Where are automatic flow controls located?

• A. On the truck cab.
• B. In the auger chamber, near the end of the auger.
• C. Inside the hopper near front.
• D. In the operator seat.

Answer: (B)

Automatic flow controls are located in the auger chamber, near the end of the auger. This position lets the operator regulate the amount of asphalt entering the auger right at the point of transfer, keeping the discharge steady and preventing surges or stoppages as conditions change. Placing the control in the cab would be impractical and unsafe to reach during operation, and putting it inside the hopper wouldn’t regulate flow where it matters most—right as material enters the auger. The end-of-auger location provides direct, responsive control over the material being fed to the auger and screed.