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 2-10.8 Traversing and Elevating a. Preparation All personnel located outside the vehicle must be clear of hull while cab is being traversed to avoid injury. Although the travel lock assembly is counterbalanced, it is heavy. Be careful when raising and lowering it to avoid injury. 1 Release cannon tube (1) from travel lock assembly (2) as follows. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Remove pin assembly (3) and raise handle (4) vertically to release travel lock cap (5). Raise travel lock cap vertically until clear of cannon tube (1). Hold travel lock assembly (2) vertically until cannon tube (1) has been elevated to clear travel lock cradle rest. Close travel lock cap (5). Lower travel lock assembly (2) to stow position on engine compartment deck. Secure travel lock assembly (2) using hold-down strap (6). 2-129