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B.
REMOVE - Continued.
5.
REMOVE SCREED PLATES FROM MAIN AND
EXTENSION
SCREEDS
WITH
SCREED
RAISED.
NOTE
The
same
method
is
used
for
removing main and extension screed
plates. Only one plate removal is
discussed.
a.
Start paving machine engine. Raise screed
1.0 to 2.0 in. (25 to 51 mm) above ground.
Close screed travel lock valve. Refer to TM
5-3895-373-10.
Screed plates weigh approximately
175 lbs
(80
kg)
and
present
a
crushing hazard. Keep hands and
feet clear of screed plate during
screed operation and during removal
of screed plates. Failure to do so
may result in personnel injury or
death.
b.
Use a pry bar and pry screed plate evenly
around edges until plate drops onto ground.
c.
Raise screed to full height to allow removal
of screed plate from beneath screed. Refer
to TM 5-3895-373-10.
d.
If removing main screed plate, install
cribbing under extension screeds.
e.
If removing extension screed plates, install
cribbing under main screed.
f.
Lower screed down onto cribbing. Shut off
engine and remove key from ignition
switch. Close screed travel lock valve.
Refer to TM 5-3895-373-10.
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