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

2-12 PREPARATION FOR FIRING - CONTINUED

2-12.1

Pre-Firing Emplacement - Continued

a. Emplacing Howitzer - Continued

6

Chief of section checks struts (6) to ensure they are in socket (9).

7

Gunner depresses left spade pedal (1) latch (2) and assistant gunner depresses right spade pedal latch

to lock struts.

8

Driver, when directed by chief of section, locks howitzer brakes and follows prescribed shutdown

procedures (para 2-10.4).

9

Driver passes portable instrument panel (10) to gunner who secures portable instrument panel in bracket

(11) provided. Gunner stows wiring harness (12) in hooks over driver’s passageway.

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