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

2-10.8 Traversing and Elevating

a. Preparation

All personnel located outside the vehicle must be clear of hull while cab is being traversed to

avoid injury.

Although the travel lock assembly is counterbalanced, it is heavy. Be careful when raising

and lowering it to avoid injury.

1

Release cannon tube (1) from travel lock assembly (2) as follows.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

Remove pin assembly (3) and raise handle (4) vertically to release travel lock cap (5). Raise travel

lock cap vertically until clear of cannon tube (1).

Hold travel lock assembly (2) vertically until cannon tube (1) has been elevated to clear travel lock

cradle rest.

Close travel lock cap (5).

Lower travel lock assembly (2) to stow position on engine compartment deck.

Secure travel lock assembly (2) using hold-down strap (6).

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