TM 5-3895-374-24-2CHAPTER 4TROUBLE SHOOTING4-1. GeneralThis section on trouble shooting is provided as a guide to quickly pinpointing the cause of problems connected withcomponents of the Asphalt Mixing Plant, thereby reducing down time and maintenance costs.The following information identifies common problems and offers general solutions to these problems. In some instancesthe solution is to contact the manufacturer.The key to good trouble shooting is a good maintenance program which may eliminate a number of the problems andpossible down time. It is also very important to maintain a good inventory of recommended spare parts.The components of the Asphalt Mixing Plant each perform a specific function in contributing to the production of asphalthot mix. It is important to understand the function and the theory of the asphalt mixing plant prior to performing troubleshooting operations.4-2. Commercial Trouble Shooting InformationIn addition to the trouble shooting procedures contained in this section additional trouble shooting procedures can be foundin other sections of this manual as follows:ComponentSectionManufacturerPageNumberAir compressor3-5-11Ingersoll RandAir compressor3-4-7SanbornAsphalt calibration scaleindicator3-2-3Western ScaleAsphalt metering pump3-7-7VikingAsphalt transfer pump3-7-7VikingBaghouse3-5-1Griffinpage 4 - 1
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