TM-9-2350-311-20-2 Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M109 Cab Download
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TM 9–2350–311–20–2 3–20 3–3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART — CONTINUED b. CANNON — CONTINUED (3) EXCESSIVE RECOIL TRAVEL AT HIGH ANGLE OF FIRE. INITIAL SETUP Tools Artillery and turret mechanic’s tool kit (SC 5180–95–CL–A12) References TM 9–2350–311–10 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 1. Using manual elevation handle, depress cannon assembly to maximum depression (TM 9–2350–311–10). 2. Loosen right-hand bleed plug and bleed trapped air from rear of buffer. Tighten right-hand bleed plug when air-free fluid flows (TM 9–2350–311–10). 3. Using manual elevation handle, elevate cannon assembly to 50 mils (TM 9–2350–311–10). 4. Loosen left-bleed plug and bleed trapped air from front of buffer. Tighten left-hand bleed plug when air-free fluid flows (TM 9–2350–311–10). 5. Using manual elevation handle, elevate cannon assembly to 180 mils (TM 9–2350–311–10). 6. Loosen bleed plug on bleeder tee and bleed trapped air until air-free fluid flows. Tighten bleed plug (TM 9–2350–311–10). Does air-free fluid flow? A B Perform inspection of variable recoil (TM 9–2350–311–10). Do index arrows begin to separate at 617 mils and 723 mils? yes no Notify support mainte- nance.