M2/M3 BRADLEY FIGHTING VEHICLE: TURRET - OD1609 LESSON 1/TASK 1
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TOW Control Box.
(1)
LAUNCHER UP-DN Switch and Indicator Light.
The LAUNCHER UP-DN switch
raises or lowers the TOW missile launcher when the palm switches on the commander's
or gunner's control handle(s) are squeezed. The indicator light goes on when the
launcher is in the raised position.
(2)
TOW Button and Indicator Light.
The TOW button selects the TOW missile
firing mode. The indicator light goes on when the TOW mode is activated.
(3)
MISSILE TUBE 1 and 2 Buttons and Indicator Lights. MISSILE TUBE 1 and 2
Buttons select the TOW missile launcher tube 1 or 2 for firing.
The indicator
light goes on when its tube is selected and flashes when the selected tube is
empty.
(4)
TOW TEST Button and Indicator Light. The indicator light goes on for 12
seconds when the TOW TEST button is pressed. The indicator light goes off when the
test is done.
(a)
TRCKR.
The annunciator light on indicates a malfunction in the TOW
tracking system.
(b)
CGE. The annunciator light on indicates a malfunction in the command
guidance electronics system.
(c)
PWR SUP.
The annunciator light on indicates a malfunction in the
power supply of the TOW missile system.
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Annunciator Box.
(1)
TOW CKT OPEN.
The annunciator light on indicates a malfunction in the TOW
electrical system.
(2)
OPEN HATCH.
The annunciator light on indicates the driver's hatch or
cargo hatch is open.
(3)
25 FDR MALF.
The annunciator light on indicates a malfunction in the 25mm
gun feeder.
(4)
MANUAL DRIVE.
The annunciator light on indicates a select lever is in
manual mode.
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