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1.14.2
Strikeoff Plates. Strikeoff plates attach to the
main screed and extension screeds. The strikeoff plates
regulate the amount of paving material that reaches the
leading edge of the TM 5-3895-373-1 0
main and extension screed plates. When the extension
screed is hydraulically extended, the strikeoff plates
extend the full width of the extension screed.
1.14.3
Endgates. An endgate is attached to each side
of the screed to prevent the outward movement of paving
material beyond the material mat being laid. The
endgates provide the finished edge to the paving
material. Each endgate is equipped with two hand levers
that are used to adjust the position of the endgate. The
hand levers are attached to the bottom of the endgates
by a chain. When the hand levers are moved backward,
the endgate is lowered. When the hand levers are
moved forward, the endgate is raised. Each hand lever
can be moved independently forward or backward for
specific material applications.
1.14.4
Feed Limit Switches. The feed limit switches are
located on the inside of the endgates, forward of the
screed leading edge. The feed limit switches maintain a
constant level of paving material in front of the screed
when the auger/conveyor system is in automatic mode.
When the amount of material falls below the desired
amount, the paddle portion of the limit switch will move
inward. This movement causes the auger/conveyor
system to start and pulls more material back to the
screed. The paving material level rises until the paddle
moves outward. This action stops the auger/conveyor
system.
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