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

WATER SYSTEM.

5-11.

SIGHT GAGE MAINTENANCE (Continued)

LOCATION/ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

B.

CLEANING.

WARNING

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi.

Use only with effective chip guarding

and personal protective equipment (goggles/shield,

gloves,

etc.).

Do not allow dry cleaning solvents,

such as SD-2,

to come in contact with seals or flexible hoses.

These

cleaners may damage leather,

rubber,

and synthetic materials.

6.

Gage-tube (1).

a.

Clean with soap and water.

b.

If dirt or scum remains,

use

dry cleaning solvent SD-2.

Dry with compressed air.

7.

Air vent (7).

Pull from gage tube (1) and

Replace as necessary.

inspect for blockage and

deterioration.

C.

INSTALLATION.

8.

Air vent (7).

Install onto top of gage tube (1).

9.

Three grommets (2).

Install into three gage tube

brackets (6).

10. Gage collar nut (3)

a.

Slide gage tube (1) down

and gage tube (1).

thru the gage tube brackets

(6)and grommets (2).

b.

Slide gage collar nut (3) over

bottom end of gage tube (1).

c.

Insert gage tube (1) into top

Install with red line in gage tube

of gage valve (4) and secure

toward center of vehicle.

with gage collar nut (3).

11. Draincock (5) and

Close draincock (5) and open

Check for leaks and retighten

gage valve (4).

gage valve (4).

Gage tube (1)

gage collar nut (3) as necessary.

should fill to level of water

in tank.

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