PLATE-WEAR 4796459 - Caterpillar

Adjustment of the Sloper Stop
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For clarity, some components are missing from this illustration.
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Height Control
You will need a 1220 mm (48 inch) straight edge (5). Use the height control to raise the retracted extender above the main screed (4). Place the straight edge on the outside edge of the main screed.
Loosen the jam nut for the sloper stop (2). Use the height control in order to lower the extender until trailing edge (6) of the extender touches straight edge (5) .
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Slope Control
Move the straight edge to the inside edge of the main screed. Use the slope control in order to raise the inside edge or lower the inside edge until the trailing edge of the extender touches the straight edge.
Verify that the outside edge of the extender is even with the main screed plate or below the main screed plate. Tighten the bolt for the sloper stop (3) until you feel resistance. Tighten jam nut (2) to a torque of 122 14 N m (90 10 lb ft).Adjusting the Pivot
Adjust the pivot for the extender if there is play. Tighten the nut on the pivot for the extender to a torque of 149 14 N m (110 10 lb ft). Loosen the nut (1) for 3/4 of a full turn. Install a new cotter pin. Do not exceed the torque that is recommended.