90mm Recoilless Rifle

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CHANGE
25 SEPTEMBER 1992
WASHINGTON, DC
No. 3
Operator and Organizational

Maintenance Manual
for
90-MM RECOILLESS RIFLE: M67 W/E
(1015-00-657-7534) (EIC: 4G2)
TM 9-1015-223-12, 23 October 1985, is changed as follows:
1. Remove old pages and insert new pages as indicated below.
2. New or changed material is indicated by a vertical bar in the margin of the
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(BLOCK 0619), REQUIREMENTS FOR TM 9-1015-223-12.
WARNING
Keep weapon trained on target and keep personnel clear of muzzle and
breech back blast danger area.
The back blast of this rifle is extremely dangerous. All personnel and
equipment must be kept out of the back blast danger area. Do not fire the
rifle when obstructions to or confinement of back blast exists, as both of
these conditions may cause death or injury to the crew. All personnel near
the rifle should wear ear plugs or similar protective devices.
If a round in a hot rifle cannot be fired immediately, all personnel must leave
the rifle and evacuate the area while the rifle cools.
Do not use a rifle after 2000 rounds have been fired through it.
For routine movement, do not move the weapon with a chambered round.
If the tactical situation prevents removing round from the weapon, attempt
to keep muzzle pointed at the target. Observe breech back blast conditions. If barrel is hot and danger of a cook-off exists, refer to the misfire/
checkfire procedures on page 2-40.
When a misfire occurs, keep all personnel clear of line of fire and of back
blast area. Do not cock gun for at least 1 minute after a misfire occurs,
because a misfire cannot immediately be distinguished from a hangfire.
M590 cartridge may not be fired over friendly troops.

Avoid striking fuze or primer of round when loading.
Alteration of loaded ammunition or components is prohibited.
Fuzes will not be disassembled.
All ammunition and components containing explosives must be handled
carefully. Do not drop, throw, tumble, or strike packaged or unpackaged
ammunition or related components. Explosive elements in primers and
fuzes are sensitive to shock.
Do not store ammunition or ammunition components in direct sunlight, or
near flame or other heat producing sources. Ammunition should be protected from excessive exposure to rain, high humidity, and ground moisture. Otherwise, short ranges may result.
Back blast from the subcaliber gun is dangerous. Do not fire weapon from
a location where obstructions could deflect the back blast sufficiently to
injure personnel. Use ear protectors. Do not allow gun to become overheated due to prolonged high rate of fire. Do not leave an unfired round in
chamber of a hot gun because of danger of cook-off.
Do not remove the subcaliber gun if it has a cartridge chambered.
Do not chamber ammunition except immediately prior to firing.
When possible, fire or unload ammunition within 5 minutes after chambering.
Ammunition left too long in a hot rifle can result in cook-offs or inbore
explosions which are hazardous to personnel.
Before performing maintenance procedures, inspect the cannon tube to
make sure it is empty. Keep live ammunition out of the area during maintenance operations.
Observe all standard safety precautions governing the handling of live
ammunition and operation of this rifle.
For information on first aid, see FM21-11.
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TECHNICAL MANUAL
No. 9-1015-223-12
HEADQUARTERS
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Washington, DC
23 O c t o b e r 1 9 8 5
Operator and Organizational
Maintenance Manual
for
90-MM RECOILLESS RIFLE: M67 W/E
(1015-00-657-7534)
REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS

You can help improve this manual. If you find any mistakes, or if you know of
away to improve the procedures, please let us know. Mail your letter, DA
Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms), or DA
Form 2028-2 located in the back of this manual direct to: Commander, US
Army Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSMC-MAS,
Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. A reply will be furnished to you.
Page
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...1-1
Section I
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...1-1
Section II
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-1
Section I
Description and Use of Operators Controls and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Section II
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

. . . . . . 2-8
(PMCS)
Section Ill
Section IV
Section V
Operation Under Usual Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Operation Under Unusual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Operation of Auxiliary Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49
CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Section I
Lubrication Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Section II
Troubleshooting Procedures
Section Ill
Operator Maintenance Procedures
Section IV
Maintenance of Auxiliary Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
This manual supersedes TM 9-1015-223-12, 2 February 1962, including all changes,

and TM 9-1015-223-ESC, 27 March 1973.
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CHAPTER 4
AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Section I
Section II
Section III
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Preparation for Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Maintenance of Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
CHAPTER 5
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . 5-1
Section I
Section II
Section III
Repair Parts, Special Tools, TMDE and Support

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Service Upon Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks and
Services (PMCS)
5-2
Section IV
Organizational Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Section V
Organizational Maintence Procedures . . . . . . . . . 5-13
APPENDIX A
REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
APPENDIX B
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
APPENDIX C
COMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE

ITEMS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
APPENDIX D
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
APPENDIX E
EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND

MATERIALS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. SCOPE.
a. Type of manual. Operator and organizational maintenance.
b. Mode/Number and Equipment Name. 90-mm Recoilless Rifle M67.
c. Purpose of Equipment. Provides antitank and antipersonnel fire to ground troops.
1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS AND RECORDS. Department of the Army forms and
procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738750, The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
1-3. HAND RECEIPT (- HR) MANUALS. This manual has a companion document with a
TM number followed by -HR (which stands for Hand Receipt). The TM 9-1015-223-12HR consists of preprinted hand receipts (DA Form 2062) that list end item related
equipment (i.e., COEI, BII, and AAL) you must account for. As an aid to property accountability, additional -HR manuals may be requisitioned from the following source in accordance with procedures in chapter 3, AR 310-2:
Commander US Army
Adjutant General Publications Center
2800 Eastern Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21220
1-4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. Procedures
and materials used for the destruction of the weapon to prevent enemy use will be found
in TM 750-224-7.
1-5. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR). If your
rifle needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one
who can tell us what you dont like about your equipment. Let us know why you dont like
the design or performance. Put it on an SF 368 (Quality Deficiency Report). Mail it to us at
Commander, US Army Armament, Munitions and Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSMCQAD, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. Well send you a reply.
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Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

1-6. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a. Characteristics.
(1) Provides infantry with direct fire artillery capability.
(2) Designed for antitank and antipersonnel mission.
b. Capabilities and Features.
(1) Designed to be fired from the ground or from the shoulder.
(2) Lightweight and air-cooled.
(3) Single shot weapon using fixed ammunition.
(4) Highly portable.
1-7. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
90-MM RECOILLESS RIFLE M67. Fires the 90-mm round.
TELESCOPE M103. Provides optical line of sight for aiming rifle for direct fire.
TELESCOPE MOUNT M110. Holds telescope and provides adjustment for oresighting the telescope.
INSTRUMENT LIGHT M54. Illuminates telescope reticle for night operation.
CLAMP ASSEMBLY. Used to hold the instrument light.
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1-8. EQUIPMENT DATA.
Weight of complete system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 lb(15.9 kg)
Overall length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 in. (1.34 meters)
Twist of rifling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One right-hand turn in 18 meters
Type of breechblock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interrupted thread
Type of firing mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Percussion
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fixed
Muzzle velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213.4 mps (700 fps)
Range (effective) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 meters (1476 ft)
Tube life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 rounds
Instrument light M54:
Lamp power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3v
Battery type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BA-42
Length of lead cable (approx) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 in.
Type of case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hermetically sealed
Telescope M103:
Magnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3X
Field of view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 degrees
Exit pupil diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.250 in.
Eye piece focus fixed at . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 diopter
Equivaient focal length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 0bjective 3.601 in.
Equivalent focal length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eyepiece 1.202 in.
Telescope mount M110:
Boresight adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (AZ or EL)
Section III. TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

1-9. CHARACTERISTICS. Recoilless rifles, as their name implies, are nonrecoilling
weapons. Recoil mechanisms or sliding surfaces are not provided and heavy trails,
spades, or other force-resisting or compensating mechanisms are not required. These
weapons have the following features:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Can be easily transported

Simplified manufacture, assembly, and maintenance
Perforated cartridge case
Low weight which makes them valuable as infantry and airborne weapons
Lack of recoil to contribute to overall accuracy
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1-10. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION.
a. Vents and orifices are located in the rear of the chamber to carry off part of the
propellant gases. Orifices are openings that pass through the breechblock. They provide
an opening from the chamber to the atmosphere behind the weapon.
b. The inside diameter of the chamber is larger than the cartridge case. Thus the
complete round is suspended in the center of the chamber. Cases used on these rounds
are perforated and lined with heavy plastic-liner. The perforations allow gas to escape to
sides of chamber and then to rear of weapon through the orifices.
c. The projectiles used in these rounds are preengraved, that is, the rotating bands
are cut to engage the rifled bore.
d. When the rifle is fired, part of the gas propels the projectile forward in the normal
manner. The rest of the gas escapes through the perforated cartridge case and through
the orifices to the rear of the weapon. The momentum of gas escaping to the rear is
controlled by the size of the orifices. They balance and counteract the forward momentum of the projectile and propelling gases leaving the muzzle.
e. The design of vent and cartridge case and the quantity of propellant are important
factors in maintaining this balance between forward and rearward momentums of the
projectiles and gases.
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CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATORS
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-1. 90-MM RECOILLESS RIFLE M67.
a. Bipod Legs. Bipod legs (1) are attached to rear bracket assembly (2) on underside of cannon tube. Bipod retaining plate (3) holds legs in position.
(1) Ground - fired position. When biped legs are spread apart, they form a base
for ground-firing.
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c. Lock Ring Assembly Knob and
Safety Assembly.
(1) Lock ring assembly knob (7)
is used to manually open and close
breechblock (8). Opening, then closing
breechblock cocks the rifle.
(2) Safety assembly (9) is used
to manually place weapon in the safe(S)
or fire (F) position. Safety assembly (9) is
automatically caromed to safe (S) when
breechblock (8) is opened.
d. Rifle Grip and Cable Assembly.
(1) The weapon is fired by placing safety assembly (9) in the fire (F) position,
depressing gun grip safety (10), and squeezing trigger (11).
(2) Gun grip safety (10) locks trigger (11) and prevents it from accidently firing
the weapon.
(3) Cable assembly (12) connects rifle grip (13) to sear in hinge block (14).
e. Shield Assembly. Shield assembly (15) protects gunner from heat of the tube.
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2-2. SIGHTING AND FIRE CONTROL INSTRUMENTS.
a. Telescope M103. Telescope (1) provides optical line of sight to aim rifle for direct
fire. The three-power, fixed focus telescope has a 10-degree field of view.
(1) Eyeshield (2) eliminates side glare.
(2) Instrument light bracket (3) inserts into dovetail slot (4).
b. Reticle Pattern and Level Vial.

(1) The optical glass reticle for the telescope is etched with a metric scale.
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2 Each horizontal lead line and each space (9) represents 5 mils. This
gives a total deflection of 60 mils with 30 mils on each side of the vertical centerline.
3 Small circles (10) are within stadia lines (11 ). The circles are spaced 5
mils apart horizontally and 50 meters apart vertically. They are used for ranging on a 6
meter broadside target or on a 3 meter head-on target.
4 Located on the 800 meter range line (12) are sixty 1 mil spaces, and
on the vertical axis (13) are twelve 1 mil spaces. They are provided to make small
adjustments to the line of fire. The level vial (14) is used for leveling the telescope.
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c. Telescope Mount M110. The telescope (1) is held by mount (15). The elevation
(EL) and azimuth (AZ) screws (16) adjust the telescope.
d. Instrument Light M54 and Clamp Assembly.

