TM 5-3895-373-20
15.15. REPLACE STRIKEOFF COMPONENTS - Continued.
C.
INSTALL.
1.
INSTALL PRESTRIKE PLATE.
NOTE
The right prestrike plate is different
from the left prestrike plate. The
right plate has an alignment tab.
This tab should always be toward the
front of the paving machine when the
prestrike plates are installed.
a.
With the help of another person, install prestrike
plate (6) while holding lock pins (10) in place
inside main screed (11). Ensure that the
alignment tab on the right prestrike plate is
toward the front of the paving machine.
b.
Install strikeoff (8) by sliding into place between
prestrike plate (6) and guide bar (12). Ensure
the strikeoff is seated into the prestrike plate
slide when installed. If not seated correctly, a
false reading may be obtained while adjusting
the prestrike plate height in later steps.
c.
Install flat washers (9) and self-locking nuts (7).
Do not tighten self-locking nuts.
d.
Install flat washers (5) and self-locking nuts (4).
Do not tighten self-locking nuts.
e.
Ensure screed is on a flat, level surface. Adjust
crown adjustment down or up to a point that the
crown adjustment screw is free from resistance
to movement (is at a null). Refer to TM 5-3895-
373-10.
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