TM 5-3895-374-10
7.Drum Mixer Tear Down Procedures
(See Figures 2-12 and 2-15)
Item
Procedure
1
Disconnect all control and power cables and store on brackets provided.
2
Using a crane remove the bypass chute and store for transport.
3
Using a crane to support the exhaust duct, remove the bolts at the
plenum.
4
Lift the section of exhaust duct to the ground. The two pieces of steel
duct can be unbolted. They both get stored on the generator trailer for
transport.
5
Remove the rubber seals from the duct joints and store for transport in
the control van. (Wipe clean prior to storage.)
6
Remove the ducting support leg and store.
7
Disconnect the exhaust plenum and rotate into the transport position.
Secure with bolts.
8
Remove the rubber seals from the duct joints and store for transport in
the control van. (Wipe clean prior to storage.)
9
Connect the hydraulic power pack. Connect power cable and start pump
motor.
10
Raise the trailer using the hydraulic levelling jacks so that the weight is
removed from the screw jacks.
11
Remove the pads from the screw jacks and stow the pads and legs in the
transport position.
12
Bolt the landing jacks into the operating position. Extend the jacks to
their maximum length.
13
Fully retract the hydraulic levelling jacks lowering the trailer. The trailer
will be supported by the wheels and landing legs.
14
Disconnect the hydraulic power pack.
15
Connect the transport tractor and move the drum mixer as desired.
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