TM-9-1240-401-34&P Technical Manual for M109 Telescopes and Mounts Download
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TM 9-1240-401-34&P f. PITCH ADJUSTMENT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Install perpendicularity gage (1) or use two parallel bars on M145/M145A1 telescope mount (2). Level cross-leveling fixture (3) in elevation and cross-level (ref. para 4-24a). Set M1A1 gunner's quadrant (4) on perpen- dicularity gage (1). Adjust the pitch knob (5) to center the M1A1 gun- ner’s quadrant level (6). Engage fabricated eccentric tool (fig. C-3, appx C) to the threaded ring (7). Insert a common straight blade screwdriver through center hole in fabricated eccentric tool (fig. C-3, appx C) and engage cell (8). Adjust cell (8) until level (9) bubble is centered within the graduations on pitch level (9). Hold cell (8) firmly in place while turning fabricated eccentric tool (fig. C-3, appx C) to tighten threaded ring (7). Be careful not to disturb the set- ting of pitch level (9). Mark the pitch knob (5) and bracket using tape as an open end point for checking backlash. Rotate pitch knob (5) one revolution clockwise and return. Read backlash using M1A1 gunner's quadrant (4) by centering bubble and reading the error on the M1A1 gunner’s quadrant (4). Backlash shall not exceed 1 mil total. If backlash exceeds 1 mil, per- form step 4 again. Purge counter box assembly (ref. TM 750-116). 4-55