TM 5-3895-376-14&P
6.
VIBRATOR ASSEMBLY: Provides the vibratory
Power Output
motion necessary for compaction and travel.
Engine brake horsepower at
5.8 hp
3600 rpm . . . . . . . . .
.
7.
TRANSPORT DOLLY. A swing down dolly for
2850 rpm
Engine operating speed . . . . . .
.
manual movement around the worksite without
440 rpm
Frequency of vibration . . . . .
.
mechanical power.
16 inches
Centrifical Force . . . . . . . .
.
1-8. EQUIPMENT DATA.
Capacities
Dimensions and Weights
1.056 Gal
Fuel Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17 inches
1.2 qts
Engine Oil Sump . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36 inches
1.6 pts
Vibrator assembly sump . . . . . . . .
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49.4 inches
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
410 Ibs.
Plate Width (Working Width) . . . . .
15 inches
Section III. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The action of the eccentric weights in the vibrator as-
1-9. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
sembly also provide the vibratory motion transmitted
The hand crank started diesel engine supplies power
through the base plate causing compaction of the ma-
transmitted through a centrifical clutch and v-belt
terial in the path of the compactor. Three points of
drive to the vibrator assembly. The vibrator assembly
shock mounts minimize the amount of vibration felt by
consists of two eccentric weights, one on a fixed shaft
the operator at the guide bar.
and one on a shiftable shaft. Shifting of this shaft al-
lows adjustment of the timing of weights to provide
The controls for engine speed and direction of travel
the direction of travel.
are conveniently mounted on the guide bar for easy
access by the operator.
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