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
3.
practicable, repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.
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