AP600D and BG600D Asphalt Pavers Caterpillar

Open for the Truck Hitch Control - Move and hold the switch upward in order to open the truck hitch. This will allow a truck to back up to the paver.

Close for the Truck Hitch Control - Move and hold the switch downward in order to close the truck hitch. This will lock the truck to the paver.

Hopper Hoist Control (Raise) - Move the switch upward in order to raise the hopper wings.

Hopper Hoist Control (Lower) - Move the switch downward in order to lower the hopper wings.

Front Hopper Hoist Control (Raise) - Move and hold the switch upward in order to raise the front hopper.

Front Hopper Hoist Control (Lower) - Move and hold the switch downward in order to lower the front hopper.

Parking Brake - The parking brake switch is a two-position switch. To engage the brake, push on the switch. The switch will light in order to show the operator that the brake is engaged. To disengage the brake, pull the switch.

Operator Station Selection Switch - Move the switch to the left in order to activate the left operator control station. Move the switch to the right in order to activate the right operator control station. Indicator light (7) will illuminate for the active control station.

On - Push the switch upward in order to turn on the rotating warning beacon. The warning beacon should be in the ON position at all times when you operate the machine at night.

Off - Push the switch downward in order to turn off the rotating warning beacon.

On - Push the switch upward in order to turn on the work lights. When the work lights are illuminated, the dash panel lights (16) will illuminate. Use the work lights whenever you are paving at night. Use the work lights in areas with poor lighting.

Off - Push the switch downward to the OFF position in order to turn off the work lights.

Propel Lever - The propel lever controls the direction and speed of the paver. Move the propel lever upward in order to move the paver forward. Move the propel lever downward in order to move the paver in reverse. Move the propel lever to the center NEUTRAL position in order to stop the paver. After the machine comes to a stop, the machine will apply the parking brake.

Engine Speed Control Switch - The engine speed control switch sets the operating speed of the engine.

Fast for the Throttle - Move the switch upward in order to increase the engine speed to high idle. When you hold the switch upward, the engine speed will slowly increase. Release the switch when the desired engine speed has been reached.

Slow for the Throttle - Move the switch downward in order to decrease the engine speed to low idle. When you hold the switch downward, the engine speed will slowly decrease. Release the switch when the desired speed has been reached.

Maximum Propel Speed Potentiometer - The potentiometer sets the maximum speed when the propel lever is set to the farthest forward position. The potentiometer must be set above the minimum setting in order for the machine to move. The potentiometer allows the operator to maintain a constant speed when the operator stops the machine and the operator starts the machine. The constant speed will help create an even mat thickness.

Travel Control - Move the switch into the TRAVEL position in order to travel at higher speeds.

Paving Control - Move the switch into the PAVE position in order to travel at slower speeds for paving.

Maneuver Control - Move the switch into the MANEUVER position in order to maneuver the machine in a confined place.

Generator Control - The generator control activates the generator for the machine. The generator supplies power for the auxiliary outlets on the left side of the machine. The generator also supplies power for the electric screed.

Enabled - Move the switch upward in order to enable the generator.

Disabled - Move the switch downward in order to disable the generator.

Screed's Vibratory Control Switch - Move the switch upward in order to turn the vibratory control switch to the automatic position. The screed's vibration will operate in conjunction with the operating mode selector.

Auger Reverse Switch - This switch will reverse the direction of the auger. Only one auger can be reversed at a time. In order for the auger to be reversed, the auger control must be set to the AUTO position. Move the switch for the auger reverse to the LEFT position in order to reverse the direction of the left auger. Move the switch for the auger reverse to the RIGHT position in order to reverse the direction of the right auger. When the switch is released, the switch will return to the NEUTRAL position.

On - Move the switch upward in order to turn on the screed counterbalance system.

Off - Move the switch downward in order to turn off the screed counterbalance system.

Raise - Lift the switch and move the switch upward in order to raise the screed. The switch is a momentary switch. You must continue to hold the switch upward in order to raise the screed. When you release the switch from the raise position, the switch will automatically return to the locked position.

Locked - Move the switch to the center position in order to lock the screed in place.

Float - Lift the switch and move the switch downward in order to lower the screed. The screed is free to follow the contour of the ground in the float position. The screed will continue to follow the ground's contour until you move the switch to either the raise or the locked position.

Right Auger Control Switch

Off - Move the switch to the center position in order to turn off the right auger. The auger will no longer rotate.

Automatic - Move the switch upward in order to turn on the automatic operation of the right auger. The auger's rate of rotation is determined from the feeder control sensor's signal.

Manual - Hold the switch downward in order to turn on the manual operation of the right auger. When you select the manual position, the auger will rotate at the maximum speed.

Right Screed Width Control - Move and hold the switch to the right in order to extend the right screed extension. Move and hold the switch to the left in order to bring in the right screed extension. When the switch is released, the switch will return to the center position and the right screed extension will stop moving.

Left Screed Width Control - Move and hold the switch to the left in order to extend the left screed extension. Move and hold the switch to the right in order to bring in the left screed's extension. When the switch is released, the switch will return to the center position and the left screed extension will stop moving.

Left Auger Control Switch

Off - Move the switch to the center position in order to turn off the left auger. The auger will no longer rotate.

Automatic - Hold the switch upward in order to turn on the automatic operation of the left auger. The auger's rate of rotation is determined from the sonic feeder control sensor's signal.

Manual - Hold the switch downward in order to turn on the manual operation of the left auger. When you select the manual position, the auger will rotate at the maximum speed.

Auger's Height Control - Move the switch upward in order to raise the auger. Move the switch downward in order to lower the auger.

Right Conveyor System Control

Off - Move the switch to the center position in order to turn off the right conveyor. The right conveyor will no longer rotate.

Automatic - Move the switch upward in order to turn on the automatic operation of the right conveyor. The conveyor's rate of rotation is determined from the sonic feeder control sensor's signal.

Manual - Move the switch downward in order to turn on the manual operation of the right conveyor. When you select the manual position, the conveyor will rotate at the maximum speed.

Left Conveyor System Control

Off - Move the switch to the center position in order to turn off the left conveyor. The left conveyor will no longer rotate.

Automatic - Move the switch upward in order to turn on the automatic operation of the left conveyor. The conveyor's rate of rotation is determined from the sonic feeder control sensor's signal.

Manual - Move the switch downward in order to turn on the manual operation of the left conveyor. When you select the manual position, the conveyor will rotate at the maximum speed.

Conveyor Reverse Switch - Move and hold the switch upward in order to reverse the rotation of the conveyors.

Left Conveyor Speed Ratio Control - The left conveyor speed ratio control is used by the operator in order to control the speed of the left conveyor in relation to the left auger. When the left conveyor system control (28) is in the AUTO position, the dial for the left conveyor speed ratio control regulates the speed of the left conveyor. Turning the potentiometer clockwise will increase the speed of the left conveyor. Turning the potentiometer counterclockwise will decrease the speed of the left conveyor.

Right Conveyor Speed Ratio Control - The right conveyor speed ratio control is used by the operator in order to control the speed of the right conveyor in relation to the right auger. When the right conveyor system control (27) is in the AUTO position, the dial for the right conveyor speed ratio control regulates the speed of the right conveyor. Turning the potentiometer clockwise will increase the speed of the right conveyor. Turning the potentiometer counterclockwise will decrease the speed of the right conveyor.