2.18ENDGATEHEIGHTADJUSTMENT.NOTEThe procedure for left and right endgateheight adjustment is the same.a.Squeeze the endgate hand lever to releasehandle locking device.b.Move the endgate hand lever forward to raiseendgates, or backward to lower endgates.c.When the endgate reaches the desired height,release endgate hand lever to engage lockingpawl. The endgates are normally allowed tofloat on the ground during paving.2.19EXTENSIONSCREEDCONTROL.CAUTIONUse extreme caution when retractingextension screed when auger andfender extensions or bolt on extensionsare installed. Damage to extension canoccur.NOTEBoth the paving machine operator andscreed crew can extend and retract theextension screed. One set of switchesis located on the switch panel and singleside controls are located on each screedcontrol panel.a.Move the extension screed control switch oneither the switch panel or left and right screedcontrol panels in the direction of the arrows toextend and retract the extension screeds.TM 5-3895-373-10b.When the extension screed reaches the desiredwidth, release switch. Switch will spring return tocenter (neutral) position.2.20SCREEDANGLEOFATTACKADJUSTMENT.The screed angle of attack is adjusted using either of twomethods, the tow point movement switch or the screedthickness control. Both methods will adjust angle ofattack and thereby change mat thickness. Using thethickness control occurs only in preparation for paving,paragraph 2.23.1 and when tow point movement switchfails.2-43
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