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
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL — CONTINUE D
Indexing
Five major indexing procedures are used in this manual to help operators locate information rapidly.
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Cover Index: Lists sections of text and page number. Includes index mark which lines up with index marks on the
actual page of reference.
Example: Description and Use of Operator’s Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Table of Contents.
Chapter and section indexes listing data/information covered within the chapter and section.
Malfunction Index identifies system malfunction and provides paragraph references for specific troubleshooting
procedures or maintenance action.
Index: Alphabetical listing of information.
Operation/Maintenance Text and Illustrations (Chapters 2 through 6)
1. Procedures are to be performed in the sequence shown in the text and illustrations. Step 1 must be performed
before Step 2. Procedure A must be performed before Procedure B, and so on.
2. Parts of the system/components are identified in text by callout numbers in parentheses.
Example: Remove two cap screws (1) and two Iockwashers (2).
3. Parts/components are identified on illustrations with callout numbers keyed to the callouts in the text. Visible parts
are identified by a solid line from the callout to the illustration. Hidden parts are indicated by a dashed line. See
Sample A below.
SAMPLE A
3 Connect cable assembly receptacle (4) on M146 telescope mount (2) to underside of M118A2/M118A3
elbow telescope (1)
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