TM 9-2350-230-12, C11
TABLE 3-4. LOADING, FIRING, AND UNLOADING GUN-LAUNCHER WITH CONVENTIONAL ROUND - CONTINUED
STEP
PROCEDURE
FIG/ITEM
CAUTION: Make certain that ejector mechanism lever is in non-eject
(up) position. and ERROR and ALIGN levers are in down (left) position.
15
Close breech by holding CLOSE/OPEN switch on loader's control box
to CLOSE position, until breech is fully closed.
OPENING BREECH MANUALLY AND LOADING
16
Place loader's control box SAFE/READY switch in SAFE position.
17
Position breech actuator handle lever to engage slot in end of spindle
visible at center of handle casting.
WARNING: Do not actuate breech electrically while breech actuator
handle is engaged for manual operation.
18
Open breech by turning breech actuating handle counterclockwise
until mechanical stop is reached.
19
Follow steps 13 and 14 above.
20
Close breech by turning breech actuator handle in clockwise
direction until contacting mechanical stop.
FIRING
21
Check safe-to-fire indicator rod to be sure it is within safe range.
22
Place SAFE/READY switch on loader's control box in READY
position. Loader's and gunner's READY lamps will illuminate.
CAUTION: If lamps do not illuminate, refer to Troubleshooting
Procedure (table 5-1, step 17).
WARNING: When firing, be alert to any evidence of smoke and/or
flame from tube lock key or detent assembly vent. If this occurs,
stop firing immediately and notify supporting maintenance.
WARNING: Personnel should remain clear of breech during recoil
of gun-launcher. When more than normal complement of ammunition
is to be fired-in rapid order, expansion of pressurized hydraulic
fluid in reservoir may cause fluid to spray from pressure relief
valve on top of reservoir. Check reservoir fluid level after every
A. Firing Gun-Launcher When Operating Turret Electrically.
23
Fire weapon by pressing trigger- on gunner's handle or depressing
palm switch and pressing trigger on commander's handle.
NOTE: The scavenging system will automatically evacuate breech
and gun -tube of gas and combustible case debris during recoil/battery
cycle. On closed breech scavenging system, use manual discharge
lever with breech closed.
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