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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5--10 AMMUNITION PREPARED FOR FIRING BUT NOT FIRED — CONTINUED

a. General Instructions — Continued

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Replace fuzes, primers, and flash reducers in original packing.

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Make sure the lot number of the ammunition corresponds with the lot number on the container.

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If rocket cap was removed from the M549/M549A1 HERA projectile, replace cap and tighten handtight.

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Return all projectiles to shaded and protected storage, regardless of weather.

b. Special Instructions for the M712 Projectile

See paragraph 5--20 for special instructions for the M712 projectile.

c. Special Instructions for the M483A1 and M864 ICM Projectiles

WARNING

Use no other lifting plug except the fusible or universal plug removed from this projectile,

because it is designed for safe release of pressure inside the projectile in case of a fire during

storage or shipping actions.

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Wind the pull-wire (1) under four tabs (2) on the cover of the bagged expulsion charge assembly (3)

(1-1/2 turns for proper engagement).

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Place bagged expulsion charge assembly (3) or cylindrical plastic expulsion charge assembly (4) into

projectile fuze well (5).

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Reinstall fusible or universal lifting plug (6) with attached gasket (7).

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