TM-9-2350-311-20-1

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR HULL, POWERPLANT, DRIVE CONTROLS, TRACKS, SUSPENSION, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

AUGUST 1994

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11-15 SPADE — CONTINUED

c. Installation

WARNIN G

Spade is heavy. At least three personnel are required to assist in raising and installing

it to hull to avoid serious injury.

1 Position spade assembly (1) with blade

installed.

2 Install two spade pins (3) and two snap

resting on ground and with holes alined to allow spade pins (3) to be

rings (2).

3 Check adjustment of spade to ensure proper operation (see below). Once adjustment is correct, stow in up

position.

d. Adjustment

Spade is heavy. At least three personnel are required to assist in raising, lowering,

and installing it to hull to avoid serious injury.

1 Back up vehicle over log or other object (at least 18 in. [45.7 cm] high) to allow full extension of spade when

lowered.

2 Lower spade (1).

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