TM 5-3820-233-12/1
(c) Install the filler caps and battery box cover.
CAUTION
(d) Connect battery cables as shown on the in-
Do not smoke or use open flame in
formation plate and as shown in figure 2-1.
the vicinity, as batteries generate
(e) Connect battery cable to engine starter as shown
explosive gas during charging.
in figure 2-2.
(b) Pour electrolyte into each battery cell to a depth
of 3/8 inch above the separators.
Figure 2-2. Battery cable to starter connection.
2-2. Installation
CAUTION
a. General. The Portable Jaw Crusher Plant being
Do not reduce crusher opening
below
used in conjunction with the secondary unit must be
minimum recommended opening.
located on a reasonably level surface, with the discharge
end over the feed conveyor hopper of secondary plant.
(1) The jaw crusher must be level the length of the
The primary unit should be positioned with the feeder
shaft to provide proper distribution of grease in the
hopper near the quarry wall or gravel deposit to receive
bearings. Use wood planking under tires to obtain the
the material from the power shovel or similar equipment.
level position.
Where possible, face the operators platform and the
(2) Use chock block assembly in front and rear
power unit in the general direction from which winds
of ear tires to prevent movement of plant during
most frequently blow at the plant site. By placing the
operation. The stabilizing jacks should be erected
plant in this position, the dust will blow away from the
vertically with the truck frame. If dolly is left in place it is
operator and the power unit rather than toward them.
still necessary to drop stabilizing jacks for stabilization.
Place wood planking under jacks to increase bearing
NOTE
surface.
The primary plant can be operated
(3) Check complete plant for loose bolts, nuts, etc.
without the secondary if only an unsized
(4) Inspect to be sure all shipping braces and rated
material is needed with maximum size
parts have been removed.
material the only controlled size.
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