TM 9-2350-230-12, C10
CONVENTIONAL ROUND REMOVAL PROCEDURE
WARNING:
KEEP CLEAR OF MUZZLE, AND DO
NOT HAMMER ROUND.
1.
ASSEMBLE M15 CLEANING STAFF 7309228 TO
RAMMER 8769486.
2.
STATION SECOND CREW MEMBER IN TURRET TO
DEPRESS DETENT RELEASE LEVER DURING
RAMMING OPERATION, AND TO RECEIVE ROUND AS
IT EMERGES FROM CHAMBER.
3.
SLIDE STAFF ASSEMBLY GENTLY DOWN GUN-
LAUNCHER BORE UNTIL SEATED ON OGIVE OF
PROJECTILE.
EXERT STEADY PRESSURE UNTIL
ROUND IS CLEAR OF CHAMBER.
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Figure 3-4. Removing a stuck conventional round from 152MM gun-launcher
Section 3-3. 7.62MM MACHINE GUN
3-4.
Firing Procedure
NOTE. Before operation the crew should be
familiarized with the location and operation of all controls
The following tables and illustrations provide 7.62MM
machine gun firing procedure.
TABLE 3-5. LOADING, FIRING, AND UNLOADING 7.62MM MACHINE GUN
STEP
PROCEDURE
FIG/ITEM
PREPARATION FOR FIRING
1
Perform before-operation preventive-maintenance checks and services
2
3
Turn vehicle MASTER SWITCH on.
4
Make certain FIRE CONTROL selector is in OFF position.
5
Open ammunition feed box assembly door and load ammunition.
3-5/A
LOADING AND CHARGING
6
Push forward on cover latch rod assembly and raise cover.
3-5/B
7
Raise feed tray and slide safety to F (fire) position.
3-5/C
8
Pull charger handle rearward and charge (cock) machine gun. Inspect
3-5/D
chamber.
9
Slide safety to S (safe) position and lower feed tray.
3-5/E
WARNING: Make certain that feed tray is clear of live rounds, spent
brass or links, barrel extension is in rearward position and safety is
in S (safe) position.
10
Place first round of ammunition belt in slot of feed tray with open end of 3-5/F
link loops facing down.
11
Assure that cover latch rod lock is engaged in forward position, then 3-5/B
close cover.
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