MBW Blitzscreed - Manual (Page 22)

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4. Before starting up again, pick up
screed and set it back about a foot,
then proceed.
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5. If there is a time delay between conĆ
crete trucks, the unfinished concrete
should be rough graded back and well
below screed strike off height. This will
prevent a cold joint when screed operaĆ
tion is resumed.
CLEANING
1. After using screed for the day, immediĆ
ately wash the screed down with a waĆ
ter hose or high pressure washer and
scrub any hard buildup of concrete with
a stiff brush. Do not use wire brush.
2. Grease each bearing of the mechanical
screed with one shot of low temperaĆ
ture grease immediately after cleaning.
Do not over grease the bearings!
Run screed at operating speed for one
minute to dissipate and expel excess
grease.
DO NOT USE A HAMMER TO REMOVE
CONCRETE FROM THE SCREED.
HYDRAULIC WINCH OPERATION
OPERATING
The hydraulic winches are powered by the
main screed shaft and will only operate
when it is running.
To start hydraulic winch.
1. Move winch handle to the CABLE IN"
position.
2. Move the drive gear lever to the ENĆ
GAGE" position. The screed will begin
moving. If screed does not move, turn
speed adjusting knob clockwise until it
starts to move.
3. To adjust speed, turn the knob on top of
the valve marked Travel Speed. After
desired speed is reached, the jam nut
must be locked down or vibration will
change the setting.
4. The Auto Stop is to allow the screed to
stop at any obstruction without falling
over.
To stop hydraulic winch
1. Move the drive gear lever to the DISĆ
ENGAGE" position.