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 c. Towing Vehicle to Start Engine - Continued 3 Shift transmission shift control lever (10) into 2 (2nd gear). 4 Turn vehicle MASTER switch (12) to ON 5 Depress brake pedal (13) and lift up and push in manual control handle (11) to release parking brake. To avoid damage, never depress accelerator pedal on towed vehicle. 6 Tow vehicle in a straight line forward. Do not exceed 10 mph. 7 After engine starts, shift transmission shift control lever (10) to N (neutral) and adjust hand throttle control lever (14) to run engine at a fast idle (approximately 1000 rpm). 8 Disconnect towing vehicle. 9 Place cannon tube (15) in travel lock assembly (16). 2-116