TM-9-2350-311-10

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TM 9-2350-311-10

1–14 EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

1-14.10 Rammer Hydraulic System

RAMMER ASSEMBLY. The rammer assembly (1) is used for loading and ramming the projectile into the cannon

tube. Hydraulic power from the power pack assembly (2) flows through the actuating valve (3) to the rammer

cylinder which uses the pressure to ram the projectile into position.

ACTUATING VALVE. The actuating valve (3) controls the inflow of hydraulic fluid for the ramming operation and

outflow of hydraulic fluid for the retraction of the rammer assembly (1) after use.

TRAY ASSEMBLY. The tray assembly (4) holds the projectile in position for ramming.

CYLINDER ASSEMBLY. The cylinder assembly (5) contains the piston which rams the projectile into the chamber.

MAIN RELEASE HANDLE. The main release handle (6) releases the locking mechanism so that the rammer

assembly (1) may be moved into “RAM” position, and also back into "STOW” position.

HANDLE ASSEMBLY. The handle assembly (7) provides a hand hold for rotating the rammer cylinder (5) into

ramming position.

CYLINDER LATCH. The cylinder latch (8) locks the rammer cylinder (5) into position on the tray assembly (4).

BLOCKING VALVE. The blocking valve (9) prevents accidental ramming of rammer in stowed position.

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