DRIVING THE 8608 PAVER
The dual operator platforms allow easy and convenient
access for controls of most paver functions. Controls
can also be lowered to operate as a low deck or the
high deck option with an assistant standing on the
screed walkboard.
The paver is usually operated from the left operator sta-
tion, but can also be operated from the right side. Dual
joysticks propel and steer the paver. (Figure 4-51) An
optional steering wheel control box is also available.
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ALWAYS pave in low gear. Use high
gear for traveling only.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the E-STOP
button is disengaged and ALL joysticks are in
the NEUTRAL (center) position.
NEVER leave the operator station
unattended while the paver is in gear or in motion.
Operator must return joystick(s) to the neutral posi-
tion and turn the RUN/STOP switch to the STOP posi-
tion before leaving the operator platform.
Stopping the Engine
1. Place joysticks to the neutral position.
2. Throttle back to idle using settings on the digital
display screen.
3. Turn ignition key on the instrument panel
counterclockwise to the OFF position and remove
key.
NOTE: If the engine does not shut down when key is
turned to OFF, press the E-Stop button on the
control panel to terminate power.
Activate/Deactivate Operator Activate/Deactivate Operator
Control StationControl Station
Only one operator control station can be activated at a
time for the paver to function. While the paver is typically
operated from the left side, the operator can change the
active station at any time using the following procedure:
1. Place both joysticks in the NEUTRAL (center) posi-
tion. (Figure 4-51)
2. Move the RUN/STOP switch to the STOP position
on the control box not being used to deactivate:
• The Run/Stop switch controls stopping the
machine and also activating/deactivating the
operator control station. When the switch is
set to the STOP position, that operator control
station is deactivated. When switch is set to
RUN, that operator control station is activated.
• BOTH joysticks must be in the NEUTRAL
position and BOTH Run/Stop switches in the
STOP position to change from one steering
control box to the other.
3. Activate the control box being used by setting the
Run/Stop switch to the RUN position.
4. Start the engine and allow the engine to warm a few
minutes.
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3
2
Figure 4-51. Steering and Speed Control Box
1 - Left and Right Joysticks
2 - Joystick Collar
3 - RUN/STOP Switch
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Operation
8608 Commercial Paver 4-25
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