TM-9-2350-311-10

TM 9-2350-311-10

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HOW TO LOAD AND STOW PROJECTILES IN HOWITZER - CONTINUED

Stowing Projectiles, 155MM: M107, M898, M825A1, M483A1, M549A1, M795, and M864 Using Projectile

Retainer Assembly P/N 12940880 (NSN 5365-01-413-4557)

NOTE

When loading the above projectiles in the cab ammunition rack assembly (1) from exterior, per-

form the following procedures using the provided Projectile Retainer Assembly (2).

Unlock the retainer assembly (2) by turning the locking caps (6).

Pull out the retainer assembly (2) from the rack (1).

Once the retainer assembly (2) is out, turn it so the locking pin is in the 6 o’clock position. A slight shake

of the retainer assembly will help the locking pin to come out.

Determine the projectile model to be stowed in the rack (1).

Rotate the outer ring in order to line up the locking pin with the correct hole in the inner ring, as indicated

on the retainer (2) end plate.

There are two adjacent holes near the end plate: the NEAR hole locks the M795 projectile and the

FAR hole locks the M549A1 projectile.

The next hole away from the end plate (not in line with the two previous holes) locks the M864 pro-

jectile.

The last two holes, away from the end plate, secure the following projectiles: the NEAR hole locks

the M825A1 projectile and the far hole locks the M483A1 projectile, the M107 projectile with the

spacer (3), and the SADARM M898.

Lock the outer ring by inserting the locking pin into the proper projectile hole in the inner ring.

Install the retainer assembly (2) back in the ammunition rack assembly (1).

Lock the retainer assembly (2) in the cab ammunition rack assembly (1) by turning the locking caps (6).

Push the projectile completely to the front of the cab ammunition rack assembly (1).

For standard length projectiles (M107 family), set the spacer (3) in cab ammunition rack assembly (1)

behind the base of the projectile.

Close the doors.

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