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

5-15 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION — CONTINUED

a. Unpacking the M712 Projectile — Continued

(k) Spin tension mechanism several turns clockwise by hand to avoid interference of torquing rod (9)

with cover (7) when container (2) is closed.

(l) Replace cover (7) on body (8) of container (2).

(m) Starting on the end opposite the humidity indicator (1), straddle container (2), place T-bolts (6) in

cover (7) recesses, and close corresponding left and right side latches (5) at the same time in pairs,

until all ten latches are closed.

(n) Keep the container (2) and all packing materials for reuse or return complete container to battalion

ammunition section. Covers (7) and bodies (8) of containers form a set. Do not separate or mix

covers and bodies.

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