TM 9-2350-222-10-3
TROUBLESHOOTING - Continued
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
TURRET
13. TURRET DOES NOT TRAVERSE SMOOTHLY IN POWER, OR DOES NOT
OPERATE IN POWER
WARNING
q Do not apply turret power or operate turret controls until
all personnel are in safe positions and prepared for turret
or gun movement.
q Do not operate turret in power or manual mode until all
personnel are in proper position, turret ring has been
cleared, and shell ejection plate and all platform guards
are in place.
q Do not reach into or attempt to enter or exit driver's
compartment until turret power switch is off and turret
traverse lock is in locked position.
q Crew members out of station are in extreme danger when
turret power is on. Commanders must shut down turret
p o w e r before allowing crew members to leave their
stations.
Step 1. Check area between turret and hull, inside and outside of vehicle,
for objects blocking movement.
If objects are found, remove them.
Step 2. Check area around gun tube outside of vehicle,
a. If gun tube has hit an object, remove objector move vehicle.
b. If gun tube has hit part of vehicle hull, elevate the gun.
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