TM 5-3895-37 1-24 & P
Section II. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-8. Description.
a.
The Etnyre Bituminous Distributor consists of a storage tank with a low pressure heating
system, a hydraulic-powered pumping unit, and an adjustable spray bar for distributing bituminous
material (see fig. 1-1). The equipment is mounted on an M918 truck chassis. It is normally operated
by a crew of two men; a driver in the cab, and an operator stationed on the rear platform.
b.
The maintenance paragraphs of this manual contain descriptions of the Bituminous Distri-
butor major components.
LEGEND:
1.
SIGNAL BELL
6.
AIR CONTROL BOX
11.
FILL LINE CAP
12.
HYDRAULIC FILTER
7.
BAR TURN UP LEVER
2.
THERMOMETER AND WELL (DRY)
13.
HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR
8.
TRANSFER VALVE LEVER
3.
OVERFLOW AND VENT COVER
4.
MANHOLE
9.
HAND SPRAY CONNECTION
14.
TOOL BOX
15.
MATERIAL STORAGE TANK
10.
TRANSFER VALVE COVER
5.
SIGNAL BELL PULL RING
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Figure 1-1. Major Components and Their Locations (Sheet 1 of 3).
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