TM 5-3800-205-23-1
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA - CONTINUED
0002 00
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES (WATER DISTRIBUTOR) - CONTINUED
(3)
Caterpillar powershift, manual transmission with six forward speeds and one reverse;
(4)
operator's cab with adjustable seat and steering column/wheel;
(5)
removable bolt-on ROPS/FOPS canopy;
(6)
front full-floating drive axle with outboard planetary final drives;
(7)
differential lock control to reduce wheel slippage when high traction is required;
(8)
articulated frame steering with two double-acting steering cylinders;
(9)
oil sampling valves for engine, transmission, and hydraulic systems;
(10)
NATO slave receptacle; and
(11)
mounting provisions for M16 rifle and portable fire extinguisher inside cab, and decontamination appara-
tus at left front of tractor.
i.
The water distributor rear section has the following capabilities and features:
(1)
non-drive axle;
(2)
ASTM 588 (core ten) corrosion-resistant steel tank with a maximum capacity of 2525 gallons (9558
liters);
(3)
internal, positive prime foot valve at bottom of tank;
(4)
interior surge baffling to ensure stability on side slopes;
(5)
20-inch access cover (with bag cutter/can breaker) at rear of tank provides access for top loading and for
adding soil stabilization, dust control or deicing compounds to tank;
(6)
20-inch inspection cover at front of tank;
(7)
stainless steel internal piping and overflow, with cleanouts front and rear;
(8)
drafting line for suction bottom loading;
(9)
components inside tank provide for thorough mixing (sparging) of tank amendment solutions, as well as
cleaning and rinsing of tank interior;
(10)
upper spray bar provides pressure discharge with flexible/adjustable spray patterns, for dust control;
(11)
lower spray bar provides pressure or gravity discharge, for soil stabilizers or de-icing agents;
(12)
hose reel with 70 ft (21.4 m) hose for power washing operations;
(13)
cab-mounted control panel for water distributor operations; and
(14)
provisions to mount optional attachments: front-mounted disc to cultivate soil, blade for road grading
operations, and de-icing extensions.
j.
When sectionalized, the tractor can be driven using front and rear skids for stability, and steered using a skid steer
system.
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