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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2–10 OPERATING PROCEDURES — CONTINUED

2-10.4 Driving — Continued

a. Normal Driving Conditions — Continued

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Release brake pedal (1) and push down on accelerator pedal (5) to obtain desired vehicle speed. Shift

transmission shift control lever (4) through intermediate ranges to desired speed range (para 2–1 0.3).

To turn your vehicle, turn steering wheel (6).

When engine rpm is less than 1725, shift to a lower range.

While driving, check your tachometer (7) and gages on portable instrument panel (8).

Perform “During” operation PMCS procedures (Table 2–1).

NOTE

M109A4/M109A5 howitzer engine

model 7083-7396 fixed instrument

panel is shown.

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