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 2-10 OPERATING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED 2-10.5 Towing Operations - Continued b. Towing a Disabled Vehicle When hooking or unhooking towbar from a disabled vehicle, set parking brake or chock tracks of disabled vehicle before hooking or unhooking towbar. If towed vehicle is not chocked, or parking brake not set, disabled vehicle may move, causing injury or death to personnel and/or damage to equipment. When a disabled vehicle is being towed, vehicles must be rear to rear to prevent damage to cannon of towed vehicle. When towing, be sure to steer in a wide arc to avoid collision when turning. 1 Connect tow cables (8) or tow bar (9) to tow hooks of both vehicles. 2 Shift transmission shift control lever (10) of towed vehicle into N (neutral) position. 3 Push in manual control handle (11) to release parking brake of towed vehicle and signal observer. c. Towing Vehicle to Start Engine When hooking or unhooking towbar from a disabled vehicle, set parking brake or chock tracks of disabled vehicle before hooking or unhooking towbar. If towed vehicle is not chocked, or parking brake not set, disabled vehicle may move, causing injury or death to personnel and/or damage to equipment. Towing vehicle to start engine should be done on straight, smooth surface. Failure to do this may cause towed vehicle to lose control resulting in injury or death to personnel. Use the following procedure only in case of emergency or as a last resort. 1 To start engine, traverse cab 180° to keep cannon tube from hitting the towing vehicle. Lower cannon assembly to mechanical limit stops. 2 Connect tow bar (9) or tow cables (8). Change 2 2-115