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

2–12.5

Loading the 155MM Cannon — Continued

b. Power Ramming — Continued

4 Without touching the main release handle (10), cannoneer no. 1 pulls on the rammer handle (11) to

unlatch and rotate the cylinder assembly (12) to the side.

Be careful not to accidently push control lever on rammer assembly actuating valve of cab while

rammer assembly is in unlatched/loading position.

5

Cannoneer no. 1 then places projectile on tray (13) and pushes projectile forward until rear of projectile

is just beyond line (14).

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