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15.14. REPLACE SCREED TOW ARM ASSEMBLY - Continued.
B.
INSTALL - Continued.
3.
INSTALL TOW ARM.
Thread locking compound solvent
can cause eye damage. Wear safety
goggles/glasses when using. Avoid
contact
with
eyes.
If
solvent
contacts eyes, flush eyes with water
and get immediate medical attention.
a.
Clean hex head cap screws (6) with thread
locking compound solvent. Dry with a lint-free
cloth.
Screed
tow
arm
weighs
approximately 200 lbs (91 kg). Safely
secure tow arm with overhead hoist
and sling strap to prevent slipping.
Failure
to
use
proper
lifting
equipment or secure tow arm against
slipping could result in severe injury
to personnel.
b.
With the help of a second person, raise and
align tow arm (5) into position on paving
machine.
c.
Install flat washers (7) onto hex head cap
screws (6).
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.
d.
Apply thread locking compound to threads of
hex head cap screws (6).
e.
Install hex head cap screws (6). Make sure
match marks are aligned. Tighten cap screws
to 205 lb-ft (278 N•m) using socket wrench
adapter.
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