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