TM 5-3895-385-23-2
FIELD MAINTENANCE
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL PAVING MACHINE (BMPM)
TOW POINT HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REMOVAL, INSPECTION, AND INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Equipment Conditions
General Mechanics Tool Kit (GMTK) (WP 0440, Vol
Screed fully lowered (TM 5-3895-385-10)
3, Item 64)
Tow point cylinder fully lowered (TM 5-3895-385-
Drain pan (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 15)
10)
Materials/Parts
Engine off (TM 5-3895-385-10)
Cotter pin (2) (WP 0439, Vol 3, Item 84)
BATTERY DISCONNECT switch OFF (TM 5-3895-
Wiping rag (WP 0439, Vol 3, Item 89)
385-10)
Personnel Required
Hydraulic oil cool (TM 5-3895-385-10)
91L
Estimated Time to Complete Task
0.3 hr
TOW POINT HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REMOVAL, INSPECTION, AND INSTALLATION
NOTE
Some hydraulic oil will leak out of hoses and hydraulic fittings when disconnecting or
connecting components. Have a drain pan and rags in place to capture hydraulic oil.
Tow point hydraulic cylinder removal and installation steps are the same for both sides of the
Bituminous Material Paving Machine (BMPM). Left side shown.
