TB-9-1000-234-13
EXERCISING OF RECOIL MECHANISMS AND EQUILIBRATORS
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
SEPTEMBER 2010
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TB 9-1000-234-13
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WARNING SUMMARY
This warning summary contains general safety warnings and hazardous materials warnings that must be
understood and applied during operation and maintenance of this equipment. Failure to observe these
warnings could result in serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
Keep the winch cable as short as possible. The shorter the cable, the safer the operators
are from danger of broken cable. Use of a winch with a power-reverse is the best way to
prevent excess unreeling and snarling of the cable.
WARNING
Cylinder support assembly weighs 85.7 pounds (38.87 kg).
Two individuals are required to
position and install cylinder support assembly to prevent injury to personnel.
Ensure cylinder support assembly is held in place until front and rear lower shoes are
installed to prevent personnel injury.
WARNING
Cylinder support assembly has moving parts.
Keep clear of cylinder support assembly
during operation to avoid injury.
WARNING
The cannon tube must be blocked during cleaning to prevent cannon tube from returning to
battery resulting in injury to personnel.
WARNING
Be sure hands, arms, and loose clothing are clear of cannon tube and breech prior to
removing the wooden block to prevent injury to personnel.
WARNING
The cannon tube must be blocked while lubricating to prevent cannon tube from returning
to battery resulting in injury to personnel.
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