TM 9-2350-287-10
AMMUNlTlON HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Loading Ammunition
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Open lower rear door (p. 2-137).
Open and secure upper rear door (ballistic shield) small doors (p. 2-141).
Deploy conveyor (p. 2-150).
Close upper rear door (p. 2-140).
Install conveyor shroud (p. 2-156), if necessary.
Operate conveyor to load projectiles onto M992A1 (p. 2-157).
Transfer and stow projectiles from conveyor to projectile rack assembles (p. 2-179).
Load propelling-charge canisters into appropriate stowage areas (p. 2-169). Restrain
canisters (p. 2-174).
Place fuse boxes, 0.50-caliber ammunition boxes, and primer boxes in appropriate
locations (p. 2-169). Secure boxes with straps.
10. After ammunition-loading operation is completed:
a.
Stow conveyor (p. 2-163).
b.
Close upper rear door (p. 2-140) and upper rear door small doors (p. 2-142).
c.
Close lower rear door (p. 2-137).
Unloading Ammunition
1.
Deploy conveyor (p. 2-150).
CAUTION
Upper rear door small doors must be opened and upper rear
door must be closed before backing up to an M109A6. Failure
to do so may result in damage to upper rear door.
2.
Lower upper rear door (p. 2-140).
3.
Operate conveyor to unload projectiles from M992A1 (p. 2-160).
4.
Unload projectile rack assemblies (p. 2-181).
5.
Unload propelling-charge canisters from stowage areas (p. 2-177).
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