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 2–1 2 PREPARATION FOR FIRING — CONTINUED 2-12.5 Loading the 155MM Cannon — Continued b. Power Ramming — Continued Never load a propelling charge into propellant chamber by increments. Only fully assembled charges will be used. Critical malfunction could result causing injury to personnel. Do not assemble M3 series green bag propelling charges with M4 series white bag propelling charges. Critical malfunction could result causing injury to personnel. When inserting propelling charge, check that igniter (red) end is towards breechblock. If propelling charge is not properly loaded, a misfire may result causing injury to personnel. NOTE Don’t put propelling charge in until just before firing. Temperature variation will affect performance of propelling charge. 9 Cannoneer no. 1 receives propelling charge (17) from HD, loads propelling charge into propellant chamber with igniter (red) end toward breechblock (2) so that it is 3 inches (7.62 cm) inside rear of propellant chamber or in groove in propellant chamber, and announces,”1 SEE RED.” 2-209