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

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2-10.4 Driving — Continued

h. Stopping the Vehicle

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Release accelerator pedal (5). Slowly depress brake pedal (1) until vehicle stops.

With brake pedal (1) depressed, move transmission shift control lever (4) into N (neutral). Pull out and

down on manual control handle (2) to engage parking brake. Release brake pedal.

Failure to observe shutdown procedures may result in engine failure.

Set hand throttle control lever (3) to run engine at 1000 to 1200 rpm as indicated on tachometer (7). Run

engine for a period of 5 minutes or until coolant temperature is 185° F or less.

Set hand throttle control lever (3) forward to return engine to normal idle (650 to 750 rpm).

Turn off all communication and accessory switches.

NOTE

M109A4/M109A5 howitzer engine

model 7083-7396 fixed instrument

panel is shown.

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