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
TM-5-3895-371-24-P - Page 33 of 330
TM 53895371-24 & P
Table 2-2.
Troubleshooting (Continued).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
9. SPRAY LACKS PRESSURE (Continued):
step 3.
Discharge strainer plugged.
Remove and clean (para 12-6).
10. APPLICATION RATE VARIES:
Step 1.
Improper reading of tank contents.
Use measuring stick for accurate readings. Tank must be level when reading
measuring stick.
Step 2.
Defective pump tachometer.
Repair or replace (para 2-25).
step 3.
Defective recording bitumeter.
Repair or replace (para 2-25).
step 4.
Catch lever on quadrant not pulled.
Pull catch lever out.
step 5.
Discharge strainer plugged.
Remove and clean discharge strainer on pump outlet (para 12-6).
Step 6.
Hydrostatic control not firmly positioned.
Adjust and tighten (TM 5-3895-371-10).
step 7.
Hydrostatic override control partially engaged.
Return override to neutral position.
11.
DIFFICULTY IN RAISING SPRAY BAR END SECTIONS IN VERTICAL POSITIONS:
step 1.
Hinge joint inoperative.
Adjust or replace retaining rings and packing (para 2-38).
step 2.
Damaged linkage
Repair or replace linkage (para 2-38).
2-10
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