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 2-10.6 Operating Hull and Cab Doors and Hatches — Continued b. Gunner’s Escape Hatch To prevent injury to personnel, be extremely careful when opening gunner’s escape hatch, so it does not slam shut. NOTE Gunner’s escape hatches on some vehicles may not have a knob. Turn door handle left to open gunner’s escape hatch. 1 To open gunner’s escape hatch (6), push in knob (7) and turn door handle (8). Secure gunner’s escape hatch in open position with latch assembly (9) by pulling knob (10), moving gunner’s escape hatch behind latch assembly, and releasing knob. 2 To close gunner’s escape hatch (6), pull knob (10) on latch assembly (9) to release gunner’s escape hatch. Close gunner’s escape hatch and secure by pushing knob (7) and turning door handle (8). 2-118