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 2–15 MISFIRE PROCEDURES — CONTINUED 2-15.1 General — Continued c. Hot Cannon Tube Misfire/Checkfire Procedure – Charges 3 through 8 NOTE If you get a failure-to-fire, follow YES/NO procedure below to clear weapon. W1, W2, and W3 identify applicable warnings on flowchart. To prevent injury to personnel: ● W1 Keep weapon trained on target. Evacuate all personnel except CS and cannoneer no. 1. ● W2 Stay clear of recoiling parts and don’t put hand behind primer chamber. ● W3 The primer can be expelled rearward should there be a sticker. If a sticker is suspected, follow charge 2 misfire in a hot cannon tube procedures (para 2–15.2). 2-238