CONSOLE AS-FRONT 2490878 - Caterpillar

1. Stop the machine on level ground, away from where the mat is being laid. If it is necessary to park on a grade, block the wheels securely.
Shut off screed burners and allow the screed to cool before spraying. Be sure any puddles or collections of excess cleaning solvents are dried off machine and machine is moved from area where it was sprayed if torches are going to be used again. Fire could destroy paver or cause personal injury.
Proper cleaning of the paver, especially the screed, after completion of operation is very important to trouble-free paving the next time.Clean the paver in a manner so that the excess cleaning solvent from the cleaning can be contained and disposed of properly.One method used to contain the excess cleaning solvent from the cleaning is to position the paver on a layer of sand. After the cleaning is complete, reclaim and use the sand in the next batch of asphalt to be mixed. When using a spray hose, keep the spray away from the tires, hydraulic hoses, electrical connections, electrical cables, etc.2. Connect spraydown hose.If equipped with a hose reel:3. Pull out the necessary amount of hose.4. Turn on the pump. Pull the trigger to start spraydown operation. Release the trigger to stop spraydown operation.5. Clean any part of the machine that comes in contact with the asphalt:* Push roll assembly or truck hitch (if equipped)* Hopper* Drag conveyors. Be sure to clean the entire length of conveyor chains and slats.* Screw conveyor.* Screed - Clean the front and bottom of the screed.
The screed could fall. To avoid possible personal injury, extend the leveling arm supports whenever the screed is raised.
6. Disconnect the spraydown hose when machine cleanup is complete.If equipped with a hose reel, return the spraydown hose to the side compartment.