TM 5-3740-214-14
Table 5-1. Direct and General Support Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Continued)
M = Monthly
A/R = As Required
Q = Quarterly
H = Hourly
INTERVAL
ITEM
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
NO. M A/R
Q
H
PROCEDURE
FLOWMETER (Continued)
a. Aim nozzle down into bucket.
(1) Loosen nozzle adjusting nut.
(2) Turn nozzle down and tighten adjusting nut.
b. Turn solenoid valve switch OFF.
c. Start engine according to engine startup procedures in Chapter 2, Section III.
d. When formulation tank pressure levels off, shut engine OFF.
e. Turn the ignition and solenoid valve switches ON and let insecticide flow into bucket.
Let it flow for a few minutes to remove any air bubbles.
f. Check temperature and flow rate on flowmeter.
g. Hold a beaker under stream for one minute.
h. Turn OFF ignition and solenoid valve switches.
Figure 5-19. Temperature Correction Curve
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