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 - CONTINUED

2-10.5

Towing Operations - Continued

c.

Towing Vehicle to Start Engine - Continued

3

Shift transmission shift control lever (10) into 2 (2nd gear).

4

Turn vehicle MASTER switch (12) to ON

5

Depress brake pedal (13) and lift up and push in manual control handle (11) to release parking brake.

To avoid damage, never depress accelerator pedal on towed vehicle.

6

Tow vehicle in a straight line forward. Do not exceed 10 mph.

7

After engine starts, shift transmission shift control lever (10) to N (neutral) and adjust hand throttle

control lever (14) to run engine at a fast idle (approximately 1000 rpm).

8

Disconnect towing vehicle.

9

Place cannon tube (15) in travel lock assembly (16).

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