TM 5-3895-376-14&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
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Description and Use of Operator's Controls and Indicators
Section I
Operator Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) .
Section II
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator's PMCS Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Under Usual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section III
Transport To/From Worksite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting the Compactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping the Compactor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation Under Unusual Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section IV
Operation in Extreme Humid Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation in Extreme Cold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E m e r g e n c y Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2-1 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Throttle Control Lever (1). The throttle control
a.
lever activates the engine speed governor
through a mechanical push-pull cable Pulling the
control lever rearward will Increase engine speed,
and pushing the lever forward will reduce the en-
gine speed, stopping the engine when held in the
full forward position.
Direction Control Lever (2), The direction control
b
lever shifts the timing of the vibrator assembly to
change the forward-reverse direction of travel of
the unit. Push the lever forward for forward travel
and pull the lever fully back for reverse travel.
Guide Bar (3). The guide bar functions as a tiller
c.
bar for steering the compactor during operation.
Cranking Handle (4). The cranking handle is
d.
used to crank the engine during starting opera-
tions The handle is stored in a friction bracket on
the guide bar.
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