TM 5-3895-373-10SECTION I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATORAND SCREED CREW CONTROLS AND INDICATORS2.1PAVINGMACHINEOPERATORCONTROLSANDINDICATORS.The paving machine operator controls the operation ofthe paving machine from the operator platform. Theoperator control console is moveable and can bepositioned on either the left or right side of the operatorplatform. The operator platform is positioned on themachine to allow the operator maximum visibility. Theoperator has access to the control console, theauger/conveyor speed control valves, and the screedtravel lock valve. The gauge panel and the switch panelare located on the control console.2.1.1GaugePanel.The paving machine operatormonitors various machine functions, conditions, andperformances from the gauge panel. Controls forcontrolling the speed and direction of the paving machineare located on the gauge panel. The following is a listingof the gauges and controls that are found on the operatorgauge panel.1.COOLANT TEMPERATURE gaugeDual scale gauge that indicates the temperatureof the engine coolant (labeled "WATER") from100° to 250°F (38° to 121°C).2.PANEL lightsControlled by a switch, illuminate operatorcontrol console.3.VOLTMETERIndicates the voltage going through the electricalsystem. Voltmeter scale range is from 8 to 16volts.4.CONTROL HANDLESThe control handles control the motion of thepaving machine. The left control handle controlsthe left track and the right control handle controlsthe right track. In the center position, the tracksare stationary and the hydraulic brakes areapplied. To move the control handle, the controlhandle release must be pulled up while movingthe control handle out of the center position.Moving the control handle in the forwarddirection will cause the corresponding track tomove forward. Moving the control handlebackward will cause movement in the reversedirection. The further the control handle ismoved forward or in reverse, the faster the trackwill turn. Each control handle operatesindependently from the other. This allows thetracks to move independently and at differentspeeds. The tracks may also be counter-rotated, causing the paving machine to pivot inplace.5.HYDRAULIC OIL TEMPERATURE gaugeDual scale gauge which indicates hydraulic oiltemperature from 100° to 250°F (380 to 1210C).2-2
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