TM-9-2350-311-20-2 Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M109 Cab Download
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TM 9–2350–311–20–2 Change 2 5–43 5–17 BUFFER ASSEMBLY This task covers: Inspection INITIAL SETUP Tools Artillery and turret mechanic’s tool kit (SC 5180–95–CL–A12) Fabricated bracket (Figure E–2, Appx E) 5-ton wrecker Spacer (Figure E–3, Appx E) Materials/Parts Cotter pin (item 41, Appx G) Personnel Required 2 Inspection WARNING • When working on mount and cannon breech components, with cannon assembly pushed out of battery, block cannon breech with suitable blocking, or chain tube to hull to prevent accidental elevation of cannon assembly and injury to personnel or damage to equipment. • Operators should be in both vehicles while cannon tube is being pushed out of battery. Brakes in both vehicles must be fully applied during this operation to prevent injury to personnel and avoid damage to vehicles. NOTE Set breechblock mechanism in closed position before beginning procedure. 1 Position howitzer (1) and 5-ton wrecker (2) on level ground. 2 Set cannon tube (3) to zero elevation (TM 9–2350–311–10). 2 1 3