JOYSTICK CONTROLS
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Back of
Joystick
Figure 3-4. Joystick Controls
ITEM
NO.
CONTROL NAME FUNCTION
1 Truck Hitch Release Releases the truck hitch.
2
Receiving Hopper Wings
Up
Push button to retract the receiving hopper wings (closes hopper).
NOTE: DO NOT close the receiving hopper while dump truck is still
hitched or in close proximity to the machine.
3
Receiving Hopper Wings
Down
Push button to extend the receiving hopper wings (opens hopper).
NOTE: DO NOT open the receiving hopper while dump truck is still
hitched or in close proximity to the machine.
4 Truck Hitch Up
Pushing this button raises the truck hitch. It is critical that the aggregate
delivery truck is hooked to the hitch accurately.
5 Truck Hitch Down
Pushing this button lowers the truck hitch. It is critical that the aggregate
delivery truck is hooked to the hitch accurately.
6 Chipping Activation Press this button to start spreading aggregate onto the road surface.
Joystick controls is an added convenience for
operating the receiving hopper components and
activating the aggregate spreading onto the road
surface. Five buttons on the front of the joystick
control the truck hitch and opening/closing the
receiving hopper wings. A button on the back
side of the joystick is conveniently placed for
ease of grip and starts the aggregate ow for chip
spreading.
The truck hitch secures the chip spreader to the
pull bar on the aggregate dump truck. After the
positioning the hitch using the up and down buttons,
the hitch automatically locks. The center button
releases the truck hitch.
Components
Rosco CSV Variable Width Chip Spreader3-10