(1) The instrument light (17) illuminates the reticle for night operations.
(2) The instrument light has a combination rheostat switch (18) and bracket (19)
that fits into the telescopes dovetail slot (20).
(3) The clamp assembly (21) is used to clamp and position instrument light.
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Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

AND SERVICES (PMCS)
2-3. GENERAL.
a. Before You Operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform your before (B) PMCS.
b. While You Operate. Always keep in mind the CAUTIONS and WARNINGS. Perform your during (D) PMCS.
c. After You Operate. Be sure to perform your after(A) PMCS.
d. If Your Equipment Fails to Operate. Troubleshoot with proper equipment. Report
any deficiencies using the proper forms. See DA PAM 738-750.
2-4. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS).
a. General. The PMCS procedures are described in the table below. They are
arranged in logical sequence requiring a minimum of time and motion on the part of the
persons performing them and are arranged so there will be a minimum of interference
between persons performing checks simultaneously on the same end item.
b. Item Number Column. Checks and services are numbered in chronological order
regardless of interval. This column shall be used as a source of item numbers for the TM
Number column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet,
in recording results of PMCS.
c. Interval Columns. The columns headed B, D, and A contain a dot (.) opposite
the appropriate check. Thus, if a given check is performed before operation, a dot is
placed opposite the check in the B column; if the check is performed after operation,
the dot is placed in the column headed A, and if the same check is made in two or more
periods, a dot is placed in each applicable column.
d. Item to be Inspected and Procedure Column. The items to be inspected are
identified by as few words, usually the common name, as will clearly identify the item,
e.g., Shield Assembly. A brief description of the procedure by which the check is to be
performed follows. It contains all the information required to accomplish the checks and
services.
e. Equipment is Not Ready/Available if: Column. This column contains the criteria
which will cause the equipment to be classified as not ready/available because of inability
to perform its primary mission.
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OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
(CONT)
Item To Be Inspected
Procedure
Interval
Item
No.
B
A-After
D-During
B-Before
Equipment Is
Not Ready/
Available If:
Check that rifle safety moves to safe (S) position when opening breech.
Rifle safety doesnt move to safe(S) position.
Check breechblock (8) for cracks (9) in hammer bushing

hole (10).
Hammer bushing will not remain in place.
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B-Before
Item
No.
D-During
Interval
Procedure
A-After
Equipment Is
Not Ready/
Available If:
REAR BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Wipe rear bracket assembly (11 ) dry and inspect for cracked,
missing, or damaged parts. Check for tightness and lightly
lubricate with CLP (item 2, app E).
Components are missing, cracked, or damaged.
10
Clean with CLP, wipe dry, inspect, and lightly lubricate with
CLP.
BIPOD LEGS
Wipe bipod legs (12) dry and inspect for missing, cracked, or
damaged parts. Check functioning and lightly lubricate with
CLP (item 2, app E).
Bipod legs are loose.
Clean with CLP. Inspect and lubricate with CLP.
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(CONT)
B-Before
Item
No.
Interval
B
11
A-After
D-During
Procedure
Equipment Is
Not Ready/
Available If
CANNON TUBE
Wipe cannon tube (13) dry. Inspect for cracks, bulges, dents
or corrosion.
Bore is cracked, bulged, gouged, or dented.
Immediately after firing, clean with CLP (item 2, app E) and
wipe dry. Inspect tube for cracks, bulges, or other damage.
Lubricate lightly with CLP. When weapon is not fired, clean it
weekly with CLP and wipe dry. Lubricate with CLP.
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B-Before
Item
No.
Interval
B
12
D-During
Procedure
A-After
Equipment is
Not Ready/
Available If:
TELESCOPE MOUNT M110

Inspect that mount (14) is not loose in front bracket assembly,
and that the telescope fits securely into mount.
Mount is loose; damaged mount prevents telescope
from seating securely in the mount.
Wipe dry and inspect for damage. Lubricate lightly with CLP
(item 2, app E).
13
CLAMP ASSEMBLY
Inspect clamp assembly (15) for damaged or missing parts.
Install instrument light M54 (16) and make sure clamp assembly securely holds the instrument light.
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(CONT)
B-Before
Item
No.
Interval
B
14
D-During
Item TO Be Inspected
Procedure
A-After
Equipment is
Not Ready/
Available If:
INSTRUMENT LIGHT M54

Inspect that instrument light (16) interior is clean and corrosion
free, and that wire (17) insulation is not cracked or missing.
The bracket (18) must fit properly on telescope (19). The lamp
must light and rheostat (20) must control brightness.
Remove light from telescope and clamp assembly (15).
Remove batteries, clean light, and store.
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Interval
Item
No.
B
15
A-After
D-During
B-Before
Procedure
A
Equipment Is
Not Ready/
Available If:
Telescope M103
Check that the level vial is not broken or loose in the housing.
Reticle illumination window must be unbroken, securely
sealed, and fastened to body of telescope (19). Reticle should
not be tilted or contain moisture. Rubber eyeshield (21) should
not be damaged or missing.
Level vial is broken or loose. Target image is totally
obstructed. Reticle pattern is not visible.
Remove telescope. Clean with wiping rag (item 6, app E) and
store. Clean lens with lens paper (item 5, app E) only.
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Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

2-5. GENERAL. This section contains instructions to operate the recoilless rifle under
conditions of moderate temperatures and humidity. Instructions for operation under
unusual conditions are given on page 2-46.
2-6. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF FIRE CONTROL INSTRUMENTS.

Installation/Removal of Telescope M103
a. Aline adapter index line (1) with telescope mount index line (2). Insert
telescope (3) into mount (4) until threads in telescope contact threads in mount.
b. Rotate telescope (3) clockwise with a slight inward pressure until threads disengage and telescope seats against mount (4).
c. Slowly rotate telescope (3) counterclockwise to engage threads and secure
telescope in mount (4).
d. To remove, rotate telescope (3) clockwise until it stops, withdraw telescope
approximately inch, and slowly rotate counterclockwise.
e. Withdraw telescope (3) from mount (4).
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a. Remove head (1) by turning counterclockwise.
b. Install two BA-42 dry cell batteries
(item 1, app E) in instrument light (2)
and replace head (1) by turning clockwise.
2
a. Insert instrument light (2) in clamp
assembly (3) with rheostat (4) end of
light.
b. Tighten clamp assembly (3) by rotating wing nut (5) clockwise until tight.
3
a. Attach bracket (6) to telescope by
engaging grooves in dovetail
b. Turn rheostat switch (4) clockwise to
illuminate.
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2-7.
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2-7. BORESIGHTING (CONT).

Distant Aiming Point Method (Cont)
Cross-level rifle by centering bubble (6) in

the telescope level vial (7).
Open breechblock (8) and insert breech boresight (9) in chamber to sight through
tube.
6
Select an aiming point approximately 500
meters away. The target should have
clearly defined horizontal and vertical
lines so that a definite aiming point can be
established.
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2-7. BORESIGHTING (CONT).

Distant Aiming Point Method (Cont)
10
a. Check alinement of rifle bore and telescope on aiming point (11) to make sure
that they coincide. If shifting did occur, repeat steps 7 through 9 above until
proper alinement is achieved.
b. Remove breech boresight (9) from breech and threads (4) from rifle muzzle.
Close breechblock (8).
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NOTE
Where conditions of terrain or prohibit use of distant aiming
point method, rifle may be boresighted by using a test target. If
necessary, a test target and a parallax shield can be fabricated as
illustrated.
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Sight through breech boresight (2).
Aline muzzle cross threads (3) with

image (4) on test target (1).
6
Install a parallax shield (5) on front of
mount (6) and secure with tape.
NOTE
The parallax shield minimizes the effects of parallax when viewing the test
target.
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2-8. PREPARATION FOR FIRING.

Ground-Firing
a. Remove covers from muzzle (1) and breech (2).

b. Spread biped legs (3) and place weapon on ground,
c. Rotate monopod sleeve (4) to elevate weapon.
Shoulder-Firing
a. Remove covers from muzzle (1) and breech (2).
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2-10.
2-11.
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2-11. UNLOADING AN UNFIRED ROUND FROM RIFLE (CONT).
Remove the round (2) from breech. Be careful not to drop round,
2-12. MISFIRE/CHECKFIRE PROCEDURES.

a. General. Malfunctions described below rarely occur when weapon and ammunition are properly maintained and when authorized ammunition is used. To avoid injury to
personnel and damage to equipment, all personnel should understand the nature of each
kind of malfunction and the proper preventive and corrective procedures. The following
warnings should be observed.
WARNING
Do not chamber a round in a hot weapon until ready to fire immediately.
b. Definitions.
(1) Misfire. When the weapon does not fire after an attempt to fire has been
made. This failure may be due to the failure of the primer, the propelling charge, or firing
mechanism to function wholly or in part. A misfire in itself is not dangerous; however, it
cannot be immediately distinguished from a hangfire. Misfires must be treated as hangfires until determined otherwise.
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(2) Checkfire. A command normally given by the executive officer. But, in an
emergency, may be given by anyone present. On this command, regardless of its source,
firing will cease immediately and the unloading operation will be initiated.
(3) Hangfire. A delay in functioning of the primer or propelling charge. This
delay is unpredictable and may range from a fraction of a second to ten minutes.
(4) Cook-off. The functioning of the propelling charge or projectile when initiated by the heat of the weapon.
(5) Hot tube. Any tube that causes water from a wet swab (or spit) to boil, fry,
or steam off when placed on the chamber.
(6) Cold tube. Any tube that does not cause water from a wet swab (or spit) to
boil, fry, or steam off when placed on the chamber.
c. Failure to Fire With a Cold Tube.
WARNING
(1) Follow misfire/checkfire procedures on page 2-42.
(2) There is no danger of a cook-off in a cold tube.
d. Failure to Fire or Interrupted Fire With a Hot Tube.
WARNING
A hot tube can cause an unexpected cook-off or explosion.
(1) Follow hot tube misfire or checkfire procedures on page 2-43.
(2) If you get a failure-to-fire, follow the procedure on page 2-43 to clear
weapon.
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HOT TUBES (W1.2)*
DONT LOAD UNTIL READY TO FIRE IMMEDIATELY
IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM

200 METER RADIUS FOR 2 HOURS TO AVOID
COOK-OFF EXPLOSION.
IF YOU NOTICE THAT BREECH LOCK RING IS NOT
FULLY CLOSED, DO NOT CLOSE IT (WHICH MIGHT
CAUSE UNEXPECTED FIRING).
NOTIFY EOD TO REMOVE
ROUND AFTER COOLING. (W3)*
1 KEEP WEAPON TRAINED ON TARGET AND KEEP PERSONNEL

