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 |  MIL-H-63192 (AR) 4.6.9.5  Quadrants M17/M18 elevation counter accuracy.-Prior to proof firing, the elevation counters' accuracy shall not exceed the deviation limit specified in 3.3.9.5, excluding backlash at any cannon tube elevation setting. Subsewuent to proof firing. the deviation shall not exceed maximum limit specified in 3.3.9.5, excluding backlash. 4.6.9.6  Backlash-quadrants  M17/M18.-The  elevation  knobs  on each quadrant shall be tested for maximum allowable backlash at any elevation setting. Backlash tests shall be taken in clockwise and  counterclockwise  directions. Backlash  measurements  shall  be taken using a calibrated gunner's quadrant. Backlash shall not exceed the limit specified in 3.3.9.6. 4.6.9.7  Operability  and  illumination.-Mounted  fore  control shall have a visual and tactile examination for knob function to detect looseness, binding or excessive torque. Counters shall operate" properly and the numerals shall be legible and readable at  light  levels  ranging  from  dusk  into  darkness. Level  vial bubbles and graduation lines shall be clear and discernible at light levels ranging from dusk into darkness. Radioactive illuminated retitles in the panoramic and elbow telescopes shall have clear and concise line patterns that are discernible at light levels ranging from dusk into darkness. Off carriage fire control shall be examined in the same manner as indicated above. 4.6.10 Proof firing test.-The howitzer shall be emplaced, layed and fired in accordance with the operating procedures contained in PDTM 9-1015-248-10. The projectile, charge zone and elevation shall be in accordance with Table I. 4.6.11 Latch mechanism test.-During the proof firing test, observation shall be made for compliance with the requirements specified in 3.3.11. 4.6.12 Zone setter test.-During the proof firing test, measurements shall be made to determine compliance with the requirements specified in Table 11 of 3.3.12. 4.6.13 Road test.-The howitzer shall be prepared for travel and engaged to a prime mover in accordance with TM9-1015- 248-10. Observation  shall  be  made  for  compliance  with  the requirements specified in 3.3.13. 4.6.14 Boresight retention.-All lines of sight of the optical  instruments,  including  borescope,  shall  be  secured  in coincidence with their respective arming points as defined in 4.6.9.1. The exact position of the carriage shall be marked to 19 | 
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