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    580E Slowly lost power

    you say it smokes a little more. if it's black, check air induction tube for blockage if it has turbo must hand spin freely- no rub on case- hope this helps.
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    98 super L cranks but wont fire

    ron g is on target not a costly fix easy to find. locate the wire on the fuel ing pump disconect unscrew the selonoid.
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    Asphalt base under concrete road

    I've worked asphalt for 28 years,from all plant opperations to pavers, rollers ect.ect. now as mechanic. truck 608 has it correct, we call it open grade. it's also used as a base for football fields under artificial turf, tennis courts--. base course's use large size stone 3/4 to 1 1/2 AND 3/8...
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    637E Cat scraper bouncing

    bounce try reducing rear engine speed. may be over push.
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    120 AD3 Bomag Roller wobbling rear drum

    wobble drums are mounted with rubber isolaters behind the large disc. look for the 5 nuts behind the drive mtr and behind the vib mtr. they will be broken. usualy from tieing down too tight for transport.
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    Problems with Bomag Roller on a paving job

    ad-3 smoked if memory serves, left front is for vibratory, sounds as if vib motor has gone belly up. can cause hyd. oil to overheat result in temp shutdown. ad-3 has elect selonoid to activate brake release when power is applied. brake switch is magnetic located in (FNR) FORWARD NEUTRAL REVERSE...
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