f.Set wood support blocks under the ends andcenter of the screed. The wooden blocksshould be one quarter inch taller than the desiredmat thickness.WARNINGDo not open the screed travel lock valveif anyone is near or under the screed.The screed can fall rapidly when thescreed travel lock valve is opened. Thefalling screed can cause severe injury ordeath.g.Turn screed travel lock valve counterclockwiseto open valve enough to lower screed onto theblocks using screed lift switch.h.Place screed lift switch to the down, FLOATposition and lower the screed onto wood supportblocks.TM 5-3895-373-10i.Adjust left and right endgate height so eachendgate floats on the ground and moves freelyup and down per paragraph 2.18.j.Turn left and right screed thickness controlsclockwise or counterclockwise until no load (apoint of no or least resistance to movement ofthe screed thickness control) is felt on the screw.This is the "null" position.k.Turn thickness control clockwise until a load isfelt.l.At point of load, turn the screed thickness controltwo more turns clockwise to establish the initialangle of attack for the screed.m. Open the screed travel lock valvecounterclockwise to fully open position.n.Loosen steering guide indicator rod hex nut andadjustment cap screw.o.Extend the steering guide indicator rod sosteering guide indicator rod chain falls where theedge of the mat is to be.p.Tighten steering guide indicator rod adjustmentcap screw and hex nut.2-47
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