PLATE 7S4586 - Caterpillar

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In order to check the operation of the conveyors, move conveyor control (1) to the MANUAL position. Check the conveyors for proper operation. Return conveyor control (1) to the OFF position.In order to check the screed vibrators for proper operation, apply the parking brake. Set the paving speed to at least half speed. Set the "TRAVEL/PAVE/MANEUVER" switch to "PAVE". Move the propel lever forward. Move vibrator switch (2) to the ON position. Check the screed vibrators for proper operation. Return vibrator switch (2) to the OFF position.
Position the truck in front of the paver. Move the truck's rear wheels into the paver's push roller. If the machine is equipped with a truck hitch, open the truck hitch by placing the truck hitch control in the OPEN position prior to positioning the truck.
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After the truck has been positioned, place the truck hitch control (3) in the CLOSED position in order to close the truck hitch.Note: The paver has a slot in the tow point connection. The slot will absorb most of the shock that is caused by the contact of the truck and the paver. If the shock is great enough, the mat can be damaged. In order to stop the truck close to the paver, but not in contact with the paver, use spotters. The paver should move into contact with the truck.
When the truck is in the correct position, the spotter should start to dump the truck.
Hold feeder switch (1) in the MANUAL position. The material will begin to be fed toward the rear of the paver. The auger will begin to distribute the material across the front of the screed.
As the auger begins to distribute the material toward the outer edges of the screed, place feeder switch (1) in the AUTO position.