CLEAR OF MUZZLE AND BREECH BACK BLAST DANGER AREA.
2 A HOT TUBE CAN CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED COOK-OFF OR EXPLOSION.
3 NEVER FIRE AMMUNITION WHICH HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO COOL
IN A HOT TUBE.
4 KEEP HAND OUT OF BACK BLAST DANGER AREA WHEN USING
EXTRACTOR TOOL.
2-13. INSPECTION AFTER FIRING. Perform the preventive maintenance checks and
services indicated in the after firing column (p 2-9).
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2-14.
For routine movements, do not move the weapon with a chambered

round.
Remove round from chamber.
Remove sighting and fire control instruments (p 2-20), then pack in telescope
carrying case and special equipment pouch.
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Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

2-15. GENERAL CONDITIONS. This section contains special instructions for operating
and servicing the weapon under unusual conditions. Special care in cleaning and lubrication must be used when extremes of temperature, humidity, and terrain conditions are
present or expected. Proper cleaning, lubrication, and storage and handling of the
weapon ensure proper operation and functioning. This guards against excessive wear of
working parts and deterioration of materiel.
2-16. EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS.
a. General Problems.
(1) Extensive preparation of materiel scheduled for operation in extreme cold
weather is necessary. Generally, extreme cold will cause lubricants to thicken.
(2) For description of operations in extreme cold, refer to FM 31-70, FM 31-71,
and FM 9-207.
NOTE
Approved practices and precautions must be followed. FM 9-207 contains
information which is specifically applicable to this materiel as well as to all
ordnance materiel. It must be considered an essential part of this technical
manual, not merely an explanatory supplement to it.
b. Handling and Storage of Lubricants and Special Oils.
(1) The operation of equipment at arctic temperatures will depend on the condition of the oils and lubricants used in the equipment. Immediate effects of careless
handling of oils and lubricants are not always visible, but any departure from proper
handling of these products is likely to cause trouble.
(2) In arctic operations, contamination with moisture causes many difficulties.
Moisture can be the result of snow getting into the product, condensation due to
breathing of a partially filled container, or moisture condensed in a partially filled container when a product is brought outdoors from room temperature or indoors from
storage in extreme cold.
c. Sighting and Fire Control Materiel. Avoid breathing on lens of Telescope M103.
This may produce condensation which could freeze. Ensure that Telescope M103 is
removed from telescope mount and placed in carrying case after each use of the
weapon. Avoid sudden temperature changes from warm room to low outdoor temperatures or vice versa. This may cause clouding of optical elements, corrosion of internal
parts, and forcing of instruments out of adjustment by internal expansion and contraction.
2-17. EXTREME HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS.
a. In hot climates, the film of oil necessary for operation and preservation will be
quickly dissipated. Inspect the rifle frequently, paying particular attention to hidden surfaces such as bores and chambers, springs and spring seats, and places where rusting
might occur and not be noticed.
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b. Perspiration from the hands is a contributing factor to rusting because it contains
acid. After handling, clean, wipe dry, and restore oil film.
c. Ammunition must be protected from sources of high temperatures, including the
direct rays of the sun. Elements in primers and fuzes are particularly sensitive to high
temperatures.
d. All sighting and fire control materiel should be shielded as much as possible from
the direct rays of the sun.
2-18. OPERATION IN HOT, DRY CLIMATE. When operating in hot climates, the bore of
the rifle should be cleaned and oiled frequently. Temperature changes may cause condensation of moisture in the air on metal and cause rusting. If condensation occurs on
parts of the weapon, wipe them dry and lubricate in accordance with lubricating instructions (p 3-1).
2-19. OPERATION IN HOT, DAMP, AND SALTY ATMOSPHERE.
a. Materiel should be inspected frequently when operated in hot, moist areas.
b. Moist and salty atmospheres have a tendency to emulsify oils and greases, and
destroy their rust-preventive qualities. Inspect parts frequently for rusting. Keep covers
in place as much of the time as firing conditions permit.
At no time is gasoline or any solvent to be used to remove oil or grease

spots from canvas.
Wet canvas should be dried thoroughly before folding.
c. Proper care of canvas requires frequent inspection. To prevent formation of
damaging mildew, shake out and air the canvas cover and leather straps for several
hours. Repair any loose grommets or rips in the canvas. Mildewed canvas is best cleaned
by scrubbing with a dry brush. If water is necessary to remove dirt, it must not be used
until mildew has been removed. If mildew is present, examine fabric carefully for evidence of rotting or weakening of fabric by stretching and pulling. If fabric shows indication of loss of strength, it is probably not worth retreatment. If not damaged, retreat the
canvas. Oil and grease can be removed by scrubbing with issue soap and warm water.
Rinse well with clear water and dry.
d. When the materiel is inactive, all exposed surfaces should be covered with a
heavy film of rust-preventive compound.
e. Do not break moisture-resistant seals of ammunition containers until ammunition
is to be used.
f. Keep ammunition dry and free from mud, rust, corrosion, and foreign matter.
Provide proper drainage around the emplacement to keep it as dry as possible.
g. In the tropics, many optical instruments are protected against fungus growth by
the installation of fungicidal capsules. Notify support maintenance personnel if there are
indications of fungus growth in optical instruments.
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2-20. UNUSUAL TERRAIN CONDITIONS.
a. Mud Avoid placing weapon on very soft or swampy ground.
b. Snow or Ice. When operating in areas where snow or ice is present, be careful to
protect the weapon from accumulation of snow and ice that could prevent proper functioning of moving parts.
c. Sand. Inspect and lubricate the materiel more frequently when operating in sandy
areas. Exercise particular care to keep sand out of the mechanisms when carrying out
inspecting, lubricating or repair operations. Keep all covers in place as much of the time
as firing conditions permit. Shield parts from flying sand with canvas covering during
disassembly and assembly operations. When beginning an action in sandy areas, remove
lubricants from exposed lubricated parts (situation permitting), as they will pickup sand,
forming an abrasive which will cause rapid wear. After the action is over, clean and lightly
lubricate all exposed parts.
Section V. OPERATION OF AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

2-21. OPERATION OF 7.62-MM SUBCALIBER GUN M149A1 .
a. General. The subcaliber gun permits realistic training and eliminates the use of
expensive service ammunition. The use of smaller bore ammunition prevents wear on the
weapon and reduces wear on the target. The sighting and fire control equipment for the
major weapon will be used with the gun.
b. Description. The subcaliber gun is the same approximate size and weight as a
90-mm service cartridge. It consists of a long cylindrical sleeve with detachable ends, a
housing, and a bushing that internally supports a 7.62-mm caliber special gun barrel. The
hinge, with firing pin, is assembled into the bushing which permits loading, firing, and
extracting a 7.62-mm cartridge.
c. Performance Data.
Overall length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 in. (406 mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 lb (5 kg)
Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fixed type,
7.62-mm, M62 tracer,
M80 ball
Estimated barrel life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5000 rounds
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2-22. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 7.62-MM SUBCALIBER GUN M149A1.

Installation Procedures
a. Wipe all subcaliber gun surfaces dry.

b. Open 90-mm rifle breechblock (1) and insert subcaliber gun (2) into chamber.
Make sure pinned end of
hinge alines with hinge block.
Back blast from the subcaliber gun is dangerous. Do not fire weapon
from a location where obstructions could deflect the back blast sufficiently to injure personnel. Use ear protectors. Do not allow gun to
become overheated due to prolonged high rate of fire. Do not leave an
unfired round in chamber of a hot gun because of danger of cook-off.
NOTE
Realistic training is provided by observing the back blast danger area of
the major weapon. See page 2-37.
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2-22. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 7.62-MM SUBCALIBER GUN

M149A1 (CONT).
FIRING PROCEDURES (CONT)
1
a. Open hinge (1), insert 7.62-mm cartridge (2) into chamber and close
hinge (1).
b. Close and lock breechblock (3).
2
Fire 90-mm rifle.
3
After the round is fired, open the breechblock (3), hinge (1), and pry the
cartridge (2) from the chamber with a
spent cartridge case or screwdriver and
extractor combination tool.
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When a misfire occurs, keep all personnel clear of line of fire and of
back blast area. Do not cock gun for at least 1 minute after a misfire
occurs, because a misfire cannot immediately be distinguished from a
hangfire.
a When gun fails to fire, wait 1 minute, cock, and attempt to fire gun. To cock,
open and close breech block.
b
If gun fails to fire again, wait 1 minute then remove 7.62-mm cartridge from
chamber, and separate it from other rounds for authorized disposition.
Do not remove the subcaliber gun if it has a cartridge chambered.

Open 90-mm rifle breechblock and pull subcaliber gun from chamber.
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CHAPTER 3
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS
3-1. GENERAL. Lubrication instructions and their prescribed service intervals are contained in this section.
3-2. SERVICE INTERVALS FOR NORMAL CONDITIONS. For application of materials
and proper service intervals, see lubrication instructions below and TM 9-247.
3-3. EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST. Essential lubricants
and cleaning materials are listed in appendix E.
3-4. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS. The following lubricating instructions are given
for normal conditions. Reduce or increase lubrication intervals as required to adjust for
abnormal operation and extreme conditions (p 2-46).
NOTE
THESE LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE MANDATORY. ANY REFERENCES TO DISASSEMBLY AND DAILY OR WEEKLY PROCEDURES
APPLY TO ORGANIZATIONAL PERSONNEL.
a. Rifle Grip. After firing or weekly when weapon is not fired, disassemble and clean
with CLP (item 2, app E). Wipe dry and lubricate with CLP.
b. Monopod Assembly. After firing or weekly when weapon is not fired, wipe dry
and coat threaded portion with light film of CLP.
c. Front Bracket Assembly. Before firing, wipe dry and lightly lubricate with CLP.
After firing or weekly when weapon is not fired, clean with CLP and wipe dry. Lubricate
lightly with CLP.
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d. Cable Assembly. Before firing, wipe dry and lightly lubricate with CLP. After firing
or weekly when weapon is not fired, wipe dry and lightly lubricate with CLP.
e. Breechblock and Hinge Mechanism Group. Before firing, wipe dry and lightly
lubricate tooth on inner hinge portion of breechblock and all threaded portions of the lock
ring with CLP. Apply a light coat of CLP to all other surfaces. Wipe external surfaces dry
before firing. After firing, disassemble and clean with CLP. Wipe dry and coat lightly with
CLP. When weapon is not fired, disassemble and clean with CLP weekly. Wipe dry and
coat lightly with CLP.
f. Rear Bracket Assembly. Before firing, wipe dry and lightly lubricate with CLP.
After firing or weekly when weapon is not fired, clean with CLP. Wipe dry all parts and
lightly lubricate with CLP weekly.
g. Cannon Tube. Immediately after firing, clean with CLP. Wipe dry and coat lightly
with CLP. Weekly when weapon is not fired, clean with CLP, wipe dry and lubricate with
CLP.
Section II. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES

3-5. GENERAL.
a. The table below lists the common malfunctions which you may find during the
operation or maintenance of the 90-mm recoilless rifle or its components. You should
perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
b. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests/inspections
and corrective actions. If a malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective
actions, notify your supervisor.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
90-MM RECOILLESS RIFLE M67 W/E

1. FAILURE TO FIRE.
Step 1. Check that safety (1) is in the fire(F) position.
Rotate safety to the fire (F) position.
Step 2. Check for defective round.
Follow failure to fire procedure (p 2-41), set aside defective
round.
Step 3. Check for improperly adjusted, broken, or defective cable
assembly (2).
Notify organizational maintenance.
Step 4. Check for broken or damaged firing pin.
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TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 5. Check for broken or defective trigger (3).

