TB-9-1000-234-13 Exercising of M109 Recoil Mechanisms and Equilibrators Download
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TB 9-1000-234-13 a WARNING SUMMARY This warning summary contains general safety warnings and hazardous materials warnings that must be understood and applied during operation and maintenance of this equipment. Failure to observe these warnings could result in serious injury or death to personnel. WARNING Keep the winch cable as short as possible. The shorter the cable, the safer the operators are from danger of broken cable. Use of a winch with a power-reverse is the best way to prevent excess unreeling and snarling of the cable. WARNING Cylinder support assembly weighs 85.7 pounds (38.87 kg). Two individuals are required to position and install cylinder support assembly to prevent injury to personnel. Ensure cylinder support assembly is held in place until front and rear lower shoes are installed to prevent personnel injury. WARNING Cylinder support assembly has moving parts. Keep clear of cylinder support assembly during operation to avoid injury. WARNING The cannon tube must be blocked during cleaning to prevent cannon tube from returning to battery resulting in injury to personnel. WARNING Be sure hands, arms, and loose clothing are clear of cannon tube and breech prior to removing the wooden block to prevent injury to personnel. WARNING The cannon tube must be blocked while lubricating to prevent cannon tube from returning to battery resulting in injury to personnel.