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 Change 3 2–121 2–10 OPERATING PROCEDURES — CONTINUED 2–10.6 Operating Hull and Cab Doors and Hatches — Continued e. Driver’s Hatch Cover WARNING Do not move vehicle if driver’s hatch cover will not lock to avoid injury to personnel. NOTE Driver’s hatch cover must be locked in either open or closed position. 1 To open driver’s hatch cover (22), move locking lever (23) forward to release locking cam (24). Loosen chuck (25). Pull down and rearward on elevating handle (26) and driver’s hatch cover locks automatically. 2 To close driver’s hatch cover (22), move handle (27) forward. Pull down and forward on elevating handle (26). Tighten chuck (25) to lock driver’s hatch cover. Move locking lever (23) rearward to lock locking cam (24). 22 23 24 25 26 27