TM-5-3895-371-10
BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR M918, MODEL D-63
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
OCTOBER 1979
TM-5-3895-371-10 - Page 43 of 103
TM 5-3895-371-10
Figure 2-11. Circulating in Bar.
(2)
Lower spray bar extension to operating position (4, fig. 2-8)
(3)
Unlock bar raising lever (5, fig. 2-9)
(4)
Bar Raising Switch - Down (with control switch in cab or on rear)
(5)
All other controls as in Circulate in Bar (fig. 2-11)
b.
Correct spray cannot be obtained unless bitumen is heated to proper spraying temperature.
Cold bitumen
will not give sharp spray edges and will cause streaking.
c.
See paragraph 2-19 and table 2-1 for setting proper pump speeds.
Higher pump speeds will cause
excessive fogging of spray. If higher pump and truck speeds are desired, use larger nozzles.
Lower
pump speeds will cause fan spray to sag, with heavy edge
d.
Nozzle slot should make an angle of approximately 30 degrees with bar centerline and every nozzle
should be at the same angle, as shown in figure 2-7.
e
Nozzle height of 12 in. above road will give triple lap coverage.
f
Drain and flush out pump, bar, and circulating system after each day’s use, unless oil that will not set up
when cold is used.
TA 075443
2-19
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