TM-5-3895-372-20

CONCRETE-MOBILE MIXER BODY M919, MODEL 8CM-24/F

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AUGUST 1980

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TM 5-3895-372-20

Section II TROUBLESHOOTING

5-5. INTRODUCTION.

Troubleshooting procedures for the water system are given in table 5-1. It is arranged by malfunctions, in the following

order:

a

.

Mix water does not flow at a steady rate (Malfunction No. 1).

b

.

Water line valves leak (Malfunction No. 2).

c

.

Quick-opening valve sticks (Malfunction No. 3).

Most water system problems are caused by dirt or ice in the water lines. If you find sediment, remind the operator to use

clean water and to use the inlet strainer when filling the tank.

Freezing damage could occur. Caution operator to open draincocks and blow water out of system when he is finished with

cleanup. Check for clogged draincocks.

5-2