1.26 FRAME COMPONENTS

TM 5-3895-373-34 1.26 FRAME COMPONENTS. Frame components consist of weldments and certain weldment features. They provide a means for lifting and tying down the paving machine, as well as supporting the hopper wings. The paving machine’s forward-most frame component is a specialized counterweight. a. Hopper Support Arms: The front and rear hopper support arms provide support to left and right hopper wings after the wings are lowered. The front hopper support arms also serve as front tiedowns. b. Counterweights: Two permanently mounted counterweights help keep the paving machine’s center of balance forward when the hopper is empty of paving material and the screed is in the travel position. c. Bumper: A vehicular bumper pivots at the front of the paving machine. The bumper acts as a floating bogie for the push rollers. d. Push Rollers: Two push rollers are fastened to the bumper. Each push roller is mounted on bearing shafts and rotates between spherical bearings. The rollers are designed to ride against the rear wheels of the paving material haul truck. e. Tiedowns: Tiedowns provide a means of securing the paving machine. Two front tiedowns are located on the hopper support arms and two rear tiedowns are located near the operator platform. f. Lifting Points: Lifting points serve as hoist points for the paving machine. Two forward lifting points are located on the bumper. Rear lifting points are located beneath and slightly forward of each operator seat. 1-16