TM 5-3895-373-10
SECTION I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR
AND SCREED CREW CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
2.1
PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS.
The paving machine operator controls the operation of
the paving machine from the operator platform. The
operator control console is moveable and can be
positioned on either the left or right side of the operator
platform. The operator platform is positioned on the
machine to allow the operator maximum visibility. The
operator has access to the control console, the
auger/conveyor speed control valves, and the screed
travel lock valve. The gauge panel and the switch panel
are located on the control console.
2.1.1
Gauge Panel. The paving machine operator
monitors various machine functions, conditions, and
performances from the gauge panel. Controls for
controlling the speed and direction of the paving machine
are located on the gauge panel. The following is a listing
of the gauges and controls that are found on the operator
gauge panel.
1.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE gauge
Dual scale gauge that indicates the temperature
of the engine coolant (labeled "WATER") from
100° to 250°F (38° to 121°C).
2.
PANEL lights
Controlled by a switch, illuminate operator
control console.
3.
VOLTMETER
Indicates the voltage going through the electrical
system. Voltmeter scale range is from 8 to 16
volts.
4.
CONTROL HANDLES
The control handles control the motion of the
paving machine. The left control handle controls
the left track and the right control handle controls
the right track. In the center position, the tracks
are stationary and the hydraulic brakes are
applied. To move the control handle, the control
handle release must be pulled up while moving
the control handle out of the center position.
Moving the control handle in the forward
direction will cause the corresponding track to
move forward. Moving the control handle
backward will cause movement in the reverse
direction. The further the control handle is
moved forward or in reverse, the faster the track
will turn. Each control handle operates
independently from the other. This allows the
tracks to move independently and at different
speeds. The tracks may also be counter-
rotated, causing the paving machine to pivot in
place.
5.
HYDRAULIC OIL TEMPERATURE gauge
Dual scale gauge which indicates hydraulic oil
temperature from 100° to 250°F (380 to 1210C).
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