TM-9-2350-311-20-2

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR CAB, ARMAMENT, SIGHTING AND FIRE CONTROL, ELEVATING AND TRAVERSING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

DECEMBER 1993

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RECOIL EXERCISER INSTRUCTIONS – CONTINUED

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Installation – Continued

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Remove pin (12) from each of two 5/8” shackles (13). Insert one 5/8” shackle into each of two turnbuckle

(14) eyes. Secure 5/8” shackles to cylinder support assembly (1) using two pins.

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Remove pin (15) from each of two 1” shackles (16). Insert one 1” shackle into each of two cab lifting eyes

(17). Secure 1” shackle to each of two wire rope assembly (18) thimbles using two pins.

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Remove screw (19) and nut (20) from each of two turnbuckles (14). Insert each turnbuckle into wire rope

assembly (18) and secure with screw and nut.

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Adjust two turnbuckles (14) evenly to remove slack from two wire rope assemblies (18).

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