TM 5-3895-373-10
CAUTION
After installation of the 1 ft auger and
fender extensions, extreme caution
must be taken not to retract the
screed extensions into the augers
and fenders extensions. Damage to
the endgate will result if the end gate
is retracted too far.
To reduce the paving width from between 12 ft (3,7 m)
and 10 ft (3,0 m), carefully retract the extension screed
to obtain the desired paving width.
a.
Start paving machine per paragraph 2.10.
b.
Place throttle control switch to "MAX" position.
c.
Place screed lift switch to the up, RAISE
position. Raise screed fully up.
d.
Fully extend both left and right extension screeds
per paragraph 2.19.
e.
Place wood support blocks under each end of
main screed. Wood supports must be 9 in.
high.
f.
Ensure screed travel lock valve is open.
g.
Place screed lift switch to the down, FLOAT
position. Lower the screed until the screed rests
on the wood blocks.
h.
Shut down paving machine per paragraph 2.11,
steps a through g.
i.
Match up left and right 1 ft auger extensions with
correct left and right side of mating main auger
shaft.
(1)
Visually match the spiral of each I ft auger
extension with that of main auger shaft on
both left and right sides. The direction of
spiral should move the material outward
from the center of the machine.
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