2. FAILURE OF BREECHBLOCK TO LOCK OR UNLOCK.

Step 1. Check interrupted threads on lock ring assembly (1) and cannon
tube (2) for dirt and foreign matter.
Clean and lightly lubricate with CLP (item 2, app E).
Step 2. Check for damaged interrupted threads (1 and 2).
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
3. FAILURE OF BREECHBLOCK TO OPEN OR CLOSE.

Step 1. Check for loose hinge block bolts (1).
Step 2. Check for worn or chafed hinge pin (2).

Step 3. Check for worn or chafed breechblock hinge (3).
Step 4. Check for worn or damaged cartridge extractor (4).

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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
4. FAILURE TO COCK.
Step 1. Check for dirty breech mechanism.

Clean and lightly lubricate interrupted threads on lock ring
assembly (1) and cannon tube (2) with CLP (item 2, app E).
Apply a light coat of CLP to all other surfaces.
Step 2. Check for broken or damaged cable assembly (3).

Step 1. Check chamber (1) for dirt or foreign matter.

Clean chamber with CLP (item 2, app E) using artillery cleaning brush or remove foreign matter.
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Section III. OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

3-6. M67 RECOILLESS RIFLE W/E.
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Repair
c. Reassembly
INITIAL SETUP
Materials/Parts
Incandescent lamp (item 3, app E)
DISASSEMBLY/REPAIR/REASSEMBLY
a. Slide bracket (1) from telescope dovetail slot.

b. Unscrew bracket (1) from lead wire body (2).
c. Remove lamp (3) and replace with new lamp.
d. Install bracket (1) into telescope.
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Rotate safety assembly (6) to the fire(F) position. Attempt to fire weapon by
depressing trigger (8), rifle should not fire. If rifle fires, perform cable assembly
adjustment.
4
Depress gun grip safety (9) and
trigger (8), rifle should fire. If rifle does not
fire, perform cable assembly adjustment.
5
Rotate monopod sleeve (10) to elevate
and depress rifle. Operation should be
smooth.
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3-8.
This task covers cleaning, lubrication, and inspection.
INITIAL SETUP
Materials/Parts
Cleaner, lubricant and preservative (item 2, app E)
Swab, small arms cleaning (item 7, app E)
Wiping rag item 6, app E)
NOTE
Maintenance is limited to cleaning, lubrication, and inspection.
a. Immediately after firing, clean rifle bore, cartridge chamber, hinge slot, and firing
pin hole with bore and chamber brushes and swabs dipped in CLP. Clean all
exterior surfaces plus two nozzle openings and four forward holes with a cloth
saturated with CLP, and wipe dry. Lubricate with CLP.
b. Weekly, when subcaliber gun is not fired, clean with CLP and wipe dry with
wiping rag. Lubricate with CLP.
c. Before firing, wipe all surfaces dry.
d. In addition, the 90-mm rifle must be cleaned and lubricated (p 3-1) after the
subcaliber gun has been fired in it. Be sure to remove carbon buildup in the area
of the rifling where muzzle of subcaliber gun was located.
e. Inspect for cracks, burrs, or gouges in firing pin, hinge, and bushing. Notify
organizational maintenance if replacement of parts is necessary.
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CHAPTER 4
AMMUNITION
Section I. INTRODUCTION
4-1. GENERAL. Fixed ammunition is used in the recoilless rifle. A fixed amount of
propellant is contained in a cartridge case crimped to a fin-stabilized projectile. The
rounds, issued with a fuze, are loaded into the weapon as a unit. Important information is
stenciled on each round (see below). Knowing the meaning of this information will aid in
the rapid selection of the round required when firing.
4-2. CARTRIDGE MARKINGS. The following illustration gives the standard markings
on 90-mm recoilless rifle cartridges.
4-3. AUTHORIZED CARTRIDGE CASE. Cartridge case M112 is common to all 90-mm
recoilless rifle ammunition. It is an unperforated aluminum cylinder fitted at the base with
a plastic rupture disk. Cartridge case M112 is attached to the projectile by a series of
equally spaced ball crimps.
4-4. AUTHORIZED AMMUNITION. The ammunition used in the 90-mm recoilless rifle is
listed in the following table.
AUTHORIZED AMMUNITION FOR THE 90-MM RECOILLESS RIFLE M67
Authorized
Rounds
Classification
Identification
Fuzes
Remarks
Practice, M371
Pellet MOX 2B
Blue with white

markings
PIBD
M530A1
Practice
High explosive,
Black with
yellow markings
PIBD
M530A1
Armored targets
Black with white

markings
None
Antipersonnel
HEAT, M371A1
comp B
M590
Flechette-loaded
and personnel
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4-5. DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONING OF AUTHORIZED AMMUNITION.

NOTE
HEAT rounds are black with markings in yellow.
HEAT rounds of older manufacture are olive drab with markings in yellow.
Practice cartridges are blue with markings in white.
a. Heat Cartridge M371A1.
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(1) The cartridge consists of an aluminum cartridge case and a steel projectile
containing a shaped charge of high explosive. A percussion primer with a black powder
ignition cartridge is assembled to the base of the round. A rupture disk is held in place in
the base of the cartridge case by the primer. The propelling charge is contained in a bag
installed around the fin assembly which contains the primer ignition cartridge. The projectile has a stand-off spike, containing a piezoelectric element and a paper insulating cup,
which is threaded to the body. An internal copper cone shapes the charge. The point-initiating, base-detonating fuze is contained in an adapter threaded to the base. The
adapter is threaded to the fin assembly. The fins provide in-flight stability.
(2) The primer ignites the propelling charge when struck by the firing pin of the
weapon. The burning propellant generates rapidly expanding gases to propel the projectile out of the barrel and to the required velocity. Recoil is minimized by blowout of the
rupture disk and controlled pressure relief through apertures in the breechblock. The
projectile is stabilized in flight by the tail fins. On impact, crushing of the piezoelectric unit
triggers the fuze. The standoff spike provides the optimum distance from the target
surface for explosion of the shaped charge. The detonation collapses the copper cone
and creates a focused, high velocity shockwave. The intensity of the shock wave causes
failure of the target armor, and a jet of metal particles penetrates the interior.
b. Practice Cartridge M371.
(1) The cartridge resembles 90-mm HEAT round M371A1 and has similar ballistic characteristics, except that the high explosive filler is replaced with inert material of
the same weight. A standoff spike with piezoelectric element in the nose cap is threaded
to the nose of the projectile, and an adapter and fin are threaded to the base. The
point-initiating, base-detonating fuze is housed in the adapter and a smoke pellet is
installed immediately ahead of the fuze. A copper cone in the projectile shapes the inert
filler to maintain a ballistic match with the service round. The bagged propellant in the
cartridge case surrounds the fin. The base of the cartridge case holds a percussion
primer and a rupture disk. The black powder ignition charge of the primer is contained
within the fin.
(2) When the firing pin of the weapon strikes the primer, it ignites the propelling
charge. The burning propellant generates rapidly expanding gases to propel the projectile out of the barrel and to the target. The fin stabilizes the projectile in flight. On impact,
distortion of the piezoelectric element induces an electric current to function the PIBD
fuze and ignite the smoke pellet for marking.
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c. Cartridge M590.
WARNING
Canister may not be fired overhead of friendly troops.
(1) The cartridge consists of an aluminum cartridge case crimped to an aluminum canister filled with steel flechettes. The cartridge case is unperforated and the
base contains a rupture disk. A percussion primer is assembled through the rupture disk
into a perforated flash tube that is threaded into the base of the canister. The cartridge
case is filled with double-base propellant in a silk bag arranged around the primer tube.
The canister projectile has a blunt forward end and a heavy aluminum base with three
bleed holes to the cartridge case. The sides are scored to facilitate splitting when the
round is fired.
(2) The primer ignites the propellant when struck by the firing pin of the weapon.
The burning propellant generates rapidly expanding gases to propel the canister out of
the barrel. Recoil is minimized by blowout of the rupture disk in the base and controlled
pressure release through apertures in the breechblock. At the same time, the bleed holes
in the canister base permit gas pressure to build up inside the canister. When the
projectile leaves the muzzle, the pressure ruptures the canister along the score marks to
release the flechettes.
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4-6. AUTHORIZED FUZES.
WARNING
Fuzes will not be disassembled

a. Fuze, PIBD: M530. The point- initiating, base-detonating fuze M530 series
includes an inertia-operated graze system. The fuze is armed by setback through a delay
system. On impact, a piezoelectric crystal in nose of projectile generates electrical
energy that is transmitted by wire to the fuze. When HEAT cartridge M371 series is used
against troops, the fuze is inertia-actuated by a stab primer when it strikes the ground or
any other object. The fuze is fitted with a booster, a component of the fuze assembled to
it at time of manufacture. Due to location in projectile, the fuze is not visible in complete
round.
b. Fuze, PIBD: M530A1. The fuzes M530 and M530A1 are essentially alike, differing only in a mechanical escapement device which slows the action of arming rotor thus
providing a longer arming delay.
Section II. PREPARATION FOR FIRING

4-7. PACKING AND UNPACKING.
a. Packing. Ammunition for the 90-mm recoilless rifle is packed one complete round
per fiber container (two containers per wooden box). The wooden box weighs approximately 47 pounds.
b. Unpacking Procedure.
NOTE
Retain packing materials for repacking as required.
(1) Examine ammunition box marking to determine identification.
CAUTION
Do not use axes or similar tools to open boxes. This may damage the inner
pack or the ammunition.
(2) Open outer box and remove fiber container.
(3) Open fiber container and remove cartridge.
(4) Inspect round and assure correctness of nomenclature. Check that round is
free of damage, corrosion, and foreign matter.
NOTE
Slight amount of rust does not make the projectile unserviceable.
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Section III. MAINTENANCE OF AMMUNITION

4-8. CARE.
WARNING
Do not store ammunition or ammunition components in direct sunlight, or

near flame or other heat producing sources. Ammunition should be protected from excessive exposure to rain, high humidity, and ground moisture. Otherwise, short ranges may result.
a. Ammunition is packed to withstand conditions ordinarily encountered in the field.
Ammunition observed in damaged packing containers should be inspected for possible
damage to contents. Damaged containers should be repaired or replaced. Remark correctly if required.
b. Since ammunition is impaired by moisture, frost, extreme temperatures, and
foreign matter (mud, oil, etc), observe the following:
(1) Unpack only enough ammunition for immediate needs.
(2) Shield ammunition from sources of high temperatures, such as the direct
rays of the sun.
4-9. HANDLING.
WARNING
All ammunition and components containing explosives must be handled

carefully. Do not drop, throw, tumble, or strike packaged or unpackaged
ammunition or related components. Explosive elements in primers and
fuzes are sensitive to shock.
a. Cartridge cases are dented easily and should be protected from bumps and
blows. A dented cartridge case may prevent cambering or result in loss of obturation,
jamming in the chamber, and difficulties in extraction.
b. Protect primers at all times from impact and foreign matter.
4-10. MAINTENANCE.
WARNING
Alteration of loaded ammunition or components is prohibited.

