TM 5-3895-370-14&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Contents
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Introduction .......................................................................................................................................
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Location and Use of Controls and Indicators ........................................................................................
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Operator PMCS Introduction...............................................................................................................
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Special Instructions ............................................................................................................................
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General PMCS Procedures and Conditions .........................................................................................
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Fluid Leakage Definition .....................................................................................................................
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PMCS Column Entry Explanation........................................................................................................
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Operator PMCS Table........................................................................................................................
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Preparation for Operation...................................................................................................................
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Jackstand and Extension Jacks Operation and Stowage ......................................................................
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Fuel Feed and Return Valves Operation..............................................................................................
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Hydraulic Feed and Return Valves Operation.......................................................................................
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Establishing Application Parameters ...................................................................................................
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Engine Operating Procedures .............................................................................................................
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Air Restriction Indicator Check............................................................................................................
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Connecting and Disconnecting Bituminous Hoses ................................................................................
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Connecting Distributor to Supply Tank.................................................................................................
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Installing and Removing Spraybar Extensions......................................................................................
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Transferring Material from Supply to Storage......................................................................................
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Circulating Bituminous Material...........................................................................................................
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Testing Spraybar for Circulation..........................................................................................................
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Spraybar Operation............................................................................................................................
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Mounting and Operating Fifth-wheel and Bitumeter Gage .....................................................................
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Hand Spray Operation........................................................................................................................
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Portable Torch Operation ...................................................................................................................
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Flushing the Bituminous System.........................................................................................................
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Distributor Shutdown..........................................................................................................................
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Decals and Data Plates ......................................................................................................................
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Introduction to Operation in Unusual Conditions...................................................................................
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Operation in Extreme Heat .................................................................................................................
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Operation in Extreme Dust or Sand.....................................................................................................
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Operation in Extreme Cold..................................................................................................................
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Fording..............................................................................................................................................
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Emergency Procedures ......................................................................................................................
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Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-1. INTRODUCTION.
This section provides descriptions, locations and use of the operator's controls and indicators. Figure 2-1 lists each
control and indicator and the functions they perform.
2-2. LOCATION AND USE OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS.
Know the location and proper use of every control and indicator before operating the distributor. Use this section to learn
how each control and indicator is to be used. Separate illustrations, with keys, are provided in Table 2-1.
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