Power Curbers How-To Guides

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Setting Track Chain Tension

Proper track chain tension is important for smooth operation of your Power Curber and preventing premature wear on track components. Learn how to adjust your track tension with this video.

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Installing a Parapet/Underneath Sensor Mounting Kit

Stringline must sometimes be located underneath the Power Curber when pouring certain applications including bridge parapet. Learn how the kit is installed on your machine here.

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Check & Change the Hydraulic Oil in a 5700-C or 5700-D

You should check the hydraulic oil every day before you start the 5700-C or 5700-D. If the level is below the line, it is time to add more oil. Learn how to check & add oil here.

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This video will discuss SmartAmps on your 5700-C, how they work, and how to adjust them. SmartAmps are digital amplifiers. They control the automatic functions of the machine; steering, grade, and slope.

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Changing Filters on a Tier 3 5700-C

Changing the filter on your machine is crucial to ensure the health and safety of its operation. Filters should be changed at 50 hours on a new machine and every 250 hours after that.

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Replacing & Calibrating a Pulse Pickup on a 5700-C

The pulse pickup is an integral part of the 5700C that calculates speed and distance. Learn how to install and calibrate the pulse pickup on your machine here.

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Loading & Unloading a 5700-C

The 5700C is a highly complex yet very user-friendly piece of equipment. This simple tutorial explains how to start, move, load, and unload your 5700C machine.

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Vibrator Mounting

Learn how to mount a vibrator into a standard power curbers hopper machine. Along with the vibrators, you’ll need vibrator hangers and 2 rubber isolation blocks per vibrator.

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Vibrator Placement

A concrete vibrator consolidates and adds paste to the concrete. Finding the right placement for your vibrator can be tricky, involving a wide scope of factors to consider.

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