a. Procedures.
(1) Inspect ammunition outer pack monthly in storage location or daily whenever
moved in a non-static environment. Boxes and/or containers which show damage, to the
extent that the contents may be damaged, should be opened and contents inspected.
Contents should then be repacked in serviceable packaging material and remarked as
required. Do not open undamaged sealed boxes or containers for inspection purposes
only.
(2) Wipe off wet or dirty ammunition at once.
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CAUTION
Do not polish ammunition to make it look better.
(3) Ammunition should be considered unserviceable when it exhibits corrosion
to the point of surface pitting or propellant contamination, particularly moisture. Do not
use except in emergencies.
(4) Repackage serviceable ammunition in original containers. Containers or
packing materials must be serviceable. If original container is unsuitable, use expended
packing material and transfer all markings.
b. Ammunition or Components of Ammunition Prepared for Firing But Not Fired.
Return such ammunition to the original condition and packing. Mark appropriately and
use first in subsequent firings to keep stocks of open packings to a minimum.
c. Unserviceable Ammunition.
(1) Conspicuously mark unserviceable ammunition or explosive components
UNSERVICEABLE, and return them to ammunition supply personnel for disposition.
(2) Repackage the ammunition in original containers. If original container is
unsuitable, use expended packing material and transfer all markings. All layers of packing must be conspicuously marked UNSERVICEABLE.
4-11. STORAGE.
WARNING
Ammunition exposed directly to sunlight or in unventilated containers,

enclosures, shelters, freight cars, closed vehicles, and similar structures
may reach temperatures exceeding upper storage limits.
Do not store ammunition under trees or adjacent to towers or other structures that attract lightning. When ammunition must be stored in the open,
select a storage site free of power lines, electric cables, and readily
ignitable and flammable materials. Site should not be adjacent to reservoirs, water mains, etc. Do not store ammunition near large concentration
of personnel.
a. Sites. Store ammunition in firing area to protect against accidental explosions.
Sites should be level and well drained.
b. Provisions.
(1) Use heavy, well-supported dunnage to keep bottom tier of stack off the
ground and prevent it from sinking into the ground.
NOTE
A hardstand of blacktop or gravel and sand is preferable to excessive use
of dunnage.
(2) Allow at least 3 inches of space beneath the pile for air circulation. Dig
trenches to prevent water from flowing under pile.
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(3) Provide nonflammable covers (such as tarpaulin) for all ammunition. Maintain
air space of approximately 18 inches between cover and ammunition. Keep cover at last
6 inches from pile on ends and sides to permit circulation of air.
(4) Store ammunition top side up. Labels and markings on boxes and containers
indicate which side should be up.
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CHAPTER 5
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE,
AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
5-1. COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. For authorized common tools and equipment, refer to the Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) applicable to
your unit.
5-2. SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. Special tools are listed in
TM 9-1015-223-23P.
5-3. REPAIR PARTS. Spares and repair parts are listed and illustrated in
TM 9-1015-223-23P.
Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT

5-4. GENERAL.
a. Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has
been damaged, report the damage on SF 364, Report of Discrepancy (ROD).
b. Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete.
Report all discrepancies in accordance with the instructions of DA PAM 738-750.
c. Check to see whether the equipment has been modified.
5-5. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL. Upon receipt of a new or reconditioned
weapon, perform Operators Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services on page 2-8
and functional check on page 3-10.
Section III. ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

AND SERVICES (PMCS)
5-6. GENERAL. Preventive maintenance is the systematic care, inspection, and service
of equipment for the following reasons:
a. To maintain in a serviceable condition.
b. To prevent breakdown.
c. To assure maximum operational readiness.
5-7. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. Organizational maintenance mechanic (unit armorer),
assisted by crew, performs quarterly preventive maintenance checks and services.
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5-8. QUARTERLY Preventive Maintenance CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS).
a. General. Operator/crew preventive maintenance which is required before you
operate the weapon is on page 2-8. The quarterly checks are listed below.
b. Item Number Column. Checks and services are numbered in logical order regardless of interval. This column shall be used as a source of item numbers for the TM
Number column on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Work Sheet,
in recording results of PMCS.
c. Item To Be Inspected Column. The items to be inspected are identified by as few
words, usually the common name, as will clearly identify the item, e.g., tube.
d. Procedures Column. This column contains a brief description of the procedure by
which the check is to be performed. It contains all information required to accomplish the
checks and services.
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ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS
AND SERVICES QUARTERLY SCHEDULE
Item
No.
Item To
Be Inspected
Procedures
Weapon Records
Insure that all required forms, especially DA Form

2408-4, are present, legible, and up to date.
Lubrication and External

Finish
Inspect for evidence of inadequate cleaning and

unauthorized cleaning methods and materials.
Check to determine that the lubrication schedule
has been maintained.
Clean and touch up bare surfaces with dry lube.
Tools and Equipment
Make sure all required Bll tools and equipment

are serviceable and in safe operating condition.
Canvas items must be free of tears, rot, or
mildew. Metal components will be free of cracks,
bends, breaks, deformities, and rust or corrosion.
See appendix C.
Tube
Visually inspect chamber and bore (1) for cracks,

bulges, unusual wear, corrosion, damage, or
obstructions.
Clean and lubricate (p 3-1) as required.
Check sound suppressor ring (2) for snug fit,
cracks, and tears. Replace if damaged or missing.
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ORGANIZATIONAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

AND SERVICES QUARTERLY SCHEDULE (CONT)
Item To
Be Inspected
Procedures
Front and rear bracket

assemblies
Inspect that front and rear bracket assemblies (3

and 4) are tight.
Firing Mechanism
Check for proper operation by dry firing. The

action produced by the firing must be very clear
and distinct. Check spring tension on safety
assembly (5). Check cable assembly (6) for proper
adjustment.
Item
No.
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Item
No.
Item To
Be Inspected
Breechblock and Hinge
Procedures
Inspect for smoothness of operation by opening

and closing breechblock (7) several times. Be sure
safety assembly (5) goes to safe(S) position upon
opening breechblock. Inspect breechblock and
cartridge extractor (8) for cracks, burrs, or chipping. Inspect for missing components and
replace. Lubricate as required.
Visually check telescope (9) for clean lenses and

make sure level vial is not broken or loose.
Check eyepiece for scratches, cracks, fungus
growth, or chips.
Inspect rubber eyeshield for cracks, splits, fungus
growth, and deterioration.
Inspect mount (10); inside must be smooth to
accept telescope.
Inspect instrument light (11); it must not be
dented or twisted and must be free of corrosion
inside and out.
Wire insulation must not be cracked, broken, or
deteriorated.
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Section IV. ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING

5-9. GENERAL.
a. This section contains troubleshooting information for locating and correcting most
of the operating troubles which may develop. Each malfunction for an individual component, unit, or system is followed by a list of test/inspections which will help you to
determine the corrective actions to take. You should perform the test/inspections and
corrective actions in the order listed.
b. This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests/inspections
and corrective actions. If a malfunction is not listed, except when malfunction and cause
are obvious, or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
c. After organizational maintenance has been performed on the rifle, make a complete functional check on the firing mechanism (p 3-10).
TROUBLESHOOTING
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
90-MM RECOILLESS RIFLE M67 W/E

1. FAILURE OF BREECHBLOCK TO LOCK OR UNLOCK.
Step 1. Check for burred or damaged interrupted threads (1) on lock ring
assembly.
Remove burrs from thread. If threads are damaged beyond
removal of burrs, notify direct support.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 4. Check for worn or damaged cartridge extractor (4) that will not
retract into chamber.
Replace cartridge extractor (p 5-15).
3. FAILURE TO COCK.
Step 1. Inspect for broken or damaged sear (1).
Replace sear (p 5-15).
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 2. Check for broken or damaged cable assembly (2).

Replace cable assembly (p 5-15).
Step 3. Check for dirt and foreign matter in breech area.
Clean and lubricate.
4. FAILURE TO EXTRACT.
Step 1. Inspect for broken or damaged cartridge extractor (1).
Step 2. Check for broken or damaged extractor link (2).
Replace extractor link (p 5-15).
Step 3. Check for broken or damaged tooth on breechblock hinge (3).
Notify direct support.
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
5. FAILURE TO FIRE.
Step 1. Check for broken or damaged firing pin (1).
Replace firing pin.
Step 2. Check for improperly adjusted cable assembly (2).

Adjust cable assembly (p 5-31).
Step 3. Check for broken or defective cable assembly (2).
Replace cable assembly (p 5-15).
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p 5-15
p 5-15
p 5-15
p 5-15
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MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
6. FAILURE TO LOAD.
Step 1. Inspect for raised lands in cannon tube (2).
Notify direct support.
Step 2. Check for foreign matter in chamber.
Remove foreign matter.
Step 3. Check for bent or damaged cartridge extractor (1) that will not
retract into chamber.
7.62-MM SUBCALIBER GUN M149A1

Organizational maintenance does not do any troubleshooting or repair on
the subcaliber gun. It is passed to direct support maintenance for repair.
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Section V. ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

WARNING
Before performing maintenance procedures, inspect the cannon tube to

make sure it is empty. Keep live ammunition out of the area during maintenance operations.
5-10. M103 TELESCOPE.

This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Repair
c. Reassembly
INITIAL SETUP
References
TM 9-1015-223-23P
Equipment Condition
Telescope M103 may be on or off 90-mm recoilless rifle M67 (p 2-20).
a. If damaged, remove rubber eyeshield (1 ) from telescope (2).

b. Replace defective eye shield. See TM 9-1015-223-23P.
c. Engage groove inside new rubber eyeshield (1) with flange of telescope (2)
eyepiece. Stretch rubber as necessary.
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5-11. TELESCOPE MOUNT M110.

This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Repair
c. Reassembly
INITIAL SETUP
Tools and Special Tools
Spanner wrench 8213920
Equipment Condition
Telescope M103 is removed (p 2-20).
References
TM 9-1015-223-23P
a. Using spanner wrench (1), remove

retaining ring (2).
b. Slide mount (3) from front bracket
assembly (4).
c. Replace defective mount. See
TM 9-1015-223-23P.
d. Place mount (3) in front bracket
assembly (4).
e. Install retaining ring (2) and secure
using spanner wrench (1).
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5-12.
This task covers:

a. Disassembly
b. Cleaning
c. Inspection/repair/lubrication
d. Reassembly
e. Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP
Extractor and screwdriver combination
tool 8767921
Small Arms Repairman Tool Kit
(SC 5180-95-CL-A07)
Materials/Parts
CLP (item 2, app E)
Wiping rags (item 6, app E)
Lubricant, solid film (item 4, app E)
References
TM 9-1013-223-23P
Equipment Condition
Telescope mount, clamp assembly,
and instrument light removed
(p 2-20).
1
CAUTION
Release firing pin spring pressure by firing weapon before

starting disassembly.
Depress spring tension clip (1) using
screwdriver end of extractor and screwdriver combination tool (2).
2
Remove rifle grip (3) from front bracket
assembly (4).
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5-12. M67 RECOILLESS RIFLE (CONT).

