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4-24 LeeBoy 8510E Conveyor Paver
Operation
Hopper Wings
The hopper wings are hydraulically opened so the
hopper can be filled with paving material.
(Figure 4-39)
Conveyor paddles in the bottom move the asphalt back
to the auger, where the mix flows through the cut-off
gates to the screed.
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2
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Figure 4-39. Hopper
1 - Hopper Wings
2 - Auger
3 - Conveyors
To operate the hopper wings:
1. Push the hopper wings lever to OUT on the manifold
to fold out hopper wings. (Pages 3-6 and 3-7)
2. Be sure the hopper wings are completely extended
before receiving paving material from the truck.
3. Push the hopper wings lever to IN to close the
hopper wings.
DO NOT fold in the hopper wings when
the hopper is full of asphalt. DO NOT fold in the
hopper until the material truck has moved completely
away from the paver.
NOTE: Allow the screed (and screed extension) to
heat 15 minutes before beginning to pave.
Lower the screed two inches off the ground
while heating to prevent cold air and wind
from affecting the heating process.
To operate the electric screed heating system:
1. Start the paver and idle until the engine reaches
normal operating temperature.
2. Set the throttle on the PV480 display to PAVE (1800
RPMs). Do not exceed 1800 RPMs .
3. Raise the screed plate one or two inches off the
ground.
4. Turn the electric heat control box power ON by
flipping the power switch up. (Figure 4-38)
5. Press the Start Heat button.
6. The HEAT ON indicator light will illuminate and stay
on as long as the element is heating the screed.
(The factory-set heat cycle is 20 minutes, which
should generate enough heat to begin the paving
process. Operating in cold temperatures may affect
the screed plate temperature slightly.)
7. If the heat cycle has completed but the screed
plates still require heating, restart the cycle by
repeating Step 5.