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918215/CP0407
1448 PLUS
OPERATION
IMPORTANT:
Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations regarding the use of fuel,
lubricants and oil.
WARNING
To prevent a fire or explosion, allow the engine
to cool down before refilling the fuel tank. A hot
engine could ignite spilled fuel and burn you.
Also, do not smoke while refilling the fuel tank.
3. Check the cooling air intake on the radiator.
4. Check the air cleaner for cleanliness and make
sure that components are tight to prevent
intake of unfiltered air.
5. Check the hourmeter against the fuel filter
change schedule in the maintenance log. See
“Maintenance” on page 33.
6. Check the pump speed control lever for full
travel movement.
WARNING
Clean external surface of tracks with asphalt
releasing agent, using the washdown sprayer.
Do not spray releasing agent into tracks imme-
diately before loading or unloading the paver
on a truck/trailer. Wet tracks can slip and lose
traction.
7. Clean the external area of both tracks three to
four times during the work day.
8. Clean all asphalt buildup in the screed platform
exhaust ports located on each end of the
screed.
9. Clean all asphalt buildup inside the tracks.
10. Inspect the paver for loose hardware and
components.
11. Be sure safety guards and covers are in place.
WARNING
NEVER operate the paver with safety guards or
covers removed.
If the paver needs repair, is unsafe, or contributes
to an unsafe condition, inform the appropriate
person immediately. Do not operate the machine
until it is repaired or the unsafe condition is
corrected.
Screed Propane Heater Kit Operation
(Option)
1. Check propane heating equipment carefully
each time before lighting.
2. Do NOT operate the propane heater in
enclosed areas or near flammable materials.
CAUTION
Do NOT smoke in the area around the paver
when equipped with propane burners.
3. Close the tank valve (E, Fig. 25) and the valves
on the “Y” valve (F, Fig. 25).
4. Slowly open the tank valve.
5. Adjust regulator 15-20 psi (103-138 kPa).
CAUTION
Always light the burners with a striker. NEVER
use a match.
Fig. 25 - Screed Propane Heater
E
F
Summary of Contents for 1448 Plus
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