DISASSEMBLY (CONT)
3
Pull gun grip safety (5) out and down.
Remove with trigger (6) and helical extension spring (7) attached.
4
Disengage gun grip safety (5) and
trigger (6) from helical extension
spring (7).
Push up and remove cable actuating

lock (8).
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6
a. Note the number of washers on each
side of cable actuating lever (9) for
installation purposes.
b. Press cable actuating lever (9) down
and rearward using screwdriver end
of extractor and screwdriver combination tool (2) to disengage cable
assembly (10) from cable actuating
lever (9).
7
Remove cable assembly (10) from front
bracket assembly (4).
8
Push upon position lugs of spring tension
clip (1) in front bracket assembly (4) using
blade end of extractor and screwdriver
combination tool (2). At the same time,
press down grip-retaining portion of
spring tension clip in opposite side of
front bracket assembly (4) housing.
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DISASSEMBLY (CONT)
14
Pull hinge block end of cable
assembly (10) forward and remove from
hinge block (15).
1 6
Remove cartridge extractor (18) and

extractor link (19).
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18
Remove sear (22).
1 9
Remove and separate detent

plunger (21 ) and detent
spring (23).
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DISASSEMBLY (CONT)
20
Insert small end of hinge pin (17) into rearward end of breechblock (16) and tap
firing pin and sleeve bushing forward until free of breechblock.
2 1
Remove firing pin (24) and sleeve
bushing (25) from front of
breechblock (16).
2 2
Separate sleeve bushing (25)
from firing pin (24).
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Slide sound suppressor ring (26) from cannon tube (27).
24
a. Remove self-locking screw (28) and bipod retaining plate (29).

b. Loosen three screws (30) while holding rear bracket assembly to the cannon
tube, and loosen biped legs to remove biped retaining nut (31).
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Clean all parts with CLP. Remove dirt, rust, or corrosion, and wipe dry.
a. Check breechblock (1) for cracking (2) in the hammer bushing hole (3). Cracking
must not extend more than 1/4 inch into the hammer bushing hole.
b. A breechblock with cracking extending 1/4 inch or less into the hammer bushing hole is usable in this condition if, within specified tube life, the original
hammer bushing remains in place, or a replacement can be found that will be
retained by the breechblock. Notify direct support if replacement is necessary.
c. A breechblock with cracking extending more than 1/4 inch into the hammer
bushing hole is unserviceable and must be replaced by direct support maintenance.
ALL OTHER AUTHORIZED PARTS
a. Inspect cable assembly for rust or fraying.
b. Inspect remaining parts for cracks, wear, breaks, or distortion.
c. Replace parts that are unserviceable or missing. See TM 9-1015-223-23P.
d. Spray exposed portions of the weapons finish with solid film lubricant.
e. Lightly lubricate tooth on inner hinge portion of breechblock and all threaded
portions of lock ring assembly with CLP. Lightly lubricate remaining parts with
CLP before reassembly.
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REASSEMBLY
1
a. Position biped retaining plate (1) into
rear bracket assembly slot.
b. Install biped retaining nut (2) in bipod
retaining plate slot from the inside and
secure with self-locking screw (3).
c. Tighten three screws (4) to secure
rear bracket assembly to the cannon
tube and to secure biped legs so they
remain in position but can be moved
by hand.
Slide sound suppressor ring (5) on cannon tube (6).
3
Assemble firing pin (7) to sleeve
bushing (8).
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REASSEMBLY (CONT)
4
Holding breechblock (9) with hinge portion up, install firing pin (7) and sleeve
bushing (8) in forward end of breechblock. Line up large opening in firing pin
to face hinge portion. Using hammer,
lightly tap sleeve bushing (8) until flush
against breechblock (9).
5
Install detent spring (10) and detent
plunger (11 ).
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Install cartridge extractor (14) and extractor link (15) into hinge block (16).
9
a. With extractor link (15) in fully extracted
position, install hinge pin (17) in safety
shaft hole to hold extractor link(15) in
place. Then install breechblock (9).
b. If lock wire (18) is broken, install new
lock wire to four bolts (19) as illustrated
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REASSEMBLY (CONT)
10
Aline hinge pin holes in breechblock (9)
and hinge block (16). Remove hinge
pin (17) from safety shaft hole and install
it in alined hinge pin holes.
11
Install cable assembly (20) in hinge
block (16) with the notched portion that
will mate with safety assembly (21) facing
away from cannon tube.
12
Position safety assembly (21) 45 degrees
counterclockwise from the fire (F) position. Push downward and rotate
clockwise to the fire(F) position to install.
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Install helical compression spring (22) and firing pin spring cap (23).
14
a. Position cable actuating lever (24) in
the front bracket assembly (25).
b. Aline spring pin hole in cable actuating
lever with hole in front bracket
assembly and install spring pin (26).
15
Compress spring tension clip (27) and
insert in front bracket assembly (25).
16
Move spring tension clip (27) using blade
end of extractor and screwdriver combination tool until lugs on clip are positioned
in mating holes in front bracket
assembly (25), and grip-retaining portion
of clip protrudes through square hole in
front bracket assembly (25).
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REASSEMBLY (CONT)
17
a. Depress cable actuating lever (24) rearward and down, using screwdriver end
of extractor and screwdriver combination tool (28). Insert forward end of cable
assembly (20) into front bracket assembly (25) housing over depressed cable
actuating lever (24).
b. Push upon cable actuating lever (24) to position notched end on cable assembly (20), using screwdriver end of extractor and screwdriver combination
tool (28). Ensure that the correct number of washers are before and behind
cable actuating lever (24).
Install cable actuating lock (29). Top of lock must be flush or below front bracket
assembly outer surface.
1 9
Assemble gun grip safety (30)
and trigger (31) to helical
extension spring (32).
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2 1
a. Install rifle grip (33) on front bracket
assembly (25).
b. Check cable assembly adjustment by
function testing rifle (p 3-11). If adjustment is required, proceed as follows.
ADJUSTMENT OF CABLE ASSEMBLY

NOTE
Trigger pull, specified by poundage, is not provided for the 90-mm
recoilless rifle M67. The method below provides the correct adjustment for trigger pull and assures proper functioning of the gun grip
safety and trigger.
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ADJUSTMENT OF CABLE ASSEMBLY (CONT)
2
Remove rifle grip (3) from front bracket
assembly (4).
3
Push up and remove cable
actuating lock (5) using
extractor and screwdriver
combination tool (2).
Press cable actuating lever (6) down and

rearward, using screwdriver end of
extractor and screwdriver combination
tool (2). Position all washers (7) behind
cable actuating lever (6) on the breech
side.
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5
Install cable actuating lock (5). Top of
cable actuating lock must be flush or
below front bracket assembly (4) outer
surface.
6
Install rifle grip (3).
7
Cock the weapon by opening and closing
breechblock (8).
8
Switch safety assembly (9) from the safe
(S) to fire (F) position.
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ADJUSTMENT OF CABLE ASSEMBLY (CONT)
a. Attempt to fire weapon by depressing gun grip safety (10) and trigger (11). Rifle
should not fire.
b. Repeat steps 1 through 9a, except in step 4 move one washer (7) at a time to
the forward side of the cable actuating lever (6).
c. Repeat procedure until weapon fires when gun grip safety (10) and trigger (11)
are depressed.
d. Counting each washer (7), continue moving washers, one at a time, to the
muzzle side of the cable actuating lever (6) until the weapon fires when only the
trigger (11) is depressed.
e. Return half of the counted washers (7) to the breech side of cable actuating
lever (6).
f. If the counted washers are odd numbered, put the extra washer on the breech
side of cable actuating lever (6).
g. The cable assembly is now properly adjusted.
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5-13. SAFETY ASSEMBLY.

This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Repair
c. Reassembly
INITIAL SETUP
References
TM 9-1015-223-23P
Equipment Conditions
Safety assembly is removed
from rifle (p 5-15).
a. Remove spring pin (1) and washer (2) from
safety (3).
b. Replace unserviceable components. See
TM 9-1015-223-23P. If safety is damaged,
replace entire safety assembly.
c. Place washer (2) on safety (3) and
install spring pin (1).
5-14. LOCK RING ASSEMBLY.

This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Repair
c. Reassembly
INITIAL SETUP
References
TM 9-1015-223-23P
Equipment Condition
Lock ring assembly is removed
from rifle (p 5-15).
a. Remove spring pin (1) and knob (2)
from breech lock ring (3).
b. Replace unserviceable components.
See TM 9-1015-223-23P.
c. Place knob (2) on breech lock ring (3)
and secure with spring pin (1).
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5-15. INSTRUMENT LIGHT M54.

This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Repair
c. Reassembly
INITIAL SETUP
Materials/Parts
Incandescent lamp (item 3, app E)
Equipment Condition
Instrument light is removed from
90-mm recoilless rifle M67 (p 2-22).
a. Unscrew bracket (1) from lead wire

body (2) and unscrew 3-volt lamp (3).
b. Replace unserviceable 3-volt lamp.
c. Insert new 3-volt lamp (3) in lead wire
body (2).
d. Screw bracket (1) onto lead wire
body (2).
5-16. CLAMP ASSEMBLY.

