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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 2-12 PREPARATION FOR FIRING - CONTINUED 2-12.1 Pre-Firing Emplacement - Continued a. Emplacing Howitzer - Continued 6 Chief of section checks struts (6) to ensure they are in socket (9). 7 Gunner depresses left spade pedal (1) latch (2) and assistant gunner depresses right spade pedal latch to lock struts. 8 Driver, when directed by chief of section, locks howitzer brakes and follows prescribed shutdown procedures (para 2-10.4). 9 Driver passes portable instrument panel (10) to gunner who secures portable instrument panel in bracket (11) provided. Gunner stows wiring harness (12) in hooks over driver’s passageway. 2-154