Section IV. OPERATION OF MATERIEL USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ROAD ROLLER
36. Fire Extinguisher
a. Description. The fire extinguisher used on the road roller is of a vaporizing liquid type, pump operated, and uses
carbon tetrachloride. The capacity of the fire extinguisher is 1 quart. This fire extinguisher is recommended and suitable
for extinguishing fires on engine and electric equipment.
b. Location. The fire extinguisher is located on the left side of the rear housing.
c. Operation.
(1) In case of fire, remove the fire extinguisher from the road roller.
(2) Turn the pump handle (1, fig. 13) to the left, or counterclockwise, to release it from its locked position.
(3) Hold a finger over the outlet nozzle (4) and work the pump handle (1) 2 or 3 times, first with the outlet nozzle
pointed up,
1
Pump handle
2
Pump valve
3
Body
4
Outlet nozzle
5
Filler cap
6
Shutoff valve
Figure 13. Fire extinguisher.
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