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 1-11 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS — CONTINUED 1-11.1 Location and Description of Major External Components — Continued 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 PROJECTILE ACCESS DOOR CAB LIFTING EYE BUSTLE DOOR REAR LIFTING EYE EXHAUST DEFLECTOR EXTERNAL POWER RECEPTACLE (M109A4/M109A5) IDLER WHEELS STOPLIGHT AND BLACKOUT LIGHT TOWING PINTLE ASSEMBLY REAR HULL DOOR Ml 3 DECONTAMINATION APPARATUS REEL BRACKET SPADE STOWAGE BOX Allows projectiles to be passed into cab without opening bustle doors, providing greater security for crew. Four cab lifting eyes provide connection points for lifting cab. Two bustle doors allow projectiles to be passed into cab under normal operations. Two rear lifting eyes provide connection points for lifting howit- zer. Provides outlet for engine exhaust. NATO type power receptacle provides circuitry to receive pow- er from an outside source. Two idler wheels on each side of vehicle maintain track ten- sion. Two stoplight and blackout lights provide rear brake and tail- lights for night driving under normal and blackout (infrared) conditions. Provides connecting point for towing operation. Provides access to and from crew compartment. Contains all necessary material, including DS2, for personnel decontamination operations. Holds communication wire reel. Two spades provide stability when firing. Four stowage boxes provide stowage for miscellaneous items. 1-8