TM 5-3895-370-14&P
2-18. INSTALLING AND REMOVING SPRAYBAR EXTENSIONS.
a.
Introduction. Maximum spraybar width is 24 ft
(7 m). Basic bar width is 12 ft (3.7 m) including two
hinged, permanently fixed 3 ft (1 m) extensions which
are raised during transport or lowered when 6 ft (2 m), or
more, spraybar width is desired. Six 2 ft (.6 m)
extensions are used when a spraybar width of 10 24 ft (3
-7 m) is desired. Extensions are stowed in storage box
(7, Figure 1-2) and brackets (12, Figure 1-2).
b.
Mounting Spraybar Extensions.
NOTE
· This procedure applies to both
ends of the spraybar and is the
same for all extensions.
· Needle-nose pliers and adjustable
wrench may be necessary to mount
the spraybar extensions.
(1)
Remove two wing nuts (1) and clamps (2)
from studs (3).
(2)
Remove end cap (4) and gasket (5) from
spraybar (6).
NOTE
· If gaskets are rigid or brittle, they
must be soaked in motor oil for a
minimum
of
1
hour
before
installing.
· There
are
left-and
right-hand
extensions. Correct installation is
necessary for spraybar to operate
properly.
(3)
Install spraybar extension (7) and gasket
(5) to spraybar (6).
(4)
Place clamps (2) over studs (3) and install
wing nuts (1).
(5)
Tighten nuts (8) securely.
(6)
Install extension plate (9) to spraybar (6)
and extension (7) with four washers (10),
lockwashers (11), and capscrews (12).
Tighten capscrews securely.
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