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d.
Place 8 x 8 x 14 in. minimum wooden blocks (4)
in front and behind crawler tracks.
e.
If paving machine is disabled on a side slope,
angle wooden blocks (5) on down slope side
across the front and rear of the crawler tracks to
prevent slippage.
2.28.3 Pinninq the Tow Point. The tow point of the
paving machine can be converted from hydraulically
controlled to mechanically controlled by being pinned to
the tractor. Mechanical control may be required in an
emergency situation where the hydraulic tow point
cylinders fail. By pinning the tow point, the mat thickness
can be adjusted to the full depth of 8 in. (203 mm) using
the thickness control. Refer to paragraph 2.26.9 to pin
the tow point.
2.28.4 Screed Burner Fire. Uncontrolled screed burner
fires can occur when diesel fuel accumulates on the
screed plates and the screed burners are ignited. Use
the following procedures in the event of a screed burner
fire.
a.
Push in any one of three emergency stop
switches on either the operator control console
switch panel or left and right screed control
panels.
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