i.
Place the speed range switch in the down,
"tortoise", pave position.
j.
Place the auger/conveyor switches in up "AUTO"
and start moving the paving machine forward by
pulling up on control handle releases and moving
both control handles forward an equal amount.
k.
After traveling approximately 20 ft (6 m), check
mat thickness and adjust the angle of attack if
necessary.
I.
If the mat shows streaks at the inside ends of
the extension screeds, adjust extension screed
height to remove the streaks.
m. Adjust
auger/conveyor
speed
with
the
auger/conveyor speed control valve or adjust
flow gate to ensure sufficient asphalt at the ends
of the screed. The paving material should rise
to one half to three quarters of the auger
diameter.
TM 5-3895-373-10
n.
Steer the paving machine to keep the steering
guide indicator rod aligned with the edge of the
paving reference marker.
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