This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Repair
c. Reassembly
INITIAL SETUP
Small Arms Repairman Tool Kit
(SC 5180-95-CL-A07)
References
TM 9-1015-223-23P
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Equipment Condition
Telescope M103 is removed (p 2-20).
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a . Cut and remove safety wire (1).

b . Remove screws (2), washers (3), and clamp assembly (4).
c . Replace defective components.
d.. Secure clamp assembly (4) using screw (2) and washers (3).
e . Install safety wire (1) to screw (2) as illustrated.
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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES
A-1. TECHNICAL MANUALS.
TM 9-247 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Materials Used for Cleaning, Preserving, Abrading and
Cementing Ordnance Materiel and Related Materials
Including Chemicals
TM 9-1000-202-14 . . . . . . Evaluation of Cannon Tubes
TM 9-1015-223-12-HR . . . Hand Receipt Manual Covering Basic Issue Items (Bll) and
Additional Authorization List (AAL) for Rifle, Recoilless,
90-MM: M67 (NSN 1015-00-657-7534)
TM 9-1015-223-23P . . . . . Organizational and Direct Support Repair Parts and Special Tools List for Rifle, Recoilless, 90-MM: M67
TM 750-244-7 . . . . . . . . . . . Procedures for Destruction of Equipment in Federal Supply
Classifications 1000, 1005, 1010, 1015, 1020,1025,
1030, 1055, 1090, and 1095 to Prevent Enemy Use
A-2. FIELD MANUALS.
FM 9-207 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operation and Maintenance of Ordnance Materiel in Cold
Weather (0 to 65 oF)
FM 21-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Aid for Soldiers
FM 23-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90-MM Recoilless Rifle, M67
FM 31-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Cold Weather Manual
FM 31-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northern Operations
A-3. MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICATIONS.
DA PAM 738-750 . . . . . . . . The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS)
SC 5180-95-CL-A07 . . . . . Small Arms Repairman Tool Kit
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING
OFFICE: 1988 542-043/80049
Change 1
A-1/(A-2 blank)
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APPENDIX B
MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART
B-1. GENERAL.
a. This section provides a general explanation of all maintenance and repair functions authorized at various maintenance categories.
b. The Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) in section II designates overall authority
and responsibility for the performance of maintenance functions on the identified end
item or component. The application of the maintenance functions to the end item or
component will be consistent with the capacities and capabilities of the designated
maintenance categories.
c. Section III lists the tools and test equipment (both special tools and common tool
sets) required for each maintenance function as referenced from section II.
d. Section IV contains supplemental instructions and explanatory notes for a particular maintenance function.
B-2. MAINTENANCE FUNCTIONS. Maintenance functions will be limited to and defined
as follows: (except for ammunition MAC1).
a. Inspect. To determine the serviceability of an item by comparing its physical,
mechanical, and/or electrical characteristics with established standards through examination (e.g., by sight, sound, or feel).
b. Test. To verify serviceability by measuring the mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic,
or electrical characteristics of an item and comparing those characteristics with prescribed standards.
c. Service. Operations required periodically to keep an item in proper operating condition, i.e., to clean (includes decontaminate, when required), to preserve, to drain, to
paint, or to replenish fuel, lubricants, chemical fluids, or gases.
d. Adjust. To maintain or regulate, within prescribed limits, by bringing into proper
or exact position, or by setting the operating characteristics to specified parameters.
e. Aline. To adjust specified variable elements of an item to bring about optimum or
desired performance.
f. Calibrate. To determine and cause corrections to be made or to be adjusted on
instruments or test, measuring and diagnostic equipments used in precision measurement. Consists of comparisons of two instruments, one of which is a certified standard
of known accuracy, to detect and adjust any discrepancy in the accuracy of the instrument being compared.
1Exception is authorized for ammunition MAC to permit the redesignation/redefinition of maintenance

function headings to more adequately identify ammunition maintenance functions. The heading designations
and definitions will be included in the appropriate technical manual for each category of ammunition.
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g. Remove/Install. To remove and install the same item when required to perform
service or other maintenance functions. Install maybe the act of emplacing, seating, or
fixing into position a spare, repair part, or module (component or assembly) in a manner
to allow the proper functioning of an equipment or system.
h. Replace. To remove an unserviceable item and install a serviceable counterpart
in its place. Replace is authorized by the MAC and is shown as the 3d position code of
the SMR code.
i. Repair. The application of maintenance services, including fault location/troubleshooting, removal/installation, and disassembly/assembly procedures and maintenance actions to identify troubles and restore serviceability to an item by correcting
specific damage, fault, malfunction, or failure in a part, subassembly, module (component of assembly), end item, or system.
j. Overhaul. That maintenance effort (service/action) prescribed to restore an item
to a completely serviceable/operational condition as required by maintenance standards
in appropriate technical publications (i.e., DMWR). Overhaul is normally the highest
degree of maintenance performed by the Army. Overhaul does not normally return an
item to like new condition.
k. Rebuild Consists of those services/actions necessary for the restoration of
unserviceable equipment to a like new condition in accordance with original manufacturing standards. Rebuild is the highest degree of materiel maintenance applied to Army
equipment. The rebuild operation includes the act of returning to zero those age measurements (hours/miles, etc) considered in classifying Army equipment/components.
B-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS IN THE MAC, SECTION II.
a. Column 1, Group Number. Column 1 lists functional group code numbers, the
purpose of which is to identify maintenance significant components, assemblies, subassemblies, and modules with the next higher assembly. End item group number shall
be 00.
b. Column 2, Component/Assembly. Column 2 contains the names of components,
assemblies, subassemblies, and modules for which maintenance is authorized.
c. Column 3, Maintenance Function. Column 3 lists the functions to be performed
on the item listed in Column 2. (For detailed explanation of these functions, see paragraph B-2.)
2Services - inspect, test, service, adjust, aline, calibrate, and/or replace.

3Fault locate/troubleshoot - the process of investigating and detecting the cause of equipment malfunctioning; the act of isolating a fault within a system or unit under test (UUT).
4Dlsassemble/assemble - encompasses the step-by-step taking apart (or breakdown) of a spare/functional group coded item to the level of its least componency identified as maintenance significant (Le., assigned
as SMR code) for the category of maintenance under consideration.
5Actions - welding, grinding, riveting, straightening, facing, remachinery, and/or resurfacing.
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d. Column 4, Maintenance Category. Column 4 specifies, by the listing of a work
time figure in the appropriate subcolumn(s), the category of maintenance authorized to
perform the function listed in Column 3. This figure represents the active time required to
perform that maintenance function at the indicated category of maintenance. If the
number or complexity of the tasks within the listed maintenance function vary at different
maintenance categories, appropriate work time figures will be shown for each category.
The work time figure represents the average time required to restore an item (assembly,
subassembly, component, module, end item, or system) to a serviceable condition under
typical field operating conditions. This time includes preparation time (including any necessary disassembly/assembly time), troubleshooting/fault location time, and quality
assurance/quality control time in addition to the time required to perform the specific
tasks identified for the maintenance functions authorized in the maintenance allocation
chart. The symbol designations for the various maintenance categories are as follows:
e. Column 5, Tools and Equipment. Column 5 specifies, by code, those common

tool sets (not individual tools) and special tools, TMDE, and support equipment required
to perform the designated function.
f. Column 6, Remarks. This column shall, when applicable, contain a letter code, in
alphabetic order, which shall be keyed to the remarks contained in Section IV.
B-4. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS IN TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS, SECTION III.
a. Column 7, Reference Code. The tool and test equipment reference code correlates with a code used in the MAC, Section II, Column 5.
b. Column 2, Maintenance Category. The lowest category of maintenance authorized to use the tool or test equipment.
c. Column 3, Nomenclature. Name or identification of the tool or test equipment.
d. Column 4, National Stock Number. The National stock number of the tool or test
equipment.
e. Column 5, Tool Number. The manufacturers part number.
6This maintenance category is not included in Section II, column (4) of the Maintenance Allocation Chart.
To identify functions to this category of maintenance,enter a work time figure in the H column of Section II
column (4), and use an associated reference code in the Remarks column (6). Key the code to Section IV,
Remarks, and explain the SRA complete repair application there. The explanatory remark(s) shall reference the
specific Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) TM which contains additional SRA criteria and the
authorized spare/repair parts.
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B-5. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS IN REMARKS, SECTION IV.
a. Column 1, Reference Code. The code recorded in column 6.
Section II.
b. Columm 2, Remarks. This column lists information pertinent to the maintenance
function being performed as indicated in the MAC, Section II.
Section II. MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART
GROUP NUMBER 00
GROUP NUMBER 01
GROUP NUMBER 02
GROUP NUMBER 02
GROUP NUMBER 0301
GROUP NUMBER 0302
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(1)
GROUP
NUMBER
0303
0304
(2)
COMPONENT/
ASSEMBLY
Inspect
Service
Replace
Repair
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.1
Service
Replace
Repair
Adjust
0.1
Inspect
Install
Replace
Repair
0.1
0.1
Clamp
Assembly
Inspect
Service
Replace
Repair
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.1
7.62-MM
SUBCALIBER
GUN M149A1
Inspect
Repair
Service
Replace
Adjust
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Safety
Assembly
Lock Ring
Assembly
BASIC ISSUE
lTEMS
(REPAIR
PARTS)
0401
Instrument
Light M54
05
(4)
MAINTENANCE CATEGORY
C
04
0402
(3)
MAINTENANCE
FUNCTION
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.1
(5)
TOOLS
AND
EQUIP
(6)
REMARKS
0.2
0.5
0.1
0.1
0.1
B
8
0.3
0.5
4,5
7,9
0.1
0.3
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Section III. TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

(1)
TOOL OR
TEST
EQUIP
REF CODE
1
2
(2)
MAI NTENANCE
CATEGORY
4.1
5
6
7
F
O
F
(3)
NOMENCLATURE
Deleted
Borescope M3
Gage, Fillet and
Radius
Gauge Headspace,
Rifle
Pullover Gage Kit
(4)
NATIONAL/
NATO
STOCK
NUMBER
B-6
Change 3
TOOL
NUMBER
5210-00-476-8801
TM 9-6650235-13&P
279
6695-00-724-1535
11577756
4933-00-348-8652
TM 9-4933258-13&P
11578009
8213920
7274761
6650-01-063-0035
Wrench, Spanner
Wrench, Spanner
Gage, Breech Bore
M14
Tool Kit, Small Arms
5120-00-800-7535
5120-00-893-1736
5220-00-647-3697
Shop Set, Small

Arms: Field
Maintenance, Basic,
Less Power
4933-00-754-0664
5180-00-357-7770
Section IV. REMARKS

REFERENCE CODE I
A
B
C
(5)
REMARKS
See TM 9-1000-202-14
See TM 9-1240-259-35
See TM 9-1240-297-35
SC 518095-CL-A07
SC 493395-CL-A11
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APPENDIX C
COMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE ITEMS
C-1. SCOPE. This appendix lists components of end item and basic issue items for the
90-mm Recoilless Rifle: M67 to help you inventory items required for safe and efficient
operation.
C-2. GENERAL. The Components of End Item and Basic Issue Items Lists are divided
into the following sections:
a. Section II. Components of End Item. This listing is for informational purposes
only, and is not authority to requisition replacements. These items are part of the end
item, but are removed and separately packaged for transportation or shipment. As part
of the end item, these items must be with the end item whenever it is issued or transferred between property accounts. Illustrations are furnished to assist you in identifying
the items.
b. Section III. Basic Issue Items. These are the minimum essential items required to
place the rifle in operation, to operate it, and to perform emergency repairs. Although
shipped separately packaged, BII must be with the rifle during operation and whenever it
is transferred between property accounts. The illustrations will assist you with hard-toidentify items. This manual is your authority to request/requisition replacement BII, based
on TOE/MTOE authorization of the end item.
C-3. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS. The following provides an explanation of columns
found in the tabular listings:
a. Column (1) - Illustration Number (Illus Number). This column indicates the number of the illustration in which the item is shown.
b. Column (2) - National Stock Number. Indicates the National stock number
assigned to the item and will be used for requisitioning purposes.
c. Column (3) - Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if required, a
minimum description to identify and locate the item. The last line for each item indicates
the FSCM (in parentheses) followed by the part number.
d. Column (4) - Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the measure used in performing
the actual operational/maintenance function. This measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in., pr).
e. Column (5) - Quantity Required (Qty Rqr).
Indicates the quantity of the item authorized to be used with/on the equipment.
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Section II. COMPONENTS OF END ITEM
(1)
Illus
Number
1
2
(2)
National Stock
Number
(3)
Description
FSCM and Part Number
(4)
Usable
On Code
U/M
(5)
Qty
Rqr
6650-00-788-1234
MOUNT, TELESCOPE: M110

