TM 5-3895-372-20
CEMENT SYSTEM.
8-5.
TURNING THE METER FEEDER MANUALLY.
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
Always turn the meter feeder counterclockwise (in the direction of normal operation).
Never turn it backwards (clockwise).
NOTE
Many of the procedures in this chapter tell you to turn the meter feeder manually.
A bar
and crank is provided with each mixer body for this purpose.
To use them, follow the
instructions below.
MANUAL POSITIONING.I
1.
Access plate.
Swing open.
On right hand side of cement
bin.
2.
Crank
Plance on shaft.
The slot in the crank fits over
the sprocket key.
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