TM-9-2350-311-10

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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TM 9-2350-311-10

2-10 OPERATING PROCEDURES

2–10.1 Starting Procedures

a. Starting Engine

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Do not operate engine of vehicle in an enclosed area unless it is adequately ventilated.

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Do not leave driver’s compartment, except during firing, with engine running. Personnel

injury could result.

Press down on brake pedal (1), pull out and down on manual control handle (2) and then release manual

control handle to set parking brake.

Shift transmission shift control lever (3) into N (neutral) position.

Turn MASTER switch (4) to ON. MASTER indicator light (5) will illuminate.

Pull out FUEL SHUT OFF control assembly handle (6) to off position before checking for hydrostatic

lock.

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