TM 5-3895-370-14&P
c.
Operating Bitumeter Gage.
CAUTION
If tow vehicle will be operating in
reverse, or at speeds greater than
1500 FPM, remove, or raise, fifth-
wheel
to
prevent
damage
to
bitumeter gage.
(1)
Turn counter knob (1) on bitumeter gage
(2) to the left until lower window (3) reads
zero.
(2)
Operate tow vehicle at travel speed (FPM)
indicated on gage (2), as determined in
para 2-13.
d.
Stowing Fifth-wheel and Bitumeter Gage.
(1)
Disconnect cable (10) from bitumeter gage
(11).
(2)
Remove wing nut (15), capscrew (14),
gage bracket (13), and bitumeter gage
(11) from mirror bracket (12).
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