TM 5-3895-373-10
SECTION III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2.8
GENERAL.
The paving machine has one operational mode: paving
mode. The machine can be taken out of the paving
mode by raising the screed and making minor control
adjustments to travel at faster speeds. The operation of
the machine is similar to conventional diesel-driven
tracked vehicles. The machine is equipped with
independently-controlled crawler track steering and
spring-applied, hydraulically-released brakes on track
drives. The machine operation gauges and controls are
arranged on the operator control console, so that the
machine instruments and controls are in front of the
operator.
2.9
OPERATOR INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS.
a.
Unlock and remove the operator control console
protective cover by sliding the cover up and off
the top of the console.
b.
Loosen cover support screw knob and stow the
protective cover on cover support located on the
front top right access door.
c.
Unlock and remove left and right screed control
box protective covers by positioning the covers
all the way open and lifting straight up off the
hinge.
d.
Stow the protective covers on top of the screed
control box by turning the protective cover
upside down, setting on hinge pin, and securing
with screw knob through the slot.
e.
Position the operator control console to the
desired operating position.
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