TM-9-2350-311-10 M109 Operator's Manual for M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 and M109A5 Download
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TM 9-2350-311-10 Interval Before Table 2-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR M109 SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER — CONTINUED Location Item to Check/ Service Rammer Assembly (Cont) Crewmember Procedure CANNONEER NO. 1 NOTE If rammer fails to ram, notify unit maintenance. d. Before firing, push main release handle (8) slowly forward to check that rammer assembly (2) latches securely in the stowed position (ram- mer safety pointer (9) in black band) before ele- vating or depressing howitzer. Not Fully Mission Capable If: 2-42