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 2-12.5 Loading the 155MM Cannon — Continued b. Power Ramming NOTE If rammer is not working, see paragraph 2–12.5c. for hand ramming instructions. 1 2 3 Check rammer safety pointer (8). It should be in black position indicating that rammer assembly (9) is properly stowed and latched, Cannoneer no. 1 pulls main release handle (10) and slides rammer assembly (9) back to rear stop. Rammer safety pointer (8) should now be in red position. Cannoneer no. 1 places his left hand on rammer handle (11) and swings rammer assembly (9) up and forward until latched. Rammer safety pointer (8) returns to black position. 2-205