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

2-10.6 Operating Hull and Cab Doors and Hatches — Continued

b. Gunner’s Escape Hatch

To prevent injury to personnel, be extremely careful when opening gunner’s escape hatch, so it

does not slam shut.

NOTE

Gunner’s escape hatches on some vehicles may not have a knob. Turn door handle left to open

gunner’s escape hatch.

1 To open gunner’s escape hatch (6), push in knob (7) and turn door handle (8). Secure gunner’s escape

hatch in open position with latch assembly (9) by pulling knob (10), moving gunner’s escape hatch

behind latch assembly, and releasing knob.

2 To close gunner’s escape hatch (6), pull knob (10) on latch assembly (9) to release gunner’s escape

hatch. Close gunner’s escape hatch and secure by pushing knob (7) and turning door handle (8).

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