TM 5-3895-370-14&P
NOTE
Flushing procedures should be performed as soon as practical to prevent
bituminous material from hardening in the piping and spraybar.
(13)
When spraybar operations are completed, proceed to Flushing the Bituminous System (para 2-26).
2-23. MOUNTING AND OPERATING FIFTH-WHEEL AND BITUMETER GAGE.
a.
Introduction. Fifth-wheel and bitumeter gage are used only when necessary to record the travel speed in feet-
per-minute (FPM).
CAUTION
After fifth-wheel and bitumeter gage are installed, if tow vehicle will be operating in
reverse, or if tow vehicle will be operating at speeds greater than 1500 FPM, fifth-
wheel must be removed, or raised off ground, to prevent damage to bitumeter gage.
b.
Mounting Fifth-wheel and Bitumeter Gage.
(1)
Remove hair pin (1) and fifth-wheel (2) from bracket (3).
(2)
Remove clamp (4) from bracket (5) by swinging and raising clamp.
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