LeeBoy 8510E, Operation, Service And Parts Manual

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4-34 LeeBoy 8510E Conveyor Paver
Operation
Truck Hitch Attachment
The truck hitch is an optional attachment that prevents
excessive and uneven braking from the paving material
truck.
(Figure 4-59)
Figure 4-59. Truck Hitch Attachment Option
To engage the hitch with the rear wheels of the asphalt
truck:
1. Extend the arm extensions of the truck hitch by
pushing and holding theTruck Hitch lever in the OUT
position.
2. The paving material truck then SLOWLY backs up to
the paver until the hitch makes contact with the rear
tires of the truck.
3. Retract the arm extension by pushing and holding
the Truck Hitch lever in the IN position until both
guide rollers are fully locked onto the truck wheel
rims.
4. It may be necessary to adjust the roller guides to the
inside of the wheel rims.
Optional Components
Umbrella Option
The umbrella kit option provides shelter from sun and
other weather conditions for the operator. The umbrella
kit assembly includes the mounting bracket and
umbrella frame assembly that can be mounted on either
side of the operator platform.
High Deck Option
The LeBoy 8510E paver offers a high-deck configuration
option. The high-deck configuration requires a two-man
operational crew. Paving functions are operated from
either side with lower controls to accommodate ease of
operation.
Rubber or Steel Track Options
The LeeBoy 8510E paver is equipped with poly-pad
tracks. However, steel or rubber track options are
available in lieu of the poly-pad tracks.
Electric Screed Options
The Legend Propane Screed is standard on the 8510E
paver, complete with propane burners on the main
screed and one burner on each screed extension.
Electric screed options are also available and include
an electric heat control box powered by a hydraulically-
driven generator. The Electric Legend Plus Screed
features electrically-heated main and screed extensions
and dual vibrators, and is equipped with replaceable
wear shoes.
The Legend 815HD Electric Screed option offers
numerous features for paving professionals. The main
screed and screed extensions are electrically heated
by two (2) 2000-watt, S-Curve heating elements on the
main screed and one (1) 1000-watt heating element on
each screed extension. The screed is equipped with
replaceable, heavy-duty wear plates. Dual electric
vibrators, heavy-duty flight screws, heavy-duty crown
and valley mechanism, and a 3-Adjuster screed system
featuring AOA and vertical height adjustment add even
more screed control. Other options available for this
screed include heated endgates.