TM-5-3895-371-24-P

BITUMINOUS DISTRIBUTOR BODY M918, MODEL D-63

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST

MARCH 1981

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TM 5-3895-37 1-24 & P
Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-8. Description.
a.
The Etnyre Bituminous Distributor consists of a storage tank with a low pressure heating
system, a hydraulic-powered pumping unit, and an adjustable spray bar for distributing bituminous
material (see fig. 1-1). The equipment is mounted on an M918 truck chassis. It is normally operated
by a crew of two men; a driver in the cab, and an operator stationed on the rear platform.
b.
The maintenance paragraphs of this manual contain descriptions of the Bituminous Distri-
butor major components.
LEGEND:
1.
SIGNAL BELL
6.
AIR CONTROL BOX
11.
FILL LINE CAP
2. THERMOMETER AND WELL (DRY)
7. BAR TURN UP LEVER
12. HYDRAULIC FILTER
3. OVERFLOW AND VENT COVER
8. TRANSFER VALVE LEVER
13. HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
4.
MANHOLE
9.
HAND SPRAY CONNECTION
14.
TOOL BOX
5. SIGNAL BELL PULL RING
10. TRANSFER VALVE COVER
15. MATERIAL STORAGE TANK
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Figure 1-1.
Major Components and Their Locations (Sheet 1 of 3).
1-3


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