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C.
INSTALL - Continued.
2.
INSTALL SCREED ARM.
a.
Install sleeve bushings (38) into main screed
pivot bores (39). If necessary, use a plastic
hammer to drive bushing flush with main screed
pivot bores.
b.
Install flat washers (36) onto hex head cap
screws (35).
Thread locking compound can cause
eye
damage.
Wear
safety
goggles/glasses when using. Avoid
contact with eyes. If compound
contacts eyes, flush eyes with water
and get immediate medical attention.
c.
Apply thread locking compound
(Item
12,
Appendix C) to threads of hex head cap screws
(35).
Tow arm is heavy. Use another
person to help support tow arm
during installation. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury to
personnel or damage to equipment.
d.
Attach screed arm (37) to tow arm (46) using flat
washers (36) and hex head cap screws (35).
Using socket wrench adapter, tighten cap
screws to 180 lb-ft (244 N-m).
e.
With the help of another person, line up screed
arm pivot boss with main screed pivot bores
(39).
f.
Rotate flats of pivot pin (34) to vertical. From
inside of main screed, install pivot pin in pivot
bores.
g.
Apply thread locking compound
(Item
12,
Appendix C) to threads of socket head cap
screw (32).
h.
Install retainer (33) and socket head cap screw
(32). Tighten cap screw to 37 Ib-ft (50 N•m).
i.
Lubricate pivot pin (34) with grease until grease
can be seen at bracket joints.
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