Trent, Andy ; Karsky, Dick ; Harding, Chuck ; Gilmour, Scott . 2004. MTDC Portable Vehicle Washer System: Operator's Manual. 0434 2826. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program. 14 p.
Describes how to operate a portable vehicle washer developed by the Missoula Technology and Development Center. The washer is mounted on a trailer that can be towed by a 3/4-ton pickup truck. A separate report, MTDC Portable Vehicle Washer (0434-2819-MTDC), describing the development of the washer and mechanical drawings for the washer (MTDC-1020) are available from the center. The washer is intended to reduce the spread of weeds by thoroughly cleaning fragments of vegetation, spores, and weed seeds from vehicles when they arrive and leave a fire camp or worksite. Operators clean the vehicle with two wands and two underbody washers that spray water under high pressure. Wash water is captured on a containment mat and filtered for reuse. Persons using the washer will need to read and understand the operator's manuals for the washer's different components (such as the generator, engine, and pump) in addition to this manual.
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