7659765 (19200)
EA
1240-00-788-1236
TELESCOPE: M103
7659740 (19200)
EA
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Section III.
(1)
Illus
Number
(2)
National Stock
Number
(4)
(3)
Description
FSCM and Part Number
Usable
On Code
U/M
(5)
Qty
Rqr
90-MM RECOILLESS RIFLE M67

1
5340-00-796-4175
CLAMP ASSEMBLY:
7659949 (19200)
EA
1240-00-441-0471
COVER, FIRE CONTROL:

8575980 (19200)
EA
4933-00-897-9362
EXTRACTOR AND SCREWDRIVER

COMBINATION:
8767921 (19206)
EA
66951-00-346-8701
LIGHT, INSTRUMENT:
8246214 (19200)
EA
4933-00-225-4905
SIGHT, BORE, BREECH: rifle 90-mm

8769066 (19206)
EA
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APPENDIX D
ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST
D-1. SCOPE. This appendix lists additional items you are authorized for the support of
the 90-mm Recoilless Rifle: M67.
D-2. GENERAL. This list identifies items that do not have to accompany the rifle and
that do not have to be turned in with it. These items are all authorized to you by CTA,
MTOE, TDA, or JTA.
D-3. EXPLANATION OF LISTING. National stock numbers, descriptions, and quantities
are provided to help you identify and request the additional items you require to support
this equipment. The items are listed in alphabetical sequence by item name.
Section II. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST

(1)
National
Stock
Number
(2)
Description
Part Number and FSCM
Usable on Code
(3)
(4)
U/M
Qty
Auth
1015-00-534-1938
BRUSH, CLEANING, ARTILLERY:

7309271 (19206)
EA
1015-00-859-4516
BRUSH, CLEANING, ARTILLERY:

8767959 (19206)
EA
1015-00-862-4760
POUCH, SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:

8768454 (19206)
EA
1015-00-859-4514
COVER, BREECH:
8767947 (19206)
EA
1015-00-376-0120
COVER, GUN MUZZLE:

11578561 (19206)
EA
8465-00-753-3257
SLING, UNIVERSAL, INDIVIDUAL LOAD

CARRYING:
MIL-S-43013 (81349)
EA
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(1)
National
Stock
Number
(3)
(4)
U/M
Qty
Auth
7.62-MM SUBCALIBER RIFLE Ml 49A1 W/E

8445079 (19206) CONSISTING OF:
GUN, SUBCALIBER, 7.62-MM M149A1
11577670(19206)
EA
EA
1005-00-556-4174
BRUSH, BORE CLEANING, SMALL ARMS:

5564174(19206)
EA
1005-00-610-8828
BRUSH, CLEANING, SMALL ARMS M6

CHAMBER:
6108828 (19206)
EA
1005-00-694-1662
BUFFER, CLEANING ROD:

7268275 (19204)
EA
1005-00-650-4510
CASE, SMALL ARMS CLEANING ROD:

7267754 (19206)
EA
4933-00-652-9950
EXTRACTOR, RUPTURED CARTRIDGE

CASE:
7790352 (19206)
EA
1005-00-793-6761
HANDLE ASSEMBLY: cleaning rod

7266116 (19204)
EA
1005-00-726-6109
ROD SECTION, CLEANING, SMALL ARMS:

7266109 (19204)
EA
1005-00-726-6110
SWAB, HOLDER, SECTION SMALL ARMS:

7266110 (19206)
EA
1005-00-702-8159
D-2
(2)
Description
Part Number and FSCM
Usable on Code
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APPENDIX E
EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST
E-1. SCOPE. This appendix lists expendable/durable supplies and materials you will
need to operate and maintain the 90-mm Recoilless Rifle: M67. This listing is for informational purposes only and is not authority to requisition the listed items. These items are
authorized to you by CTA 50-970, Expendable/ Durable Items (Except Medical, Class V,
Repair Parts, and Heraldic Items), or CTA 8-100, Army Medical Department Expendable/
Durable Items.
E-2. EXPLANATION OF COLUMNS.
a. Column (1) - Item Number. This number is assigned to the entry in the listing and
is referenced in the narrative instructions to identify the material (e.g., Use CLP, item 2,
app E).
b. Column (2) - Level This column identifies the lowest level of maintenance that
requires the listed item.
C - Operator/Crew
0- Organizational Maintenance
c. Column (3) - National Stock Number. This is the National stock number assigned
to the item; use it to request or requisition the item.
d. Column (4) - Description. Indicates the Federal item name and, if required, a
description to identify the item. The last line for each item indicates the Federal Supply
Code for Manufacturer (FSCM) in parentheses followed by the part number.
e. Column (5) - Unit of Measure (U/M). Indicates the measure used in performing
the actual maintenance function. This measure is expressed by a two-character alphabetical abbreviation (e.g., ea, in., pr). If the unit of measure differs from the unit of issue,
requisition the lowest unit of issue that will satisfy your requirements.
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Section II. EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS LIST

(1)
(2)
Item
Number
Level
(3)
National
Stock
Number
(5)
Description
U/M
6135-00-120-1010
BATTERY, DRY: 1.5V, BA-42

(81349) MIL-B-18
24 per package
EA
C
O
O
9150-01-079-6124
9150-01-054-6453
9150-01-053-6688
CLEANER, LUBRICANT, and

PRESERVATIVE:
(27412)
CLP-44 oz btl
CLP-5 pt btl
CLP-7 gal btl
Oz
PT
GL
6240-00-635-9800
OZ
6640-00-663-0832
PAPER, LENS: tissue, sheet form

(81348) NNN-P-40, type I or II
50 shts/bl
EA
7920-00-205-1711
RAG, WIPING: cotton, general

purpose
(58536) A-A-531
50 lb bale
LB
SWAB, SMALL ARMS CLEANING:
C
7510-00-266-6712
EA
9150-00-168-2000
1005-00-288-3565
8
LAMP, INCANDESCENT: 3 volts

0.19 amperes, special base,
T-1- bulk, clear, white light
(96906) MS51608-3
LUBRICANT, SOLID FILM
(81349) MIL-L-46147
16 oz aerosol can
E-2
(4)
4020-00-241-8875
cotton, 2 in. square

(19204) 5019316
1000 per package
EA
TAPE, PRESSURE SENSITIVE:

(81348) PPP-T-42
1 in. wide, 60 yd roll
YD
TWINE, FIBROUS fine India finish

(81348) T-T-911
FT
YD
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Alphabetical Index
Subject
Page
A
Adjustment of Cable Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-31
Authorized Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Authorized Cartridge Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Authorized Fazes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4-5
B
Boresighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-23
C
Cartridge Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
CommonTools and Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
D
Description and Functioning of Authorized Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Destruction of Army Materiel to Prevent Enemy Use...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
E
Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Equipment Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Expendable/Durable Supplies and Materials List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Extracting a Fired Cartridge Case from Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Extreme Cold Weather Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
Extreme Hot Weather Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-47
F
Functional Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
G
General Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-46
H
Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Hand Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Index 1
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Alphabetical Index
Page
Subject
Inspection after Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43

Installation and Removal of Fire Control instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
L
Location and Description of Major Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
M
Maintenance Forms and Records. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Maintenance of Ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Misfire/Checkfire Procedures.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40
O
Operating Instructions for 7.62-MM Subcaliber Gun M149A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-49

Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33
P
Packing and Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Preparation for Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Preparation for Movement of 90-MM Recoilless Rifle M67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-44
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8,5-2
R
Recoilless Rifle M67,90-MM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Removing/Installing Clamp Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-36
Removing/Installing Eyeshield . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Removing/Installing Instrument Light M54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36
Removing/Installing Sound Suppressor Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Removing/Installing Telescope Mount M110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Repair of Lock Ring Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Repair of M67 Recoilless Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Repair of Rifle Safety Assembly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Replacing Batteries in Instrument Light M54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Replacing Lamp in Instrument Light M54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Reporting Equipment improvement Recommendations (EIR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Index 2
TM 9-1015-223-12
Alphabetical Index
Page
Subject
S
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Service lntervals for Normal Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Service Upon Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Sighting and Fire Control Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Special Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Special Tools, TMDE, and Support Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Subcaliber Gun M149A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
T
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2,5-6
U
Unloading an Unfired Round from Rifle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38
Unusual Terrain Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Index 3/(lndex 4 blank)
By Order of the Secretary of the Army:
JOHN A. WICKHAM, JR.

General, United States Army
Chief of Staff
Official:
MILDRED E. HEDBERG
Brigadier General, United States Army
The Adjutant General
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TM 9-1015-223-12

HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Operator and Organizational

2-9 and 2-10

2-9 and 2-10

By Order of the Secretary of the Army:

GeneraI, United States Army

TO BE DISTRIBUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DA FORM 12-40-E,

M590 cartridge may not be fired over friendly troops.

REPORTING ERRORS AND RECOMMENDING IMPROVEMENTS

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...1-1

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-1

Description and Use of Operators Controls and

Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services

Operation Under Usual Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

OPERATOR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Operator Maintenance Procedures

Maintenance of Auxiliary Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

This manual supersedes TM 9-1015-223-12, 2 February 1962, including all changes,

ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . 5-1

Repair Parts, Special Tools, TMDE and Support

Organizational Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Organizational Maintence Procedures . . . . . . . . . 5-13

MAINTENANCE ALLOCATION CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1

COMPONENTS OF END ITEM AND BASIC ISSUE

ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1

EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES AND

Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

Section III. TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION

Can be easily transported

b. Reticle Pattern and Level Vial.

d. Instrument Light M54 and Clamp Assembly.

Section II. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS

Check breechblock (8) for cracks (9) in hammer bushing

REAR BRACKET ASSEMBLY

Clean with CLP. Inspect and lubricate with CLP.

TELESCOPE MOUNT M110

INSTRUMENT LIGHT M54

Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

2-6. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF FIRE CONTROL INSTRUMENTS.

2-7. BORESIGHTING (CONT).

Cross-level rifle by centering bubble (6) in

2-7. BORESIGHTING (CONT).

Sight through breech boresight (2).

Aline muzzle cross threads (3) with

2-8. PREPARATION FOR FIRING.

a. Remove covers from muzzle (1) and breech (2).

a. Remove covers from muzzle (1) and breech (2).

2-11. UNLOADING AN UNFIRED ROUND FROM RIFLE (CONT).

2-12. MISFIRE/CHECKFIRE PROCEDURES.

IMMEDIATELY EVACUATE ALL PERSONNEL FROM

1 KEEP WEAPON TRAINED ON TARGET AND KEEP PERSONNEL

For routine movements, do not move the weapon with a chambered

Section IV. OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS

At no time is gasoline or any solvent to be used to remove oil or grease

Section V. OPERATION OF AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

2-22. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 7.62-MM SUBCALIBER GUN M149A1.

a. Wipe all subcaliber gun surfaces dry.

2-22. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 7.62-MM SUBCALIBER GUN

Do not remove the subcaliber gun if it has a cartridge chambered.