TM 5-3820-205-10-2CHAPTER 4DEMOLITION OF THE JAW CRUSHER TO PREVENT ENEMY USE82. GeneralWhen capture or abandonment of the jawcrusher to an enemy is imminent, the unit commanderresponsible must make the decision either to destroy theequipment or to render it inoperative. Based on thisdecision, orders are issued which cover the desiredextent of destruction. Whatever method of demolition isemployed, it is essential to destroy the same vital partsof all jaw crushers and all corresponding repair parts.83. Demolition to Render the Jaw CrusherInoperativea.Demolition by Mechanical Means.Use sledgehammers, crowbars, picks, axes, or other heavy toolsthat may be available, together with the tools normallyincluded with the jaw crusher, to destroy the following:NoteThe following steps are minimumrequirements for this method.(1)Fuel pump, manifold, radiators, fuel filter,and instruments.(2)Discharge and feeder conveyors.(3)Motors, drive belts, and pulleys.(4)Conveyor rollers, tires, and control box.(5)Lights, electrical panels, and electricalcables.b.Demolition by Misuse.Perform the followingsteps to render the jaw crusher inoperative.NoteThe following steps are minimumrequirements for this method.(1)Drain the engine.(2)Drain all gear housings.(3)Drain hydraulic tank.(4)Throw sand, mud, and other foreignsubstances into the oil filter openings andengine crankcase.(5)Drain the cooling system.(6)Throw dirt or sand into the radiator andfuel tank.(7)Operate the engine at full speed untilfailure occurs.84. Demolition by Explosives or Weapons Firea.Explosives.Place as many of the chargesshown on figure 62 as the situation permits and detonatethem simultaneously with a detonating cord and asuitable detonator.NoteThe charges in steps 1 and 2 areminimum requirements for thismethod.(1)One ½ lb charge between injection pumpand engine block.(2)Two ½ lb charges on engine clutch.(3)One ½ lb charge on conveyor motor.(4)Two ½ lb charges on main electricalpanel.(5)One ½ lb charge on vibrating screenmotor.(6)Two ½ lb charges on axle housings.(7)One ½ lb charge on feeder conveyormotor.(8)Six ½ lb charges between crusher jaws.b.Weapons Fire.Fire on the jaw crusher with theheaviest practical weapons available.61
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