TM 5-3895-373-102.27.5 TravelOverRoughTerrain.Table 2-2. Terrain LimitationsMaximum Incline15Maximum Decline15Maximum Side Slope’121The diesel engine is mounted sideways in the machine.Side slope limitations are due to limits of the enginelubrication oil pump and oil sump configuration to keepthe engine lubricated.a.Lift screed to the travel position using screed liftswitch and close the screed travel lock valve perparagraph 2.12.b.Select speed range, travel or pave, perparagraph 2.12, based on machine grade andslope limitations listed in table 2-2.WARNINGThe machine center of gravity withthe screed raised is toward the backof the machine. Paving machine mayrock backward on steep inclineswhen rough terrain is encountered.Travel at paving speeds only. Failureto do so may eject operator fromoperator platform resulting in seriouspersonnel injury and possibleequipment damage.CAUTIONIf traveling over rocky terrain, checkoil pressure whenever the slopechanges. If the oil pressure gaugeneedle fluctuates or drops, slope ofterrain is excessive.NOTEPaving machine can be operated inreverse to counteract effects ofexcessive grade or slope.c.Use slower speeds when traveling over roughbumps, short inclines, or uneven terrain. Thepaving machine will rock backward on thescreed if obstacles are encountered at too fast ofa speed. When approaching a grade, makesure screed does not contact ground.d.As a safety precaution, move the operatorcontrol console to the upslope side of operatorplatform when traveling across a side slope.This will allow the operator to exit the machineupslope in case the machine should start to slipor roll.2-99
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