TM 5-3895-373-20
2.24.1. TOWING/PUSHING.
This task covers:
a. Prepare
b. Tow c. Push
d. Crib
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools:
References:
General mechanic’s automotive tool kit
TM 5-3895-373-10
(Item 54, Appendix E)
Chain assembly (Item 9, Appendix E)
Equipment Condition:
Elbow (Item 14, Appendix E)
Screed raised and locked for travel per TM 5-3895-373-10.
Screwdriver bit set (Item 37, Appendix E)
Right access door opened per TM 5-3895-373-10.
Torque wrench (Item 69, Appendix E)
Center top right access door open per TM 5-3895-373-10.
Universal puller kit (Item 31, Appendix E)
Center top left access door open per TM 5-3895-373-10.
Materials/Parts:
Machinery wiping towels (Item 30, Appendix C)
Protective cap (Item 5, Appendix C)
Cribbing
NOTE
The following towing and pushing instructions are
provided for loading the paving machine onto a transport
trailer.
The
equipment
manufacturer
recommends
against towing the paving machine over any extended
distance. Either procedure is acceptable for loading the
paving machine onto an M870 (or equivalent) transport
trailer.
A.
PREPARE.
1.
OPEN PROPULSION PUMP SAFETY RELIEF
VALVES.
a.
Use screwdriver to open safety relief valves on
both propulsion pumps.
b.
Turn
safety
relief
valves
one
full
turn
counterclockwise to open.
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