TM 9-2350-222-10-2
ENGAGE TARGET WITH 165-MM MAIN GUN (CLOSE BREECH IN EMERGENCY) - Continued
WARNING
Always keep a firm grip on BREECH
OPERATING HANDLE (D) when it is not in
latched position.
2.
Depress plunger (E).
3.
Pull BREECH OPERATING HANDLE (D) to rear and down
until it is hard to move. Hold BREECH OPERATING HANDLE
(D) in down position.
4.
Push in on clutch (C) and hold.
5.
While holding clutch (C) in, pull BREECH OPERATING HANDLE (D) up and forward until latched.
6.
Release clutch (C), pull back on BREECH OPERATING HANDLE (D) until clutch disengages (when click is heard) and push handle forward
until latched. Breechblock (A) should be fully seated.
7.
If breech does not close, unload round (page 2-550).
8.
Troubleshoot as soon as you can (page 3-31).
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