TM 5-3800-205-10-2
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA - CONTINUED
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EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES - CONTINUED
i.
The rear water tank 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 (9,558
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 de-icing 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 tank operations; and
(14)
provisions to mount optional attachments: front-mounted cultivator to cultivate soil; cutting edge assembly
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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