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 5--70 Change 4 5--10 AMMUNITION PREPARED FOR FIRING BUT NOT FIRED — CONTINUED a. General Instructions — Continued 5 Replace fuzes, primers, and flash reducers in original packing. 6 Make sure the lot number of the ammunition corresponds with the lot number on the container. 7 If rocket cap was removed from the M549/M549A1 HERA projectile, replace cap and tighten handtight. 8 Return all projectiles to shaded and protected storage, regardless of weather. b. Special Instructions for the M712 Projectile See paragraph 5--20 for special instructions for the M712 projectile. c. Special Instructions for the M483A1 and M864 ICM Projectiles WARNING Use no other lifting plug except the fusible or universal plug removed from this projectile, because it is designed for safe release of pressure inside the projectile in case of a fire during storage or shipping actions. 1 Wind the pull-wire (1) under four tabs (2) on the cover of the bagged expulsion charge assembly (3) (1-1/2 turns for proper engagement). 2 Place bagged expulsion charge assembly (3) or cylindrical plastic expulsion charge assembly (4) into projectile fuze well (5). 3 Reinstall fusible or universal lifting plug (6) with attached gasket (7). 1 2 3 5 7 6 4