TB-9-1000-234-13 Exercising of M109 Recoil Mechanisms and Equilibrators Download
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TB 9-1000-234-13 B-1 APPENDIX B RECOIL EXERCISER INSTRUCTIONS Table B-1. Materials Item Number National Stock Number Description (U/M)/(U/I) 1 5350-00-221-0872 Cloth, abrasive crocus, 50 sheets PG 2 9150-00-935-9808 Fluid, hydraulic (MILPRF6083) (81349) GL 3 1015-01-255-4144 Sealant, pipe, teflon 12297953 (19207) TU 4 5510-01-445-1027 Wood, 4x4 MM-L-751 (81348) FT B-1 Installation 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 and the assembly has been slid towards the dust cover for a snug fit to prevent personnel injury. 1. Position cylinder support assembly (1) on top of cannon tube (2), so that the upper front yoke (3) is 15 inches (38.1 cm) behind the bore evacuator (4) (see figure B-1). NOTE Do not force fit cylinder support assembly on cannon tube. 2. Install lower front shoe (5) and secure with two flat washers (6) and two screws (7) finger tight. 3. Install lower rear shoe (8) and secure with two flat washers (9) and two screws (10) finger tight. 4. Slide cylinder support assembly (1) towards dust cover (11) until there is a snug fit.