TM 5-3895-373-10
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Page
SECTION I
DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR AND SCREED CREW
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................................................................2-2
2.1
Paving Machine Operator Controls and Indicators..............................................2-2
2.2
Screed Crew Controls and Indicators .................................................................2-5
SECTION II
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) ..............2-10
2.3
General
........................................................................................................2-10
2.4
Cleaning Agents ................................................................................................2-10
2.5
Lubricants ........................................................................................................2-11
2.6
Fluid Leakage....................................................................................................2-11
2.7
PMCS Procedures.............................................................................................2-11
SECTION III
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS...................................................2-29
2.8
General
........................................................................................................2-29
2.9
Operator Initial Adjustments ..............................................................................2-29
2.10
Paving Machine Startup ....................................................................................2-31
2.11
Paving Machine Shutdown................................................................................2-33
2.12
Traveling Procedure ..........................................................................................2-35
2.13
Loading the Hopper...........................................................................................2-36
2.14
Auger/Conveyor Operations..............................................................................2-38
2.15
Flow Gate Operation .........................................................................................2-40
2.16
Screed Burner Operation ..................................................................................2-40
2.17
Screed Vibrator Operation.................................................................................2-42
2.18
Endgate Height Adjustment...............................................................................2-43
2.19
Extension Screed Control..................................................................................2-43
2.20
Screed Angle of Attack Adjustment...................................................................2-43
2.21
Extension Screed Height Adjustment................................................................2-45
2.22
Screed Crown Control .......................................................................................2-46
2.23
Paving Procedure..............................................................................................2-46
2.24
Access Covers and Doors.................................................................................2-50
2.25
Decals and Instruction Plates............................................................................2-56
2.26
Equipment Installation Instructions....................................................................2-69
SECTION IV
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS ............................................2-97
2.27
Unusual Environment/Weather .........................................................................2-97
2.28
Emergency Procedures...................................................................................2-101
2-1
