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Preparation for Firing
After removal from packing materials ammunition for 165-mm gun M135 is
ready for loading. Once loaded into gun the handle assembly must be removed
before closing breech and firing round. Rounds loaded but not fired must have
handle assembly installed before being stowed on vehicle or in stowage area.
Use these rounds first in later firings so stocks of opened packings are kept to a
minimum.
Precautions in Firing
1. Before 165-mm M135 main gun is fired, assure all hatches are closed and all
personnel outside the vehicle are under available cover at least 600 meters
from target and should exercise caution to 1000 meters.
2.
After firing, visually inspect chamber for debris which may be left after round is
fired.
3. Insure handle assembly is attached to round at all times when round is not
in gun tube.
4.
If firing is halted and a round is in chamber of hot weapon, attach handle
assembly and remove round immediately to prevent a cook off.
7.62-MM AMMUNITION
WARNING
The only types of ammo authorized for use in your M73 or
M240 machine gun are shown below. If it is NOT shown it is
NOT AUTHORIZED.
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