TM-5-3895-371-10

BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR M918, MODEL D-63

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

OCTOBER 1979

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TM 5-3895-371-10
(4) Manhole - Provides access to the tank for cleaning the interior and may be used for filling the tank
(5) Signal Bell Pull Ring - Enables the signal bell to be operated from the control platform at the rear of the unit
(6) Air Control Box - Air control valves, solenoids and electrical switches are located in the air control box The electrical
switches duplicate the functions of those on the cab control panel so that the operator at the control platform can control
air to raise, lower, or shift the spray bar
(7) Bar Turn Up Lever - A mechanical lever used to turn up the spray bar after spraying operations are complete
(8) Transfer Valve Lever - A mechanical lever used to position the transfer valve for either filling through the transfer valve
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car connection or operating the hand spray bar
(9) Handspray Connection - Quick action connection on the transfer valve rail car connection for connecting the handspray
bar line
(10) Transfer Valve Cover - Cover provides access to the transfer valve for filling the system through the transfer valve
(11) Fill Line Cap - Cap provides access for filling the system through the fill line
(12) Hydraulic Filter - Filters the hydraulic fluid to prevent contamination of hydraulic motor and pump
(13) Hydraulic Reservoir - Stores 20 gallons of hydraulic fluid to operate the hydraulic system
(14) Tool Box - Provides a stowage location for Basic Issue Item Tools and Integral Components of End Item
(15) Material Storage Tank - The 1500 gallon capacity storage tank is elliptical in shape and is made of welded steel it
contains a surge plate which prevents sudden shifting of contents and also supports the heating flues The flues are
securely supported by the surge plate to eliminate vibration and allow for expansion and contraction insulation, consisting
of 2 in fiberglass material, reduces heat loss
(16) Quadrant Control Lever - Positions the control valves for controlling flow of the bitumen from the bituminous pump
(17) Exhaust Stacks - Exhaust fumes from the low pressure atomizing burners
(18) Tank Gage - Indicates the number of gallons of bitumen in the storage tank
(19) Portable Burner - The portable burner is used to heat components containing bitumen other than the storage tank, e
g, bituminous pump, spray bar, plumbing, etc.
(20) Extension Bar Stowage Box - The stowage box is used to stow the extension bars when not in use
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