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 F-5 HOW TO LOAD AND STOW PROJECTILES IN HOWITZER - CONTINUED c. M864 or M825A1 Projectiles NOTE 1 2 3 4 5 When loading M864 or M825A1 projectiles in the cab ammunition rack assembly from exterior perform the following procedures using the specially provided spacers. Ensure all retainer assemblies (2) are secured with the golden ring reading: THIS SIDE OUT M483A1 PROJECTILE AND M107 PROJECTILE PLUS SPACER. Push M864 or M825A1 projectiles (7) completely to front of cab ammunition rack assembly (1). Place the M864 or M825A1 spacers (8) in the gaps between the cab ammunition rack tubes (9) and the cylindrical spacers (10) which separate the tubes. Use one spacer for each M864 or M825A1 projectile. Close doors. When M864 or M825A1 spacers (8) are not in use, store the spacers in the gaps with the cylindrical sec- tion rotated so that other than M864 or M825A1 projectiles can be stowed in the bustle. F-8 Change 2