TM 5-3895-372-20
Table 8-1.
Cement System Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
3.
METER-FEEDER DOES NOT TURN (Continued):
Step 3.
Check for broken shear pin on meter-feeder drive, caused by objects stuck between
vanes and housing of meter-feeder.
a.
Raise rear access door.
b.
Remove plate above housing.
Do not turn meter-feeder backwards unless spring tines are released.
c
Rotate feeder slowly in operating direction.
Check for objects stuck
between vanes and housing.
Remove objects.
If necessary, release spring tines so that you can rock
meter-feeder back and forth.
d.
Replace shear pin.
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