TM-5-3895-372-20

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AUGUST 1980

TM-5-3895-372-20 - Page 589 of 694

TM 5-3895-372-20

AIR SYSTEM.

11-14. FLUFFER VALVE MAINTENANCE (Continued).

LOCATION/ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

B. INSPECTION.

5.

Air lines (1) and (6).

Inspect for damaged lines or

Replace, if necessary.

fittings.

C. INSTALLATION

NOTE

Apply liquid teflon to all threaded joints at installation.

6.

Two elbows (2)

Install in fluffer valve (4).

and adapters (5).

7.

Two bolts. nuts, and

Mount fluffer valve (4) and

Check before mounting valve.

lockwashers (3).

tighten.

Embossed arrow on valve gives

direction of air flow.

8.

Air line (6).

Install and tighten.

Install swivel end last.

9.

Air line (1).

Install and tighten.

Install swivel end last

D. OPERATIONAL CHECK.

10.

Draincocks and air

Close draincocks and open

gate valve.

air gate valve.

11.

Mixer body.

Start up (see TM 9-2320273-

Chassis pressure should be at

10 and TM 5-3895-372-10).

least 65 psi (448 kPa).

12.

Fluffer valve (4) and

Activate fluffer valve (4).

air lines (1) and (6).

Check for leaks

13.

Mixer body.

Shut down. (See TM 9-2320

273-10 and TM 5-3895-372-10).

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