TM 9-2350-230-12, C6
TABLE 3-4.1. LOADING, LAUNCHING, AND UNLOADING MISSILES IN 152MM GUN-LAUNCHER -Continued
STEP
PROCEDURE
FIG/ITEM
LOADING AND LAUNCHING MISSILES - Continued
NOTE Missile reticle appears in M119 telescope. PRIME
VOLTAGE and POWER SUPPLY lamps on test checkout panel
glow during warm-up period and GO OUT when sub-system is
warmed up.
16
Position breech actuator handle lever in one of eight slots in breech
mechanism carrier cover.
WARNING Do not operate breech electrically with breech actuator
handle lever engaged in spindle slot (Manual position). Personnel
may be injured by spinning handle. Be sure handle lever is
positioned in one of 8 slots in breech carrier cover.
17
Place rear of ejector trigger lever on loading tray in eject (down
position).
18
Open breech by holding CLOSE/OPEN switch on loader's control box
until breech is fully open.
19
Remove missile from stowage rack, place on loading tray so that white
index stripe on missile is facing up and firmly shove into breech
and 7-3
until detent in gun-launcher breech coupling engages missile.
WARNING Do not attempt to launch HEAT warhead missile with
dented nose cone.
20
Close breech by holding CLOSE/OPEN switch on loader's control box
in CLOSE position, until breech is fully closed.
NOTE Breech mechanism may be operated manually. Place
loader's control box switch in SAFE position and position breech
actuator handle lever to engage slot in end of spindle visible at
center of handle. Open breech by turning handle counterclock-
wise until breech is fully open. Close breech by rotating handle
clockwise until breech is fully closed.
21
Move loader's control box SAFE/READY switch from SAFE to READY
position. Ready lamps on loader's control box and gunner's reticle
dimmer box will illuminate.
WARNING When ready lamp on loader's control box is illuminated,
weapon may be fired by gunner or commander. Personnel must be
clear when gun-launcher recoils. After weapon returns to battery,
breech will automatically open and missile cap will be ejected.
22
Depress palm switch on gunner's control handle and track target through
2-19 and
M119 or M127 telescope, using cross point in center of missile reticle.
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