Figure 1-3. Exercising Recoil Mechanism of Towed Artillery with Trails in Traveling

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e. Lubrication of Recoil Pistons. During the process of exercising, when the cannon is out-off battery the

last time, block the cannon with a 2 by 4 piece of wood about 8 inches long to prevent it from returning to battery. Coat the

exposed surfaces of the recoil piston rod or cannon tube lightly with GAA. Remove the block and allow gun to return to

battery.

f. Preservation. When exercising has been completed, return preservation to original condition in

accordance with SB 740-98-1.

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